Coachella was last weekend. The Go-Go's played a set and during the performance, Billie Jor Armstrong of Green day joined the band on stage for "Head over heels." You can see pro shot video of the song below.
Pink Soap have released their debut EP. The release is self-titled and is digital only, right now. The band will be playing their ep release show, and will have physical copies at Summer Soiree 8. That show is July 31 at Philamoca in Philly and is co-headlined by Dwarves and Schoolly-D. You can hear the new tunes below.
Teens In Trouble and Bat Boy have announced that they will be releasing a split EP together. It features two songs from each band and will be out on May 1 via Asian Man Records. Teens In Trouble’s songs are an original called “August” and a cover of “Ghosts” by Bat Boy. Bat Boy’s songs are an original called “Oh Wee” and a cover of “Brave” by Teens In Trouble. The Dreaded Laramie make a guest appearance on the EP. Teens In Trouble and Bat Boy will both be playing Pouzza Fest in Montreal in May and will be touring down together. Teens In Trouble released their album What’s Mine in 2024. Bat Boy released their album Fun Machine in 2023. Check out the dates below.
Sadly, Joey Rimicci of Jughead's Revenge passed away on April 10. Rimicci had suffered a stroke and passed away at a hospital near his home. You can see the band's statement below.
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Propagandhi have released a new video. "Cat Guy" is off the band's upcoming album At peace. That's out May 2 via Epitaph. The band's Chris Hannah issued a statement in a press release: "From my songwriting perspective, the two things I was thinking of was capturing a little bit of Judas Priest’s Firepower LP as if SNFU’s Chi-Pig was writing the lyrics." You can see the video below.
The Callous Daoboys have released a video for their new song “Distracted by The Mona Lisa”. The video was directed, produced, and edited by Grant Butler. The song is off their upcoming album I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven which will be out on May 16 via MNRK Heavy. The Callous Daoboys released their EP God Smiles Upon The Callous Daoboys in 2023 and released their album Celebrity Therapist in 2022. Check out the video below.
The Sound of Animals Fighting have announced that they will be heading out on a tour of the US. The tour begins on September 25 in Seattle, Washington, and wraps up on October 12 in Houston, Texas. This Will Destroy You and The Casket Lottery will be joining them on all dates with Soft Blue Shimmer and Hard Chiller joining them on select dates. The Sound of Animals Fighting released their EP Apeshit in 2022. Check out the dates below.
Montreal-based hard rockers Midnight Crawl have released a new song. It is called “Monkey Pump” and is available digitally now. Midnight Crawl released their EP Goodbye to the White Rose in 2024. Check out the song below.
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Sadly, reggae legend Max Romeo has passed away. Romeo was 80 and passed away due to heart complications in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica, on Friday. As you know, Romeo is an incredibly important figure in Jamaican music, having recorded a number of hits in the '60s, before moving on to Roots reggae in the '70s. One of his most seminal works is War inna Babylon recorded with Lee Scratch Perry, which includes the song "Chase the devil." You can hear just some of Romeo's tunes below.
Episode #695 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode Bobby Steele of The Undead and Misfits stops by to talk about the new version of Act Your Rage, Misfits classics, and so much more! John and Em also discuss that week’s top news stories. Listen to the episode below!
Episode #694.5 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this February edition of Em Tells You What to Listen to, Em plays some great tunes that were released in February 2025 including tracks by ameokama, Bonnie Trash, The Callous Daoboys, Dying Wish, Kaonashi, Skunk Motel, Whine Problem, Ecca Vandal, Real Sickies, Customer Service, DVTR, Emma Goldman, Bite Me Bambi, Cheekface, Juanita & Juan, Niis, Chase Petra, Monstrosa, Gender Chores, Lonely Little Kitsch, Backxwash, Taleen Kali, Big Girl, Durex, The Pubes, and so many more. Listen to the episode below!
Today, we are pleased tod ebut the new single by Atlantic Thrills!
Hailing from Rhode Island, Atlantic Thrills mix punk with hard swinging, booze drenched, rock n roll. Their new album, III is out June 6 via Almsot Ready Records. You can check out the tune below.
Wife Patrol has released a new song. It is called “Ruthless” and is off their upcoming album NOPLACE which will be out on May 2. Wife Patrol released their album Too Prickly For This World in 2020. Check out the song below.
Garbage has released a video for their new song “There’s No Future In Optimism”. The video was directed by Benjy Kirkman. The song is off their upcoming album Let All That We Imagine Be The Light which will be out on May 30. Garbage will be touring North America starting in September and released their album No Gods No Masters in 2021. Check out the video below.
Single Mothers have announced North American tour dates for this summer. The tour will kick off in St. Catherines, Ontario on June 13 and will wrap up with their performance at R4A Fest in Toronto on July 12. The Anti-Queens will be joining them from June 13-14, Mercy Union will be joining them from June 17-25, and Pkew Pkew Pkew will be joining them on June 26-July 12. Single Mothers released their album Roy in 2023. Check out the dates below.