<p>It was mere days before Christmas in 2020 when Britt Connors arrived at the emergency room, unable to swallow. Over the years, the Concord musician had grown accustomed to the sensation that her food wasn’t “going down” correctly after eating, but she typically waved off the discomfort as an effect of her allergies. This time was different, though; the pain in her chest had gradually worsened over the course of 12 hours, to the point that Connors was foaming at […]</p>
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UK-based rockers Slung have released a video for their new song “Fire to Burn”. The video was directed and edited by Jordan Kai Wright. The song appears to be a standalone single and is available digitally. Slung released their debut singles “Laughter Live @ Shaken Oak” and “Neurotic” earlier this year. Check out the video below.

Flogging Molly have added a handful of bands to their Salty Dog Cruise lineup for 2025. Circle Jerks, Hepcat, Jason Devore, DJ Moonstomp, and Soul Proletariat will be playing. Pro-skaters Steve Caballero and Omar Hassan have also been added to the half-pipe experience onboard the ship. These artists join the previously announced lineup which includes The Gaslight Anthem, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Sprints, Mariachi El Bronx, Scowl, and Riverboat Gamblers. The Salty Dog Cruise will set sail from Miami, Florida on February 17, make stops in Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and return to Miami on February 22.

<p>If music can truly provide an escape from our cruel and miserable reality, then Blusher strive to deliver us to the dance floor of our dreams. The Australian trio today (November 7) unveil “Somebody New,” a pulsating electro-pop seducer that blends a rave ambition with mainstream allure. It’s escapism set to a beat, and we can sure use that mood right about now. “’Somebody New’ is our fun, flirty mantra that mirrors the cycle of breaking up, rebounding, swearing off love, […]</p>
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<p>Editor’s Note: Welcome to On Sale @, a weekly series from Vanyaland alerting concertgoers to the best shows coming to The Paradise Rock Club and Brighton Music Hall. Check in each week for a highlighted look at each show, and how to access the best tickets as soon as they go on sale. Blue Ridge Benefit Concert, In Support Of Hurricane Helene Relief, November 20 Even in our darkest hour, we must come together to help those in need. And […]</p>
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Episode #675 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Eugene Robinson of Bunuel stops by to talk to John about the band’s new album Mansuetude, finding ease, getting justice, mixing up vocal delivery, album artwork, and so much more. Listen to the episode below!

Vancouver-based Schedule 1 have released a video for their song “Travesty”. The video was filmed on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Halkomelem-speaking peoples and was directed by Sean Shaul. The song is off their debut album Crucible which was released earlier this year. Check out the video below.

Irish music festival In The Meadows has announced its first-wave lineup for 2025. Iggy Pop (playing his first show in Dublin in 17 years), The Scratch, Gilla Band, Sprints, Warmduscher, Lambrini Girls, and Trupa Trupa will be playing the festival. In The Meadows will take place on June 7, 2025, on the grounds of the Irish Museum of Modern Art at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin, Ireland.

Midwestern punks Rad Skulls just released Demo 2024. The demo give you a taste of some fast melodic punk reminiscent of the early aughts. Demo 2024 was recorded by the band and mixed/mastered by Gary Cioni (Crime In Stereo). See below to check out the full release.

Welcome to Rockville has added more bands to its 2025 lineup. Underoath, Saosin, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Silent Planet, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Alesana, and I Set My Friends On Fire will now be playing the festival. These bands join the previously announced first wave lineup which includes The Dillinger Escape Plan, Quicksand, Converge, Full of Hell, Harms Way, and Candy. Welcome to Rockville will take place on May 15-18, 2025 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.