Listen to the new track by Xiao!

Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new track by Swedish powerviolence band Xiao! The song is called "Xtra Hard (8 BIllion)" and will be on their upcoming EP Burn. The song is also the first to feature new vocalist Emelie Johannesson. Speaking to Punknews, guitarist Daniel said of the song,

"When we set out to write our new EP BURN, we knew we wanted to go even further towards our initial band philosophy —stupid riffs over smart drums, and caveman moshpits. When we first played the final version of "Xtra Hard", we started laughing immediately at how stupidly hard it is. When our drummer Sam started riding the bell in the opening of the song, we doubled over and that's how we knew this was it."

Vocalist Emelie also said of the song,

"This song has an extra cynical vibe in these unchill times."

Xiao's new EP Burn will be out March 31 via Quarantined Fanzine & Records. Listen to the song below!

Listen to the new song by Rough Kids!

Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new song by Los Angeles-based power pop punkers Rough Kids! The song is called “Big Fan” and is off their upcoming album The Black and White and Grey. Speaking to Punknews Ethan, the vocalist and rhythm guitarist, said of the song,

”As memory serves, "Big Fan" was the first song written for the album. Vocalist and lead guitarist Tsubasa brought the music in, nearly fully fleshed out and I wrote the lyrics.  I'd been listening to stuff like Thomas Function and The Hold Steady where the lyrics were telling stories and/or building worlds and thought it might be fun to try to write the album in that style. I was fairly happy with how this one came out, but realized when I sat down to write lyrics for the next track "Feels So Real" that it was getting pretty campy, pretty quick and wasn't sustainable across 12 songs.  It worked better on its own as a take on the insanity of the Yolanda Saldivar(s) and Mark David Chapman(s) of the world.”

The Black and White and Grey will be out March 3 via Dirt Cult Records and you can pre-order it right here! Listen to the song below.

Chinese Football: 'Win & Lose'

Chinese emo/math rock band Chinese Football have released the final chapter of the "Game Trilogy" series. The release is called Win & Lose, see below to check it out.

Divided Heaven : “Time After Time” (Cyndi Lauper cover)

Singer/songwriter Divided Heaven just released a cover of Cyndi Lauper's timeless 80's classic "Time After Time". Tiny Stills helped provide some vocals to this version of the track. The track is available now on all digital platforms. Divided Heaven last released Oblivion in 2022. See below to check out the cover.

Listen to the new track by Fire Sale!

Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new song by punk rock supergroup Fire Sale! Fire Sale is made up of Matt Riddle (Face to Face, No Use For A Name), Chris Swinney (The Ataris), Pedro Aida (Ann Beretta), and Matt Morris. The song is called "We Dance For Sorrow" and is the B-side of their upcoming two-song single. Speaking to Punknews Chris Swinney said of the song,

"'We Dance For Sorrow' started off as just the verse. I have had that riff knocking around for years, but could never turn it into a song. One night last year, I couldn’t sleep, so I went out to the studio. I wrote the chorus progression and the chromatic bridge riff. When the other guys wrote their parts, it really took shape. We have written and recorded a lot of songs over the last couple of years, but this is one of my favorites. It has a cool melancholy vibe to it, perfect for the fall.”

"We Dance For Sorrow" will be released alongside "A Fool's Errand" everywhere November 18 via Negative Progression Records and you can pre-save it right here. Listen to the track below!

Listen to the new album by Middle-Aged Queers!

Today we are psyched to bring you the premiere of the new album by California's Middle-Aged Queers! The album is called Shout At The Hetero and features seven ripping punk tracks. Speaking to Punknews, the band said of the album,

"COVID canceled tours, day jobs, side hustles, and housing, and the members of Middle-Aged Queers were no exception. This album captures our cathartic release during an uncertain time."

Shout At The Hetero will be available everywhere October 31 via Sell The Heart Records and Say-10 Records. Listen to the album below!

Listen to the new album by Goalkeeper!

Today we are stoked to bring you the premiere of the new album from Philly pop punkers Goalkeeper! The album is called I Wish I Met You Sooner and features ten killer new tracks. Speaking to Punknews about the album, drummer Cody Ritchie said,

"I Wish I Met You Sooner is a record that's so gratifying, it's effortless to get lost in and relate to with just one listen. An emotional thread is set in track one and naturally pulls the listener straight through with hefty pop punk guitar riffs, compelling song writing and chorus melodies that anchor in and stay for the season. This is a huge milestone and we're beyond ready to share it with the world."

I Wish I Met You Sooner will be out everywhere October 28. Listen to the album below!

Listen to the new track by Grave Danger!

Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new song by Chicago based ska-goth band Grave Danger! The song is called "Wake The Dead". Speaking to Punknews, the band said of the track,

"With Wake the Dead we wanted a big, menacing sound, worthy of the Lovecraftian horror that inspired it, to balance out the fun, bouncy horn parts that we love to write. We had a great time working to get the vibe just right for this monstrous love letter to coffee."

"Wake The Dead" will be out everywhere you stream music on October 27 and you can pre-save it right here. Grave Danger released their single "Specter Inspector" in 2021 and their EP Tomb It May Concern in 2019. Listen to the song below!

Listen to the new cover by Covert Stations!

Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new song by Covert Stations! Covert Stations is a collaborative project that was started by Craig Cirinelli of The Atlantic Union Project that covers "classic songs from the 80s done with a 90s vibe". Each cover features a different lineup. Today we have for you their cover of R.E.M's "The One I Love". The band take a heavier approach to the song that transforms it into a completely new beast while also remaining true to the original. Along with Craig, Adam Staszewski of Desoto Jones/Kiska, Chris Badami of I Can Make a Mess, and Rob Avery formerly of Boysetsfire and currently of Son & Heir play on this track. Speaking to Punknews, Craig (who covered R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" with Brain Southall in 2011 for a benefit comp) said of the cover,

R.E.M. has resonated with me for a long, long time. When my brain turned it’s attention towards alternative rock, they were already there with such an impressive early catalog and mystery that felt unfamiliar, yet instantly alluring. There’s just something about R.E.M’s purity, aligned with an era of discovery both in music and pop-culture in which they carved their own path through.

Rob Avery also said of his connection to R.E.M,

"I can remember, clear as day, being at my "cooler older" cousin's house as an impressionable 11 year old, scanning his walls looking at all of his band posters, and landing on R.E.M. Weird name, right? I asked him who that was, and he told me their new record, Green had just come out. I had never heard anything like it, my ears were accustomed to Motley Crue or the Beastie Boys. My mind was blown away by what I heard. Tonally, it sounded so different and Stipes voice had genuine emotion that I wasn't used to hearing. I was hooked. To be asked to help out on this song and offer a new take on one of their classic tracks was an honor, keeping true to the song while offering up a lower tuning and a slightly heavier approach was super fun."

"The One I Love" will be available everywhere tomorrow, October 21. Listen to the song below!

Listen to the new track by Sic Waiting!

Today we are thrilled to bring you the new song by Californian punks Sic Waiting a day early! The song is called "Good Things" and is off their upcoming album A Fine Hill To Die On. Speaking to Punknews, singer Jared Stinson said of the song,

"'Good Things’ is a song about when good relationships go bad, and how it’s been an unwilling theme of my own life. And it’s about how, when something happens so many times repeatedly, you have to start looking inward to find the root causes."

A Fine Hall To Die On will be out November 4 via Thousand Island Records / Pee Records / Lockjaw Records. Listen to the song below!

Listen to the new track by Neckscars!

Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new track by New York's Neckscars! The track is called "Ray of Pain". Speaking to Punknews the band said of the song,

"'Ray of Pain' started out as an acoustic track I was sitting on last year. I was inspired by a friend finally breaking free from an abusive relationship. The story ends with the promise of a fresh start.”

"Ray of Pain" is off the upcoming FEST 20 COMP that is being released via Sell The Heart Records, Wiretap Records, and Rat Terror Records. The comp features 13 songs that are previously unreleased or out of print by artists including Tsunami Bomb, Sarchasm, Timeshares, Signals Midwest, American Thrills, and Middle-Aged Queers. Proceeds from the sale of the album will go to Baltimore based organization Feed The Scene that provides touring bands with a clean place to stay, hot meals, and help with show booking and promotion. Pre-order for the FEST 20 COMP will go live October 7 and you can do so here and here at that time. Listen to the song below!