Antarctigo Vespucci is back… for at least one show. the group, which is Jeff Rosenstock and Chris Farren, have at least one gig planed, which is their first show in almost a decade. The gig is June 28 at scribble in LA. You can see the details below.
Alien Boy have released a video for their new song “I Broke My World”. The video was directed, shot, and edited by Sjur Hjeltness. The song is off their upcoming album You Wanna Fade? which will be out on May 9 via Get Better Records. Alien Boy will be touring the US starting later this week with Phony and released their album Don’t Know What I Am in 2021. Check out the video below.
Indica In Decay have released the next part of their ongoing rock opera. It is Act Two: Scene One and is called “When Will They Cancel The Simpsons?” The art was done by @Spiral_Senshi. The rest of Act Two will be released throughout 2025 and in 2026 a zine of the story will be released. Check out the song below.
The Ataris have announced a new 7-inch. It has the human ashes of William Charles Row, father of the band's singer, in the wax. The bands stated: "The Ataris' 'Car Song' 7-inch is dedicated to the memory of William Charles Roe, father of lead vocalist/guitarist Kristopher Roe and the self-proclaimed biggest fan of The Ataris who has ever lived. Double Helix Records is releasing one super-limited, hyper-custom William Charles Roe Memorial Ashes Variant pressing that will include William Charles Roe's actual ashes pressed into every copy of the record, so his memory and spirit may live on eternally as a part of The Ataris' music. The William Charles Roe Memorial Ashes Variant, which will be safely, proudly, and expertly pressed by the vinyl artisans at Hellbender Vinyl, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, will only be available directly from The Ataris and Double Helix Records. 100% of the profits from the sale of the William Charles Roe Memorial Ashes Variant will be donated to the selected US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization to help those who are struggling with or affected by alcoholism and addiction. " You can see more info below.
The Aquabats have a six day tour in late May in the UK, okay? The jaunt starts in Scotland, runs through England, and ends in Ireland. You can see the details below.
Today marks the release of New York City-based Butterbrain’s new album Armageddon Party! The album was produced by Angelo Moore of Fishbone and was recorded over the course of 5 days in September 2024. The record features 12 tracks that showcase the band’s range whether they are leaning into their pure punk side on songs like “Hold Tight”, showing off their ska-prowess on songs like “Halfway to Jupiter”, or paying homage to punk legends Bad Brains on their covers of “Intro” and “I Against I”. We caught up with the band to hear the stories behind each of the songs. Listen to Armageddon Party and read the track-by-track breakdown below!
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Yesterday (May 1) Teens In Trouble and Bat Boy released their excellent split EP and today we are thrilled to bring you the stories behind each of the four tracks!
The EP features one original song from each band along with a cover of one of the other's songs. Teens In Trouble's original song is called "August" and they covered "Ghosts" from Bat Boy's 2023 album Fun Machine. Bat Boy's original song is called "Oh Wee!" and they covered "Brave" from Teens In Trouble's 2024 album What's Mine. We caught up with Lizzie Killian of Teens In Trouble and Hannah Eagle to hear about what went into putting the songs for the split together.
Teens in Trouble / Bat Boy is available everywhere now via Asian Man Records. Teens In Trouble and Bat Boy will be touring North America together starting next week. Listen to the EP and read the track-by-track breakdown below!
Tony Hawk is re-releasing Tony Hawk Pro-Skater entries 3 and 4 as Tony hawk Pro-Skater 3+4+ on July 11. He's throwing a shindig at the El Rey in LA next Thursday. Four acts will be performing: Adolescents, Urethane, Danny brown, Lupe Fiasco. There also will likely be other things to do there, like play the new/old video game. You can see the announcement below.
Gender Chores have released a video for their new song “Woman of Your Age”. The video was directed and edited by Darren Hill. The song is the band’s second single released so far this year, following “Roy” in February, and is off their upcoming EP Waiting Lists which will be out on June 27. Gender Chores released their collection album Play The Greatest Hits in 2022. Check out the video below.
You can now wrap your lips around Green Day. In a partnership with 7-11 (which already sells the Green Day brand coffee "Punk Bunny,") the band announced the release of the Kerplunk flavor Slurpee. The flavor is being introduced nationwide. You can see the band's announcement below.
The Codefendants have released a new song. It's called "The Right Wrong Man" and it features Fat Mike of Nofx. You can hear the tune below.
The Get Up Kids is taking their 25th years of Something to Write Home About celebration to Asia and Australia (with a stop in Hawai as well) this September. They will be playing the full album in it's entirety. See below to check out the dates.
Today is the day! That is, it is your last chance to try to win two free generla admission passes to Punk Rock Bowling, courtesy of PRB and Punknews!
As you know, Punk Rock Bowling is right around the corner! The shindig goes down May 24-26 in Las Vegas and this year has some really, really cracking bands!
Check this out: Frikkin FLAG is BACK- Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, Dez Cadena, Bill Stevenson, and Stephen Egerton doing all Black Flag music! (You might like to note that the band has kind of, sort of said, here and there, that there aren't going to be many other FLAG shows this year… or even next year, fyi…) Also, punk icons The Damned are playing with the classic '80s Vanian-Sensible-Gray-Scabies lineup. Peter Hook is doing an all Joy Division set! Cocksparrer are playing their final PRB show ever! Gang of Four are doing all of That's Entertainment! Laura Jane Grace has Mikey Erg behind the kit! Maid of Ace is coming from the UK to rip it up…
There are also hella rad club shows: Lynval Golding is doing an all Specials set with The Aggrolites! The frikkin Adverts are playing! Lee Fields is delivering a rare classic soul set! Ceremony is merging hardcore and post-punk… oh… also… FRIKKIN BOOTSIE COLLINS of the James Brown band and P-Funk is doing a special, one time only set, with Angelo Moore of Fishbone… Plus DJ Evil E, Ice-t's DJ, is spinning wax between sets! Holy moly!!!
Well, here is your chance to get in for free. You can enter to win two free General admission passes thanks to PRB and Punknews. To enter, all you have to do is e-mail Podcast@punknews.org and tell us why YOU should win. Be sure to put "Why I want to go to Punk Rock Bowling" as the subject line. Also, in the body of the e-mail, include your name, address, and phone number. Entries that don't have these items will not be considered. YOU HAVE UNTIL MAY 2, 2025 AT 11:59 PM PST TO ENTER. The contest closes then. Good luck!
But, if you don't win, you can buy tickets right here!
We are pleased to bring to you an all new Punknews exclusive premiere for indie-punks Burp. Burp is a band of friends from the Boston Massachussets Area that makes up this four-piece group, whom blends Midwestern emo, indie-punk in their latest single, "Ricky Mortis", see below. The single is the first taste of more to come from the band.
Burp is for followers of The Front Bottoms, Joyce Manor and Hot Mulligan.