Boise-based Blood Lemon have released a video for their new song “High Tide”. The video was edited by Lisa Simpson. The song is off the band’s upcoming EP Petite Deaths which will be out on January 17 via Moon Ruins. Blood Lemon will be touring around the US in January and released their self-titled album in 2021. Check out the video and dates below.
German punk and hardcore festival Tells Bells has announced its first wave lineup for 2025. Agnostic Front, Walls of Jericho, Bane, Zebrahead, Ignite, Street Dogs, Clowns, Battery, Iron Roses, Gob, MakeWar, VMZT, and Visions Only will be playing the festival. Tells Bells Festival will take place August 8-9, 2025 at Sportgelände in Villmar, Germany.
You are all in for a magical treat today. I am delighted to bring to you a Punknews Exclusive premiere for XMASX. The band is a family band, consisting of members of Calling Hours and Don't Sleep and their kids. This year they have brought us their rendition of "Holly Jolly Christmas", see below. They previously released their holiday covers of "Jingle Bells" and "The Most Wonderful Time of The Year". See below to check out this year's delightful track.
Punk In The Park has announced a St. Patrick’s Day version of the festival called Lucky Punks. Bad Religion, Dead Kennedys, The Aquabats, Lagwagon, Street Dogs (playing Back to the World 20th anniversary set), The Defiant, The Briggs, Pulley, and Hoist The Colors will be playing the festival. Lucky Punks will take place on March 15 at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California.
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Flatspot Records has announced details for their upcoming Flatspot World Miami show. Scowl, Zulu, Day By Day, Jivebomb, and Obscured will be playing. Flatspot World Miami will take place on February 15 at Gramps in Miami, Florida.
Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new video by St. Louis-based punk rockers Fight Back Mountain! The video is for their new song “No Recourse” and is off their upcoming album Death and the Miser. Speaking to Punknews about the song, the band said,
”’No Recourse’ is about as hardcore as our band usually gets. We were inspired by modern hardcore acts like One Step Closer, Prevention, and Turnstile to make this track! Lyrically it's sort of a 'throw everything at the wall' type of song that's about feeling like everything is a scam and we're all the victims. Hopefully, this feeling doesn't personally resonate with you, but chances are it probably will. And that's why we made the song!”
”No Recourse” will hit streaming services on December 19. Death and the Miser will be out on February 13 and you can pre-order it right here. Watch the video for “No Recourse” below!
Harley Flanagan of Cro-mags has released a hot sauce. It's through the company Don Wapo and is called Age of Hot Sauce. The company describes the sauce as: "Indulge in Don Wapo's streetwise delight of Salsa de Ajo Callejera, where the freshness of ripe tomatoes, the pungent allure of garlic, and the tangy zest of white wine vinegar, white vinegar, and champagne vinegar come together in perfect harmony. Experience the tantalizing symphony of taste as aromatic garlic dances with vibrant tomatoes, while the kick of chili peppers is complemented by the smooth and velvety texture from grapeseed oil."
The sauce is described as medium hot. You can see it below.
Today we are super stoked to bring you the premiere of the new song by punk singer-songwriter Matty Grace! The track is called “The Great Canadian Going Out of Business Sale” and is off her upcoming album Cheap Shame. Speaking about the album, Matty said,
”Self-respect? In this economy?
Taking cues from 90s punks Jawbreaker and Samiam and blending it with a mix of ‘77 style punk and power pop, Cheap Shame was constructed over many weeks of sleepless nights and a changing personal and political landscape. Trying to find hope in the bleak reality we have in front of us is an exercise in just how resilient someone can be. Collaborating with Jordan Bell (Fossil Record, Crusades, The Creeps), who handled drum duties and production alongside guest performances from Becca Dalley (Book Buddies, G.R.O.S.S.), Chris Venoit (ex-Talk Show Host), and James Robertson (Weekend Dads, The Hemingways). As much as this is technically a solo record it is very much a team effort.
Cheap Shame is a work that might help you realize that just trying to get through to the next morning is enough sometimes. It’s ok to struggle.
Tell Your Friends You Love Them.”
Speaking about the song Matty said,
”Capitalism is a game that we don’t have any opportunity to opt out of. This song is about navigating that as a neurodivergent-chronically-ill-transgender woman. It often feels that we’re just cogs in the machine.”
”The Great Canadian Going Out of Business Sale” hits streaming services on December 20. Cheap Shame will be out on April 1 via Dirt Cult Records. Listen to “The Great Canadian Going Out of Business Sale” below!
L.S. Dunes have added some Euro headlining shows to their upcoming European trek which will begin at the end of January. Leeds, Cardiff, and Schweinfurt are now part of the wintry trek. You can see the added dates below.
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On December 13, Suicide Machines played at the Hard Luck Bar in Toronto, Ontario. The Shape opened the show. Suicide Machines released their split with Coquettish, GEBO GOMI in 2022, and released their album Revolution Spring in 2020. Our photographer Stephen McGill was there to capture all the action. Check out his photos below!
Red Shift, the band featuring Vic Bondi of Articles of Faith have announced their second LP. It's called Chaos as planned and will be out via Alternative Tentacles on January 13. You can see the lead video, "The Gold rush," below.
Green Day will release an audiophile version of Dookie. The new version is out via "Because sound matters" and is limited to 3,000 copies. Spread across four sides, the record plays at 45rpm and is mastered from the original tapes. Chris Bellman mastered the release and its out January 24.
Fat Mike recently launched "Fat Mike's Vault." Mike is selling off rare records from his personal collection, including the massive 700 gram version of single album- the record is something like an inch thick. Mike will be selling new vault records every Monday. You can see the post below.
Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms will play Hawaii in Late January. There's some story or joke related to him never being in Hawaii before that is associated with the gig- you'll have to ask him. The show is January 24 with Feeble and Skullboy and Will toot at the proof social club (Oahu). You can see the full details below.
All Out War have released their cover of “Fallout (Of Our Being)” by Nausea. The cover is available digitally now. All Out War released Celestial Rot in 2023. Check out the cover below.