Ekko Astral have released a video for their song “on brand”. The video was produced by Kate the Cursed (who also edited it and did VFX) and Joel Holzman. The song is off their album Pink Balloons which is out today via Topshelf Records. Ekko Astral will be touring the US with IDLES in June. Check out the video below.
The Dopamines have announced two PA shows and one down in Dc. Those are all in early August. They also added that one show is a door deal (as opposed to a guarantee) so they need you to buy tickets so they can get paid. The band also reminded everyone that they have a new album on the horizon, but they did not offer more details than that. You can see the dates below.
The lineup for this year’s Over The James festival has been announced. Along with Avail, The Menzingers, The Suicide Machines, Sheer Mag, Division of Mind, and Doll Baby will be playing. Over The James will take place on Brown’s Island in Richmond, Virginia on July 27.
The Chats are hitting Europe this Winter. The tour covers a good chunk of November and December and finds the band hopping all over the UK and thee olde continent. The Prize and Rifle open. You can see the dates below.
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Get your dancin' shoes on because we are debuting the new track by As for the Future!
As for the Future is the new Brazilian/Nossa Nova influenced group headed by David Nagler. The group features an impressive array of musicians including vocalist Alexia Bomtempo, Mauro Refosco (David Byrne’s American Utopia, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Atoms for Peace), and Ryan Keberle (David Bowie, Maria Schneider Orchestra). The band takes classic Brazilian rhythms and styles and pushes them into space-age sonic drift. It's groovy and makes you feel like you're a real cool, sophisticated person. Plus, there is a trombone solo that makes you feel like you are walking around Greenwich Village and maybe you'll run into someone like Andy Warhol or Dizzy Gillespie… or maybe you'll get mugged, but at least the soundtrack is super nice.
Speaking to Punknews, Nagler says "'Encyclopedia of Songs' is all about songwriting, taking what goes on in the world, from the profound and awe-inspiring to the personal and mundane, and turning it into something that you can sing and play. It’s about collective and creative expression, which can be accomplished with equal doses of enthusiasm and patience."
You can pre-order the band's new album right here and hear the new tune below, right now!
More than 200 artists have signed an open letter requesting that A.I. development companies be mindful of artists when developing future A.I. The letter was signed by 200+ artists including Robert smith of the Cure, Elvis Costello, Cake, Stevie Wonder, Chuck D, Nicki Minaj, the estate of T-Rex, the estate of Bob Marley, Czarface, Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, Peter Frampton,Billie Eilish, Don Was, and many more.
In short, the letter requests/demands that developers, technology companies, and platforms and digital music services “pledge that they will not develop or deploy AI music-generation technology, content, or tools that undermine or replace the human artistry of songwriters and artists or deny us fair compensation for our work.” It continues, “Make no mistake: we believe that, when used responsibly, AI has enormous potential to advance human creativity and in a manner that enables the development and growth of new and exciting experiences for music fans everywhere.”
You can read the letter here.
Full of Hell have released a video for their new song “Coagulated Bliss”. The video was directed, shot, and edited by Will Mecca. The song is off their upcoming album of the same name which will be out on April 26 via Closed Casket Activities. Full of Hell released their album with Nothing, No Birds Sang, as well as their record with Gasp in 2023. The band will be touring North America with Dying Fetus starting later this month. Check out the video below.
Underoath have announced North American tour dates to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album They’re Only Chasing Safety which was released in 2024. The band will be performing the album in full on all dates along with a fan-voted set. Static Dress will be joining them on all dates. Tickets go on sale on April 17. Underoath will be touring Europe and the UK in June and released their album Voyeurist in 2022. Check out the dates below.
Virginia-based festival Dark Days Bright Nights has announced its first wave lineup for this year. Pageninetynine, Thou, Young Widows, Portrayal of Guilt, Kilara, Red Scare, NØ MAN, Pygmy Lush, Kowloon Walled City, Habak, Forn, Infant Island, Massa Nera, .GIf From God, Prisoner, Lagrimas, Respire, Porcelain, Goetia, Quiet Fear, Listless, Private Hell, and Northeast Regional will be playing the fest. Dark Days Bright Nights will take place September 13-15 at The Broadberry in Richmond, Virginia.
Laura Jane Grace and The Mississippi Medicals (Mikey Erg and Matt Patton) are going on a tour. they will be hitting a few USA dates, heading up to the Snowy White North, and then jumping back down into the states. The show starts May 1 in Garwood New Jersey. Various dates are opened by Teenage Halloween, Sam Russo, The Devil's Twins and Pigeon Pit. You can see the dates below.
Worriers have announced the cancellation of all shows they had scheduled for May, including their performance at Pouzza Fest. A statement posted on Instagram written by Lauren Denitzio reads,
"Worriers will no longer be playing the shows we had scheduled for May in order to prioritize my mental health. It became obvious to me that it would be a terrible idea to attempt the tour and in fairness to all involved, I’ve decided to take a beat to take care of myself.
I’m so grateful for the invitation to share a stage with Laura Jane Grace again and to return to Pouzza Fest. I hope that both can happen again one day when the time is right.
Thank you to everyone who has come out to see us over the past year. It means the world and I hope we get to see you all again soon.”
Worriers released Trust Your Gut and Warm Blanket in 2023.
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes are going on a Euro tour. It kicks off in June and runs through July. The band hits Germany, Switzerland, Holland, France and Belgium. You can see the dates below.
Greg Ginn's Black Flag have released the full tour dates for their First Four Years tour. The band will do all of The First four Years compilation and other hits. It follows a similarly themed My War tour. lack Flag 2024 includes founding member Greg Ginn, singer Mike Vallely who joined in 2013, bassist Austin Sears who joined in 2023, and drummer Charles Wiley who joined in 2022. The tour starts in San Francisco in Early May and runs through the entire summer, with the band hitting most major cities (and some minor ones) in USA. You can see the dates below.
Direct Hit! have issued a cryptic, but hopeful instagram post. The band is currently recording SOMETHING int he studio, though they did not release more information than that. We'll keep you updated if a single, EP, or album is announced.
Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new video by Minneapolis-based ska punks Runaway Ricochet! The video is for their new song “Optimist” and was directed by Aaron Blaser. Speaking about the track lead vocalist Erik Saxton said,
”’Optimist’ is about the relationship between those who see the best in the world, and the people that take advantage of that goodwill. Personally speaking, I've had to be aware of becoming more jaded and not let it get the best of me. I think it's important to believe in people's general goodwill or intentions, just without the naivety of youth. I hope anyone who listens to the song gets a little mad for the times they were taken advantage of, but are also inspired by the idea that there are others out there who have gone through that strife.“
”Optimist” is on the band’s upcoming album Diminishing Returns which will be out on April 30 via Ska Punk International. Runaway Ricochet will also be touring the US including a performance at SPI Fest in May. Watch the video below!
Blondie's Paralell Lines and Green Day's Dookie have been added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Industry. As per the Registry, "Each year, the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress chooses 25 recordings showcasing the range and diversity of American recorded sound heritage in order to increase preservation awareness. The diversity of nominations received highlights the richness of the nation's audio legacy and underscores the importance of assuring the long-term preservation of that legacy for future generations." Currently, there are over 600 works on the National Recording Registry.
Some of the other titles added this year include Gene Autry's "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," "rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats (considered by some to be the first rock n roll song ever), Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane, "Ain't no sunshine" by Bill Withers, The Cars by the Cars, Arrival by Abba, “La-Di-Da-Di.” Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick, Don't worry be happy by Bobby McFerrin, Ready to Die by Biggie, and Wide open spaces by Dixie Chicks.