The Melvins have never done things by halves. They’re known for unexpected collaborations, albums that are almost audio art projects as much as conventional releases and highly prolific output.
Drummer Dale Crover’s next project is so insane, it makes the Melvins 8-track cartridge where no two copies were identical seem like a bankable affair. Introducing the twelve sided vinyl!
Full details and instructional video below.
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With Paramore as an obvious influence and likened to All Time Low by the Punktastic website, Gloustershire pop-punkers ICYMI start out with their best foot forward in 2016. Their upcoming single ‘Get Out’ couples a lyric about mental health to a Tonight Alive inspired riff to create something punchy but very melodic.
You can stream the track in full below.
John K. Samson releases his second solo album ‘Winter Wheat’ on October 21st 2016.
For this release The Weakerthans and ex-Propagandhi man is backed by Greg Smith, bassist of his parent band and others as he takes us on a stripped back and journey through various thoughtful singer-songwriter moods.
Back in 2012, Scandinavian retro-pop outfit Rooni released their ‘Pilot‘ EP, an enjoyable collection of songs that really brought out the best in vocalist Gustav Nilsson‘s talents. Aside from Rooni’s stand-alone single ‘Ambulance’ (released sometime the year before), the new material from Rooni was arguably the best that Nilsson had ever committed to tape.
Up and coming British blues rock outfit Big River have their first digital single released on 22nd August 2016. The band – formed by ex-Slam Cartel guitarist Damo Fawsett – make a sound they’ve dubbed themselves as “filth”.
Read the full press release below.
Read an interview with Damo here.
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