Bouncing Souls have announced a big tour with a bunch of supporting acts. &seconds, Strike Anywhere, The Pietasters, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, Catbite, and Urethane all support the Souls on various dates. The trek has a west coast block in October and an east coast block in December. You can see the dates below.
Radar Peak, the band made up of Matt Aldred of Modern Superstitions and Nestor Chumak and Zack Mykula of PUP, have announced that they will be releasing their debut album. It is self-titled and will be out on October 20. A lyric video for their new song “Heaven’s Gate” which was created by Nicky Koro has also been released. Check out the video and tracklist below.
Today, Melvins announced that long time drummer Dale Crover had to get emergency spinal surgery. This means, he will be out of commission for the upcoming Boris / Melvins tour. So, Coady Willis will step in for Crover during the trek. Willis drummed in tandem with Crover for just under 10 years, during Melvins' "Big Melvins" era when the band was composed of Buzz Osborne and Crover as well as Big Business' Willis and Jared Warren. You can see the band's statement below. We wish Crover a speedy recovery.
Today, we are pleased to debut the debut EPby Guji from China. composed of expatriate Chach Englund of Round Eye and Chinese nationals Klaire (synths), Alex (bass), Stacy (drum machine), Guji craft angular, synth-pop-punk. On their debut self-titled EP, the band switches between the ominous buzz of Kraftwerk and a West Coast jangle pop. Speaking to Punknews, Englund said: "During “Shanghai Lockdown,” Guizhou native Jiang Zi Xiu (Klaire) and myself were stuck in our home for months as a makeshift wall of plywood and bamboo rods was raised at the entrance and exits of the alleyway outside our door. Guards in hazmat suits were placed to conduct daily PCR tests and make sure no one came in or out. It was under these conditions that we decided to fill our time with the double lead harmonies, jangling B-52 styled guitar and cheesy drum machine pulse of the sardonic bubblegum-arpeggiated synthpop of GUJI咕叽. Heavily influenced by the aesthetic of 80s DEVO, B-52s, and My Little Pony we channeled our frustrations and observations into vivid DIY videos channeling the work of Chuck Statler and blast humorously sardonic synthpop jams lined with pastel colored neon lights. "You can check out the new EP below.
Albertan hardcore band Serration have released a new song called “Altar Of Guilt” that features guest vocals from David Blom of Sanction. The song is off their upcoming album Simulations Of Hell which will be out on September 15 via DAZE. Serration released their album Shrine of Consciousness in 2020. Check out the song below.
<p>Last month we vibed hard to Soccer Mommy’s rather unexpected cover of Sheryl Crow’s pop-rock cruiser “Soak Up The Sun.” Today (August 23) we learn that sweet sonic nugget part of a full-on covers EP from Nashville-based artist Sophie Allison, and the five-song track list is wild. The EP is called Karaoke Night, and it’s out September 22 via Loma Vista. In addition to the Crow cover, Soccer Mommy is also giving us renditions of Pavement’s “Here”; Slowdive’s “Dagger”; R.E.M.’s “Losing […]</p>
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Montreal-based ska band The Planet Smashers have announced a handful of shows for Ontario. The shows will take place in November. K-Man and the 45s, Anti-Queens, Catch 22, Flatfoot 56, The Dreadnoughts, and The Filthy Radicals will be joining them on select dates. The Planet Smashers released their album Too Much Information in 2019. Check out the dates below.
Punk and Folk Legend Jon Langford Calls Bingo at the Hideout in Chicago. On August 9, 2023, punk and folk music legend Jon Langford (Mekons, The Three Johns, Waco Brothers) demonstrated his unique stage banter calling out Veggie Bingo at the Hideout in Chicago. Jon was joined by fellow bingo caller, Martin Billheimer (The Devil Bell Hippies), who often joins Jon […]
Punk and Folk Legend Jon Langford Calls Bingo at the Hideout in Chicago.
On August 9, 2023, punk and folk music legend Jon Langford (Mekons, The Three Johns, Waco Brothers) demonstrated his unique stage banter calling out Veggie Bingo at the Hideout in Chicago. Jon was joined by fellow bingo caller, Martin Billheimer (The Devil Bell Hippies), who often joins Jon on stage as fellow musician. Jon and Martin led the large crowd through politically charged and equally humorous rounds of bingo. Known for their working-class songs and support for community, Jon and Martin led the event to raise proceeds in support of Chicago Community Gardens. Bingo winners received prizes ranging from a head of greens to a bouquet of flowers, a pepper to jar of salsa, a huge jar of pickles, coffee, and books. It was great mid-week fun at the Hideout!
It’s been a good while since Spanish Love Songs released new music. Sure, they did release the EP Doom & Gloom, four songs they covered on their Patreon, during the pandemic. But now they are back with a follow-up – maybe a strong word to use, but to 2020’s Brave Faces Everyone, which, let’s be […]
It’s been a good while since Spanish Love Songs released new music. Sure, they did release the EP Doom & Gloom, four songs they covered on their Patreon, during the pandemic. But now they are back with a follow-up – maybe a strong word to use, but to 2020’s Brave Faces Everyone, which, let’s be honest, left us all as emotional wrecks from having it on repeat for an entire year.
So, the lingering question that still stands… What about No Joy? Is it as heartbreaking as we’ve experienced with the other albums? Well, read on.
“Do you remember the look on my face when you told me you wanted to die?”Dylan Slocum sombrely sings during the bridge in “Middle of Nine”, one of the songs that Slocum wrote to his grandma. The sad and soft guitars accompany Slocum’s gentle deliverance until we hit the song’s bridge. A few lines in this song make it genuinely outstanding yet a different kind of heartbreaking.
Here’s a sweet video before you dive into the rest of the review.
“What other song was written for Slocum’s grandma?” – Well, my dears. None other than “Pendulum”– we’ve all heard it. A song that has managed to blend synths and guitar riffs in perfect harmony with unforgettable lyrics.
I mean, there will always be some hits and misses on any album, and for me, the miss was “Rapture Chaser.” Before you all come at me in the comment section…IT’S A GREAT SONG. It has some moments where it shines with catchy bars and beautifully written lyrics, such as, and I can’t believe how relatable this line “Your heart will never be full, so don’t waste your grief on fools” was until I heard the song. Yes, I may have read the lyrics before listening to the album.
“Mutable” – something about the song makes me like it; it’s sweet and straightforward. And there’s nothing wrong with that, in my opinion. It’s what gives its charm. “Here You Are” has this excellent acoustic guitar opening before the drums come in, and for some reason, I consider it a love song, but only because of one specific line that piqued my interest. Which is “Wish I could live my life until I got it right.”, something most of us might relate to. The fear of not living our truths, whatever that means to each of us. But indeed, we will always go out with a few regrets.
So, back to the question I started us off with. Is it as heartbreaking as we’ve experienced with the other albums? Yes and no. Despite the album being called No Joy, there are glimmers of hope, but there’s also the realization that people can’t do everything. And you hear that realization in “I’m Gonna Miss Everything”and that’s life. But the truly heartbreaking moment comes when Slocum delivers a throwback to “Middle of Nine” with the following lyrics “I can’t remember the look on your face when I told you that I might want to die.”
The vulnerable and, once again, honest lyrics Slocum brings to the table are only here because of the rest of the band. Meredith Van Woert on keyboards, Kyle McAulay on guitar, Trevor Dietrich on bass, and Ruben Duarte on drums set each song’s atmosphere and overall vibe. But I don’t know about you, dear reader, but after they released ‘Haunted’ in May, I hoped that this new sound with synths and, in some ways, a bit more upbeat guitars would continue. Also, if you get the vibes of The Killers in the music, embrace it.
Recommended songs: Middle of Nine, Exit Bags, Lifers
