XMASX just released their annual hardcore holiday theme recording. The family project covered "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" and you can check it out below. XMASX is a project by Tony Bavaria from Calling Hours, Don't Sleep, The Commercials and his kids.

Today marks the release of the debut album by Portland, Oregon-based queer punk rockers Trans Panic. The album is called Songs for Tranarchists and finds the band – made up of Ruby Lee on vocals and bass, Callie on guitar and backing vocals, and Terra on drums – channeling their indomitable energy into ten tracks that will have you opening a pit in no time at all. The band explores the growing class divide, the current state of the world, street harassment, identity, necromancy, and relationships with lyrics full of heart and rage as well as paying tribute to a local diner and the legend of Crustpunk Santa. We caught up with the band to hear the stories behind each of the ten tracks. Trans Panic will be playing PDX Punkmas on December 13 at Hallowed Halls in Portland, with all profits going to a charity that helps queer youth. Check out Songs for Tranarchists and read Trans Panic’s track-by-track breakdown below!

Rock duo Girl Tones, made up of sisters Kenzie and Laila, have released a video for their new song “Leave The City”. The video was directed by Kate Lamendola and was edited by Angie Canonizado. The song is available digitally now via Parallel Vision and Big Loud Rock. This will be the fifth song Girl Tones have released this year, following “Burnout”, “Cherry Picker”, “Got It”, and “Blame”. The band will be touring the US supporting Dexter and The Moonrocks and Peter McPoland in 2026. Check out the video below.

Billy Bragg has released a new song called “Put Christ Back Into Christmas”. Bragg released a statement about the song which reads, ”The far-right attention seeker who calls himself Tommy Robinson is trying to introduce Christian nationalism into the UK, holding a carol service in central London on Saturday 13th December under the slogan "Putting Christ Back Into Christmas". He told his followers that this involves "drawing attention to unchecked immigration and the fading of our cultural heritage”. Stand Up To Racism and Care 4 Calais are organising a counter-rally at 1pm on Saturday outside Downing Street. I'll be there to sing a few songs. Here's one I've just written to remind Tommy and his mates of the true meaning of Christmas, utilising the tune of the Scottish folk song 'Come All Ye Tramps and Hawkers’.”This is his second single to be released so far this year and follows September's "Hundred Year Hunger". Billy Bragg released his most recent album The Million Things That Never Happened in 2021. Check out the song below.