Tours: Quicksand / Bane / Soul Blind (US and Canada)

Quicksand and Bane have announced North American tour dates for this summer. Soul Blind will be joining them on all dates. The tour beings on August 3 in Norfolk, Virginia and wraps up on September 3 in Boston, Massachusetts. Quicksand will be releasing their album Bring on the Psychics on July 17 via Equal Vision Records and released Distant Populations in 2021. Bane released their album Don’t Wait Up in 2014. Check out the dates below.

Jungle heat the asphalt under our dancing feet with ‘The Wave’

<p>We’re so overwhelmed by everything these days, but even in this fetid boomer ball bag that is life in 2026, there are still a few bands that make us press pause on the static when they come correct with a new tune. Jungle is one of those bands, and this week the British crew stake a claim to the Song of the Summer, if such a thing even exists anymore, with a groovy, sun-kissed disco-pop bop fit for a heatwave […]</p>
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Videos: Downtown Boys: "Sirena"

Downtown Boys have released a video for their new song “Sirena”. The video was edited by Sarah Elawad. The song is off their upcoming album Public Luxury which will be out on June 26 via Sub Pop Records. Downtown Boys will be playing Second Summer in Toronto in September and released their album Cost of Living in 2017. Check out the video below.

Tours: Ecca Vandal to tour US and Canada

Ecca Vandal has announced fall tour dates for the US and Canada. The tour begins on September 29 in Los Angeles, California, and wraps up on October 24 in Atlanta, Georgia. Ecca Vandal released LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW last week. Check out the dates below.

Sundiver: "Black Cloud"

BC-based punk rockers Sundiver have released a video for their new song “Black Cloud”. The video was created by the band. Speaking about the song, lead vocalist Tom said, ”’Black Cloud’, like a lot of the songs I write, is primarily about my experience with major depressive disorder. This song specifically is about a feeling of looming depression, how it shades subjective perception, & how even when I'm not in a specific depressive episode, I know it's hovering nearby, ready to blot out the sun at a moment's notice. The song doesn't sound half as miserable as my description does though. It's more of a triumphant defiance of sorrow, than it is surrendering to it. It's about resilience, & weathering the storm – brighter days & all that. I like to think it's not overly morose.” The song is available digitally now. Sundiver released their EP How to Live With Yourself in 2025. Check out the video below.

R-Patz is Chris Hansen in the ‘Primetime’ teaser

<p>Well, let’s just go ahead and say that we didn’t have this on our 2026 bingo card. That headline is completely and totally accurate: the one and only Robert Pattinson will be playing Dateline NBC investigative journalist and host Chris Hansen, famed for creating the “To Catch a Predator” segment, in Primetime, the first narrative feature directed by acclaimed documentarian Noah Oppenheim. If that name sounds familiar, it’s probably because you watched Ren Faire on HBO, which he created and […]</p>
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Jordan Jensen takes us with her all the way to Foxwoods

<p>After a year that has put a much brighter and long overdue spotlight on the comedic power of Jordan Jensen, she’s making her way back to New England in the fall to unleash the next thing. As announced earlier this week, the longtime stand-up and podcast host will make her way back to Foxwoods for at least one night in Connecticut on October 16. The return to New England will be preceded by a few other shows over the summer […]</p>
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Amy Rose Mills announces solo album, shares "a little treat"

Amy Rose Mills of Couch Slut and Adult Human Females has announced that she will be releasing a new album. It is called i think we’ve met before and will be out on June 26 via Fiadh Productions. The first single, "a little treat", has also been released. Amy Rose Mills released her EP White Bay in 2020. Check out the video and tracklist below.

Listen to the new EP by Carlos theChords and read a track-by-track breakdown!

Today, we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new EP by New York-based singer and guitarist Carlos theChords! The EP is called shootin’ stars behind closed eyes and blends reggae, punk, and alt-rock together to create three tracks that will have you returning for repeat listens. The songs are called “shootin’ stars behind closed eyes”, “theintent222”, and “magic breath”. Speaking to Punknews about the EP, Carlos said, "'shootin’ stars behind closed eyes' is a three-song punk/reggae/ska EP I wrote in 2024. These genres have shaped my sound for a long time, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to create, record, release, and perform these songs live. Musically, I draw deep inspiration from ’90s punk bands like Bad Religion, ’70s–’80s reggae pioneers like Bob Marley, and genre-blending NYHC groups such as Rebelmatic. These artists have influenced me not only musically and lyrically, but personally as well. With support and recommendation from Creech (Rebelmatic, Creaturenomics), Ramsey Jones (Rebelmatic, MAAFA, Phunky Nomads) contributed drums, bass, and backing vocals. Notably, during a four-hour recording session for the EP, Ramsey created all the bass lines and backing vocals, having learned the songs in a rehearsal session just two days prior.” We also caught up with Carlos to hear the stories behind each of the three songs. shootin’ stars behind closed eyes will be out everywhere on May 29. Listen to the EP and read the track-by-track breakdown below! Listen to shootin' stars behind closed eyesright here

Western Addiction release video for "The First Witch"

Western Addiction have released a video for their song “The First Witch”. The video was produced by Jim Mitchell and Sean D Johnson and edited by Jen Bail. The song is off their album Psychedelic Munitions which was released last week via Fat Wreck Chords. Check out the video below.