In a brand new collaboration with Italy based punks at the Persimmon Collective, we have a interview with Frank Turner. Contributor Renny T sat down with Turner in October 2025 while he was on tour with Dropkick Murphys. See below to check out the full interview.

When a psychic tells you that you have a dark spirit attached to you, what do you do? If you’re anything like PONY the answer is easy; you write a record to exorcise it, something they do with spectacular style on their third album Clearly Cursed. The ten tracks that make up the album are some of PONY’s strongest to date as they infuse their glitter-filled grunge-y power pop with goth, emo, and alt rock elements, creating a perfect balance of fuzz and crispness. Whether they are contemplating curses on the title track, dealing with difficult emotions on “Superglue”, or paying tribute to a beloved pet on “Middle of Summer”, their dedication to songwriting and knack for creating incredibly infectious vocal harmonies are on full display. Clearly Cursed is available everywhere on Friday, February 13 via Take This To Heart Records. PONY will be playing a handful of Canadian shows later this month and will be touring the US with Heart Attack Man, phoneboy, and Slow Joy in April. Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with vocalist Sam Bielanski and guitarist Matty Morand to talk about the album, creating the Clearly Cursed universe, great vegan spots, and so much more. Read the interview below! This interview between Em Moore, Sam Bielanski, and Matty Morand took place on February 5, 2026 via Zoom. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Astoria, Oregon-based punk rockers The Dumpies have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Lub Dub and will be out on February 20 via Dirt Cult Records and Hovercraft. The band has also released a new song called “Life in Hell”. The Dumpies released their album Gay Boredom in 2024. Check out the song and tracklist below.

The Flatliners and A Wilhelm Scream have announced a handful of co-headlining US shows for this spring. The shows begin on May 5 in Washington, DC and will wrap up on May 9 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Signals Midwest will be joining them on all dates. The poster for the shows was created by Devan Power. Tickets go on sale February 13. Check out the dates below.

Mariachi El Bronx have released a video for their new song “Songbird”. The video was directed by Blaise Cepis. The song is off their upcoming album Mariachi El Bronx IV which will be out on February 13 via ATO Records. Check out the video below.

Zegema Beach Records have announced details for this year’s ZBR Fest. Ostraca, Nuvolascura, Mage Tears, Mieke, The Caution Children, Clay Birds, Othiel, Crossed, Hetta, Carrion Spring, Serrate, Emma Goldman, Coup D’Etat, Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, Mau, Hillsboro, The Names of Our Friends, Fingerswoventogether, Wallflower, Terrifying Girls High School, A Recorded Dawn, Mourn Recif, and Jisei will be playing the festival. ZBR Fest will take place May 2-3, 2026 at Red Gate in Vancouver, BC. The pre-show kickoff will take place May 1 at Big Fernwood on Vancouver Island with Clay Birds, Othiel, Carrion Spring, Hillsboro, Wollruss, and Csilla’s Star is Gone playing. Check out the poster below.

War On Women have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Time Under Tension and will be out on May 8 via Smartpunk Records, Devil Dog Distro, and Thirty Something Records. The album features eleven tracks, including their previously released single “Precious Problem”. The band has also released a video for their new song “Messages Unsent”. War On Women will be playing Texas shows with Subhumans in May and released their album Wonderful Hell in 2020. Check out the video and tracklist below.