DS Album Review: Steppin’ Razor Blades – “Stay Sharp”

Daniel O’ Day and other members of punk band River City Rebels return with a new collective project delving into one of the most relevant music genres of now: ska.  A completely different sound than the glam punk style of R.C.R., Steppin Razor Blades take a hold of the elements of 2-Tone, or New Tone […]

Daniel O’ Day and other members of punk band River City Rebels return with a new collective project delving into one of the most relevant music genres of now: ska.  A completely different sound than the glam punk style of R.C.R., Steppin Razor Blades take a hold of the elements of 2-Tone, or New Tone as it’s being called in 21st-century America, and take it to the dancefloor and leave it there. 

Their debut album Stay Sharp is a 10-song collection that commands you to move for every tune. With strong keyboard chords, a reliable saxophone, and powerful drum fills, Stay Sharp is musically pleasant to the ear, near impossible to not dance around to, and has politically conscious lyrics that appropriately fits its 2-tone grooves.

Standout tracks for me include “Friend to a Memory”, “Ska Boy//Ska Girl”, “True Drug Lords” and “Coming of Age”.

While Ska in itself is a hard genre to master, 2-Tone is a different beast; and Steppin Razor Blades are quick to tame it. This is a great example of how to blend ska and punk to near perfection.  I can’t recommend this album enough to punks of all ages.

Stay Sharp by Steppin Razor Blades is available now on Bandcamp.

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Tours: Concrete Vehicles announce European tour

Vancouver-based Concrete Vehicles, formerly known as Computer, have announced European tour dates for this fall. The tour begins in Nantes, France on September 9 and wraps up on September 20 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Concrete Vehicles released their album Station On The Hill in 2025. Check out the dates below.

Brian Fallon to release new solo album, shares "Pearls"

Brian Fallon has announced that he will be releasing a new solo album. It is called Not Bad For New Jersey and will be out on September 10. The album features eleven tracks, including “Not Bad For New Jersey” and “Better Before” which were released in May. The album features collaborations with Donovan Woods, Lori McKenna, Brandon Flowers, Phil Collen, and Marc Ribot. Brian Fallon has also released a new song called “Pearls”. Brian Fallon will be playing some US shows this month and released Night Divine in 2021. Check out the song and tracklist below.

Green Day release new trailer for upcoming comedy movie

Green Day have released the official trailer for their upcoming comedy film NIMRODS, formerly known as New Years Rev. The description for the movie reads, ”When Tommy receives a phone call inviting his band to open for Green Day on New Years Eve, he doesn’t realize it’s an elaborate prank by his older brother, Wayne. Desperate to believe his life is about to change, Tommy steals Wayne's car and begins driving his band from Kansas City to Los Angeles, hell bent on getting there in three days. What follows is a rowdy and uproarious road trip across America, inspired by Green Day’s early days of touring in a van, years before the release of their breakout record Dookie.”The first trailer for the film, under its original name, was released in September 2025. The film will hit theatres on August 14. Check out the trailer below.

Watch the teaser for Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’

<p>Remember Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps? No? Well, that’s the vibe we’re getting from Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning, which is a sequel of sorts to — you guessed it — The Social Network. It’s missing one big component, though, and arguably it’s the most important one: Sorkin didn’t just write this one, he’s directing it as well. This is presumably because when faced with the choice between making a sequel about Mark Zuckerberg failing upwards and directing a new […]</p>
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Videos: Cancer Bats: "Long Tooth" (ft. Brooklyn Doran)

Cancer Bats have released a video for their new song “Long Tooth”. The video was directed and edited by Mitch Barnes. The song features guest vocals from Brooklyn Doran and is off their upcoming album Give Me Dirt which will be out on August 7 via Bat Skull Records, New Damage Records, and Marshall Records. Cancer Bats are touring Europe and will be touring the UK in October. The band released Psychic Jailbreak in 2022. Check out the video below.

Videos: The Bobby Lees: "Red Hot"

The Bobby Lees have released a video for their new song “Red Hot”. The video was directed by John Swab. The song is off their upcoming album New Self which will be out on June 12 via Epitaph Records. The Bobby Lees will be touring North America this fall and winter. The band released their album Bellevue in 2022. Check out the video below.

Tours: Militarie Gun / Softcult / Shady Nasty / Dazy (US and ON)

Militarie Gun have announced North American tour dates. The tour is called “20 Songs for 20 Dollars” and begins on September 5 in Pryor, Oklahoma. The tour wraps up on October 15 in Los Angeles, California. Softcult, Shady Nasty, and Dazy will be joining them on all dates, excluding festival dates (which are not $20). Militarie Gun are currently touring the UK and will be playing a handful of shows supporting Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter in October. The band released God Save The Gun in 2025. Check out the dates below.

DS Album Review: The Real McKenzies – Paul McKenzie Sings On Yer Bike

For decades Canada’s premier Scotch punk pioneers The Real McKenzies have brought their brand of Celtic inspired rowdy rock ’n’ roll to the world. The whiskey soaked wit and wisdom of singer Paul McKenzie has been served with tongue planted firmly in cheek since 1992. Now, with the release of their 13th studio album, and […]

For decades Canada’s premier Scotch punk pioneers The Real McKenzies have brought their brand of Celtic inspired rowdy rock ’n’ roll to the world. The whiskey soaked wit and wisdom of singer Paul McKenzie has been served with tongue planted firmly in cheek since 1992. Now, with the release of their 13th studio album, and first since the sale of their longtime home Fat Wreck Chords, the McKenzies are back and as irreverent as ever.

Paul McKenzie Sings On Yer Bike is a blistering collection of 13 brand new tracks that will keep your toe tapping and head banging for the duration of its 31 minute runtime. The production on this thing is impeccable. Each instrument punches through with clarity and perfect balance. The thumping bass, pummeling drums and razor-sharp guitars blaze through with ease and precision as Paul tells tales of triumph and tragedy in his unmistakable grizzled croon. 

Musicianship aside, what really sets the McKenzie’s apart from many of their peers is their aversion to taking anything too seriously. Mixed in with the traditional Scottish tunes, sea faring punk shanties, and a trilogy of tunes centered around the cannibalistic Sawney Bean clan of highland legend are bits of silliness and satire that strike at the heart of this punk rock institution. Where else will you get songs extolling the virtues of reading (“Read A Book”), the epicurean supremacy of tinned fish (“I Wanna Eat Sardines With Yer Mother”), loving odes to black sheep (“Fiona”), and the woes of age inducing epidermal discoloration (“Liver Spot”)? 

Along with the expansive lyrical palate, there is plenty of variation in the instrumentation as well. Aside from the standard rock configuration, you’ll find bagpipes, saxophones, steel guitars and all sorts of ear candy to tickle your aural pleasure centers. For a band more than three decades into their career, The Real McKenzies have proven once again that they are just as vital, energetic and entertaining as ever. Paul McKenzie Sings On Yer Bike is out now via Stomp Records, and I highly recommend picking up a copy immediately! 

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Podcast: Listen to Punknews Podcast #730 – Soft Palms!

Episode #730 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Julia and Scott of Soft Palms stop by to talk bout their new record In Echo and their new book How To Be Self-Reliant in the Music Business. They also stick around to talk about the week’s news with John and Em. Stories covered include Scowl’s new DEVO remix]], Keith Morris facing down MAGA knuckleheads at a recent Circle Jerks show, Sting and Shaggy’s upcoming play, A.I., and so much more. Listen to the episode below!