Ben Vaughn

Record Store Day announces 2022 exclusive releases

Record Store Day 2022 happens April 23 and they’ve just announced this year’s list of exclusive releases, as well as a second drop day, June 18, as a “safety net” date for records that may encounter supply chain issues

Another "lost" Alan Vega album on the way (listen to "Nothing Left")

‘Alan Vega After Dark‘ will be out in July and has the late Suicide cofounder backed by Ben Vaughn, Barb Dwyer and Palmyra Delran.

Deer Tick share two songs off new LP, touring w/ Courtney Marie Andrews

Deer Tick’s new album, ’Mayonnaise’, is out this week and features a mix of covers and outtakes that serve as a companion piece to 2017’s Deer Tick Vol. 1 and Deer Tick Vol 2 albums.

Martin Rev, Eugene Hutz, Ric Ocasek & more played Suicide tribute @ Bowery Electric (pics)

Bowery Electric’s “Sally Can’t Dance” party hosted a tribute to Suicide and the late Alan Vega on Thursday (1/25) that featured a whole host of notable folk, including Martin Rev, Ric Ocasek, Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hutz, Jesse Malin, Joseph Arthur, Bob Bert, and more…

Martin Rev, Ric Ocasek, Eugene Hutz & more playing Suicide tribute @ Bowery Electric

Also on the bill: Kid Congo, Bob Bert (Sonic Youth), JG Thirlwell (Foetus), Jesse Malin, Peter Zaremba (Fleshtones) and more.

SXSW announces third round of 2015 showcasing artists

SXSW, which happens March 17-22 in Austin, TX, has announced its third round of 2015 showcasing artists. (Here’s round 1 and round 2.) It’s a big update, with over 500 new additions, including Amason, Frog Eyes, Palma Violets, Girl Band, Pity Sex, Sheer Mag, Kate Tempest, THEESatisfaction, Viet Cong, Matthew E…