Today we are super stoked to bring you the premiere of the debut album by London, UK-based rockers GLU! The album is called These Rotting Flowers and features ten tracks that transport you into their world of expert dynamic shifts, punchy riffs, powerful vocals, and energetic drums. It is impossible not to be swept up in the band’s potent mix of grunge, punk, alt-rock, surf, and psychedelic rock. You will find yourself dancing along (just try to sit still during “Spit In My Mouth”) and adding your voice on songs like “Forget Me Nots”, “Heaven Is A Television”, and “Sleep Jeans”.These Rotting Flowers will be out everywhere on February 7 and you can pre-order it right here. GLU will be playing their album release show on February 7 at Moor Beer Vaults in London with support from Equals What and Katolik. They will also be playing at The Canopi in Cardiff on February 22 with Gorz and 51st State, playing at Moor Beer in Bristol on February 23 with The Menstrual Cramps and Gorz, and performing at the Manchester Punk Festival in April. We caught up with vocalist and bassist Amelia, guitarist Jaz, and drummer Yusuf to hear what went into each of the ten tracks. Turn These Rotting Flowers up loud and read the band’s track-by-track breakdown below!

Whether you’re familiar with Aki McCullough from A Constant Knowledge of Death, Nu House Studios, or her time in Dreamwell, one thing is certain: she is a creative powerhouse. Aki has channelled that creativity into every aspect of her solo project ameokama from the nine tracks that make up her debut album i will be clouds in the morning and rain in the evening to the detail-filled visuals that accompany the record.i will be clouds in the morning and rain in the evening commands your full attention from the first line of “my fears have become fetishes” and doesn’t let you go until the final haunting note of “gila river” fades away. The experimental nature of ameokama is on full display as she uses the expansiveness of metal, the danciness of electronic music, and the beautifully heavy textures of noise to create extremely dynamic songs that embody a multitude of emotions. The viscerally poetic nature of the lyrics back this up as she explores a wide range of topics including mental health, identity, and intergenerational trauma. i will be clouds in the morning and rain in the evening will be out everywhere on February 7. You can pre-order it right here and you can support Aki on Patreon here. Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with Aki to talk about the album, her creative process, taking inspiration from queer literature and Japanese mythology, and so much more. Read the interview below!This interview between Em Moore and Aki McCullough took place in January 2025 via Zoom. This is a transcription of their conversation and has been lightly edited for length and clarity. 

<p>There are only two things we here in New England desire in early February: Another Super Bowl championship from our beloved Patriots, and a heatwave to come save the region from winter’s frigid grip. The former isn’t happening anytime soon, sadly (save us, Drake Maye), but the latter is locked in, as Two Friends deliver Heatwave: The Tour to Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway this evening (February 5). The Los Angeles DJ/producer duo of Eli Sones and Matthew Halper are known for a […]</p>
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Flogging Molly have announced the cancellations of all of their shows for this year due to Dave King battling a “very serious health condition”. All of their upcoming US ‘Shamrock Rebellion’ tour dates have been cancelled but the upcoming Salty Dog Cruise will continue as planned. The band announced this in a statement on Instagram which reads in part, ”To our family, friends and fans, Our fearless leader, the inimitable Dave King, is currently battling a very serious health condition. Dave and Bridget ask everyone to respect their privacy at this time, we will share as we can. Any good thoughts or prayers you can send Dave’s way, he and we would appreciate it. Unfortunately Flogging Molly will be unable to perform shows in 2025. With the Salty Dog Cruise 12 days away, the boat will sail as planned with 18 bands, and members of Flogging Molly, on board to celebrate the cruise, the community and our captain, Dave King.”Flogging Molly released their EP ’Til The Anarchy’s Restored in 2023 and released their album Anthem in 2022. You can see the post in full below.

Sacred Paws, the duo made up of Ray Aggs of Trash Kit and Shopping and Eilidh Rodgers of Golden Grrrls, has announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Jump Into Life and is their first album in 6 years. It will be out on March 28 via Merge Records. The band has also released a video for their new song “Turn Me Down” which contains amended material from the Eric Lucey archive and was edited by Becky Manson. Sacred Paws released their album Run Around the Sun in 2019. Check out the video and tracklist below.

Bob Mould has released a lyric video for his new song “Neanderthal”. The song is off his upcoming album Here We Go Crazy which will be out on March 7. Bob Mould will be touring the US starting in April and running through May. His most recent album was Blue Hearts which was released in 2020. Check out the video below.

Catbite have announced UK tour dates for this summer. The trek will run through July, starting in Southampton on July 5 and ending with a performance at 2000 Trees Festival in Cheltenham on July 12.Catbite released their live Operation Ivycovers album with Laura Jane Grace earlier this year and released the deluxe version of their album Nice One in 2024. Check out the dates below.

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<p>It’s Super Bowl week, and you know what that means: It’s time for Americans to come together and hate the Kansas City Chiefs, the modern-day Patriots who took the heel status of the Kraft-Belichick-Brady triumvirate and added a hefty dosage of advertising and media omnipresence to the mixture (please, State Farm, find other athletes and coaches), and watch a whole load of TV spots for this summer’s coming attractions. One of the bigger titles is Jurassic World Rebirth, which adds […]</p>
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