Interviews: Christophe Brochu talks all things Punk Rock Radio.ca

Quebec-based online radio station Punk Rock Radio.ca kicks ass. They started in 2017 with an idea carried by pure DIY spirit and have only gotten stronger since then. Along with playing a rotating mix of new and old punk music 24/7 on their website, they also broadcast original shows and podcasts throughout the week including the Punk Rock Show du Matin hosted by co-owner Pierre-Luc Thiffault​, the Big Bro Show hosted by station founder and co-owner Christophe Brochu, Sewer Spewer hosted by Chris Aitkens of Gutser, and Le P'tit Moment Trash hosted by Claudia Bo. They truly have something for everyone no matter what kind of punk you like to listen to and they strive to uplift their local scene as much as they possibly can.Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with Christophe Brochu over Zoom to talk about the history of Punk Rock Radio.ca, building community through punk, the importance of having fun, the Quebec punk scene, and so much more. Read the interview below!

Zorn to release new LP this Spring

Philly death punkers Zorn will release their first album, which follows a string of EPs, this Spring. The album will be out via Sorry state records and the band is having a record release show on March 23. Beyond that, no more details were revealed, but we will keep you updated. The band released Hardcore Zorn [EP] in 2021.

Band in the USA: Gojira and Mastodon unite for The Mega-Monsters Tour

<p>Way back in 2014, Gojira and Mastodon teamed up with Kvelertak (!!!) to take on North America, rolling loud across the country with a decibel-driven stop at The Palladium in Worcester. Nearly a decade later, the two heavy titans are once again hitting the road together, this time on a co-headlining tour appropriately dubbed The Mega-Monsters Tour. The 36-date tour stretches out over two legs across the spring and summer, with Gojira and Mastodon alternating closing sets each night. The […]</p>
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Tours: The Black Dahlia Murder / Terror / Frozen Soul / Fuming Mouth / Phobophilic (US & CAN)

The Black Dahlia Murder have announced their first tour since the passing of founding member and lead vocalist Trevor Strnad. Terror, Frozen Soul, Fuming Mouth, and Phobophilic will be playing support. The Black Dahlia Murder will be playing with the same lineup that they played with for the Trevor Strnad memorial show last year which saw guitarist Brain Eschbach taking over lead vocals and Ryan Knight rejoining the band as their guitarist. Check out the dates below.

7 Seconds to re-release 'Walk Together, Rock Together' via Trust Records

7 Seconds are going to re-release 1985's Walk Together, Rock Together. The new version is out via Trust Records (who re-release 7 second's The crew as well as the first two Circle Jerks albums) and features remastered audio by David Gardner from the original analog tapes. It also includes a 20-page book with oral history from 1984 – 1986 with commentary from Pushead, Ian MacKaye, Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand), Milo Aukerman (Descendents), Tony Hawk, Shepard Fairey and more. That's out February 3. You can hear the remastered title track below.

Music: Graduation Speech: "Burn Eternal"

Acoustic punk Graduation Speech released a new single titled "Burn Eternal". The track was recorded using the Spire App on Monday, November 28th, 2022. The track is a continuation of his latest five-song EP titled Controlled Burn. See below to check out the single.

OFF! release video for “Time Will Come / L”

OFF! have released a video for their songs “Time Will Come” and “L”. The video was written and directed by Dimitri Coats and along with the band, stars Jack Black, D.H. Peligro, James Duval, Angelo Moore, Sydnie Mancini, Zander Schloss, Bree Essrig, Cody Renee Cameron, and Nathaniel Moore. The video is made up of footage from the Free LSD feature film, which will premiere as the closing selection at Slamdance Film Festival next week. The songs are off their album Free LSD which was released last year. OFF! will be on tour starting next month. Check out the video below.

Puffer: "Iron Hand"

Montreal-based Puffer have released a new song. It is called “Iron Hand” and is off their upcoming EP Just A Crazy Dog On A Leash which will be out early this year via Roachleg Records. The art was done by Dan Prestone. Puffer released their Demo in 2022. Check out the song below.

Jacqueline Novak aims to bring The Wilbur to its knees before winter’s end

<p>After bringing her critically-acclaimed tour de force around the globe over the past few years, Jacqueline Novak is bringing it back to town, and hopefully, to bring The Wilbur to its feet in the process. Announced today (January 18), the comedian and author is revving up the tour machine once again in 2023 to bring her smash hit one-woman show Get On Your Knees to the masses once more, and will be making her way to The Wilbur Theatre for […]</p>
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Tours: HIRS Collective releases "Trust The Process" (feat. Frank Iero, Rosie Richeson), announces US tour

The HIRS Collective have released a video for their new song “Trust The Process” that features Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance and Rosie Richeson of Night Witch. The song is off their upcoming album We’re Still Here which will be out March 24 via Get Better Records. The HIRS Collective also announced a spring tour for the US. They released The Third 100 Songs in 2021. Check out the video and tour dates below.