Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new video by Winnipeg-based punk rockers Pink Snot! The video is for “Firewater” which is the first single off their upcoming record The Great Deception. It was directed by Trav Anema and Kris Pollard. Speaking to Punknews about the song and video, lead vocalist and guitarist Katie McNorgan said,”We shot the video in an evening in St. Agathe, Manitoba. It was done by Trav Anema and Kris Pollard. We have worked with Trav before and he just keeps getting better! The song is about alcohol, hope, despair, love and hate. It’s a mixer of emotions and cocktails that weave the tale together. This song is the first single off our upcoming second album titled The Great Deception. We had a lot of fun recording this song with John Paul Peters at Private Ear and even more fun shooting this video! We hope you all enjoy it too!!”The Great Deception will be out later this year. Watch the video for “Firewater” below!

Strange Neighbors have released a video for their song “Hate Me Less”. The video was directed by Dana Yurcisin and Biff Swenson. The song is off their album People Pleasers Pleasing People which came out last month via Mint 400 Records. Check out the video below.

Kaonashi have released a video for their new song “Red Sink, Yellow Teeth”. The video was filmed by Slice House Media and features tour footage by Chris ‘Ging’ Wilson. The song is off their upcoming album I Want To Go Home which will be out on June 6 via Equal Vision Records. Kaonashi released their two EPs A Second Chance At Forever: The Brilliant Lies From Casey Diamond and The 3 Faces of Beauty: A Violence Misinterpretation of Morgan Montgomery. Check out the video below.

Panic Shack have announced tour dates for the UK and Europe. The tour will begin on October 9 in Margate, UK and will wrap up on December 5 in Cardiff, UK. Panic Shack will be releasing their self-titled debut album on July 18 via Brace Yourself Records and released their debut EP Baby Shack in 2022. Check out the dates below.

Episode #699.5 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Ricky stops by to talk about all things records and Record Store Day with John. Did we mention that they talk about records? Listen to the episode below!

Yesterday (May 7, 2025) officially marked one year since Welland-based punks Dealbreaker first got together to jam and what a year it’s been. Since that fateful day, the band has released two EPs – Run It Again and Quick Split – along with a single called “Power Moves” which has been used as an alternate opening song to the podcast of the same name. Along with kicking out a multitude of rocking punk tracks, the band has been bringing their high-energy shows to venues across Ontario with more shows on the way. Dealbreaker will be touring down to Pouzza Fest with Pro Wrestling The Band and Het Up! starting tomorrow, playing a handful of shows in June, and playing Buddies Fest in Tillsonburg, Ontario in July. You can see their full tour dates below. Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with lead vocalist Connor, guitarists Nick and Bil, and drummer Scott to talk about the formation of the band, the origin of 1-800-DEALBREAKER, power moves, their upcoming tour dates, and so much more. Read the interview below!This interview between Em, Connor, Nick, Bil, and Scott took place over Zoom in April 2025. This is a transcription of their conversation and has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

On May 7, 2025, America’s local band Cheekface played the Axis Club in Toronto, Ontario. Pacing opened the show. Cheekface and Pacing are currently touring North America and Cheekface released their album Middle Spoon earlier this year. Our photographer Stephen McGill was there to capture all the action. Check out his photos below! 

<p>Before Layzi gives her all as a performer at this year’s Boston Calling, she’s delivering a new single called “everything i have.” The song, which arrived earlier this week (May 6), is a bedroom-pop devotional, soft but serious in its adoration. Much like Layzi’s current collection of summer bummers, “everything i have” nurses a bittersweet tone, as the Boston artist grapples with the nerves that accompany new love. “I’ll tell you want you want to hear / If it means […]</p>
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Gina Birch of The Raincoats has announced that she will be releasing her second solo album. It is called Trouble and will be out on July 11 via Third Man Records. The album was produced by Youth of Killing Joke. She has also released a video for her first single from the record called “Causing Trouble Again” which she co-directed along with Dean Chalkley. Gina Birch released her debut solo album I Play My Bass Loud in 2023. Check out the video below.