Interviews
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Oranje

Talking 'In Irons' with Oranje

Last month Oranje followed up their 2023 debut EP Pure Sport with their excellent debut album In Irons. The Calgary-based math rock trio draws on their jazz background along with Midwest emo to create intricate, inventive arrangements that will have you noticing something new each time you listen. The album also finds the band leaning more into their collaborative side as they welcome talented local musicians into the fold, including vocalists Sophia Truscott, Drew Morrell, and Jerome “K-Riz” Henry. This collaborative approach also saw the band adding to their sonic palette with the addition of organ, cello, bassoon, violin, and alto sax. In Irons is available everywhere digitally now. Oranje will be playing the Soundoff Summit Showcase in Calgary on November 15.

Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with guitarist Joseph Bahhadi, bassist Michael Buie, and drummer Andrés Mira to talk about the album, collaborating with local musicians, bringing the audience into their live shows, and so much more. Read the interview below!

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Sixteen Scandals

Sixteen Scandals record Incorrect Thoughts live session

Sixteen Scandals have released an Incorrect Thoughts live session. The band played their song “C No Evil, Hear No Evil, Talk A Lot of Shit” off their most recent album Nothing to C Here which was released in 2019. The video was filmed by Chris Forrest, Tyler O’Brien, and Courtney Forrest and the music was recorded and mixed by Kyle Ashbourne. The session took place at Sugar Shack Studios in London, Ontario. Check out the session below.

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Friendship Commanders

Friendship Commanders release video for “Dead and Discarded Girls”

Friendship Commanders have released a video for their song “Dead and Discarded Girls”. The video was shot, directed, and edited by Jerry Roe. Studio footage was shot at Our Vinyl in Nashville, Tennessee and outdoor footage was shot at the Cumberland River in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. The song is off Friendship Commanders’ album BEAR which came out last month via Magnetic Eye Records. Check out the video below.

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TeethOut

TeethOut announce new EP, share “Here We Go”

Charlottetown, PEI-based skate punk band TeethOut have announced that they will be releasing a new EP. It is called Here We Go and will be out on December 5 via High End Denim Records. The band has also released the title track. TeethOut released their EP Brittle But Elite earlier this year. Check out the song below.

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Grade 2

Grade 2 release “Cut Throat”, announce spring UK tour

Grade 2 have released a lyric video for their new song “Cut Throat”. The video was created by Jason Link and features live footage by Flo Ehlich along with art by Jesse Nyberg. The song is the second single they’ve released this year, following October’s "Hanging Onto You". It is available now via Hellcat Records. Along with the single, the band has also announced UK tour dates for 2026. The trek begins on March 28 in Nottingham and wraps up on April 4 on the Isle of Wight. Grade 2 released their self-titled album in 2023. Check out the video and dates below.

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UUGGHH

UUGGHH to release debut EP, share “Brie Quiche” video

Toronto-based UUGGHH, the punk / noise rock duo made up of Katelyn Molgard of Bad Waitress and Molly Lisabeth of Leona Hell, have announced that they will be releasing their debut EP. It is called Freakosystem and will be out on December 13. They've also released a video for the first single from the record called “Brie Quiche”. The video was directed by Shelby Wilson who also shot the video along with Ashton Boyle. UUGGHH will be playing their EP release show at the Baby G in Toronto on December 13 and will be playing Prepare the Ground Fest in May. Check out the video and tracklist below.

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Festivals & Events
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Saves the Day, Terror, All Out War, more to play LDB Fest 2026

Saves the Day, Terror, All Out War, more to play LDB Fest 2026

Kentucky-based hardcore festival LDB Fest has announced its lineup for 2026. Saves the Day, Terror, All Out War, Big Boy, Gridiron, On Broken Wings, Beyond All Doubt, Bulldoze, Burning Lord, C4, Combust, Contention, Crush Your Soul, Dbloc, Division of Mind, Everybody Dies, Face the Pain, Fatal Realm, Final Resting Place, XGaargyleX, Hold My Own, Mongrel, No Guard, Orthodox, Prevention, Scarab, Stateside, Struck, The Final Agony, Walk Alone, Who Laughs Last, With Hate, Wreckage. LDB Fest will take place on February 27-28, 2026, at Mellwood Art Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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PONY

PONY to release new album, share “Middle of Summer” video, announce tour dates (Canada and US)

PONY have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Clearly Cursed and will be out on February 13 via Take This To Heart Records. The album features 10 tracks, including their previously released singles “Superglue”, “Freezer”, and “Every Little Crumb”. The band has released a video for their new song “Middle of Summer.” Along with the announcement, the band has also announced tour dates for Canada and the US with Star 99. The tour will begin on February 18 in Detroit, Michigan and will wrap up on March 8 in Chicago, Illinois. PONY released their album Velveteen in 2023. Check out the video, tracklist, and dates below.

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The Dirty Nil

The Dirty Nil to release live album, share live video for “Fail In Time”

The Dirty Nil have announced that they will be releasing a live album. It is called Live at the Dine Alone Store and was recorded at their release party for The Lash which took place in July at the Dine Alone Store in Toronto, Ontario. The album features thirteen tracks. The band has released a video for “Fail In Time” which was shot by Good Job Hi Five and produced by Brittany Farhat. The song is off their recently released album The Lash which came out earlier this year. The Dirty Nil start their run of US Midwest shows with War On Women tonight, will be touring Western Canada starting on November 19, and will be touring the UK in June. Check out the video and tracklist below.

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Videos
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Ecca Vandal

Ecca Vandal: “MOLLY”

Ecca Vandal has released a video for her new song “MOLLY”. The video was directed by Ecca Vandal and Richie Buxton. This is the second song she’s released so far this year and follows “CRUISING TO SELF SOOTHE”. Ecca Vandal released her self-titled album in 2017. Check out the video below.

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