Dead Boys have selected a new singer… but the name is secret for now…

The Dead Boys have announced their new singer. As you likely know, recently Jake Hout left the band, after singing for them for more than a decade. However, the identity of the new singer is being kept secret for now. We'll let you know when it is announced. On related news, Dead Boys just released Live In San Francisco and they have two albums in the works, including one that finds Cheetah Chrome collaborating with Glen Matlock, Clem Burke, and James Williamson. We spoke to Cheetah Chrome earlier this month.

Fucked Up release “Apricot” on Bandcamp for 24 hours

Fucked Up have released a new song called “Apricot”. The song is available on Bandcamp for 24 hours and all proceeds will go to the Parkdale Community Food Bank. The song is also available on a limited edition flexi-disc. Fucked Up released their albums Someday and Another Day earlier this year. Check out the song below while you can.

Goldfinger, Propagandhi, Voodoo Glow Skulls, more to play Red Bridge Fest 2025

Quebec-based punk festival Red Bridge Fest has announced its full lineup for 2025. On June 6 Goldfinger, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Frenzal Rhomb, Penelope, and Implants will be playing. On June 7 Propagandhi, Vulgaires Machins, Authority Zero, The Rumjacks, Slick Shoes, Misconduct, Ten Days Late, and XXsmile will be playing. Red Bridge Fest will take place June 6-7, 2025 in Pont-Rouge, Quebec.

Fat Mike releases “Strung Out” version of “Kids of the K Hole”

Fat Mike has released a “Gets Strung Out” version of NOFX’s “Kids of the K Hole”. The song originally appeared on NOFX’s 1997 album So Long and Thanks for All The Shoes. The new version features Matt Nasir from The Sleeping Souls and will be off the second Fat Mike Gets Strung Out album which will be coming out in 2025 via Fat Wreck Chords. Fat Mike released the first Fat Mike Gets Strung Out album in 2023. Check out the song below.

Listen to Punknews Podcast #682 - Sam is BACK!!!!!

Episode #682 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! The episode marks the return of Sammie B!!!! She joins John and Em to talk about Fat Mike selling his stuff through “Fat Mike’s Vault”, Melvins touring as a four-piece band, the recently released Coathangers remix, the lineup for Flatspot World Miami, autographs, and so much more. Listen to the episode below!

The Blood Brothers at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit, MI 12/18

On December 18, The Blood Brothers played at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. Heavenly Blue opened the show. Our photographer Stephen McGill was there to capture all the action. Check out his photos below! 

Move, Punitive Damage, Mile End, Jetsam, more to play Montreal Madhouse 2025

Montreal Madhouse has announced its lineup for 2025. Move, Punitive Damage, Mile End, Solids, Terminator, Best Wishes, Desecrate, Truck Violence, Bad Bet, Pure Bliss, Cell, Just Ice, Will to Speak, Thousand Knives, Jetsam, Guhn Twei, One Track Mind, Piercing Damage, Skull Gate, Iron Crusaders, Drive By, Cesspool, and Pluto’s Kiss will be playing the festival. Montreal Madhouse will take place on January 24-26, 2025 at Foufounes Electriques in Montreal, Quebec.

Listen to the new album by Staring Problem!

Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new album by Chicago-based post-punks Staring Problem! The album is called Equinox and finds the band expanding their sound by incorporating more melodic elements into the seven tracks as well as welcoming a more collaborative songwriting approach that finds them exploring mental health, environmental concerns, the impact of technology, and so much more. Speaking to Punknews about the album, singer and guitarist Lauren Owen said,

”"Making this album was a very gratifying experience in that we all had fun working together creatively while simultaneously maintaining an earnest introspection and view of the present state of the world (and what the future might look like collectively going forward). 

Instrumentation, lyrics, recording, production, photography, and album artwork all cultivate a community of individuals that generate a resonant tone and is ultimately what drives a band like Staring Problem to continue to subsist for over 15 years.

The current band lineup could not have existed without the support of local Chicago DIY venue Mousetrap (RIP) which brought all three of us together and also provided a practice space to write said album material.”

Equinox will be out on December 20 via Modern Tapes and you can pre-order it right here. Listen to Equinox below!

IDLES release new version of “POP POP POP” with Danny Brown

IDLES have released a new version of their song “POP POP POP” which features Danny Brown. The original version of the song appeared on their album TANGK which was released earlier this year. Check out the song below.

Watch the new video by Butterbrain!

Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new video by New York City-based Butterbrain! The video is for their new song “Armageddon Party” which features Angelo Moore of Fishbone. The video was filmed by Jeff Pliskin of Raised Fist Propaganda. Speaking to Punknews about the song and video the band said,

”The video for the single “Armageddon Party” was filmed by Jeff Pliskin of Raised Fist Propaganda. We shot it in pieces - during the recording of the new album in Astoria in Queens, NY at Spin Studios, at our live show at Bowery Electric in NYC, and we filmed the final pieces at our rehearsal space in Long Island City in Queens, NY. 

The video features Angelo Moore of Fishbone, who produced the full album, which is set for release this spring. The connection to Angelo was made through Jeff of Raised Fist Propaganda a few years back after he saw us perform a remake of Fishbone’s song "UGLY" during a performance at Amityville Music Hall in Long Island. We recorded the song a few months back for the Classics vs. Classics Vol. 4 Compilation (produced by Jast Collum), where several bands record two covers of their favorite artists. 

We knew Jeff was the perfect person to shoot our first video from the upcoming album. He’s done several of our past videos, and his connection with us and Angelo made it a no-brainer. We are stoked to finally share the new music with our fans and followers. It was important for us to push this one out, as we feel it’s a sign of the times, and the perfect vibe for the madness in the state of the world these days. Fitting for the stress and madness the holiday season brings. An apocalyptic message, with a party twist, if you will. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it for you.”

"Armageddon Party" is off Butterbrain's upcoming album of the same name which will be out in the spring. Watch the video for "Armageddon Party" below!

Bob “Slim” Dunlap, guitarist for The Replacements, has passed away

Bob “Slim” Dunlap, guitarist for The Replacements, has passed away. He was 73 years old and passed on December 18 at his home in Minnesota due to complications from the severe stroke he suffered in 2012. His family released a statement which was published in the Minnesota Star Tribune which reads,

“Bob passed at home today at 12:48 p.m. surrounded by family. We played him his ‘Live at the Turf Club (’Thank You Dancers!)’ CD, and he left us shortly after listening to his version of ‘Hillbilly Heaven’ — quite poignant. It was a natural decline over the past week. Overall it was due to complications from his stroke.”

Dunlap joined the Replacements in 1987 and played with them until 1991, playing on 1989’s Don’t Tell a Soul and 1990’s All Shook Down. He released his solo albums The Old New Me in 1993 and Times Like This in 1996 along with a live album called Thank You Dancers! in 2020 which was recorded at The Turf Club on April 27, 2002. We send our condolences to Slim Dunlap’s family, friends, and fans.

Baudelaire release video for “Preacher”

Birmingham-based post-punks Baudelaire have released a video for their song “Preacher”. The video was directed by Greg MacMurray. The song was released as a standalone single in November. Baudelaire released a handful of singles in 2023 and 2022. Check out the video below.