The Iron Roses have announced that they will be releasing a new EP. It is called Agitpop and features three new songs – “Class War Cheer Squad” (which was released along with the EP announcement), “Fight Back”, and “Burn”. The EP will be out on September 11. The Iron Roses released their self-titled debut album in 2023. Check out the song below.
Descendents just appeared on the Vinyl Guide podcast. During the interview, Milo and Bill Stevenson dropped some interesting tidbits. The band has over 25 songs recorded with many more sketches in the works. Stevenson stated that he hopes to release a new Descendents album in 2026. Further, the band has not only regained the rights to Milo Goes to College, but also the entirety of the Descendents/All SST catalog. The band plans to re-release those records fairly expeditiously. You can hear the interview here.
Today, we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the debut album by Oakland-based post-hardcore band Drought! The album is called Souvenir and follows up their debut EP which was released in 2023. It was recorded at Atomic Garden Studios with Jack Shirley. Souvenir features thirteen tracks full of introspective and existential lyrics and incredibly dynamic instrumentation. We caught up with lead vocalist Viggy Ram and guitarist RJ Rabe to hear the stories behind each of the songs. Souvenir will be out everywhere on July 18 via Iodine Recordings. You can pre-order it here or here. Listen to the album and read the track-by-track breakdown below!
The Pogues have announced opening bands for their upcoming North American tour. Ted Leo will be joining them in Philadelphia, Cardinals will be joining them in Toronto, Soft Play will be joining them on their first show in New York, and Jesse Malin will be joining them at their second show in New York. On this tour the touring party is made up of Jem Finer, Spider Stacy, James Fearnley, Holly Mullieneaux, Darragh Lynch, Jordan O’Leary, Fiachra Meek, Jim Sclavunos, Iona Zajac, John Francis Flynn, Lisa O’Neill, Nadine Shah, James Walbourne, Pete Fraser, Daniel Hayes, and Ian Williamson. The tour will see them celebrating the 40th anniversary of Rum, Sodomy, and The Lash and they’ll be touring the UK in May. Check out the updated dates below.
Hamilton and Toronto-based Sumo Cyco have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called NEON VOID and will be out on October 24. The album features 12 songs, including their previously released single “Villains”. The band has also released a video for their new song “Shivers” which was directed and produced by lead singer Skye Sweetnam. Sumo Cyco released their album Initiation in 2021. Check out the video and tracklist below.
Latter have announced North American tour dates for this summer and fall. Nude will be joining them on select dates. The tour begins on August 18 in Davenport, Iowa and wraps up on September 20 in Nashville, Tennessee. Latter will be releasing their EP What Lives Inside of Me on July 25 and released their album My Body Is My Sickness in 2024. Check out the dates below.
<p>Rising Detroit pop-punk band UNWELL has announced their upcoming album, Allegoria, will be released on November 7th. Recently signed to Pure Noise Records, the thriving four-piece melds alt-rock. pop-punk and high energy hardcore for an emotionally charged record that transcends genre norms and blazes new…</p>
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Spiritual Cramp have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called RUDE and will be out on October 24 via Blue Grape Music. The band has also released a video for their new song “At My Funeral” which was directed by Sean Stout. Spiritual Cramp released their self-titled album, Spiritual Cramp, in 2023. Check out the video and tracklist below.
Quebec-based music festival FME has announced its lineup for this year. The OBGMs, Klo Pelgag, Bad Waitress, Bells Larsen, Les Trois Accords, Jay Scott, Ariane Roy, Bibi Club, TEKE::TEKE, Population II, Solids, We Are Wolves, Yoo Doo Right, and Puffer are among the bands playing the festival. FME will take place August 28-31 in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. See the poster below.
Portland-based melodic punks Old Cross have released a new song. It is called “Always Have Your Back” and is available digitally now. Old Cross released their album Dead End Lullabies in 2024. Check out the song below.