<p>There is sad news on this otherwise nondescript Wednesday, as iconic Irish artist and activist Sinéad O’Connor has died, according to the Irish Times. O’Connor was 56. No cause of death has been given, but Variety published a statement from O’Connor’s family: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.” Wildly outspoken, often fearless, and always courageous, O’Connor and […]</p>
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Dying Wish have released a video for their new song “Watch My Promise Die”. The video was directed and edited by Anthony Altamura. The song is off their recently announced album Symptoms of Survival which will be out on November 3 via SharpTone Records. Dying Wish released their album Fragments of a Bitter Memory in 2021. Check out the video below.

<p>When her love interest is waffling, Punky the Singer knows how to weaponize social media. On her summer single “I Need,” the Boston R&B singer spells out exactly what her soul is craving: Comfort, reassurance, and the bare minimum commitment of being called “baby.” But when her so-called sweetheart won’t deliver, she’s quick to ditch their runaround. “Fuck it, imma just reply to DMs,” she taunts, entertaining new suitors in her inbox. According to the first verse, she’s not above […]</p>
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GBH have announced fall tour dates for the US and Canada. Niis will be joining them on all dates. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 28. GBH released Momentum in 2017. Check out the dates below.

Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new video by Californian punks Pulley! The video is for their song “Repeat Offender” which appeared on their album The Golden Life and was directed by “Felony” Ron McIntyre. Speaking to Punknews about the video, the band said, "“Happy to share a new video from one of our favorite songs off our latest release, Repeat Offender. We would like to thank everyone involved who helped out on this. “Felony” Ron McIntyre for his guidance, his hard working crew and actors, thanks to the Olive Ranch for allowing us to make noise all day and everyone else involved. Hope you enjoy it and look forward to seeing all of you soon at a venue near you." Pulley will be touring Europe this summer. Watch the video below!

Be Your Own Pet have released a new song. It is called “Big Trouble” and is off their upcoming album Mommy which will be out on August 25 via Third Man Records. Be Your Own Pet will be touring this fall and released Get Awkward in 2008. Check out the song below.

Open City, the band made up of Dan Yemin of Paint It Black, Andy Nelson of Ceremony, Rachel Rubino of Bridge & Tunnel, and Chris Wilson of Titus Andronicus, have announced their signing to Get Better Records. The band has also announced that they will be releasing their sophomore album (which was produced by Arthur Rizk) on the label called Hands In The Honey Jar which will be out on October 6. The lead single “Return Your Stolen Property Is Theft” is out now. Open City released their self-titled album, Open City in 2017. Check out the song and tracklist below.

Late last week, Anti-Flag deleted all of the social media without explanation. The band's patreon stated that the band is no more. Several bands signed to A-F records, Anti-Flag's record label, severed ties with the label. The reason given by these bands was that they believed that Anti-Flag singer Justin Sane had sexually assaulted a woman. This stemmed from the latest episode of the enough. podcast wherein a woman stated that she was sexually assaulted by an unnamed popular punk musician. Many listeners, including bands associated with A-F records, believed the unnamed musician was Justin Sane. Late last night, Justin Sane released a statement denying the claims. He also stated that Anti9-Flag is indeed over. Further, the remaining members of Anti-Flag also released a statement. The Anti-Flag statement confirms that the band is disbanding. The statements, while separate, were released at the same time and in tandem. you can read both statements, in full, below.

<p>She may claim to be “immune to cool,” but multi-hyphenate New York musician Samantha Urbani seems to be proving otherwise. Ten years into a career that includes founding early-2010s indie pop darling band Friends and collaborating with Blood Orange, she’s officially leaning into her solo career with new single “One Day at a Time,” which hits the streams today (July 25) via Lucky Number Music. Equal parts highly polished dance track and vulnerable reflection, Urbani takes “One Day at a […]</p>
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Bad Cop/Bad Cop have released a new song. It is called “Shattered” and is available digitally now via Fat Wreck Chords. Bad Cop/Bad Cop will be touring Europe starting later this week and released their album The Ride in 2020. Check out the song below.