Sweet Gloom have released a video for their new song “Lips”. The video was directed by Justin Nelson. The song is off their upcoming album No Love Lost which will be out on August 21 via Sneak Dog Records. Sweet Gloom released their album Reverie in 2023. Check out the video below.
<p>In Lost Film‘s Western Massachusetts garden, overwatered plants are a lesson — and the inspiration for August’s hazy soundtrack. The Easthampton-based project of artist Jim Hewitt this week (August 11) released “Blossom Rot,” an indie rock daydream that’s ripe for stillness and contemplation during summer’s final weeks. “I find a lot of solace in the garden lately, which is where the title came from,” Hewitt says. “I’ll have something growing perfectly and then the next day it’ll start to rot […]</p>
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Today marks the release of the new album from Dead Tired. It is called Hornets of Fall and features 12 of their heaviest and strongest tracks to date. The band tackles capitalistic individualism, politicians that play to our worst instincts, aging, mental health, and more with no-holds-barred lyrics full of nature imagery, dynamically delivered by lead vocalist George Pettit. We caught up with George Pettit to hear the stories behind each of the tracks. Hornets of Fall is available everywhere now via New Damage Records. Listen to the album and read the track-by-track breakdown below!
Connecticut post-hardcore band Montclair have announced that they will be releasing a new EP. It is self-titled and will be out on September 25 via New Mortality Zine. The band has also released a new song called “Eyesight”. Montclair released their EP The Stars Will Look Down Upon Us in 2022. Check out the song and tracklist below.
New Haven-based power pop-infused punks Dagwood have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called So What and will be out on September 8. The band has also released a new song called “Nowhere Now”. Dagwood released Pollyanna Visions in 2024. Check out the song and tracklist below.
Castle Rat have released a video for their song “DRAGON”. The video was written, directed, and features animation by Riley Pinkerton, who also plays the Rat Queen. The song is off their 2025 album The Bestiary. Check out the video below.
<p>If you found yourself reading any of the not-so-subtle clues laid down by the folks close to The Comedy Studio this past week, perhaps you’ve already guessed who is dropping in for a set. If you couldn’t put a finger on it, though, let us spell it for you: Pete Holmes is coming home tonight. As part of the legendary club’s recurring Certified Fresh showcase, the Lexington native returns to his roots for a night that is sure to bring […]</p>
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Last month, Charlottetown, PEI-based hardcore band Piercing Damage released their excellent third EP The Set Up. The quartet hones their ripping take on hardcore punk over the course of five tracks, creating dynamic and immersive instrumentation that sets the stage for lyrics as sharp as any well-taken-care-of sword. The Set Up is available digitally everywhere now. Piercing Damage will be playing Be About It Fest in Montreal in August and will be touring around the Maritimes in September. Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with lead vocalist Andrew Cormier to talk about the EP, swords, the scene in PEI, and so much more. Read the interview below! This interview between Em and Andrew took place on July 30, 2026 via Zoom. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Quicksand and Fucked Up are touring Canada in the Fall. You can see the dates below.
Dear Landlord have recorded a new album. The band stated on social media that they have 14 new songs recorded, though they did not offer details beyond that. You can see the post below. We'll keep you updated.