Squirtgun to Release first new album on over 20 years

Veteran pop pumk band Squirtgun will release their first new album since 2003's Fade to Bright. Ghostly Sunflowers is out February 20 via Pirate's Press. According to bandleader Mass Giorgini, "Sunflowers is a personal family history for the Giorginis, telling the tragic story of one of their relatives. Sunflowers tells the true story of Mario Calvi, an anti-fascist Resistance fighter who was killed by Nazi soldiers the day after WWII ended, just steps from his mother’s arms in Torre dei Cani, Lombardy (Italy)." You can see the band's statement below.

Turnstile wins two Grammys

Turnstile won two Grammys last night. They took home "Best Metal Performance" for the song "Birds," and the "Best Rock Album" for Never Enough. They were also nominated for "Best Rock Performance" and "Best Rock Song" for "Never Enough," and "Best Alternative Music Performance" for "Seein' Stars." You can see their acceptance speech below.

Marmozets to release new album, share "New York" video

Marmozets have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called CO.WAR.DICE and will be out May 22. The album features 11 new tracks, including their previously released singles “A Kiss From A Mother” and “You Want The Truth”. The band has also released a video for their new song “New York” which was directed and edited by James Slater. Marmozets released their album Knowing What You Know Now in 2018. Check out the video and tracklist below.

Atom Willard leaves Alkaline Trio

Atom Willard has left Alkaline Trio. He stated: "With everything going on, going wrong, in the world right now this may seem insignificant, but it’s not for me. I have parted ways with Alkaline Trio. Thanks to everyone who made my time there so awesome, very thankful for the experience. I am currently considering all studio, collaboration, and touring opportunities. " You cansee the statement below.

Videos: Softcult: "Not Sorry"

Softcult have released a video for “Not Sorry”. The video was directed by Mercedes Arn-Horn. The song is off their debut album When A Flower Doesn’t Grow which was released last week. Softcult will be touring North America supporting Lights starting later this month. Check out the video below.

TVOD release Audiotree Live Session

TVOD have recorded an Audiotree Live Session. The band played “Uniform”, “Pool House”, “Car Wreck”, “Bend”, “Super Spy”, “MUD”, and “Party Time” from their 2025 album Party Time. Check out the session in full below.

Draumar to release debut album, share two new tracks

Oslo-based hardcore punks Draumar have announced that they will be releasing their debut full-length album. The album is self-titled and will be out on February 27 via Static Shock. The band has also released two new songs, “Atomvinter I” and “Atomvinter II”. Draumar released their live record Live på Blitz 2024 in 2024 and released their debut EP D’KRIG in 2022. Check out the songs and tracklist below.

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Four Records Episode 12: The Drowns' bassist (and DS contributor) Andy Wylie!!

<p>Welcome to Four Records! Each episode, we feature one guest as they go over four records at four different times in their life. This week, Forrest speaks with Andy Wiley, bassist for The Drowns and Dying Scene contributor. The Drowns released a live album last year and are currently working on new music. While you are waiting for that to be released, you can see them on tour:</p>
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<p>3/7/26 – Seattle, WA Clock-Out Lounge w/ the Briefs</p>
<p>4/17/26 – Upstairs Cabaret Ltd. – Victoria, BC w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>4/18/26 – The Pearl – Vancouver, BC w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>4/19/26 – Jackknife Brewing – Kelowna, BC w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>4/21/26 – Dickens Pub – Calgary AB w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>4/24/26 – Black Cat Tavern – Saskatoon, SK w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>4/29/26 – The Garrison – Toronto, ON w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>4/30/26 – The 27 Club – Ottawa, ON w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>5/5/26 – Sonia Live Music Venue – Cambridge, MA w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>5/8/26 – First Unitarian Church – Philadelphia, PA w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>5/10/26 – Black Cat – Washington DC w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>5/12/26 – 1884 Lounge – Memphis, TN w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>5/14/26 – The Sanctuary Detroit, Hamtrack, MI w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>5/15/26 – Reggie's Music Joint – Chicago, IL w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>5/16/26 – The Argo – Whitefish Bay, WI w/ the Casualties</p>
<p>5/19/26 – Slowdown – Omaha, NE w/ the Casualties</p>
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<p>Andy Wiley's Four Records:</p>
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<p>0-10: Ramones – Too Tough To Die</p>
<p>Teenage: Jason Webley- Only Just Beginning</p>
<p>Twenties: Nim Vind – Fashion of Fear</p>
<p>Recent Record: The Cure – Songs of a Lost World</p>