Sparta - Cut A Silhouette
It’s been 25 years since At The Drive-In called it a day and birthed two new bands: The Mars Volta and Sparta.
It’s been 25 years since At The Drive-In called it a day and birthed two new bands: The Mars Volta and Sparta.
Founded in 1998 by guitarist Mike Rock for a one-off New Year’s basement show, Teddy Duchamp’s Army grew from DIY punk roots into a touring force crossing the country sharing stages with bands like Hot Water Music, Strike Anywhere, Dillinger Four, Alkaline Trio, Paint It Black, and others. They signed to Eyeball Records, surviving lineup changes, and brief re-brand as Voice In The Wire, releasing one record Signals in Transmission.
Russ Rankin, frontman of Good Riddance, announces his latest solo project, A Season In Hell. The EP arrives September 25 via Indecision Records. Check out the lead single, “What Brand Of Hell,” here.
On September 18, The Van Pelt will release their new album Remain Obscure on Ernest Jenning Record Co. (pre-order). Today the band is sharing the album's lead single "Kris Is Riding Horses In Ojai" and its accompanying music video. On the song, the band says,"'Kris is Riding Horses in Ojai' is a call to arms for all the sleeper cells of dreamers who've been dispersed and compromised by life, but who's inner flames can't be doused."
For more than 35 years, Southern California melodic punk veterans GAMEFACE have built a legacy on heartfelt songwriting, emotional honesty, and an unwavering connection with their devoted fanbase. From influential releases on Revelation Records, Doghouse Records, and Equal Vision to a celebrated return in the 2010s, the band has remained a constant voice of authenticity, proving that sincerity never goes out of style.
Our bird-loving friends in AVEM have released their sophomore album, out now via Bearded Punk Records, Faster And Louder Records, Scuderie Records, and Bloated Kat Records.
Seeing as it had been six years since their last album, I honestly wasn't expecting a new Western Addiction record. But here we are.
Our Hamm's Beer-loving friends in The Chugs are back with another six-pack!
Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Slow Shiv is a three-piece featuring Diarrhea Planet's Jordan Smith, producer Dan Diaz - who also played bass for Diarrhea Planet during the band's final tours -
Smidley, the project of St. Louis-based musician Conor Murphy, releases the new single, “Love in Every Direction,” from new album Murphy Horse, due September 25th via Royal Mountain Records. Following lead single “Capstone,” which features vocals from Grammy award-winning singer/guitarist Lucy Dacus, the track is explosive and vibrant, seeing Murphy lamenting this single-mindedness in the face of all he truly has over a composition that feels destined to create a series of massively emotional festival performances.