Stereogum — Two years ago, Punitive Damage, the Pacific Northwest hardcore punk band led by former Regional Justice Center member Jerkova, released their album This Is The Blackout . It’s a hell of a full-length debut, even if that length is just 18 minute... more info

Stereogum — Former Regional Justice Center member Jerkova leads Punitive Damage, an absolutely ferocious Pacific Northwest hardcore punk band. Two years ago, Punitive Damage released their 18-minute debut LP This Is The Blackout , and it was awesome. Today, ... more info

Rock Sound — Recognise any of these lads? Here's your first taste of a brand new band! Introducing Raiders! Made up of former members of The Blackout and fronted by Sean Smith, their first single 'Wasting Away' is a pretty good indication that ... more info

Rock Sound — 'I have done a couple of writing sessions already." - Charlie Simpson on Fightstar. The future of Fightstar has been uncertain ever since Charlie Simpson rejoined Busted back in 2015 - but now the future of Fightstar is looking bright! Charli... more info

Rock Sound — What caused The Blackout breakup? How does Sean feel about it? He answers all of these questions and so many more in his new weekly podcast. Frontman of The Blackout Sean Smith has launched a podcast where he talks to and about your favourite b... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Two Merge releases are the albums I can most recommend this week, The Love Language's Baby Grand and Spider Bags' Someday Everything Will Be Fine. Archival recordings include David Bowie's Welcome To The Blackout: Live London 78. This week's... more info

Cross Rhythms — Cory Ard issues debut album 'The Blackout' more info

Uncut — Includes previously unreleased 1978 live album Welcome To The Blackout Includes unreleased 1978 live album Welcome To The Blackout The post Three intriguing David Bowie releases set for Record Store Day appeared first on Uncut. more info

Stereogum — After years of teasing and at least one retooling to better address Donald Trump's presidency, Songs Of Experience, the sequel to U2's 2014 iPhone-invading LP Songs Of Innocence, is finally here. We've heard "The Blackout," "You're The Best Thing Abo... more info

Stereogum — Lately, U2 have been at work on their new album Songs Of Experience, the companion piece to 2014's iPhone-invading Songs Of Innocence . They've already shared a live video for the new song "The Blackout," and today, they'v come out with "You're The ... more info