New Springfield metal band Set Fire To Salem have released a new single called “Godsend.” The song is the band’s second hit single and it was put up about a week ago on Halloween. You can stream the song on the youtube player embedded below.
Set Fire To Salem played at Black Sheep at the beginning of this month. They do not have any other shows announced just yet, but you can expect to here more from them in the near future!
It looks like the indie/dream-folk band War Magic has returned from a little bit of a hiatus to bring us one brand new hit single this week. The song is called “Stranger Station” and you can find it streaming on the player below. Also head over to the band’s bandcamp page where you can download the song for your own price.
War Magic have not played live in over a year now. Who knows if there are any plans if any live War Magic performances in the near future. Members of the band have also been recently been active making music in projects “Night/Hex” and “MLR.”
Last weekend marked the release of “Stick Ninja”, the long awaited debut album from Springfield, IL indie rock band The Complaint Line. The CD/digital download features 10 tracks of guitar driven rock with punk energy and big melodies. The band recently played Black Sheep on June 20th with Inner Outlines, Kickstart and Because Reasons from St Louis and their next Springfield show will be August 8th playing the Brewhaus Stage at this years Downhome Fest.
You can stream their album below and click the link to pick up a copy at their Bandcamp page here or by stopping by Dumb Records.
Springfield indie/pop band Looming once again has another single off of their new and upcoming album Nailbiter coming out on August 14th. The new song is called “New Eyes” and you can find it streaming right here on Interview Magazine. Interview Magazine also interviewed the band about talked to singer/bass player Jess Knight about the song. From the article:
“New Eyes,” which we are pleased to premiere below. When paired with her bass line, Jordan Fein and Mitch Baker’s guitar hooks, and Brandon Carnes’ consistent drumming, however, the song becomes easy listening, indie rock, and relatable, despite it’s personal beginnings.
Don’t forget that Looming have planned their big LP release show at Black Sheep happening on Friday, August 14th along with bands Park, Choir Vandals, and Hidden Hospitals. More info on that show can be found right here, and tickets can be ordered online right here or purchased from Dumb Records during regular store hours.
Springfield metal/deathcore band Kharybdis have unleashed a brand new lyric video for a brand new hit song called “Bloodmoon.” You can see the video right here or also embedded below.
Kharybdis will be playing at Black Sheep next on Friday, May 15th along with Ænimus, WRVTH, Shapist, Noesis, and Animus. Check out a facebook event and more info on that show right here.
Springfield three-piece emo band Wir Können are at it again, this time they have released two more newly recorded tracks Train Tracks And Olde English. You can check out the two songs streaming below- they were both recorded by Brandon Carnes of South Town Studio earlier this year. The two songs can also be streamed and downloaded at your own price on the band’s bandcamp page.
Wir Können will be playing at Black Sheep next on Sunday, May 31st along with I Before E , Itto, Naturally The Foundation Will Bear Your Expenses, and Fel Fae. They are also scheduled to play SOHO Music Festival at downtown Springfield on June 6th and also day 2 of Dumb Fest 3-D on June 13th. The band will also be heading out on tour again at the end of May.
The Springfield metal band Skywalker has recently revealed a new single which was recorded last year with their old drummer Cameron Franklin. The single is called “World To Come” and you can find the artwork for it above, and stream the single on the player embedded below. Also head over to the Skywalker bandcamp page to download the song at your own price.
While the band does not have any upcoming shows, they are working on material for a new album. Skywalker released Mind of a Martyr in 2013.
This Monday evening we are bringing you a very special TWIST from Black Sheep and South Town Studio headquarters. South Town Studio has been working with the band Looming to come up with a very special special edition recorded cover song for you all to hear. The the cover is of the song “Zombie” originally released by Irish rock band The Cranberries in 1994. We are very excited about this recording.
Here is the twist: The only way to hear the whole song is by preordering a ticket to the March 25th show at Black Sheep featuring Screaming Females, Shellshag, Looming, and Kowabunga Kid!
That’s right! What an interesting twist. Mp3 downloads of the song will arrive via email within 48 hours of purchasing a ticket. If you have already preordered a ticket for the show, we will be emailing you shortly with a download of the song. Tickets can be purchased for $10 online right here, or also during store hours at Dumb Records. Tickets bought online are will-call, meaning we will have your name on the list when you walk in the door- you do not need a ticket. Door price for the day of the show is $12. You can find a facebook event for the Screaming Females show March 25th right here.
On this very special December 25th of 2014, we have a very special gift for you all from Black Sheep, Dumb Records, and South Town Studio headquarters. Tonight we are revealing the first ever official recording by the legendary solo project known as NIGHTHAWK. This is a recording of Nighthawk’s hit song “Lesbian Dragon.” You may have heard it played live outside Black Sheep after shows or outside of any bar downtown. Now you can stream the song in its five+ minute entirety below, or head over here to the Black Sheep bandcamp where you can download the song for free.
Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays / Long Live Nighthawk
Bloomington, Indiana based record label Plan-It-X Records have begun streaming some songs from their upcoming compilation called It Came From Plan-It-X 2014. The compilation includes a brand new song from Springfield’s own Looming as the very first track, and the song was included in a batch of songs from the compilation that went up for streaming this past weekend. The Looming song is called “Growth” and you can listen to it on the player below.
The projected release date for the full compilation is March 10th, 2015. You can pre-order the full album right here, or pre-order the download for just $1 right here. Looming currently do not have any shows lined up as they working on recording for a new full length.
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