As he has done for about a decade, Kepi Ghoulie will release a Valentine's day single. Ther 2025 entry is called "Our love survives" and appears to be prompted by the LA wildfires. The physical version will be out via Eccentric pop, stardumb, and the machine shop.
<p>This miserable year so far hasn’t given us much to be excited about, but suddenly we have a new reason to stay relatively sane through the chaos: Rilo Kiley are back. The influential Los Angeles indie band is confirmed to play its first show since 2008, and it’ll arrive at this year’s Just Like Heaven festival in Pasadena, California. The fest goes down May 10 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl. “We are so very excited to come back together […]</p>
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Today we are stoked to bring you the premiere of the new video by melodic punks Bridge The Gap! The video is for their new song “Brothers” and was directed by Justin Bergonzoni and Eric Cannon. Speaking about the song and video, vocalist and guitarist Chad said, ”This was our first time working with Eric Cannon and his crew, including Justin Bergonzoni. It was an amazing experience and they had a great vision of how to help us tell the 'Brothers' story. As kind of a '90s melodic punk band, they did a great job of creating some nostalgic scenes to help represent Bridge The Gap. This is a personal song about Bryan, a family member I lost, and the grieving process we had to go through as a family, especially his brother and best friend. In the song, Bryan's sudden passing is told through his brother's eyes. The three of us grew up together. Eric and Justin had the idea to have cool, nostalgic objects and items that represent the band and Bryan's past featured prominently in the video. At the end, the person pictured is Bryan. Emotionally, this video does a great job of visually representing the song, the band, and our memory of Bryan.” “Brothers” is off Bridge The Gap’s upcoming album Gainsayer which will be out on April 11 via Double Helix Records, SBAM Records, and Pee Records and you can pre-save it right here. Watch the video below!
Jivebomb have announced that they will be releasing their debut full-length album. It is called Ethereal and will be out on March 28 via Flatspot Records. The band has also released a video for their new song “Survival Ain’t Taught” which was directed by Noah Haycock. Jivebomb will be playing a handful of US shows with Angel Du$t starting later this week and released their EP Primitive Desires in 2022. Check out the song and tracklist below.
Spy have announced details for their upcoming EP. It is called Seen Enough and features 6 tracks including “On The Brink” which they released in November when they announced their signing to Closed Casket Activities. The EP will be out on the label on February 21. The band has also released a new song called “Dim”. Spy released their album Satisfaction in 2023. Check out the song and tracklist below.
L.S. Dunes has announced North American tour dates for this spring. From Indian Lakes will be joining them on all dates with Derek Zanetti, Night Sins, and Plague Vendor joining them on select dates. L.S. Dunes will be releasing their new album Violet on January 31 and are currently on tour in Europe. Check out the dates below.
Toronto-based punk rockers Shiv and the Carvers have announced that they will be releasing a new EP. It is called Tell Me You Love Me Again and will be out on March 14 via Twin Fang Records. The band has also released a Scott Pilgrim vs. The World-referencing video for their new song “Danger Girl” which was directed, shot, and edited by TerriLynn Scott and features a cameo from Bif Naked. Shiv and the Carvers will be playing their EP release show at the Baby G on March 14 and released their EP Physical Capital in 2023. Check out the video below.
Back in October, Warped Tour announced that it would be returning in 2025 for three weekend shows in Washington, DC, Orlando, Florida, and Long Beach, California. The tour has now announced a handful of bands for each date. Miss May I, Pennywise, and Chandler Leighton will be playing in all three cities and will be joined by Dance Hall Crashers and Bowling For Soup for both the Long Beach and Washington shows. Simple Plan will be hopping on the bill for the Washington show. Warped Tour will be announcing more bands over the next month. See the dates and details below.
Today we are stoked to bring you the premiere of the new video by New York punk rockers Bad Mary! The video is for their song “Want What I Want” and was directed by guitarist David Henderson. Speaking about the song and video, David said, "Well, the song is about doing your own thing and not caring what people think – and something we always wanted to do was tour Japan, and we were lucky enough to put together two tours there. Also, of course, I wanted something fun that would evoke the energy and vibe of the song – so I used a bunch of video clips from our gigs over in Tokyo. The whole scene and all the bands there were so welcoming and just fantastic – so this video was a way of showcasing that and sharing that energy and love. Live life, be kind, and have fun.” ”Want What I Want” is off Bad Mary’s split with Mega Infinity, The Mega Bad Disaster Party, which is out now via Ska Punk International. Watch the video for “Want What I Want” below!
Pug Fest has announced its first wave lineup for this year. Sweet Pill, Liquid Mike, Awakebutstillinbed, Blind Equation, See Through Person, Headband Henny, Hey, ily!, Excuse Me, Who Are You, The Casper Fight Scene, Bottom Bracket, Pretoria, Former Critics, Endswell, Star Student, Feat For The Crows, Great Planes!, and Orange Peel Please will be playing the festival. Pug Fest will take place in Ferndale, Michigan on June 27-29.