Regan Youth have released a four-track EP consisting of demos recorded at the famous 171A studio. All four tracks would be recorded for the band's debut album. The tracks were previously released as par tof the The Poss Tapes 1981​-​1983 compilation. You can hear it below.

Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of two new karaoke-themed videos by Massachusetts-based ska punkers PWRUP! The videos are for their new songs “They Bartholomule” and “Castigation: The Simulation” which features Joe, Jay, and Liz from The Best of the Worst, Eric Skazzini of Voodoo Glow Skulls, and Chris Ruckus of Dissidente. Speaking about the tracks, the band said, ”’They Bartholomule’ is a song about the frustrations of feeling more stuck with age, and realizing one’s place in society, and how the webs of marionette strings we find ourselves stuck in are systemic and working exactly as intended. Our society is based on a ruling oligarchy and a subjugated working class, everyone knows it but we’re too comfortable to care or do anything about it for fear of greater personal hardship. This song pulls influence from bands like Folly, Comeback Kid, Public Access, and American Nightmare, as well as a few capitalism-induced panic attacks at work. This song also features the name of the upcoming full-length, Just Devils. ’Castigation: The Simulation’ is our ska-punk ode to learning to let go of the past, forgiving yourself, and moving on, despite life’s constant reminders of mistakes you’ve made and people who you may have negatively affected in the process. One of the major themes of the full length is that it’s great to be a better person than you used to be, and it doesn’t negate what you’ve done in the past, but wallowing in self-pity and shame forever is more masturbatory than accepting accountability and moving forward. We feel so fortunate to have our longtime friends Joe, Jay, and Liz from The Best Of The Worst doing guest vocals for this track. Notable influences on this would definitely be Big D & The Kids Table, The Flaming Tsunamis, Arrogant Sons Of Bitches, and the entirety of Bojack Horseman. This track also features Eric Skazzini (Voodoo Glow Skulls) on sax and Chris Ruckus (Dissidente) on keys.” Both tracks are available on streaming today and will be on their upcoming album Just Devils which will be out in late October via Ska Punk International. Watch the videos (and sing along) below!

The Venomous Pinks have released a video for their song “Hold On” which features Jason Cruz of Strung Out. The video was directed by Nikki Carmela & Alexander Thomas. Speaking about the video Drea Doll said, ”"The video, "Hold On", was filmed on March 19, 2023 before The Venomous Pinks' tour with the Bouncing Souls and Anti Flag. During filming, I wore an Anti Flag shirt that was printed by my best friend and bandmates' printing company, Kaos Merch. The decision to wear this particular shirt was to give a shout out to her business, while also promoting a band whose morals I believed at the time aligned with my own. As a woman, I stand and believe the survivors that were impacted by Justin Sane's horrific acts. While we were on tour with Anti Flag we did not witness any sexual wrongdoing whatsoever, but as a fellow SA survivor, I will not support anyone who has victimized another person. We didn't know what we know now. We could have requested to edit the video so the shirt is no longer visible. However, we felt it would be dishonest and disloyal to those who were impacted. That does not align to who we are as individuals and collectively as a band. The foundation of Venomous Pinks has and will always be built on honesty, transparency, and validity. In that spirit, we present the video as it was originally filmed. We apologize if any of our actions have hurt anyone in the process. Our hearts go out to all survivors. As a band, we are so proud of those who have come forward to speak their truth.” If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault please contact the National Sexual Assult Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit www.rainn.orgThe song is off their album Vita More which was released in 2022. Check out the video below.

<p>Last week, Boston was treated to a pair of Lauren Mayberry live performances, as the CHVRCHES vocalist’s new solo project opened up the Death Cab For Cutie and Poster Service shows in the Fenway. Now Mayberry gets the stage to herself tonight (September 18) as she headlines a sold-out Brighton Music Hall in Allston. Earlier this month, Mayberry presented “Are You Awake?”, the first music recorded and released as a solo artist. It’s a haunting and atmospheric piano ballad, allowing […]</p>
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This Wednesday Philamoca in Philly will host one of the coolest ska shows of the year!!! Bad Manners' first Philly show in 15 years! The UK ska champs are playing a very limited set of USA dates and they are playing a very special, intimate show in the city of brotherly love. Buster Bloodvessel and crew have worked out a super high power set featuring all the classics and some surprises. This show will be AMAZING… and it's only two days away! PLUS, mexico'sOut of Control Army Open. Pick it up! That's September 20 at Philamoca in Philly. Doors are at 7pm sharp and the show is all ages. GET TICKETS RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW! You can also listen to our interview with Eric, who runs Philamoca, right here. SEE YOU AT THE SHOW. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!!!

Clowns have released a new song. It is called “A Widow’s Son” and is off their upcoming album Endless which will be out on October 20 via Fat Wreck Chordsand Damaged Records. Clowns will be touring Australia in the spring and released their album Nature/Nurture in 2019. Check out the song below.

The Meffs will play the UK in November. It's called the Broken Brains tour. Aerial Salad and noah and the Loners open. You can see the dates below.

Halford, the band fronted by Rob Halford of Judas Priest in the early 2000s, will re-release their second and fourth albums, Crucible and Made of Metal. This is the first time these albums have been released on vinyl. They are self-released and are being distributed by Vision Merch. Each record is limited to 2,000 units total (in various color combinations). In related Halford news, Rob is also a guest on the upcoming Dolly Parton (4xLP!) album, out this fall.

Rolling Stone magazine co-founder Jann Wenner has been removed from the board of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation (which he also co-founded) after comments he made about women and Black musicians in a recent New York Times interview. During the interview, Wenner said that his upcoming book doesn't feature any interviews with women or Black musicians because he doesn't find them "articulate" enough when compared to white male musicians. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation responded to these comments on September 16 by saying simply, “Jann Wenner has been removed from the Board of Directors of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation”.After he was removed from the Board of Directors, Wenner then released a statement apologizing for his comments which reads, “In my interview with The New York Times, I made comments that diminished the contributions, genius, and impact of Black and women artists and I apologize wholeheartedly for those remarks. The Masters is a collection of interviews I’ve done over the years that seemed to me to best represent an idea of rock ‘n’ roll’s impact on my world; they were not meant to represent the whole of music and its diverse and important originators but to reflect the high points of my career and interviews I felt illustrated the breadth and experience in that career. They don’t reflect my appreciation and admiration for myriad totemic, world-changing artists whose music and ideas I revere and will celebrate and promote as long as I live. I totally understand the inflammatory nature of badly chosen words and deeply apologize and accept the consequences". Rolling Stone (which Wenner left in 2019) also released a statement on Twitter following the comments which reads, "Jann Wenner's recent statements to the New York Times do not represent the values and practices of today's Rolling Stone. Jann Wenner has not been directly involved in our operations since 2019. Our purpose, especially since his departure, has been to tell stories that reflect the diversity of voices and experiences that shape our world. At Rolling Stone's core is the understanding that music above all can bring us together, not divide us".