…outside of the norm are bands like Joanna Gruesome and Speedy Ortiz. They represent the other side, the underbelly, one where bands operate largely away from the bright spotlight. Tonight,…

…of their bleary-eyed stupor. But the same can’t be said for Massachussetts four-piece Speedy Ortiz, whose only complaint seems to be that tonight’s line-up involves a clash between Deafheaven and…

…a stone’s throw away from this era, although is set apart by its somewhat dark subject matter. Indeed, perhaps the most ‘Speedy Ortiz’ of the Speedy Ortiz songs here is…

…the third LP from her indie-grunge outfit Speedy Ortiz. The title, Dupuis said in a press release, refers to “when a musician guests on a track and says something totally…

…real measurable differences in millions of people’s lives.” The first volume will feature covers from (Sandy) Alex G, Speedy Ortiz, Hinds, Deerhoof, Cut Worms and more. The press release states,…

Speedy Ortiz sing karaoke in a new clip for The Graduates Speedy Ortiz latest album Foil Deer reminded us why we dug this band so much in the first place….

…Massachusetts four-piece Speedy Ortiz have launched a hotline that will alert the band to any harassment occurring at their shows when texted by an audience member. “sometimes as a showgoer…

…romcom Nymphomaniac. Enjoy.     Tracklist: 01. Eugene Quell – Weird Purr 02. Blank Realm – Back To The Flood 03. Speedy Ortiz – Everything’s Bigger 04. Warpaint – Biggy…

…Mommy, Speedy Ortiz and Bully perform covers of Pavement songs. The two forthcoming dates of Slanted! Enchanted! are billed as workshop performances and the show is described as: “The majesty…

…and Charles Green to perform at the space. Furthermore, Eclair Fifi is set to perform at the venue on 15 December. Others booked for shows include Speedy Ortiz and Puma…

…Romare, indie rockers Speedy Ortiz, experimental metal troupe Liturgy, Lower Dens, disco group Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators, California based Chastity Belt, Long Arm, Grumbling Fur, Loyle Carner and…

…a press release. Check out the aptly themed video – directed by James Hankins – in the player above and catch Trust Fund on tour with Speedy Ortiz this October….

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