Kylesa recently announced a few different reunion gigs. In an interview with Decibel the band announced the new lineup. the band includes original members Phillip Cope and Laura Pleasants. They are now joined by John John Jesse and Roy Mayorga of Nausea. Cope stated: "Laura and I are the founders and constant members of the band. Carl [McGinley] was our longest running bandmate for close to ten years, but we checked with him, and he doesn’t play drums anymore and has wished us his best. We have nothing but respect for all the past members. With most everyone living in different cities now, we decided to reform our rhythm section in a way that makes sense with where we are currently at, and we feel this is a really strong lineup." Right now, the band has the following dates in the books: May 31 – Toronto; December 4 – Savannah, GA; December 6 – New York, NY. we'll keep you updated.

Los Angeles-based rockers Fime have released a video for their new song “Better Half of A Dollar”. The video was directed by Hailey Ruffner. The song is available digitally now. Fime released their album Sweeter Memory in 2022. Check out the video below.

<p>Around eight months ago, I wrote a defense of “vibes-based horror” to try and compliment what Osgood Perkins was doing in Longlegs because I could feel the old criticisms bubbling up to the surface even before the first reel ended. You know the familiar refrains: “That was bullshit”; “That didn’t make any sense”; and, worst of all, “The marketing lied. That wasn’t scary at all.” It’s true: For all of his style and skill, Perkins never had his breakthrough moment […]</p>
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<p>In a switch that no one saw coming, MyCompiledThoughts has pivoted from romance to adrenaline-fueled runs. We could craft a box of Valentines using suave lyrics from the Boston-born artist’s catalog to date, but for his latest release — the new single “Chasing” — the only thing he’s in pursuit of is survival. “This is more than a song — it’s a reckoning,” MyCompiledThoughts writes on Instagram. “A calling. A reminder that only God can save us.” And while “Chasing” […]</p>
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Los Angeles-based hardcore band Desmadre have announced that they have signed with Flatspot Records. The band has released a video for their song “West Coast Story” which features Luis Hernandez of Alpha and Omega. The video was shot and edited by Tyler Bradberry and was directed by Estevan Oriol. “West Coast Story” was released as a single in 2024. The band will be releasing new music via the label soon. Desmadre have been releasing singles since they formed in 2021. Check out the video below.

Miesha and The Spanks have announced Canadian tour dates for this spring. The tour will kick off in Kelowna, BC on March 20 and end in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on April 26. Miesha and the Spanks released their album Unconditional Love In Hi-Fi in 2023. Check out the dates below.

<p>Chris Distefano may be a proud, full-blooded New Yorker through and through, but any time he makes his way to Boston, as he’s slated to do later this year, he’s fully prepared to go full “Chrissy Clam Chowder” on the whole damn venue. As announced earlier this week, Distefano is set to make his return to The Wilbur on October 9, with a show at Medford’s Chevalier Theatre set for the following night on October 10 for a little “Chrissy […]</p>
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Toronto-based noise punks Sundowner have announced that they will be releasing their debut full-length album. It is called Work Dream and will be out on April 4 via zBTFD Records. The band has also released their first single from the record, “It’s Our Policy”. Sundowner released their EP Asbestos Tiles in 2024. Check out the song and tracklist below.

The Saints have announced a string of USA tour dates. The band's lineup includes original members Ed Kuepper and Ivor Hay. The band is then rounded out with Mark Arm of Mudhoney, Mick Harvey of Nick Cave and the Bad seeds, and Peter Oxley, who ha splayed with Kuepper for decades. The tour runs about two weeks in November and Chimers opens.

Anxious has released a new song. It is called “Never Said” and is off their upcoming album Bambi which will be out on February 21 via Run For Cover Records. Anxious will be touring Europe and the UK with Gel in July. The band released their album Little Green House in 2022. Check out the song below.