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‘Supergirl’ Review: More truth, less grit


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<p>Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow had the right stuff for a screen adaptation, in that it was a good idea and a decent story weighed down by some flaws that could be easily edited out. It was a high-concept twist on Charles Portis’ True Grit, with Kara Zor-El serving as Rooster Cogburn, an intriguing reinterpretation that weaponized the character’s iconography in a way that distinguished her from her big blue boy scout cousin. Evely’s art was […]</p>
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Videos: Cheekface: "No Fly Zone"


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Cheekface have released a video for their new song “No Fly Zone”. The video was shot and edited by Mallory Turner. The song is off their upcoming album Podium which will be out on July 28. Cheekface will be touring North America starting in August and released their album Middle Spoon in 2025. Check out the video below.

knitting break down every track on their new album 'Souvenir'!


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Today marks the release of the new album by Montreal-based rockers knitting! The album is called Souvenir and finds the band expanding their sound as they utilize elements of rock, bedroom pop, and garage pop to take listeners on a journey through mental health, identity, and growth. We caught up with frontperson Mischa Dempsey to hear the stories behind each of the nine tracks. Souvenir is available everywhere now via Mint Records and you can order it right here. Listen to the album and read the track-by-track breakdown below!

Zola Simone asserts ‘I’M NOT DESPERATE’ …or maybe she is


Music

<p>May we all have the courage to be as forthcoming as Zola Simone in our post-breakup dazes. “I know you miss me/Do you wanna let it show?” the Boston-raised artist asks on her new single “I’M NOT DESPERATE.” The tune, which dropped today (June 26) is a collab with Los Angeles rapper KESHORE that was inspired by the end of Simone’s last relationship. She sets the title in all caps, as if to convince herself that there’s no point in […]</p>
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Tours: heavens to betsy announce US tour


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heavens to betsy have announced that they will be embarking on their first US tour in over 30 years. The tour begins on October 17 in San Francisco, California and wraps up on November 22 in Durham, North Carolina. Tickets for the tour go on sale on July 2. heavens to betsy released their album Calculated in 1994. Check out the dates below.

PUP release video for "Concrete", share "If This Is It"


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PUP have released a video for “Concrete”. It was directed by Sterling Larose. The song is off their album Who Will Look After The Dogs? which was released in 2025 and is on this year’s Polaris Music Prize Long List. The band has also released a B-side called “If This Is It”. PUP will be ti with NOBRO and PONY in October. Check out the video and song below.

Snarls break down every song on their EP 'In Heaven There's Rainbows'!


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Today marks the release of the new EP by Columbus, Ohio-based emo-infused indie rockers Snarls. The EP is called In Heaven There’s Rainbows and features five tracks: “Chemical Control (Spill Your Blood)”, “No Lock, No Prayer”, “One Wish”, “Eternal Flame”, and “What’s Inside of Me”. We caught up with the band, made up of vocalist and guitarist Chlo White, bassist Riley Hall, guitarist Mick Martinez, and drummer Mike Taddeo to hear the stories behind each of the tracks. In Heaven There’s Rainbows is available now via Take This To Heart Records. Snarls are currently touring the US with Future Teens. Listen to the EP and read the track-by-track breakdown below!

Ilana Glazer displays a fresh dose of human magic at The Wilbur


Comedy

<p>We already know that Ilana Glazer is capable of channeling some top-tier human magic. Just in case you needed proof, they are planning on making their way back to town to show us again. As announced earlier this week, the decorated comedian, writer, producer, author and activist will be returning to Massachusetts for one night only for the penultimate night of their upcoming fall tour, with a stop at The Wilbur on November 17. While they have kept a consistent […]</p>
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Joy Division announce 'Eternal (Live)' collection


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Joy Division have announced that they will be releasing their first-ever official collection of live recordings. The album is called Eternal (Live) and will be out on September 25 via Rhino. The collection is made up of 14 CDs which feature live recordings from 1979-80 sourced from audience members, soundboard tapes, and broadcast recordings, along with two DVDs. The audio was mastered at Abbey Road Studios. The collection also features a 16-page booklet that has liner notes from Simon Armitage and photography from photographers including Anton Corbijn and Kevin Cummins. The audio for “Transmission” which was recorded live on December 18, 1979 at Les Bains Douches in Paris, France has been released along with the announcement. You can hear the song and see the tracklist and details for each of the discs below.

Podcast: Listen to Punknews Podcast #731 – Kira Roessler!


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Episode #731 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Kira Roessler stops by to talk about her upcoming solo album Enigma (out July 10 via Org Music), her creative process, Black Flag, Germs, and so much more. Listen to the episode below!