Listen to Punknews Podcast #679 - Ricky and John talk RSD!
Episode #679 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Tricky Ricky is back to talk all things records and Record Store Day with John. Listen to the episode below!
Episode #679 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Tricky Ricky is back to talk all things records and Record Store Day with John. Listen to the episode below!
Episode #678.5 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Em plays some great tracks that were released in November 2024 for you including tracks by Fishbone, Soji, Taxi Girls, Skunk Motel, Matty Grace, Counterparts, Splitjaw, Casper Skulls, Sugar Bomb, 1876, and The Abruptors. Listen to the episode and see the tracklist below!
Like Roses have released a video for their new song “Stuck”. The video was filmed by lead guitarist Devin Zamora, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Amy Schmalkuche, and Katie Schmalkuche. The song appears to be a standalone single and was produced by Fred Mascherino (formerly of Taking Back Sunday). Like Roses released their EP Closure in 2018. Check out the video below.
Sparks have released a 3xCD set. The set includes all of Kimono My House and Propaganda. it also includes a third CD of b-sides, demos, and alt-takes. That's out now via Demon-Edsel records.
Viagra Boys have announced tour dates for North America and Europe. The shows will take place in the spring and fall. The tour will kick off with the band’s performances at Coachella. Viagra Boys released their album Cave World in 2022. Check out the dates below.
A Flock of Seagulls are releasing a new album. It's called Some Dreams and it's out today. The record is self-released and the deluxe edition includes instrumentals and remixes.
UPDATE: System of a Down has added one additional date to each city they've announced on this run. System of A Down have announced that they will be playing a handful of North American shows in summer 2025. Polyphia and Wisp will be playing support on every show and each show will have a different co-headliner. The band will be joined by Korn for their August 28 show at MetLife Stadium in New York City, Avenged Sevenfold will be joining them on their August 31 show at Soldier Field in Chicago, and Deftones will be joining them at their September 3 show at Rogers Stadium in Toronto. Tickets go on sale on December 13. Check out the dates below.
Guns N Roses are going on an extended tour this summer. Steve Jones, Glen Matlock, and Paul Cook are open select datesas "The Sex Pistols with Frank Carter". Public Enemy and Rival Sons are also opening some shows. The tour was given the tagline "Because what you want and what you get are two completely different things." You can see the dates below.
The Slime have released two new songs called “Washout Revenge” and “Sludge”. The tracks are off their upcoming album Crab-Walk to Oblivion which will be out next month via Cursed Blessings Records. The Slime released their EP Trapped on Blood Island earlier this year and we spoke to Andy Mc and CD Grind about it in April. Check out the songs below.
Dead Pioneers will release a new 7-inch on Alternative Tentacles. The 7-inch has the song "Bad Indian" on the a-side and it's out December 13. As per the label, "We’ve partnered with @hasslerecords to collect three tracks from their incredible debut full length to introduce them to the world of AT. Jello Biafra describes them as “Hard Hitting, yet witty as hell,” and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome them to the family." You can see A.T.'s statement below.
Bonnie Trash have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Mourning You and will be out on February 28, 2025 via Hand Drawn Dracula. The band has released a video for their new song “Veil Of Greed” which was directed by vocalist and lyricist Sarafina Bortolon-Vettor. Bonnie Trash released their EP My Love Remains the Same earlier this year. Check out the video and tracklist below.
Svetlanas will release a 7-inch that benefits Lou Koller if Sick of it All. Lou is currently battling cancer, so Svetlanas are releasing a limited version of their Noise for the Silent single, which is limited to 100 copies, split across two color variants. You can see the band's post below.
Thursday have released a video for their new song “White Bikes”. The video was created by Duran Levinson and Nick Scholes. This is the second song they’ve released so far this year with the first one being “Application For Release From The Dream” in April. Thursday released their album No Devolución in 2011. Check out the video below.
Sweden's Psychotic Youth are throwing a 40th anniversary show. The show is April 4 in Goteborg, Sweden. The Yum Yums, the Randells, and Kahuna Surfers open.
Cigar have re-released their first album, Speed is Relative. The new version is remastered and is oiut via Fat Wreck Chords. In a released, the band's Rami Krayem stated: "“I went from jamming Bad Religion, NOFX, and Lagwagon songs in my bedroom to suddenly working with Fletcher Dragge and Darian Rundall in Fletcher’s studio in Redondo Beach. Mind-blowing doesn’t even begin to cover it. I’ll always be grateful for the chance to collaborate with such talented musicians and to get our first album out there under Fletcher’s wing. But here’s the thing: no one warned me about Fletcher’s… unique management style. Let’s just say, if he ever locks you in a bathroom, threatens to punch a hole in the wall, and starts waving around a fire extinguisher to suck all the oxygen out of the room—don’t stick around to see what happens. Just PANIC.”
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