Chicago’s Seventh Rule Records has gotten a couple of new vinyl releases posted to the Blue Collar Distro. First up is a new 12-inch from Sweet Cobra featuring 3 new songs and an etching on the b-side. These guys are currently on tour with Pelican, Minsk and Black Cobra so that should give you an [...]

What is it about New Orleans and sludgy, crusty metal tunes that seems to go hand in hand? Ya’ll should be no stranger to this group, as they paved the way for many of our current favorite acts. The Confederacy of Ruined Lives album is finally getting a proper vinyl release complete with impressive packaging [...]

I received this sleek looking little 7″ on my doorstep the other day, and I have to say, having heard of none of the music in advance, I am very impressed with it.  This little slab features four different artists:  Bomarr, Copy, Meanest Man Contest, and Roman Ruins.  The music ranges from modern, hip electronica [...]

All rejoice, there’s a new Built To Spill record coming out!!  Seriously though, there aren’t many indie rock bands that are still doing things as well as BTS are, the band is just great.  I have not heard this record yet, but I can’t think of a single reason to doubt it’s quality, can you?  [...]

Just got sent this really rad article by it’s author, thanks so much for that!  Noisecreep’s feature on “Vinyl In The Digital Age” features brief interviews with members of bands like Isis, Pelican, Coalesce, Boris, etc about vinyl’s importance.  Check it out at Noisecreep.com.

One Little Indian has just posted the pre-order for this reissued edition of Takk by Sigur Rós. The reissue conforms exactly to the same high packaging specifications as the original pressing on EMI (oversized thick cardboard jacket with 10″ pocket, printed inner sleeves) but the vinyl is remastered with Direct Metal Mastering and pressed onto [...]

10 LPs. 8 CDs. One 7 seven-inch. A 32-page book. Been awhile since we heard anything from the Robotic Empire and now we know why. I cannot even fathom the amount of love and attention that went into crafting this insane boxset for the now defunct band Floor. It just boggles the mind. In case [...]

Warned you in the post title, didn’t I? Don’t worry, this isn’t anything your parents haven’t seen before – just maybe not with those creepy faces pasted on. Well it is something they haven’t heard before, as those creepy faces belong to our friend Jason Urick, who has just released his newest vinyl-only album for [...]

Thrill Jockey has a few copies of White Hills’ new 12″ record available.  This was originally offered in their subscription package, but they saved a few out to sell as individuals.  This has some pretty experimental material on it, but c’mon, you know we’re gonna like this, this White Hills band is pretty much a [...]

Man, Woodsist is just constantly bringing the goods.  Both of their newest records are sounding pretttty great, but the one I can personally stand behind is the new album from The Fresh & Onlys, “Grey-Eyed Girls”.  The band plays awesome psychedelic garage.  In other words, if you like Thee Oh Sees, The Strange Boys, or [...]

I’m sure just about everyone already knows about this record, but I love In The Red, so I thought I’d mention it anyway.  The second album from Brooklyn darlings Vivian Girls picks up pretty much where the first one left off, no better, no worse.  If you like the noisy harmonies this band has already [...]

Yeah, we’re a bit late on this, but we never claimed to be perfect.  While you wait for a new Radiohead album, you can tide yourself with this new 12″ by Thom Yorke.  The A-side is basically a Radiohead tune, as it features help from Nigel Godrich and Johnny Greenwood.  The B-side is a bit [...]

The awkwardly named Seasons (pre-din) has just got a new release out on the Type label, which some folks will know is synonymous with quality. Your Eyes The Stars and Your Hands The Sea stands up just fine with the best of the recent Type releases. Nothing to fret about, just get to clicking because [...]

Another new release from another fine ambient label. Won’t pretend like I have any idea who Khate is, but considering this label has published releases by the likes of Xela, Svarte Greiner and Jasper TX it’s safe to say that there is likely some drone and/or ambient noise involved. Probably some awesomeness involved, too. And [...]

Sounds like Leyland Kirby, aka The Caretaker, has been feeling a bit glum lately. Maybe been listening to too much death ambient? I’m not even going to quote any of the press releases on this one, because it’s Friday night and I don’t want to ruin it for anybody who might be having a good [...]