Podcast
Listen to Punknews Podcast #701 - Back on the attack!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #701 - Back on the attack!

Episode #701 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Em and John talk about episode 700 and all of the awesome interviews on that episode including with Penny Rimbaud of Crass, Blag of The Dwarves, The Melvins, Greg of Husker Du, Allison and Molly of Bratmobile, Jayniac Jr., Spike of Spike and the Gimme Gimmes, CJ Ramone, Danbert Nobacon, Julia of The Coathangers, and so many more. They also talk about the surprise guest who stopped by and a very exciting upcoming interview episode that is part of the celebration. If you haven’t listened to episode 700 yet, you can do so right here.

They also talk about the news of the week including Punk Rock Bowling being cancelled for 2026, the upcoming covers album by The Damned, Vial’s new song, Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye recording at Inner Eat Studios, and more. Listen to the episode below!

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Interviews
In conversation with Jeremy Dobski

In conversation with Jeremy Dobski

Comedian and writer Jeremy Dobski loves to make people laugh. He has brought his well-crafted jokes and kinetic delivery to stages across Canada and the US, spreading the joy of human connection with him everywhere he goes. That joy of connection is also captured in his 2024 special Love Language. Jeremy will be playing his last shows of the year across Ontario and Michigan starting later this month.

Last month, Jeremy joined forces once again with longtime friend and collaborator comedian (and founder of Punx Can't Laugh) Gabe Koury to co-produce the second Punx Can’t Laugh Fest in Toronto. This year’s festival saw them expand to four days, which featured five shows jam-packed with hilarious comedians and rocking punk bands. Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with Jeremy to talk about this year’s Punx Can’t Laugh Fest, throwing shows on a pirate ship, incorporating storytelling into stand-up thanks to his animated show Para-Legal, and so much more. Read the interview below!

This interview between Em Moore and Jeremy Dobski took place over Zoom on November 5, 2025. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

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Nova Twins

Nova Twins record Tiny Desk Concert

Nova Twins have recorded an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. The band played “Cleopatra” and “Choose Your Fighter” from their 2022 album Supernova along with “Monsters” and “Hummingbird” from their recently released album Parasites and Butterflies. The video was directed and edited by Kara Frame. Check out the video below.

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Swami
Plosivs announce new album, release "Metacine"

Plosivs announce new album, release "Metacine"

Plosivs, the San Diego band of Rob Crow (Pinback), John Reis (Rocket from the Crypt, Hot Snakes, Spike and the Gimme Gimmes), Jordan Clark (Mrs Magician), and Atom Willard (Rocket from the Crypt, Alkaline Trio), have announced their second album. It's called Yell at Cloud. That's out November 28 via Reis' Swami Records. You can hear the lead single "Metacine" below.

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Goldfinger

Goldfinger release new song "Chasing Amy"

Goldfinger have released a new song. It's called "Chasing Amy." The band describes the track as "a personal anthem about love, time, and everything in between." Right now, it appears to be a stand alone digital single. You can hear it below.

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Pigeon Pit

Pigeon Pit surprise-release new album

Pigeon Pit have surprise-released a new album called Leash Aggression. It features 10 new tracks and is available now via Ernest Jenning Record Co.. This is the band’s second album they’ve released this year, following crazy arms which came out in January. Along with the album, the band has also released a live video for their song “Rearview Mirror Blues”. Pigeon Pit will be touring the US and BC starting next week. Check out the video, album, and dates below.

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Videos
The Penske File

The Penske File: “Rocking Chair”

The Penske File have released a video for their song “Rocking Chair”. The video was shot by Victor Wiercioch and captures the band recording the track live off the floor. The song is off their album Reprieve which was released last month via Stomp Records. Check out the video below.

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