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Listen to Punknews Podcast #677 - Punk Rock Bowling Predictions!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #677 - Punk Rock Bowling Predictions!

Episode #677 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode John and Em talk Punk Rock Bowling predictions (this was recorded last night and the lineup was announced earlier today - how many did we get right??), the Coachella lineup, Dangersex’s video for "get you out", Danzig teasing something for Black Friday, Ice Cube, The Pogues touring the UK, Anti-Queens' new video for “Magnolia” (Em is in it!), and The Damned’s upcoming US tour. They also talk about Wham!. Listen to the episode below!

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Punknews is now on Bluesky

Punknews is now on Bluesky

Well, as you know, America is going to hell- The president elect is a literal felon and he is best pals with a man-baby that happens to be the richest guy in the world that go so mad that someone said some jokes about his stupid car that he literally bought one of the world's largest communication platforms (Twitter… not Punknews) and changed its name to something stupid (X) and in doing so lost like 40 billion dollars but in this post-capitalist, depraved world, somehow he is so rich that losing 40 billion is like losing five bucks to you or me and also while that is annoying there's actually the much bigger threat of the world's richest guy who is actually a total creep controlling American policy because the ridiculously sexist and anti-woman president elect is bizarrely gullible but also convincing to a certain often uninformed subset that made some really bad choices earlier this month and he is also insanely underqualified for the most important and volatile job in the world because he somehow got rich by scamming people in real estate and being an asshole on a reality show. Welcome to 2025.

Well, anyways, all of that is to say that we will likely be winding down our Twitter presence (we will never call it "X" ugh) and now we are on the (for right now) much cooler Bluesky, which is basically Twitter but not as 4chan-y. (We have never actually been on 4chan but we get the gist).

You can find us on bluesky here. If it is of any incentive, Yoko Ono has followed us and even re-shared one of our posts. Oh, also, for some reason, famed author Stephen King, who only follows two other people, followed editor Em Moore for about 12 hours. Hope to see you there!

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Cows re-release 'Peacetika'

Cows re-release 'Peacetika'

Cows have re-released their 1991 album Peacetika. The new version is out via Amphetamine Reptile and has a new cover. The music itself appears to be a straight reissue. The CD is out today and the vinyl is out December 1.

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Chumbawamba re-releases "Tubthumping" 7-inch

Chumbawamba re-releases “Tubthumping” 7-inch

Chumbawamba have re-released their iconic "Tubthumping" 7-inch single. The new release is on red vinyl and is out now via Republic records. Interestingly, unlike the original 7-inch issue, which had the non-LP tracks "farewell to the crown" and "football song" on the b-side, the new press has a version of "tubthumper" on each side.

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Judas Priest re-releases debut LP

Judas Priest re-releases debut LP

Judas Priest has re-released their debut LP, Rocka Rolla. The new version is remixed and remastered (for years, the band has stated that they were not happy with the initial mix, which was done without their involvement). The new version is out today via Exciter Records.

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Peter Hook, Social D, Cocksparrer headline PRB 2025

Peter Hook, Social D, Cocksparrer headline PRB 2025

Punk Rock Bowling 2025 has announce its lineup. The three-day event (plus club show days) will be headlined by Peter Hook and the Light playing all Joy Division, Social Distortion, and Cocksparrer's final PRB appearance. Bands alos playing include Flag, Damned, Interrupters, Power Trip, Adicts, Bouncing Souls, Fidlar, Gang of Four (doing all of their debut LP), Laura Jane Grace and the Mississppi Medicals, Cockney Rejects (joined by Olga of Toy Dolls), Youth Brigade, Pietatsers, Surfbort, Riverboat Gamblers, Angel Du$t, Codefendants, NOBRO, Bad Waitress, and more.

PRB 2025 is Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas. Club shows are expected to be announced in late 2024 or early 2025.

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Fat Dog

Fat Dog release video for “Peace Song”

Fat Dog have released a video for their new song “Peace Song”. The video was directed by James Ogram. The song appears to be a standalone single and is available digitally via Domino now. Fat Dog released their debut album WOOF. earlier this year. Check out the video below.

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Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Refused, Knocked Loose, more to play Jera On Air 2025
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Forlorn

Forlorn release video for “Spirit”

London, UK-based folk horror band Forlorn have released a video for their new song “Spirit”. The video was created by Kieran of GLK Media. The song appears to be a standalone single and is available now via Church Road Records. Forlorn released their EP Sael in 2023. Check out the video below.

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The Lawrence Arms

Lawrence Arms announce another War On X-Mas show

The Lawrence Arms have added another night to their previously announced War On X-Mas shows. The new date is December 5 and will take place at the Cobra Lounge in Chicago, IL. Dreadwolf and violets will be joining the Lawrence Arms for this show.

The previously announced War on X-Mas shows will take place on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 at Metro in Chicago. Smoking Popes and Royal Dog will be joining Lawrence Arms on Friday. American Steel and Still Alive will be joining them on Saturday. Lawrence Arms released Skeleton Coast in 2020. Check out the poster below.

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Videos
Death Goals

Death Goals: “COVO (A Song For John Gohorry)”

Death Goals have released a video for their new song “COVO (A Song For John Gohorry)”. The video was directed and edited by Kate Feast. Speaking about the single, guitarist and vocalist Harry Bailey said,

“‘COVO’ is a song about the passing of my Grandfather and the effect this had upon myself and my family. Not long after his death, my family went to his home and I found myself reflecting on grief and how it embeds itself not only within the people affected, but the homes of those who have passed as well. 

This is the second song I’ve written about losing a grandparent, it’s not a subject matter I enjoy or wish to write about, however, I wanted to immortalize him in my own way. My Grandfather was an incredible poet and a truly inspirational human being. I hope I do his memory justice with this song.”

The song is a standalone single. Death Goals released their split with Dreamwell earlier this year and released their album A Garden of Dead Flowers in 2023. Check out the video below.

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Bow Wow Wow to tour UK

Bow Wow Wow to tour UK

Bow wow wow with original singer Annabella Lwin will tour the UK in October 2025. The tour is celebrating the band's 45th anniversary and is the first time Annabella has played UK in a number of years. You can see the dates below.

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Gits to re-release 'Frenching the Bully'

Gits to re-release 'Frenching the Bully'

The Gits will re-release their debut LP, Frenching the Bully. The new version is remastered by Jack Endino and is out January 31 via Sub Pop. The band released a statement: "“It’s been more than thirty-one years since The Gits played our last show. We’re rereleasing The Gits catalog now for the people who loved our music, and hopefully others who have yet to find it. And we’re doing this now for the love of our dear friend, our co-conspirator, our singer, Mia Zapata.”

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