Mic’d Up: ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic gets bigger, weirder, and Boston-er at TD Garden

<p>Getting big and weird has never been an issue for the legendary likes of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Now, after more than four decades on the road, he’s about be the biggest, weirdest — and Boston-est — he’s ever been. Pulling up to the hallowed grounds of TD Garden on Saturday (July 18) as part of the second leg of his massive Bigger & Weirder World Tour, the parody icon returns to Boston for his biggest show in the city to […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://vanyaland.com/2026/07/16/micd-up-weird-al-yankovic-gets-bigger-weirder-and-boston-er-at-td-garden/">Mic’d Up: ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic gets bigger, weirder, and Boston-er at TD Garden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://vanyaland.com">Vanyaland</a>.</p>

Twin Temple to release new album, share "Doomed Lovers"

As you may know, Twin Temple were recently kicked off the Charlie Crockett tour for being "too satanic." In an instagram post, they stated: "“Today we were informed that Charley Crockett has decided to remove Twin Temple from his upcoming shows next week due to our Satanic imagery. Unfortunately, that means we will not be able to perform for you next week as planned. We are really disappointed as we were looking forward to getting back out and seeing you, and also what it meant as far as bringing different types of people and music lovers together. We are sorry to everyone who was planning to see us."Jack White then invited the band to open for him in September. Now, the husband-wife duo have a new album in the works. Twin Temple have announced that they will be releasing their third album. It is called Doomed Lovers and will be out on October 9. The duo has also released the audio for the title track. Twin Temple released their album God Is Dead in 2023. Check out the song below.

Tours: Imperial Teen to tour US

Imperial Teen have announced US tour dates for this fall. Kids on a Crime Scene will be joining them on all their October shows. These dates join their previously announced (and sold out) August San Francisco shows, where they will be supporting The Breeders. Imperial Teen will be releasing new music this fall via Merge Records and released Now We Are Timeless in 2019. Check out the dates below.

Sweeping Promises: "Accent"

Sweeping Promises have released a new song. It is called “Accent” and is off their upcoming album You Say I Romanticize which will be out on August 14 via Sub Pop Records. Sweeping Promises will be touring North America this fall and released Good Living Is Coming For You in 2023. Check out the song below.

Tours: Julez and the Rollerz announce US tour dates

Julez and the Rollerz have announced US tour dates for this fall. The tour begins on September 11 in Boston and wraps up on September 18 in Chicago. Julez and the Rollerz will also be playing at Amplify Girl’s Rock Camp in Ojai, California on July 26. The band released their album Dirty Little Rock N Roller earlier this year. Check out the dates below.

Videos: Cel Ray: "Teen (Cult) Song"

Cel Ray have released a video for their new song “Teen (Cult) Song”. The video was directed by Katelyn Douglass. The song is off their upcoming album Cel Rayzer which will be out on July 24 via Exploding In Sound Records. Cel Ray released their EP Piss Park in 2023. Check out the video below.

Interviews: Talking 'Lose My Grip' with Sara and Mitchell of Among Legends

Earlier this month, Waterloo-based punk rockers Among Legends released their sophomore album Lose My Grip. The album features twelve of their most energetic and cohesive songs to date, that finds the band grappling with both personal and global uncertainty with hard-hitting lyrics that strike the perfect balance between introspection and the big picture and infectious hooks. Lose My Grip is available everywhere now via Little Rocket Records, ADD Records, Sell The Heart Records, and Steady Riot Records. Among Legends will be touring Canada this summer. Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with drummer and backing vocalist Sara Fellin and lead vocalist and bassist Mitchell Buchanan to talk about the album, welcoming Bennett Rouleau into the band, finding stability in an increasingly unstable world, the power of trombone toots, and so much more. Read the interview below!This interview between Em, Sara, and Mitchell took place over Zoom (the virtual tour van) on June 23, 2026. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Suicidal Tendencies and Cro-Mags to play three shows

Suicidal tendencies and Cro-Mags have three shows together. They play Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Michigan over the course of three days. New World Man opens. You can see the dates below.

Napalm Death record Tiny Desk concert

Napalm Death are the latest entry into the Tiny Desk Concert series. The band played a whopping eight songs. You can check it out below.

Ceremony release "Dark Summer"

Ceremony have released another new track. "Dark Summer" is off the upcoming Tell Me Your Dream record. That's out August 7th via Relapse. You can hear the new tune below.