Gina Birch of The Raincoats has released a video for her new song “Doom Monger”. Gina Birch directed the video along with Dean Chalkley. The song is off her upcoming solo album Trouble which will be out on July 11 via Third Man Records. Gina Birch released her debut solo album I Play My Bass Loud in 2023. Check out the video below.
Panic Shack have released a video for their new song “Thelma and Louise”. The video was created by Ren Faulkner. The song is off their upcoming self-titled debut album which will be out on July 18 via Brace Yourself Records. Panic Shack will be touring the UK and Europe starting in October and released their EP Baby Shack in 2022. Check out the video below.
Pool Kids have announced that they’ve signed to Epitaph Records and will be releasing a new album with the label. The album is called Easier Said Than Done and will be out on August 15. The band has also released a video for the title track which was directed and edited by Zach Miller. Pool Kids will be touring North America this fall with Truth Club and Pony playing support. The band released their self-titled album in 2022. Check out the video, tracklist, and dates below.
<p>The album art for Lik Meraki’s new single “For You” (pictured above) is a humble snap of the Boston artist holding a gift-wrapped box. We don’t know what’s inside — and, metaphorically speaking, neither does she. “I don’t know what Imma do / But I know I gotta it for you,” she sings on the refrain of the song, offering the gift of unconditional love to her inner circle, no matter the cost. Lik Meraki’s new tune is a manifestation […]</p>
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Talking Heads have released a music video for their song “Psycho Killer”. The video was directed by Mike Mills and stars actor Saoirse Ronan. It's the first time they've released a video for the track. The song originally appeared on the band’s 1977 album Talking Heads: 77 and a super deluxe version of that album was released in 2024. The video also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the band's first show which took place at CBGB in New York City on June 5th, 1975. They opened for the Ramones. Talking Heads will be releasing a super deluxe edition of their 1978 album More Songs About Buildings and Food on July 25. Check out the video below.
Chuck D of Public Enemy has released a new Enemy Radio album. You may recall that Enemy Radio is the group that Chuck fronted during the time period where he and Flavor Flav were in a dispute about the direction and financials of Public Enemy. Enemy Radio previously released Loud is Not Enough in 2020.The new Enemy radio album is called Radio Armageddon. It's out now via def Jam and Spitsplam. You can hear one of the new songs below.
On June 13, Bad Manners will release a new issue of their classic "Skinhead Girl" track. The new 7-inch includes the classic track on the a-side. the b-side has a recut of the song called "skinhead boy" with Verona Davis of Stereo Mcs on vocals. This is the first time "skinhead boy" has been on vinyl. That's out June 13 via Aggrobeat in Netherlands.
Peter Murphy of Bauhaus just released his new album Sillver Shade. He didn't have a tour planned, but did have some Euro gigs lined up. Earlier this week, he announced that those shows are canceled and he won't be doing any shows for the summer.He stated: "It is with regret that, due to recent health issues, I will be unable to perform for you this summer. I am very much saddened by this news. This situation is hopefully temporary, and we will be able to announce shows in support of Silver Shade at some point in the near future. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding. Love Peter x"
Dead To Me played Punk Rock Bowling just under two weeks ago. During the set, they were joined on stage by Nathan Grice, who was in the band from 2009-2011. The band did not issue a statement, but it appears that Grice is now performing with the band again. You can see video of the set below.
East Bay Ray of Dead Kennedys recently issued a short update as to what he's working on. He recently re-mixed and re-mastered the entire Dead Kennedys catalogue for re-release. The new versions are expected out this Fall. As per Ray, "Finished working on the original Dead Kennedys' analog tapes for re-release this Fall on newly remastered vinyl !! The singles too! Keep an ear out for it! Most people don't know this but I mixed the first three Dead Kennedy singles, California Uber Alles/Man with the Dogs, Holiday In Cambodia/Police Truck, and with Oliver DiCicco, Too Drunk to Fuck/The Prey."As you likely know, relations between Dead Kennedys and founding (former) member Jello Biafra are not good, so it is unlikely that Jello had any input on these new versions. We'll keep you updated.