Jamie Reid, the artist who created the artwork for the Sex Pistols, has passed away. He was 76. No cause of death has been made public. A statement posted by the John Marchant Gallery reads, "We sadly announce the passing of Jamie MacGregor Reid 16 January 1947 – 8 August 2023. Artist, iconoclast, anarchist, punk, hippie, rebel and romantic. Jamie leaves behind a beloved daughter Rowan a granddaughter Rose, and an enormous legacy.”We send our condolences to Jamie Reid’s family, friends, and fans.

<p>Those who tuned in to watch the new Netflix series How To Become a Cult Leader most likely noticed Lola Blanc, the “former cult member/podcaster” who adds her own expertise to the show’s title-explained premise. But Blanc’s ambition runs far deeper than cults and wider than podcasts, as the multi-hyphenate artist also excels in music and filmmaking, having originally co-wrote Britney Spears’ single “Ooh La La” and premiering her new psychological horror film Pruning at Palm Springs International Shortfest in June. The music […]</p>
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With Code Orange’s Forever landing in the hardcore scene like an atom bomb in 2017 and then their follow up Underneath hitting the world just as it was being locked down for 2+ years, there’s a lot of speculation around the follow-up and what Code Orange have been up to in the meantime. Punknews’ own Sam Houlden caught up with frontman and one of the people most responsible for the band’s continually-evolving aesthetic, Jami Morgan on the roof of Depot Mayfield in Manchester, on a blazing hot Saturday afternoon at this year’s Outbreak festival.

Dreamwell have announced tour dates for Canada and the Midwestern US for this fall. Lowheaven, Bleached Cross, Blind Equation, and Gospel will be joining them on select dates. Dreamwell will be releasing their new album In My Saddest Dreams, I Am Beside You on October 20 and released their album Modern Grotesque in 2021. Check out the dates below.

Taking Meds have released a video for their new song “Life Support”. The video was directed by Luke LeCount. The song is off their upcoming album Dial M For Meds which will be out on September 1 via Smartpunk Records. Taking Meds Smoking Popeslater this month and will be touring the US and Quebec in the fall. The band released their album Terrible News From Wonderful Men in 2021. Check out the video below.

Washington-based ska band Simple Minded Symphony have announced that they will be releasing a new album. The album is self-titled and will be out on August 22 via Ska Punk International. The band will be playing a handful of shows in Washington to celebrate the release in August and September. Simple Minded Symphony released their single “Over It” earlier this year and released their album Places in 2019.

Final Gasp have released a video for their new song “Climax Infinity”. The video was shot by Caleb Gowett and Chris Gill. The song is off their upcoming album Mourning Moon which will be out on September 22 via Relapse Records. Final Gasp released Haunting Whisper in 2021. Check out the video below.

Values Here, the new hardcore band made up of Tim Brooks of BOLD, Chui Kanela, Vinny Panza, and John Porcelly of Youth of Today, have announced that they will be releasing their debut album. It is called Take Your Time, I’ll Be Waiting and will be out on September 22 via End Hits Records. A video for their debut single, “Will Be Tomorrow” has also been released. Check out the video and tracklist below.

Mega Ran has released a new song called “Recess”. The song features JER and Stacked Like Pancakes. It is off Buddy’s Magic Toy Box which will be out on September 15. Check out the song below.