Feminist hardcore-punk band WAR ON WOMEN quickly responded to the news last week that the Supreme Court had voted to strike down the Roe v. Wade decision, according to an initial draft opinion that was obtained by POLITICO. The band, longtime sociopolitical activists, announced that they would be donating the proceeds from any sales of their grenade shirt to The Brigid Alliance, a non-profit organization that arranges and funds confidential, personalized travel support to those seeking abortion care in increasingly hostile environments. Within days, the band raised $1,500, and undoubtedly will be carrying the torch against anti-abortion rhetoric as they embark on their tour with Good Riddance on Friday, May 13th.
Our 3rd 25+ Years of B9 'All Silver' Edition LP has landed!
H2O's self-titled debut album is officially 25 years old, so to commemorate this, we've given it our 25th anniversary silver vinyl treatment. We've pressed a one-time edition of 1,000 copies on silver vinyl, housed in black and white printed silverboard jackets. Grab one while you can! Our first two all silver editions (American Nightmare "Year One" and Ceremony "Rohnert Park" are long sold out. Available under exclusive license from our friends at Blackout! Records.
25+ Years of Bridge Nine Silver Edition Series:
1. American Nightmare "Year One" - SOLD OUT
2. Ceremony "Rohnert Park" - SOLD OUT
3. H2O "Self-Titled" LP - available now HERE!
Beach Rats Announce New Summer Release 'Rat Beat'
Beach Rats have announced a summer release for the debut LP, βRat Beatβ, out on Epitaph Records on July 29th! For those who don't know, Beach Rats consists of scene veterans Brian Baker (Minor Threat, Dag Nasty, Bad Religion), Ari Katz (Lifetime), Bryan Kienlen and Pete Steinkopf (The Bouncing Souls) and Danny Windas (Let It Burn). In 2018, we proudly released their debut EP βWasted Timeβ, which introduced the world to this all-star band with five songs of fast, melodic hardcore punk that was simultaneously new and yet true to their members' roots. They have released the album's title track and the video is linked below so be sure to check that out! You can also pre-order the new album and listen to the new track on streaming services by clicking here! In the meantime, be sure to pick up their 7" EP βWasted Timeβ (we still have some on blue marble/500) or some Beach Rats merch!
Terror Releases New Record 'Pain Into Power' on May 6th!
TERROR's newest record βPain Into Powerβ will be released on Friday, May 6th via Pure Noise Records! You can pre-order the album by clicking here. Be sure to check out the music video for their title track below and check them out on tour this month!
Pain Into Power Tour
w/ Kublai Khan, Sanguisugabogg, and Pain Of Truth
05/09 - Denver, CO @ HQ
05/10 - Kansas City, MO @ The Rino
05/11 - Louisville, KY @ Portal
05/12 - Buffalo, NY @ Showplace Theater
05/13 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
05/14 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
05/15 - Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere
05/16 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
05/17 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
05/18 - Columbus, OH @ Skullys
05/19 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Enclave
05/20 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
05/21 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
05/22 - Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome
05/24 - Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
05/25 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
05/26 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelseaβs Live
05/27 - Houston, TX @ Secret Group
05/28 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
05/29 - Dallas, TX @ So What Fest
05/31 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
American War Machine in Haverhill, MA (4-30-2022)
If you havenβt caught American War Machine live yet, theyβre playing this Saturday in Haverhill, MA! AWM features members of Slapshot, Agnostic Front & Intent To Injure. Check them out HERE!
Bridge Nine POP-UP (One Day Only) For Record Store Day!
We're opening our doors for Record Store Day this Saturday, April 23rd for one day only! Our retail space is not technically open yet and it's still a construction site, but if you're in the area we'll be at the new HQ working on the space & slinging remaining Raid The Archive Mystery Sets and a few other random items. Come take a look, say hello, and pick something up when you're out and about record shopping this Saturday!
Bridge Nine Records
Saturday, April 23rd: 10am till 5pm!
282 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Getting here:
Beverly is a 35-minute drive from Boston and is located right next to Salem. Meter spots are available along Rantoul Street and the first 20 minutes are FREE
We are a 5-minute walk from the Beverly commuter rail stop on the Newburyport/Rockport line.
Plus there are 4 record stores within 4 miles of us...
SOUNDTRACKS
Shop owner DJ 7L combines his interests of Music and Film with a handpicked selection of records both new & used at his new shop, Soundtracks, which is located just up the street from us at 265 Cabot St in Beverly. For Record Store Day, the Hi DJ Podcast will be live with special guests, live music, prizes and an in-store pop-up with Fresh Vintage. Their events take place from 12-4 pm.
RESIDENCY RECORDS
Check out the new Residency Records location at 7 1/2 Church St in Salem. Owner Breaux Silcio's new space is about 5 times larger than his original space near the Satanic Temple, where the store operated for the last 4 years, and is now one of the largest independent record stores in Massachusetts. For Record Store Day, the store opens at 9 am with plenty of RSD exclusives and will be offering 10% off all used inventory.
THE RECORD EXCHANGE
The Record Exchange is one of the oldest used brick & mortar record stores in the United States, founded in Salem in 1974. They'll be open from 10 am - 5 pm and will have a large, varied selection of RSD special limited edition exclusive vinyl, plus a sale bin of previous years' RSD titles. Read more about their RSD event here.
BEVERLY COIN & ESTATE SHOP
Don't let the name fool you - this is where you go to find rare, vintage vinyl and I'm probably breaking an unwritten rule of the Northshore by sharing this hidden gem of a shop. Beverly Coin is located just up the street from us at 38 Rantoul St and you could easily spend hours finding gold here. Happy hunting!
MAKE A DAY OF IT!
Here's some of our favorite local businesses for your daytrip:
COFFEE
Crave - 199 Rantoul Street, Beverly
Kid Dream - 5 W Dane St, Beverly
Atomic Coffee - 268 Cabot St, Beverly
Odd Meter - 60 Washington St, Salem
LUNCH
The Castle* - 240 Rantoul St, Beverly
Anmol* - 258 Rantoul St, Beverly
Jodi Bee Bakes* - 282 Derby St, Salem
Spitfire Tacos* - 105 Lafayette St, Salem
*Vegan friendly
SHOPS
BEVERLY
Soy Much Brighter - 285 Rantoul St (across from us!)
Nowhere Fast Skate Shop - 166 Cabot St
Worthy Girl - 276 Cabot St (across from Soundtracks)
Simply Placed - 281 Cabot St
SALEM
Die With Your Boots On - 9 Church St (next to Residency Records)
Oak + Moss - 143 Washington St
HausWitch - 144 Washington St
Witch City Wicks - 302A Essex St
Black Veil Shoppe - 137 Boston Street
MORE...
BEVERLY
Garden City Tattoo - 330 Rantoul St
Old Planters Brewing Co. - 232 Rantoul St
Channel Marker Brewing - 95 Rantoul St
Gentile Brewing Company - 59 Park St
Backbeat Brewing Company - 31 Park St
SALEM
Notch Brewing - 283R Derby St
Witch Dr - 109 Lafayette St
Seagrass Dispensary - 3 Dodge St
Ceremony's New EP & Tour Info
Congratulations to CEREMONY, who released their first new music in three years: "VANITY SPAWNED BY FEAR" b/w "CALIFORNIA POPPY" via Relapse Records on April 15th. This is available digitally and in a limited edition, one-time-only vinyl pressing on orange krush w/ evergreen splatter 12β vinyl. Click here to purchase online or grab it at one of Ceremony's live shows over their upcoming tour!
Links to purchase tickets are available on Ceremony's webpage here!
Mon Apr 25 / Englewood, CO @ The Gothic Theatre
Tue Apr 26 / Englewood, CO @ The Gothic Theatre
Wed Apr 27 / Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell
Thu Apr 28 / Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper
Fri Apr 29 / Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
Sat Apr 30 / Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
Mon May 02 / Portland, OR @ Roseland
Wed May 04 / Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey
Fri May 06 / Austin, TX @ Stubbβs
Sat May 07 / Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live
Sun May 08 / Houston, TX @ Secret Group
Mon May 09 / Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Tue May 10 / Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
Wed May 11 / Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome
Thu May 12 / Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Fri May 13 / Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
Mon May 16 / Cincinnati, OH @ Legends
Tue May 17 / Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
Wed May 18 / Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
Thu May 19 / Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
Fri May 20 / MontrΓ©al, QC @ La Sala Rossa
Sat May 21 / Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Sun May 22 / Providence, RI @ Fete Ballroom
Mon May 23 / Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
Tue May 24 / Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
Wed May 25 / Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall
Thu May 26 / Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Fri May 27 / Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes
Sun May 29 / Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Furnace Fest 2022
Bridge Nine is excited to see that B9 alumni and collaborators American Nightmare, New Found Glory, Advent, Strike Anywhere, Jesus Piece, Sick Of It All and Agnostic Front are all playing this yearβs Fest between Friday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 25th in Birmingham, Alabama! Grab tickets HERE!
Our "RAID THE ARCHIVE" Boxes Are Almost Ready...
Our βRaid The Archiveβ 5 record mystery boxes are ALMOST ready to ship, we have all of the vinyl now, just waiting on jackets to arrive for one of the LPβs. Havenβt ordered one yet? These are helping us transition into our new space as we renovate it (and get ready to open our own record store!) You can grab one HERE!
Slapshot's European Summer Tour
Slapshot will tour Europe throughout May and June. After seeing them this past Fall, this is one show you do not want to miss! Click here to visit Slapshot's Facebook page for details on each show and where to purchase tickets. Look for news regarding a new album, soon!
War On Women on the road with Good Riddance this May!
War On Women will be hitting the road in May supporting Good Riddance, with a few dates including Brutal Youth. They also have a few dates in Canada, so be sure to check them out if they come to your city! Click here to visit War On Women's Facebook page for details on each show and where to purchase tickets.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
May 13 - Brooklyn, NY - Kingsland
May 14 - Asbury Park, NJ - House of Independents
May 15 - Pittsburgh, PA - Thunderbird Music Hall
May 16 - Covington, KY - Madison Live!
May 17 - Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen
May 18 - Hamtramck, MI - Small's
May 19 - London, ON - Rum Runners
May 20 - Toronto, ON - Velvet Underground
May 21 - Montreal, QC - Pouzza
Buried Alive Weekend Shows in April
Buried Alive will play a string of shows throughout the second weekend in April, kicking off in New York and ending in Connecticut. Joining them will be Sanction and Age of Apocalpyse. Click here to visit Buried Alive's Facebook page for details on each show and where to purchase tickets. Additionally, we've had some inquiries about the Buried Alive 7" Death Will Find You - we still have it on red and green vinyl in the online store, and you can still get it on white vinyl (1st press/500) online at Plastic Head Megastore.
Death Before Dishonor & Cruel Hand Announce Spring Tour
New England hardcore favorites Death Before Dishonor and Cruel Hand will kick off their Spring tour one month from today in New Haven, CT. They'll be joined by Year of the Knife (Pure Noise Records) for this 10-day tour and we can't wait to see them! Click here to visit DBD's Facebook page for details on each show and where to purchase tickets. Also, we still have some of Death Before Dishonor's most recent release Unfinished Business available on Clear w/ White/Gray spatter vinyl (/500) in the online store!
Slapshot 35th Anniversary Tour this Fall
Slapshot is teaming up with Sheer Terror as they both celebrate 35 years of being bands. Check them out this fall on tour together! Dates and tickets are HERE!
War On Women on tour with Bad Religion, Alkaline Trio
The Bad Religion / Alkaline Trio tour with War On Women has been rescheduled and is happening this fall! Details and links to tickets while theyβre still available HERE!
