Jason Torbet, the orignal bass player of Cigar, will play at least one show with the band. he departed the band on amicable terms in 2019. Well, he's back for a show in Quebec. the band will play the Music 4 Cancer benefit this Saturday. We'll keep you updated.
Integrity is going to tour eastern Europe. The tour runs the mid-part of December. You can see the dates below.
CY Fest has announced its 2026 lineup. It's a one day mega bash on March 28 in LA/ Subhumans headline. At least 50 bands will also be playing including Infest, thrashers Whiplash, Pig destroyer, Mess, Death side, Ratos de porao, and a whole lot more. More bands will be annoucned. You can see the lineup below.
Gully Boys have released a video for their new song “Break”. The video was directed by the band and was filmed by Cierra Buckner, Natalia Salinas, Kathy Callahan, Natalie Klemond, and Nadirah McGill. The song is off their upcoming self-titled debut album which will be out on October 3 via Smartpunk Records. Gully Boys released their EP Favorite Son in 2021. Check out the video below.
Militarie Gun has released a video for their new song “Throw Me Away”. The video was directed by lead vocalist Ian Shelton. The song is off their upcoming album God Save The Gun which will be out on October 17 via Loma Vista Recordings. Militarie Gun will be touring the US starting later this month with more US dates beginning in October. The band released Life Under The Gun in 2023. Check out the video below.
Today, we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of two new songs by Ontario skate punkers Lip Crunch and London, Ontario punks Whine Problem! Lip Crunch’s song is called “U.F.O. (Unidentified Female Obsession)” and Whine Problem’s song is called “Dance, Doll”. Both tracks are off the upcoming compilation album Go Kick-Ass! 3 which features new tracks from 42 super rad Ontarian punk bands. Speaking to Punknews about “U.F.O. (Unidentified Female Obsession)”, Lip Crunch guitarist and vocalist Mark said, ”Ever wonder if the Xenomorph XX121 had a crush on Ellen Ripley in the sci-fi horror movie Alien? I did, at one point, so I made a song about it with a less horror and a bit cute-er take, an extraterrestrial being falling in love with its test subject. Ironically, the Grey was alienated about this feeling and it doesn't know what to do. To a tune of melodic fast punk style! Facts: Originally it was written as ‘Dumb In Love’, about how you can be stupidly, crazy in love with somebody and you start losing your mind. We know how it goes.”Speaking to Punknews about “Dance, Doll” Whine Problem bassist and vocalist Emrys Bourdeau said, ”’Dance, Doll’ is a song about how I felt growing up as a young girl… the beautiful parts come through the sparkling musicbox-like guitar; the pressure and unyielding expectations are heavy and full of frustration. My bandmates give this song so much life and power, and I’m so excited to finally release it!”Go Kick-Ass 3 will be out on September 12 via Cartridge Heart and features cover art by Miller Marshall. You can pre-order the album right here. Release shows will be happening across Ontario on September 12, September 13, and September 14. Lip Crunch and Whine Probelm will be playing on September 12 at Camp Cataract in Niagara Falls with Lovers and The Mendozaz. Listen to “U.F.O. (Unidentified Female Obsession)” and “Dance, Doll” below!
Turnstile have recorded a Tiny Desk session for NPR. This is their second appearance; their first appearance was filmed at home during COVID lockdown. The band was joined by Tobias Moody on sax, Theljon Allen on trumpet, and Troy Long on piano. The band played “DREAMING”, “SUNSHOWER”, “I CARE”, “NEVER ENOUGH”, and “BIRDS” off their album Never Enough which was released earlier this year. Turnstile will be touring the US starting next week. Check out the video below.
Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia rockers The Boojums have released a video for their new song “Burnin’ Up”. The video was shot around Cape Breton. The song is their second single (following “Wings of Fire”) off their upcoming debut self-titled album which will be out on October 31 via Having Fun Records, an important of We Are Busy Bodies. The Boojums released their debut single “Outta My Head” in 2024. Check out the video below.
The Penske File have released a video for their new song “Dead Maps”. The video was directed by Victor Wiercioch. The song is off their upcoming album Reprieve which will be out on October 3 via Stomp Records. The Penske File released their EP Acid Rain in 2024 and released their album Half Glow in 2023. Check out the video below.
Customer Service have announced that they will be releasing a new EP. It is called If You’re Here, You Must Be Fine and will be out on October 31 via Royal Mountain Records. The band has also released a video for their new song “Never Meant To” which was directed by MOOSECANFLY. Customer Service released their EP to you, after 2000 years earlier this year and we spoke to the band about it in February. Check out the song and tracklist below.