Back in May, Brian Gorsegner of Night Birds and author of Ancient Artifax [Book] announced that he would be running for municipal office in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. Today (November 5, 2025), he announced that he had won the election in an Instagram post that reads, ”We won! Looking forward to doing great things for the town of Atlantic Highlands. Thanks so much for everyone’s support both local and afar. Six months of tough work paid off! This experience has really opened up my eyes to how much this country needs action right now, even from the smallest levels of local government. What they fear most is people paying attention and giving a shit and not being complacent, and if you’re reading this, you likely fall into that category. I highly recommend getting out there in your local community and doing what you can to forge forward and not ass backwards like these mutants in the White House. Much love for all the messages and well wishes! Xo” You can see the post in full below.

Red Ivory have released a new song. It is called “12th October” and is off their upcoming EP Please Leave, I Need to Wake Up Now which will be out on November 28. Red Ivory released their EP Facade in 2023. Check out the song below.

UK-based music festival 2000trees has announced its first-wave lineup for 2026. PUP, Alkaline Trio, Lambrini Girls, Sprints, Superheaven, Cancer Bats, glassjaw, Dinosaur Pile-Up, High Vis, The Dirty Nil, Venus Grrrls, Bad Nerves, Scowl, Pool Kids, Free Throw, Saturdays At Your Place, Knives, Grandmas House, Ho99o9, Pinkshift, I Am The Avalanche, Heart Attack Man, Smug LLC, Bat Sabbath, Club Brat, and Slag are among the bands playing the festival. 2000trees will take place at Upcote Farm in Cheltenham, UK on July 8-11, 2026. Check out the poster below.

Los Angeles-based punk band Kim Theory have announced that they will be releasing their debut EP. It is called Bitch Scene and will be out on November 14. It features 4 new songs and was recorded by Paul Roessler (The Screamers, 45 Grave) at Kitten Robot Studios in Los Angeles. This will be Kim Theory’s debut recording. Check out the tracklist below.

Frida Kill have released a video for their new song “The Crowd”. The video was created by Lily Gist. The song is off their upcoming album City Gurl which will be out on November 7 via Get Better Records and Insecurity Hits. Frida Kill released their self-titled album in 2023. Check out the video below.