Stereogum — Washington State grunge punk band Melvins have come back from their Crystal Fairy project to release a proper new Melvins album. The forthcoming LP features two bass tracks on every song, one by Butthole Surfers' Jeff Pinkus and one by Steven McDonal... more info

Popdose — Pittsburgh’s The Gotobeds are offering their two cents on a vintage blast of punk energy – and it is mighty good. Dubbed Definitely Not a Red Kross EP, the new 7-inch EP, out tomorrow on Atlanta’s Chunklet Industries, is a six-song cover of –... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Side Eyes, “So Sick” (In the Red). Earlier in the summer, this L.A. band celebrated its roots with a gig titled “Punk is Dad.” They shared the bill with iconic L.A. punk band Redd Kross, whose co-founder, Jeff McDonald, is... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The Side Eyes, “So Sick” (In the Red). Earlier in the summer, this L.A. band celebrated its roots with a gig titled “Punk is Dad.” They shared the bill with iconic L.A. punk band Redd Kross, whose co-founder, Jeff McDonald, is... more info

Popdose — You’ve got to give it to Melvins: these guys keep you on your toes. The trio, now featuring Redd Kross’ Steve McDonald on bass, has a new double-album out today, A Walk With Love and Death, and it is a bizarre and mesmerizing little opus, a colle... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Ryan Adams, Redd Kross, Ra Ra Riot, Dawes, Juliana Hatfield, Empire of the Sun, Everclear, and more. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Also: Ra Ra Riot, Cold War Kids, Dawes, 50 Cent, Juliana Hatfield, Redd Kross, and more NYC shows on sale. Continue reading… more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Oh, what King Buzzo must dream about in his sleep. It seems the prolific Buzz Osbourne and his revolving MELVINS troupe are wrapping on new product every few months, before tearing up the road as only they can. The band hit every state in the union ... more info

Rolling Stone — Melvins' upcoming album, Basses Loaded, finds the group's core members jamming with a variety of four-string firebrands, ranging from Nirvana's Krist Novoselic to Redd Kross' Steve McDonald. The latter bassist joins frontman Buzz Osborne and drummer ... more info

Powerpopulist — Gut-felt thanks to the marvelous bloggers who've laid on this groaning board of downable tasties. Bleached - Wednesday Night Melody - Side One Track One Pity Sex - Burden You - Side One Track One Witching Waves - Twister - Magnet Magazine Blog... more info