Alkaline Trio have cancelled their upcoming UK tour dates. The dates were set to begin tonight in Birmingham and included a performance at 2000trees Festival. The band released a statement on Instagram which reads, ”We are immensely sorry but we must cancel our dates in England, including tonight’s show in Birmingham, due to medical issues Matt has been suffering from that have worsened. He’s gonna be okay but needs to be treated stateside as soon as possible. We will be back healthier and stronger! Refunds are available at the point of purchase.” Alkaline Trio released Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs in 2024.

Last weekend, Jello Biafra made his first on-stage appearance since his stroke, from earlier this year. Jello preformed with Wheelchair Sports camp in San Francisco. However, yesterday, Jello issued a short update on his health. Anne-Marie, Jello's partner stated: "Hi, Jello would like to let everyone know that even though he indeed got on stage for Tentacle Fest, he still has a ways to go in terms of his recovery. That evening took a lot out of him. It is pretty great that he has come as far as he has. Again, the outpouring of caring is very much appreciated. Anne-Marie"PN wishes Jello the best.

Punx Can’t Laugh Weekender, a Toronto-based three-day festival featuring punk rock and stand-up comedy, has announced details for this year. The musical portion of the festival features Travis Miles of The Penske File, Steph B, Capable, The Mendozaz, Your Pal Bill, Lucid Smog Disorder, The Abruptors, Mixed Feelings, Lip Crunch, and Classy Wrecks. The stand-up comedians who are performing at the festival are Bailey Pope, Lily Langdon, Sashka DC, John F O’Donnell, Jack Hirschfield, George Rivard, Kaitlin Shuvera, Andy Peters, Dave Luca, Isabel Zaw Tun, and Derek Kalala. Punx Can’t Laugh Weekender will take place September 17-19 at Ted’s Collision and Bovine Sex Club in Toronto.

No Cure have released a video for their new song “When The Spasms Cease”. The video was directed by the band along with Nick Chance and was written by Blaythe Steuer. The song is off their upcoming album It It Going To Get Dark which will be out on July 10 via SharpTone Records. No Cure released I Hope I Die Here in 2024. Check out the video below.

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