Spartan Records have released a free label sampler featuring Mae, Daisyhead, Anchor & Braille, Schematic, and more.
Clear Channel are currently featuring Sparta and Plain White T’s in their Clear Channel New slots, including exclusive interviews and home video footage. Check out Sparta on Clear Channel Rock and Plain White T’s on Clear Channel Alternative. Listen to 5 tracks from Sparta’s new album Threes and hang out with the band at (virtual) Don’t forget to vote for your favorites in both categories while you’re there. Plain White T’s latest release, Every Second Counts, and Sparta’s Threes, is in stores now.
Cleveland – Less than a year after rock band Sparta’s latest Geffen album, “Porcelain,” hit stores, singer/guitarist Jim Ward is feeling reflective about the past and rebellious about the future. “I felt like there was a momentum that for some reason has been lost,” Ward told Billboard.com. “I’m not a fan of looking back and saying what could have been. And to me, it’s really only about the music. I’ve never based anything on sales or success or how many people you play to or whatever, because I’ve seen different sides of that, and then they don’t equal happiness. “In… Read more »
Smartpunk Records is bringing their Smartpunk House back to the iconic South By Southwest fest (SXSW) for the fifth year in a row. It’ll run March 16 and 17 at the Empire Garage and Control Room in Austin, TX, and begin at noon local time. Music enthusiasts will not need a pass to enter the free showcase. The lineup is a blend of newer indie emo/rock with acts such as Winona Fighter, Proper., and Remo Drive to classic staples in the scene such as Spitalfield, Sparta, and Bob Nanna of Braid. With a label that’s been around since 2016 and… Read more »
Today the duke of spook, Wednesday13, has announced a fall 2023 US headline tour to celebrate 21 years of his former band, revered glam punk icons, Murderdolls. Wednesday13 and his current band – which features former Murderdolls alumni Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley – will perform a full set of Murderdolls songs, taken from the band’s celebrated 2002 debut album, Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls and their 2010 sophomore album, Women And Children Last. The former won them the Revolver Golden Gods ‘Comeback Of The Year’ Award. In the metallic glam punk outfit, 13 was the frontman and songwriter, alongside Murderdolls guitarist and his creative partner-in-crime, Joey Jordison. Read More: Spiritbox Welcome Us Into “The… Read more »
Part two of Darrin’s chat with his long time pal Adam Corolla airs.
Mae will be emerging from their hiatus on June 7th for a special one-time performance via Stageit, where they’ll perform live from their studio and talk with fans. The band has also announced plans to press their 2004 b-sides collection Destination: B-Sides in the near future.
Daisyhead are the newest addition to the No Sleep Records roster. They have a new EP out this week, and expect a debut full length and tour next year.
Tonight before Full Frontal, Daisyhead are taking over idobi Radio to play music off their upcoming EP, I Couldn’t Face You. They’ll talk about the inspiration behind the new record, and give you an exclusive inside look into the recording process. I Couldn’t Face You is available tomorrow on Spartan records. Pre-order it here.
