Problem Patterns have announced that they will be releasing a new EP. It is called Boring Songs For Boring People and will be out on September 12 via Alcopop! Records. The EP will feature 6 songs including their single “Sad Old Woman” which features Matt Korvette of Pissed Jeans and was released earlier this year in April. The band has also released a video for new song called “I’m Fine and I’m Doing Great” which was directed by the band’s Alanah Smith. Problem Patterns released their album Blouse Club in 2023. Check out the video and tracklist below.

Hot Mulligan have announced North American tour dates for this fall and winter. The tour will kick off on October 29 in Columbus, Ohio and will wrap up on December 6 in Detroit, Michigan. Drug Church, Arm's Length, and Anxious will be playing support. Hot Mulligan will be releasing their new album The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still on August 22 via Wax Bodega. The band released their album Why Would I Watch in 2023. Check out the dates below.

Earlier this month, Richmond, Virginia-based musician Madison Turner released her excellent third album Curtsy When You Land. Madison explores and expands her sound as she mixes together elements of punk, alt-rock, ska, skacore, and folk to create eleven of her catchiest tracks to date. The album unfolds like a movie as we are welcomed into Madison Turner’s world with visual lyrics that are both heartfelt and sarcastic. Curtsy When You Land is available everywhere now via Say-10 Records. You can order a physical copy here or here. Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with Madison to talk about the album, the magic of movies, working in name drops, video games, and so much more. Read the interview below! This interview between Em Moore and Madison Turner took place over Zoom on June 13, 2025. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Loud Graves have released a new video. It's for the track "Boxcutter." That's off the band's upcoming debut on Rad Girlfriend Records, out July 18. The band includes Dominic Davi from Tsunami Bomb, as well as vocalist Sabrina Worthington from Austin, TX based The Applicators, and two members of Oakland, CA based Hammerbombs; Ilya Slabodkin and Matt Diamat. Drummer Jason Carillo rounds out the line up. You can see the video below.

My Chemical Romance have announced tour dates for South America. The shows will take place in 2026 and will begin on January 22 in Bogota, Columbia. The trek will wrap up on February 5 in São Paulo, Brazil. The Hives will be joining them on all dates. My Chemical Romance will begin the North American leg of their 'Long Live the Black Parade' tour in July. Check out the dates below.

Kingston, Ontario-based punky alt-rockers Rouge Rising have released a video for their new song “If This Is The End”. The video was directed by Kimberly Picard and edited by Brynnon Picard. The song is available digitally now. Rouge Rising released their debut single, “Crush”, earlier this year. Check out the video below.

Kill Lincoln have announced that they will be touring Japan this October. They will be joined by JER on their first three shows and will be supporting Hey-Smith on their final three shows. The trek will begin on October 3 in Osaka Shinsaibashi and will wrap up on October 10 in Kashiwa. Kill Lincoln released their album No Normal in 2024. Check out the dates below.

Dani Miller of Surfbort has released a new solo track. It's called "Sugar Kiss Hickey" and follows a few stand alone, digital singles. You can see the video below. Surfbort also released its first single in a few years- "USA Cheese".