Talking all things 'PINKNDARK' with Goddess

Since Goddess formed in 2022, the Hamilton-based quartet have been pushing rock to new heights and this is extremely evident on their new album PINKNDARK. The band effortlessly blends the urgency of punk, the sleaziness of glam, the crunchiness of rock, and the brightness of electronic music together to create a listening experience that will make you feel as if you’ve been transported to another realm. The band’s energy never lets up for a minute and shifts with the lyrics as they explore love and lust, talk about mental health, dive into A.I., and confront systemic oppression over the course of 10 tracks. PINKNDARK is available digitally everywhere now and you can stream it on Spotify right here. Goddess will be playing their ‘Nightmare In Pink’ show on October 31 at Vertagogo in Hamilton and there will be an afterparty at Goddess House following the show.

Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with vocalist Praveen, guitarist Pramuk, bassist Nicky, and drummer Eric to talk about the new album, throwing events at Goddess House, creating community, A.I., and so much more. Read the interview below!

This interview between Em, Praveen, Pramuk, Nicky, and Eric took place over Zoom on October 25, 2024 while they were on their way to a show. What follows is a transcription of their conversation which has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Portrayal of Guilt to release remixed version of 'Christf***er'

Portrayal of Guilt have announced that they will be releasing a remix album of their 2021 album Christfucker. The album is called Christfucker II and will be out on October 31 via Run For Cover Records. The band has also released a video for the Anatomy remix of “…where the suffering never ends” which was directed by Jenna Rose. Portrayal of Guilt are currently touring the US with Touché Amoré and released their album Devil Music in 2023. Check out the video and tracklist below.

Gouge Away release video for “Newtau”

Gouge Away have released a video for their song “Newtau”. The video was filmed by Thomas Cantwell, Dylan Downey, and Christina Michelle and features animation by Thomas Cantwell and Christina Michelle. The song is off their album Deep Sage which was released earlier this year. Gouge Away will be touring North America with Better Lovers starting in November. Check out the video below.

Blink-182, Weezer, Avril Lavigne, Offspring, more to play When We Were Young 2025

When We Were Young Festival has announced its lineup for 2025. Blink-182, Weezer, Avril Lavigne, The Offspring, The Used, Knocked Loose, The Gaslight Anthem, Bad Religion, Yellowcard, Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White, I Prevail, Beartooth, Simple Plan, Kublai Khan TX, The Plot In You, Mayday Parade, Loathe, Taking Back Sunday, Asking Alexandria, Pvris, We Came As Romans, BoysLikeGirls, The CAB, Jack’s Mannequin, The Maine, Set Your Goals, letlive., Story of the Year, Sleeping With Sirens, Breathe Carolina, The Story So Far, We The Kings, Crown The Empire, The Starting Line, Sunami, Plain White T’s, Destroy Boys, The Amity Affliction, Straylight Run, The Rocket Summer, Never Shout Never, Don Broco, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Taylor Acorn, The Summer Set, Holding Absence, The Movielife, Alexisonfire, Her Leather Jacket, Arm’s Length, Panic at the Disco, and All Time Low will be playing. When We Were Young will take place on October 18, 2025 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, Nevada.