Hot Water Music are headed over to the land of the rising sun. They'll be there for three shows in June and at the last stop they will do all of the Caution album. JAPAN! We are finally making it happen! We'll see you all for 4 shows this summer, including a special Caution album play. Dates are below, tickets are on sale now.You can see the dates below.
Poison Ruin have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Hymns from the Hills and will be out on April 3 via Relapse Records. The album was mixed by Jonah Falco and mastered by Arthur Rizk. The band has also released a video for their new song “Eidolon” which was filmed at Ergo Studios and directed by Ali Donohue. Poison Ruin released Confrere in 2024. Check out the video and tracklist below.
Brendan Kelly has three Spring shows in the works. The little jaunt is called "War on easter," in reference to The Larence Arms recurring "War on Christmas" shows. He'll be in St. Louis, Nashville, and Burningham. Tightwire and The Handsome Scoundrels support. You can see the dates below.
Mean Bikini and Alien Boys have announced BC tour dates together for March. The shows will begin on March 26 in Vancouver and will wrap up on March 29 in Kelowna. Mean Bikini released their album This Ain’t Gonna End Well… in 2025. Alien Boys released their live EP Live at Rain City Recorders in 2025 and released their album The Weight of It All in 2023. Check out the dates below.
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Gas Station Boner Pills have released a video for their new song “Close Out Your Tab”. The video was directed by Mikhail Tot and features lights by Noel Rainey. The song is off their upcoming EP Happy Hour which will be out on February 10. Gas Station Boner Pills will be playing their release show at the Star Community Bar in Atlanta on February 7 with Rocket 77 and Left Hand Hotdog. The band released their album Welcome to the Shit Show in 2025. Check out the video below.
Belfast-based Wynona Bleach have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Animal Style and will be out on May 29 via Fierce Panda Records and Propeller Sound Recordings. It features twelve new tracks including their previously released singles “I Deserve That” and “Swim in the Bay” along with a new version of their 2025 single “Tangerine”. The band has also released a video for their new song “Be Positive” which was directed, shot, and edited by Eoin Bannon. Wynona Bleach released their album Moonsoake in 2022. Check out the video and tracklist below.
Ottawa-based shoegaze-infused punk rockers Tree of Smoke’s debut album Enders is a tour de force. The quartet dives deep into mental health, the current state of the world, and friendship with impactful lyrics that work in several great literary references. We caught up with vocalist and guitarist James to hear the stories behind each of the eight tracks. Enders is available now via Dirt Cult Records. Listen to Enders and read James’ track-by-track breakdown below.
Atsuko Chiba have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is self-titled and will be out on April 24 via Mothland. The band has also released a video for their new song “Retention” which features footage filmed by the band and was edited by Anthony Piazza. Atsuko Chiba released their single Climax Therapy / Pope’s Cocaine in 2025 and released their album Water, It Feels Like It’s Growing in 2023. Check out the video and tracklist below.