L7 have announced US tour dates for this fall. Speaking about the tour Donita Sparks said, “The energy and vibe that smaller venues allow is something that we always want to stay connected to and with a new single in the works, we can’t wait to see our crowd up close and in the flesh.”The band re-issued their album Brick Are Heavy for its 30th anniversary in 2022 and released Scatter The Rats in 2019. Check out the dates below.
<p>With the midway point of the year arriving, rather unceremoniously, this weekend, we assumed we’d be done with these Fest Intentions posts alerting everyone to new music festival announcements. But Levitation was like “Hold my steer.” The Austin-based psych fest returns to the Texas capital this Halloween weekend, holding court across several venues October 26 to 29. The lineup, as one can imagine, is quite massive, with nearly 100 bands taking part, revealed today (June 28) in its “first wave” […]</p>
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Speedy Ortiz have released a video for their new song “Plus One”. The video was shot, edited, and animated by Dylan Mars Greenberg and features live band footage shot at Explode Studios. The song is off their upcoming album Rabbit Rabbit which will be out on September 1 via Wax Nine Records. Speedy Ortiz will be touring the US starting next month and released their album Twerp Verse in 2018. Check out the video below.
Pussy Gillette has released a video for their new song “So Fucked”. The video was shot on VHS by Wulf Lange. The song is off their upcoming album Permanent Trash which will be out in September. Pussy Gillette released their self-titled album in 2021. Check out the video below.
Be Your Own Pet have released a video for their new song “Goodtime!”. The video was directed by Luigi Sibona. The song is off their umping album Mommy which will be out on August 25 via Third Man Records. Be Your Own Pet will be touring starting this summer and released Get Awkward in 2008. Check out the video below.
<p>Editor’s Note: The summer is finally here, and with it, the delicate New England balance between cold and rainy days and uncomfortably humid nights. What helps with keeping that balance bearable is the fact that indoor spaces are air conditioned, and most comedy shows are indoors (you see where we’re going with this, right?). With homegrown talent, national headliners, and open mics galore highlighting the calendar, the plethora of powerful comedy throughout the commonwealth continues to show up, night after […]</p>
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The Breeders have announced that they will be reissuing their album The Last Splash for its 30th anniversary. The reissue has been remastered from the original analog tapes and was cut at half speed at Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell. The reissue also features two unreleased tracks called “Divine Mascis” and “Go Man Go”. A video for “Go Man Go” which was directed by Brandon Weaver has been released. The reissue will be out on September 22 via 4D. The band has also announced tour dates for the US. Screaming Females, Belly, and Horsegirl will be joining them on select dates and they'll be opening for Foo Fighters on select dates. The Breeders released All Nerve in 2018. Check out the video and dates below.
The Drowns and Wonk Unit have announced that they will be releasing a split 7-inch. Each band contributed one new song to the release. Wonk Unit’s song is called “Rebecca” and The Drowns’ song is called “The Beast”. The 7-inch will be out via Pirates Press Records and will go on sale on July 14. The Drowns released their split with The Last Gang earlier this year. Wonk Unit released Uncle Daddy in 2021.
Steve Marino of Angel Du$t has released a video for his new song “Love You More Than Before”. The video was shot by Laura King Neville and edited by Zac Canale. The song is off his upcoming solo album Too Late To Start Again which will be out on July 28 via Pop Wig Records. Steve Marino released Fluff in 2019. Check out the video below.
L.S. Dunes have released part one of their documentary “Limitless Sky”. The documentary follows the band during their recording session at Rancho De La Luna (where they recorded their two new songs) and was directed, shot, and edited by Nick and Pat Demarais. The band released their new song “Benadryl Subreddit” last week and it will be available as a 7-inch along with “Old Wounds” on September 1 via Fantasy Records. L.S Dunes will be touring North America starting in July and released their album Past Lives in 2022. Check out the video below.