GWAR cover Chappell Roan
GWAR has covered Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club" as part of the AV Club undercover series. You can check out the video below.
Yavin is ‘Thirty’, flirty, and striving on new single
<p>Yavin is glad he didn’t “make it” in the music biz by age 27, and you should be, too. Because we wouldn’t have his new self-described “sad little banger” otherwise. The Los Angeles-via-Boston pop artist rang in the new year and a new era earlier this month (January 10) with “Thirty,” a single that captures the often-daunting leap between your 20s and 30s. The song begins with unease — complete with an auto-tuned lament of “tick-tock” echoing in the background […]</p>
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Tanya Tagaq to release new album, shares "Foxtrot"
Tanya Tagaq has announced that she will be releasing a new album. It is called Saputjiji and will be out on March 6 via Six Shooter Records. Along with the album, Tanya Tagaq will be launching a stage production called Split Tooth: Saputjiji that is based on her 2018 book Split Tooth and will feature songs from the upcoming album. That will be directed by Kaneza Schaal. The first single from the album has also been released. It is called “Foxtrot” and features guest vocals from Damian Abraham of Fucked Up. Tanya Tagaq released Tongues in 2022. Check out the song and tracklist below.
Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill, the Spits, Scowl, Dead Milkmen, more to play Mosswood Meltdown
Mosswood Meltdown has announced its main lineup. The annual Oakland event runs July 17 to 20. The pre-show features Pavement, Wednesday, and Vivian Girls. Saturday is headlined by Iggy Pop and includes The Spits, Scowl, Otoboke Beaver and more. Sunday is headlined by Bikini Kill and also includes The Return of Jackie and Judy (Sleater Kinner with Fred Armisen playing all Ramones), The Dead Milkmen and more. You can see the fuill lineup below.
King Slender announce new record
Philly based emotional hardcore band King Slender have announced they are releasing a new record this year through Immigrant Sun Records. The record is called There Is Your Image In Light. Pre-order for the record is available now. The band additionaly is releasing a 4 way split 7-inch with tracks from The Cable Car Theory, Not Gorgeous and Grey C.E.L.L. titled 'Notes From The Northeast' comp.
Gerald Casale of Devo to perform Bowie set
Gerald Casale of Devo will be joining the "Celebrating David Bowie" tour for one night only. He'll be doing some Bowie tunes with the tour on February 16 at the Wiltern. you can see the info below.
Mic’d Up: Shawn Carter showcases ‘Sudden Jest’ in Cambridge
<p>It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt — or at least until Shawn Carter comes home for a bit. Then it’s all of that, and then some. As he makes his rounds back home amidst a visit from his transplant homeland in Tennessee, the Rockland native is bringing an all-out smorgasbord of comedic and pop culture fun to The Comedy Studio in Harvard Square on Saturday (January 17) with Sudden Jest, a comedy game show – something that […]</p>
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Tokyo Rose: "Something Sweeter"
We are pleased to bring you a Punknews exclusive premiere for New Jersey alt-rockers Tokyo Rose. The band just released their first single in over 18 years, titled "Something Sweeter", see below. The single follows the 20th anniversary re-release of their 2005 release New American Saint.
Steve-O prepares to ‘Crash & Burn’ upon his return to The Wilbur
<p>For all the stunts that Steve-O has pulled off over the years, he’s certainly had his share of broken bones, tooth repairs, and singed body hair. Upon his return to Boston, though, he’s looking to go even further than before. Quite honestly, he’s looking to crash and burn. As announced earlier this week, the Jackass legend is set to return to Boston for one night at The Wilbur on April 3, to share his latest batch of buffoonery on his […]</p>
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Videos: Melonball: "Ally or Alibi"
Melonball have released a video for their new song “Ally or Alibi”. The song features a guest guitar solo from Joshua Gropp and is off their upcoming album Take Care which will be out on February 27 via Rookie Records and Thousand Island Records. Melonball will be touring Europe with The Anti-Queens starting in March and released their album BREATHE in 2023. Check out the video below.