The Menzingers release new track

The Menzingers have released a new song. It is called “Bad Actors” and was written and recorded while the band was working on their 2019 album Hello Exile. The song is available digitally now. The Menzingers will be touring the US and Canada at the beginning of May and will be touring Europe and the UK starting in late May. Check out the song below.

Band in the USA: Tegan and Sara expand 2023 ‘Crybaby’ tour

<p>Last year was a good one for Tegan and Sara. The indie-pop duo released 10th studio album Crybaby to wide acclaim, and their 2019 best-selling memoir High School was adapted into a teen television drama for Amazon Freevee, co-created and executive produced by the pair alongside Clea DuVall. Now the Quins are keeping the beat rolling, unveiling a sort-of prequel to High School in a new graphic novel called Junior High, and expanding a North American tour that keeps them busy […]</p>
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Damned to play majority of 'Darkadelic' on tour before LP release

As per a dispatch from guitarist Captain Sensible, The Damned will play the majority of their upcoming album Darkadelic live on tour prior to album release. Darkadelic is out in April on EAR music. The Captain stated: "A quick report from the Darkadelic tour where, unusually for us we are playing nearly the whole of the album live before it's release in a couple of weeks or so. The original lineup gigs far exceeded what I thought we'd be able to do, it truly was epic the way BJ, Rat, DV and meself performed those old classics.. but this is 2023 and a Damned new world.. we really do hope you dig the new tunes as much as we do."

Videos: Zulu: "From Tha Gods To Earth"

Zulu have released a video for their song “From Tha Gods To Earth”. The video was directed by Malakai. The song is off their album A New Tomorrow which was released last week via Flatspot Records. Zulu are currently touring North America with Show Me The Body, Jesus Piece, Scowl, and TRiPP JONES. Check out the video below.

Alexis de la Rocha breaks through the confines of the mind on ‘Haze’

<p>Spring is fast approaching, and that means daylight begins to extend its tyranny across time, consuming dawn’s calm darkness and bullying dusk deep into the later hours. That leaves less time to properly absorb “Haze,” the seductively blacklit new dark-pop single from Alexis de la Rocha. “Haze,” which dropped last Thursday (March 2), finds the Los Angeles artist and BEATMO frontwoman exploring our clouded minds when depression comes calling. Here she crafts an intoxicating synth-laced cocktail inspired by Angelo Badalamenti’s […]</p>
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Videos: Sunrot: “Patricide”

Sunrot have released a video for their new song “Patricide”. The video was created by the band’s bassist Ross Bradley. The song is off their upcoming album The Unfailing Rope which will be out April 7 via Prosthetic Records. Sunrot released 21% in 2022. Check out the video below.

DS Band Spotlight: Norwegian punk band Fights fuses hardcore and boogie rock

If you’re looking for some unique punk rock to check out, it doesn’t get much more unique than Oslo, Norway’s Fights. I stumbled upon this Norwegian “boogiecore” (that’s the term they’ve coined to describe their fusing of hardcore and boogie rock) band and their new single “Serenity Now”, and I was instantly hooked. I went […]

If you’re looking for some unique punk rock to check out, it doesn’t get much more unique than Oslo, Norway’s Fights. I stumbled upon this Norwegian “boogiecore” (that’s the term they’ve coined to describe their fusing of hardcore and boogie rock) band and their new single “Serenity Now”, and I was instantly hooked. I went back and listened to the long line of singles they’ve released over the last few years, and they’re all fucking awesome. Their singer’s got a cool scratchy, screaming vocal delivery, the drums are driving and give the songs a real adrenalized feel, and there’s a bunch of fuzz on the guitars and bass. Most of the songs have bad ass guitar solos and other experimental shit going on, too. Overall it really sounds like these guys have their shit figured out and know exactly what kinda sound they’re going for. Check out a few tracks below and find more on Spotify. I think they may have an album in the works, too, so be on the lookout for that.

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Navel Gazing for March 5, 2023

Welcome to Navel Gazing, the Punknews.org commenter community's weekly symposium, therapy session, and back-alley knife-fight. Chime in below with your latest playlists, record store finds, online time wasters, and site feedback…Also, COME TO SUMMER SOIREE 6!!!

DS Show Review & Gallery: Bayside, I Am The Avalanche, and Koyo at Metro in Chicago (02.26.2022)

Bayside returned to Chicago to perform a headlining show at the legendary Metro Chicago. It also was my return to the venue just blocks from Wrigley Field after not covering a show there for at least a couple of years now. I was as glad to be back at the Metro, which just celebrated its […]

Bayside returned to Chicago to perform a headlining show at the legendary Metro Chicago. It also was my return to the venue just blocks from Wrigley Field after not covering a show there for at least a couple of years now. I was as glad to be back at the Metro, which just celebrated its 40th Anniversary, to document the show as Bayside fans were to be watching it. Bayside, currently on its “Just Like Home” tour, had strong support on the bill from fellow Empire Staters Koyo opening and I Am The Avalanche in the middle spot. It all added up a fun Sunday night.


Bayside, founded in the Queens/Long Island area, made a stop at one of its favorite U.S. venues. Frontman Anthony Ranieri told the crowd that they should play all of their shows at the Metro, even the out-of-state ones. With its large stage, intimate size floor space, and a balcony affording a great view, it’s no wonder both musicians and fans love the Chicago icon. Ranieri, who made a brief appearance during the I Am The Avalanche set led his bandmates through a rip-roaring performance. The set was jam-packed with some of Bayside’s very best songs, including, “Sick, Sick, Sick,” “How To Ruin Everything (Patience),” “Already Gone,” “Duality,” “Hate Me,” and “Go To Hell.” The band also performed a cover of Smoking Popes’ “Megan.” At one point, I Am The Avalanche singer Vinnie Caruana bounded on stage to join Bayside for a tune, just as Anthony Ranieri ran on to stage during the IATA’s set to hug and sing with his tour mate. Bayside appeared to be having a blast on this tour. For the fans, including some who traveled from as far as California, to see the band live, there is little doubt they could feel it and experience that feeling as well.


Once Brooklyn, NY’s I Am The Avalanche, blasted onto the stage, hardly a breath was taken. Its powerful set included “I Took A Beating,” “Amsterdam,” “Green Eyes,” “The Shape I’m In,” and “177.” The highlight was easily a rousing edition of “Brooklyn Dodgers,” the band’s wistful ode to its hometown and the people from it.


Koyo is also from Long Island, as am I, born and raised. Though I haven’t lived on the Island for many years, I still put that down as a point in the band’s favor. However, not much help was needed in scoring Koyo. A muscular performance start to finish, the group drove through “Moriches,” “A Song For Anthony,” “Fifty First Dates,” “Straight North,” and “Ten Digits Away.” Koyo provided a pretty strong kick-off to a very fun evening.


Please check out more photos from the show below!


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In Memoriam: Iconic producer SPOT has passed away

Sadly, Spot, real name Glen Lockett, has passed away. He was 72. Spot had health issues since 2021 and suffered a stroke about three months ago. As you know, Spot produced many, many landmark albums, including Damaged, Earth AD, Milo Goes to College and many, many more. We send our condolences to Spots family, friends, and fans.