Updates on New Mother Leopard Material

1004847_609838515723327_1115787664_nEarlier this fall we told you that Springfield chaotic punk/hardcore band Mother Leopard is working on new material with their new lineup. Earlier this week the band posted updates from their facebook page, saying the new album is to be titled Abandoned Lights. From Mother Leopard’s facebook:

We are several sessions in on writing our new record, tentatively titled “Abandoned Lights”. I am very excited because we have let go of the preconceptions and expectations and I am truly drawing from my inner inspirations for these songs. We look forward to a midwinter release. Sorry we won’t be playing any shows while we are writing throughout October. Have a wonderful fall!
-Benny

So far Mother Leopard has released one demo in 2011 with a previous lineup. The band does not have any shows lined up right now, but we plan on posting updates on the band’s new record.

 

Wir Können Is Releasing A Tape!

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You heard it here folks! Local sad-boy emo group Wir Können is putting out a cassette tape. The dudes have been talking about recording for a while (ever since they formed) and now it seems that there’s some truth to it all. It looks like it’ll be 2 songs (one on each side) for 2 bucks. What a bang for your buck! They’ll be selling them at their next show at the Black Sheep which is November 5th! You can find an event page for that show with Two Knights, Our Lady, and Jess Knight right here!

Wir Können has another show coming up in November in Champaign! Check out the event page for that right here! To stay updated with the saddest boys of Springfield, check out their Facebook where they try not to slack off on posting about shows, new stuff, etc.

Montagh Recording/Plan To Release Split

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A couple weeks ago, local Goth-Folk band, Montagh announced on their Facebook page that they were going to release a new split! We do not yet know what band they have decided to do a split release or what format the new material will be released on. Very few details have been released yet, but there have been pictures posted of the band recording. The top right picture, in specific, was posted with the caption “11/16/13”. What could it mean??

We will keep you posted with more details about this upcoming split. In the meantime, check out Montagh‘s previous releases on their bandcamp page right here! You can also catch Montagh live at Black Sheep next on Sunday, September 22nd along with Good Times, Big Storm, and Jess Knight. Check out a facebook event for that show right here.

Soap Scum Recording New Material

soaprecordingHere at blacksheepspringfield.com headquarters we just caught wind that Springfield punk/hardcore band Soap Scum is up to something. The band appears to be recording some new material, but nothing is known about any future releases planned for the band. We will have to give out more updates once more information is known.

Soap Scum released a five-song demo on cassette earlier this year. You might be able to find that hidden somewhere in their band page. The band will also be playing at Black Sheep tomorrow night with Cross Me, Wolf Luv, IAMIAM, and Gazeebo. You can also catch them at Black Sheep on September 13th along with Bad Side, Ruz, and Mother Leopard. Are you interested in helping fight and keeping your town free of Soap Scum? You might find these tips helpful.

 

Lovecow Release “Sneak Peak” of New EP

2732961882-1Springfield folk punkers Lovecow have released two newly recorded songs as a teaser for their upcoming EP! The songs are “Terrified” and “Somewhere” and you can stream both of those songs below. The EP is being recorded by Tim Williams of Our Lady at the Harm House Basement Studios. The two songs are also up for free download on the band’s bandcamp page.

Lovecow will be playing short time slot tonight at The Radon Lounge as a part of the Radon’s Open Mic Night. They will also be playing the show at Black Sheep on April 13th with Sean Bonnette of Andrew Jackson Jihad and Ian Graham of Cheap Girls. And yet another Lovecow show will be on April 20th at the Radon Lounge along with The Traditional, Analecta, and Caterpillar Club.

 

Bands Recording

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With the high number of Springfield bands who have all recently announced plans for recording, we thought we would sum up all of the bands who have told us they are hard at work in the studio all in one post.

One of the biggest bands that we are all excited about recording right now is Our Lady. The band posted this from their facebook page last night:

Tonight the final bit of recording will be finished, and then on to mastering!

One band that has recently announced plans to record is The Transatlantic. From their facebook page:

We hit the studio this coming weekend! Can’t wait to visit Bloomington, Indiana! So pumped to put some new material out! Maybe a new video in the works? Maybe some photoshoots? New merch designed by Benny D. Lots of cool things to come!

If you are a fan of ska punk, Obi-Wan Kanblo Mi has been talking about their plans for recording for a while now. From their facebook page:

Recording is brewing for later this month, we’ll most likely have a cd release show in March that you can certainly get a free copy at, and hopefully into for free also. With that said, we will also probably have NEW merch for sale also.

Another mysterious new Springfield punk band called Soap Scum will be on Black Sheep Radio today to talk about their new recordings and their show on Sunday. Recording master Brandon Carnes had this to say recently:

Did some tracking for a new Springfield band that’s hard as nails tonight.

Speaking of hard and heavy music from Springfield, Pound For Pound is also finishing up work in the studio and they hope to release new music soon.

We also talk to metal act Battalion on the radio today about their newly recorded material. Battalion have recently released a brand new CD entitled “Resilience.”

Speaking of metal, younger metal band from Mechanisburg Elyse have announced that they have finished recording. From their facebook page:

Our album is 100% done! Tracks will be uploaded shortly! One person who likes this status will get the FIRST copy printed, and signed by all of us, with Anthony’s nub traced on the back. HUGE thanks to our producer Pete Rock! Thank you for ALL the work on our album!

There are plenty of other bands who have recently recorded new material awaiting to be released including Nephrons, Caterpillar Club, and a ton more we are probably forgetting about. If you play in a band that we missed feel free to email us at blacksheepspringfield@gmail.com so we can set up a post for you!

Obi-Wan Kanblo Mi Announce Plans To Record

8428975743_fe0c3288de_bLocal Star Wars ska punk band Obi-Wan Kanblo Mi have announced that they will be heading to the studio to record another EP sometime soon. The EP is supposed to be called Episode VI: Return of the Red Eyes. From the band’s facebook page:

Episode VI: Return of the Red Eyes, is penciled in to be order in late February. Track Listing: DGAF, I Hate Cops, Ooops! I just hit you in the face with a glass bottle, my bad!, New 1, New 2, New 3

Keep checking back here for news on the new EP and also for any upcoming Obi-Wan shows.

 

Dream Eater: “Rue” (Live at Black Sheep Holiday Show)

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Local experimental post-rock band Dream Eater has posted a live track from their set at the Black Sheep Holiday show on the 29th of this past December. You can listen to the track on the band’s bandcamp right here or also stream it below. We will be featuring more live sets from bands who played the Black Sheep Holiday show in the coming months on our radio show and also this site so keep checking back for those!

Pound For Pound Recording In The Studio

602932_10151285074965675_1748155188_nLong-running Springfield hardcore band Pound for Pound have recently announced that they have entered the studio to work on recording new material. The band also announced that they will be “debuting brand new songs for the first time since 2010” for their show on January 26th.

The band will be playing at Black Sheep on January 26th along with the band Obi-Wan Kanblo Mi and recently added Up In Arms. You can find the facebook event for that show right here.

Lovecow in the Studio

IMG_0953Lovecow have announced that they have begun recording for a new release at Harm House Basement studios. Singer Cody Jones had this to say:

Seven hours of recording at the f/harmhouse! Needless to say, I have worsening body aches and a scratchy throat. The recordings sound really good so far, though.

We will be sure to keep you all posted on news of new Lovecow recordings and shows in the coming months.