Dead Boys and Cheetah Chrome respond to Jake Hout's departure and A.I. claims

Yesterday, Dead Boys singer Jake Hout announced his departure from the band and stated that Cleopatra Records/Dead Boys were using A.I. to make a "new" Dead Boys album. Following that, Dead Boys and Cleopatra announced a Dead Boys collaborative album with Glen Matlock and Clem Burke.

Last night, Dead Boys and Cleopatra responded directed to Hout's departure and his claims regarding A.I. You can see Cheetah Chrome's indoividual statement, and Dead Boys/Cleo collective statements below.

Pinkshift release video for “ONE NATION”

Pinkshift have released a video for their song “ONE NATION”. The video was directed by Nathan Smith and Mark Jeevaratnam. The song is a standalone single and was released last month via Hopeless Records. Pinkshift will be supporting Origami Angel on their December 15 show at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC and will be supporting The Linda Lindas on their spring tour of North America. The band released their EP suraksha in 2023. Check out the video below.

Taxi Girls release two new songs

Montreal-based punk rockers Taxi Girls have released a new two-song single. The songs are called “Rainy” and “The Lion’s Share”. The 7-inch is available now via Wild Honey and Dirt Cult Records. Taxi Girls released their album Coming Up Roses in 2023. Check out the songs below.

Edvard Graham Lewis of Wire to release new solo album, shares “Last Scene of All”

Edvard Graham Lewis, bassist and lyricist of Wire, has announced that he will be releasing a new solo album. It is called Alreet? and will be out on January 24 via Upp Records. He has also released a new song from the album called “Last Scene of All”. Edvard Graham Lewis released his solo albums All Under and All Over in 2014. Check out the song below.

Baudelaire: “Preacher”

Birmingham-based post-punks Baudelaire have released a new song called “Preacher”. It is available digitally now and appears to be a standalone single. It is the band’s second single to be released so far this year. Baudelaire released a handful of singles in 2023 and 2022. Check out the song below.

Dead Boys to release collaborative album with Clem Burke, Glen Matlock, James Williamson

A few minutes ago, Dead Boys announced the release of a new album. The new record finds guitarist Cheetah Chrome working with a bunch of notable musicians: Cheetah on is back guitar and handling vocals, Clem Burke of Blondie is on drums, Glen Matlock of Sex Pistolsis on bass. The release also features contributions from along from James Williamson of The Stooges and Michael Monroe of Hanoi Rocks.

Stiv Bators himself also makes an appearance of sorts- unreleased vocal demos from 1977 and 1978 were used to add some Stiv to the release. As per the band, Cheetah Chrome’s vocals are artfully “dusted” with Stiv’s iconic presence. No title has been released but the release will be out via Cleopatra in 2025. The band also added that they are looking for a new vocalist.

Sweat announce West Coast tour (US and BC)

Sweat have announced tour dates for the Western US and BC. The shows will take place in January and the venues will be announced soon. Sweat released their album Love Child earlier this year. Check out the dates below.

Dwarves to play North West in December

Dwarves are playing North west in December. Between December 5-7, they'll be playing Portland, Everett, and Olympia. On December 8, Dwarves singer Blag Dahlia will be playing a solo show in Vancouver. You can see the details below. The band released Keep It Reel earlier this year.

Rezillos to tour for 45th anniversary of 'Mission Accomplished'

The Rezillos are going on tour to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Mission Accomplished… but the Beat Goes on. The tour kicks off in February and runs through March in the UK. You can see the dtaes below.

Spanish Love Songs, Audio Karate, more featured on Wiretap Records 10 Year Anniversary comp

Wiretap Records has released a compilation celebrating their tenth anniversary. Spanish love songs, Audio Karate, Caskett Lottery and more are on the comp. You can see the details below.

Coheed and Cambria to release new LP, release video

Coheed and Cambria will release a new album. It's called The Father of Make Believe and it's out March 14, 2025. The band also released a video called "Searching for tomorrow." You can see the video below.

Sum 41 to be inducted in Canadian Music Hall Of Fame

Now near the end of the band, Sum 41 will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The unduction will take place at the 2025 Juno awards in Vancouver. You can see the band's post below. The band released Heaven :x: Hell in 2024.