Magic Fig to release debut album, share "Valerian Tea"

San Francisco-based Magic Fig have announced that they will be releasing their debut full-length album. It is called Valerian Tea and will be out on November 21 via Exploding In Sound Records. The band has also released the audio for the title track. Magic Fig released their debut self-titled EP in 2024. Check out the song and tracklist below.

Mic’d Up: Adam Sandler rekindles an old friendship in Boston

<p>Well, there’s really not much more that can be said about the living legend that is the one and only Adam Sandler. However, if you make your way to the house of Patrice Bergeronukkah tonight, you’ll see firsthand how the man himself still has quite a bit left to share. Making his triumphant return to the city tonight (September 30) for what is bound to be a special night at TD Garden, Sandler brings a brand new batch of stand-up, […]</p>
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Massa Nera: "Lavender" (ft. Tony Castrati)

Massa Nera have released a new song. It is called “Lavender” and features guest vocals from Tony Castrati of Crippling Alcoholism. The song is off their upcoming album The Emptiness of All Things which will be out on October 31 via Persistent Vision Records and Deathwish Inc. Massa Nera released their split with Quiet Fear, Quatro Vientos // Cinco Soles, in 2024. Check out the song below.

Mic’d Up: Tiny salutes 50 years with a birthday roast

<p>There’s arguably no better way to celebrate your birthday than being surrounded by your best friends. Unless, of course, you have the chance for those friends to roast the shit out of you all night, which is apparently where Tiny’s mind is set. Gathering the gang for a bit of a midweek milestone celebration on Thursday (October 2) at The Comedy Studio, the longtime local comedy staple is ringing in his 50th birthday with an all-star blend of friends including […]</p>
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Festivals & Events: The Planet Smashers, Flatliners, Pkewx3, Anti-Queens, more to play Stomp's 30th Anniversary Bash

Stomp Records have announced details for their 30th Anniversary Bash. The Planet Smashers, The Dreadnoughts, The Flatliners, Wine Lips, The Creepshow, Pkew Pkew Pkew, K-Man and the 45s, The Anti-Queens, Brutal Youth, Dig It Up, The Penske File, Boids, Capable!, Crash Ton Rock, Doghouse Rose, The Filthy Radicals, The Fake Friends, Cross Dog, Danny Rebel, Alex Beatdown, and Guilhem will be playing. The Bash will take place from December 10-13 at several venues in Montreal, Quebec, including Turbo Haus, Club Soda, and Foufounes Electriques. Tickets go on sale October 3.

Destiny Bond release two new songs

Destiny Bond have released two new songs. They are called “Out Loud” and “Mind to the Mirror”. The songs are off their upcoming album The Love which will be out on October 17 via Convulse Records. Check out the songs below.

Videos: SPEED: "AIN'T MY GAME"

SPEED have released a visualizer for their new song “AIN’T MY GAME”. The song is off their upcoming EP ALL MY ANGELS which will be out on October 23 via Flatspot Records and Last Ride Records. SPEED released their album ONLY ONE MODE in 2024. Check out the video below.

NEW FOUND GLORY Announces New Album Listen Up!

<p>New Found Glory is excited to announce their highly anticipated new album Listen Up!, set to be released on February 20th, 2026. The band’s first full-length in nearly 6 years and their first since signing to Pure Noise Records earlier this year, Listen Up! is…</p>
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Festivals & Events: Oranssi Pazuzu, Amenra, Svalbard, more to play Prepare the Ground 2026

Toronto-based heavy music and arts festival Prepare the Ground has announced its initial lineup for 2026. The lineup is made up of Amenra (who will be playing two sets – one heavy and one acoustic), …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of the Dead (who will be playing their records Secret of Elena’s Tomb and Source Tags and Codes), Habak, The Keening, Malevich, Minsk, Oranssi Pazuzu, Pallbearer (who will be playing their album Foundations of Burden), Svalbard (who will be playing their first and last North American show), Unholy Altar, and Wrekmeister Harmonies (who will be scoring their original film Flowers in the Spring). Prepare the Ground will take place May 29-31, 2026 across several venues in Toronto, including Trinity St. Paul’s Church, Lee’s Palace, The Cave, and Transac.