Foo Fighters release new song

Following the release of their Minor Threat cover, Foo Fighters have released a new track. It's called Today's Song and is a stand alone digital single. Frontman Dave Grohl himself also drums on the track, following the firing of drummer Josh Freese. You can hear the tune below.

Matt Cameron leaves Pearl Jam after 27 years

Matt Cameron is leaving Pearl Jam. He has drummed for the band for 27 years but did not give a reason for the departure. However, he did issue a brief statement: “After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam. Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter.”A replacement has not yet been named.

QWAM announces tour dates

New York punkers QWAM are going on a tour. They are supporting their upcoming album Girls aren't afraid of blood. You can see the dates below.

Boston Thriving: Michael Christmas remixes Will Smith

<p>Editor’s Note: “Boston Thriving” is an ongoing series from Vanyaland highlighting and honoring the national and global success of Boston- and New England-based bands and artists. Will Smith doesn’t normally have issues creating content that, erm, slaps. But when the actor/hip-hop magnate dropped a dud of a single last month called “Pretty Girls,” it was Michael Christmas who put some pep back in the Fresh Prince’s flow. If you happened to hear about “Pretty Girls” before this very moment, it’s […]</p>
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American Football announce live album

American Football have released a new live album. It's called Live in Los Angeles and it's out July 2. You can check it out below.

Dwarves to release new EP

Dwarves are going to release a new four track EP. It's called Sunshine, Lollipops, and Churros and it's a companion to the Record Store Day release Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows. That's out in September via Ghost Highway. You can see the cover below.

GALACTIC EMPIRE Announces New Album Cinemetal

<p>A Galaxy Far, Far Away – Galactic Empire, the galaxy’s favorite metal band, has announced their new album Cinemetal, out October 24th via Pure Noise Records. The upcoming release sees the band journeying to other universes as they put their signature metal twist on songs…</p>
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Throw: "Complaining"

Throw have released their first new song in six years. It is called “Complaining” and is available digitally now via Sad Times Productions. Throw released their split with Se Vende, Get Better, in 2019. Listen to the song below.

Heavy Petter and The Highdives to release split album

Heavy Petter and The Highdives have announced that they will be releasing a split album together. The record is called Come Back, Kelly and will feature 4 new tracks plus two covers – The Highdives will be covering a Heavy Petter track and Heavy Petter will be covering a Highdives track. The album will be out on July 25 via Tarantula Tapes. The art for the album was created by Andrew Wright.

Navel Gazing for July 6, 2025

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