J. Robbins of Jawbox recently did an interview with webzine band name bureau. According to that interview, Robbins confirmed that the current iteration of Jawbox is now disbanded. He did not offer more details as to that matter aside from the fact that confirming the band is over. You can read the interview here.
Billy Idol and Avril Lavigne have released a new song. It's called "77" and it's off Billy's upcoming album Dream Into It, out on Friday. You can hear the tune below.
In September, Circle Jerks will play a six day mini-tour. The trip is two dates in so-cal, one day in Arizona, and three days in nor-cal. Negative Approach is on all shows. Gorilla Biscuits play the first half and Ceremony plays the second half. You can see the specific below.
Pop punk band The Story So Far have announced a fall tour with UK's Neck Deep, Origami Angel and [[Pain Of Truth. The tour will happen at select locations in the US. presale for these dates will start tomorrow, with general sale this Friday. See below to check out the dates.
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<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. This fall, Couch are getting asses off sofas. The Boston band today (April 22) announced a headlining tour that will bring them to the largest venues they’ve played to date, culminating with a home turf finale at Roadrunner in Brighton on November 22. The run will bring Couch’s funk- and soul-pop to venues like […]</p>
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Laura Jane grace has released a new track. "Active Trauma" is off Adventure Club out July 18. You can hear the tune below.
New England melodic hardcore band Defeater is heading to Europe and the UK for ’Common Thread’ Tour this October. While they are out there, they have announced a few club shows with Long Island punks Crime In Stereo. Tickets for these dates are already on sale. See below to check out the dates.
Cancer Bats just played Indianapolis. After the gig, the band went to their hotel and turned in for the night. A little after that, someone (or multiple people) smashed the van window and stole the van, the trailer, and all the gear inside. When the band awoke, they were able to track down the van and trailer, but all the gear was gone. The band will post a list of stolen gear shortly, so if you see anything of theirs at the pawn shop, on facebook marketplace, or anywhere, be sure to let them know. You can see their post below.
Butterbrain has released a video for their new song “Roots” which features Angelo Moore of Fishbone. The video was directed and animated by Sally May. The song is off their upcoming album Armageddon Party which will be out on May 5. Butterbrain released their album Sapiosexual in 2023. Check out the video below.