Judy and the Jerks and Abi Ooze are going on a two-week trip. It kicks off in early April and runs through the mid west. You can see the dates below.

Spiritbox have released a live video for their song “Fata Morgana”. The video was filmed by Bethan Miller, Alex Bemis, Ed Mason, Ian Coulson, Mac Praed, Murry Deaves, and Tom Pullen during their show at Ally Pally in London, UK which took place on February 13, 2025. The song is a bonus track on the deluxe edition of their album Tsunami Sea. The regular version of the album was released last week. Spiritbox will be touring North America starting in April. Check out the video below.

Leftover Crack will re-release at least two albums on Sbam Records. Constructs of the State and Fuck World Trade will be out sometime later this year. The label even hinted at new material from the band. You can see the psot below.

Famed artist Raymond Pettibon has donated his personal archive to the Getty museum. The museum has been collecting Pettibon items since 1992 and the new additions includes written notes, zine mockup pages, original screenprints and linocuts, screenprinted skateboard decks and a surfboard, concert flyers, printed ephemera for exhibitions and events, among many other items. The "reference" portion of the archive includes paint tubes and ink jars. “This acquisition ensures that Pettibon's legacy will be preserved and made accessible for future generations of scholars, curators, and artists, allowing them to better understand the intersection of culture, politics, and personal narrative in his work,” says Glenn Phillips, Chief Curator of the Getty Research Institute. It is expected that an exhibit, or multiple exihbits, will be announced in the future.

Jivebomb have released a video for their new song “Seraphim (Marina’s Song)”. The video was filmed and edited by Eight Gregorio and Jeremy Burgos. The song is the band’s third single from their upcoming debut album Ethereal which will be out on March 28 on Flatspot Records. Jivebomb will be touring the US in April and released their EP Primitive Desires in 2022. Check out the video below.

SPEED have announced North American tour dates for this spring. The shows will begin on May 11 in Columbus, Ohio and wrap up on June 1 in Detroit, Michigan. Whispers will be joining them on all dates except for their appearances at Sonic Temple on May 11 and at Milwaukee Metal Fest on May 18. They will be playing with Gorilla Biscuits on May 23 in Atlanta and will be playing with Haywire on May 22 in Nashville and on May 24 in Greensboro. SPEED released their album ONLY ONE MODE in 2024. Check out the dates below.

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Philadelphia-based hardcore punk band Commitment has released their debut recording. It is a demo and features six new tracks; “Betrayal”, “Hard Candy”, “Hellraiser”, “Pluto In Aquarius”, “Send the Deposit”, and “Affirmative Action”. In the Bandcamp description for the demo, the band says that an album is coming. Check out the demo in full below.

Niis have released a video for their new song “BYD”. The video was directed by Meriel O’Connell. The song is off their upcoming album Niis World which will be out on March 28 via Get Better Records. Niis released their album Must Be… in 2022. Check out the video below.

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