Fire Track: Melvins – “The Great Good Place”

The Melvins have released a new track from their upcoming album, Working With God (Feb. 26, Ipecac Recordings). The new album features the 1983 lineup of Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover, and Steven McDonald. You can pre-order the album HERE. The single’s arrival comes as the band has announced a Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) livestreaming event … Read more

Melvins & Teri Gender Bender: “Rebel Girl”

Joyful Noise recently announced its new “Almost Live from Joyful Noise” series, which features limited edition singles from some of their favorite artists, recorded at the label’s Indianapolis-based performance space. Tracked live in the empty space (hence almost live), each release in the series is cut on the spot using a 1940s record lathe and is limited to just 100 copies on hand-made 7″ records with screen-printed jackets.

The semi-regular series kicked off with a special performance by the Melvins. With the help of Teri from Le Butcherettes, the band recorded a cover the the Bikini Kill classic “Rebel Girl,” which you can watch right now. Simply put – it rocks!

Dumb Numbers Split Series w/ David Lynch, Melvins, David Yow

Dumb Numbers is back with a triple 10″ box set and they brought friends. The split series features new music from Dumb Numbers along with David Lynch, Melvins, and David Yow (Jesus Lizard). The release is limited to a one-time pressing of 975 hand-numbered copies, packaged within a custom wooden box set, with screen-printed art … Read more

Joyful Noise Recordings Test Pressing Friday: Charity Auction

Joyful Noise Recordings has been selling test pressings all week and now everyone has another shot at their favorite. They currently have an auction going on via their eBay account HERE. You can find test pressings by Melvins, Sebadoh, Son Lux, Thurston Moore, WHY?, Sufjan Stevens, David Yow, and others. The auction will continue over … Read more