<p>This fine, freezing January won’t congeal Damndest’s rock vortex. The Boston band this past Friday (January 24) unleashed new EP No, besides, a roiling two-track project that evokes tumult even in its more meditative moments. EP opener “Until You’re Free” ducks into a melee of post-punk guitar riffs from 00:01, while accompanying track “Nesting Doll,” stretches the release’s mesmeric quality into a period of reflection. Presented together, No, besides, is a proper post-punk kick in the pants, set against a […]</p>
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<p>Editor’s Note: Vanyaland Film Editor Nick Johnston is once again out in Park City, Utah, covering the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Check out our preview of the 2025 festival; keep it locked to our full coverage of Sundance reviews from this year’s festival as they go live, and check out our full archives of past editions. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson reminds me a lot of Bo Jackson. Sure, you can’t go out and absolutely mow down defenders in Tecmo Bowl with the long-time drummer for The […]</p>
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<p>Editor’s Note: Vanyaland Film Editor Nick Johnston is once again out in Park City, Utah, covering the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Check out our preview of the 2025 festival; keep it locked to our full coverage of Sundance reviews from this year’s festival as they go live, and check out our full archives of past editions. Before he died in 2023, saying the name “Paul Reubens” could conjure up very different reactions depending on who you asked. Some would react as you’d imagine […]</p>
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<p>“I can’t be told, I can’t be dressed, I can’t be held, I can’t be fed, I can’t be whipped.” That’s James McGovern breathlessly and brazenly in The Murder Capital’s new powderkeg tune “The Fall,” the Irish post-punk luminaries’ first new music of 2025 and the latest chapter from their forthcoming third album Blindness. The new record is out February 21, and we’ve already absorbed a pair of Fall ’24 tracks, like the neon grayscale glow of “Can’t Pretend To Know” […]</p>
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Today's reviews are:Harakiri for the sky – Scorched Earth NOUN – live in Philadelphia Lips of Kohl – live in PhiladelphiaYou can check out any of our reviews right here. 

The Dwarves will release a "new" album on Record Store Day 2025. It's called Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows. It's described as "Never before heard complete LP Recorded live in studio 1989." The release will feature photos from Michael Levine (who did the cover shoot for Blood, Guts and Pussy). the release is being presented in a deluxe format as a picture disc with a deluxe, gatefold sleeve, printed inner sleeve, and other goodies. That's out April 12.

Last year, Sum 41's Deryck Whibley published an autobiography. In that book, Whibley stated that former manager Greg Nori sexually abused him over a period of years. Earlier this month, documents filed by Nori's attorney in Ontario Superior Court revealed Nori is suing Whibley for defamation. Nori is asking for $6 million in damages. He also alleges that Whibley started the relationship. Whibley has filed a counterclaim and has demanded $3 million, also based on a defamation theory.Nori previously stated: ""The accusation that I pressured Whibley to continue the relationship is false. The accusation that I pressured Whibley to continue the relationship by accusing him of homophobia is false. Ultimately the relationship simply faded out. Consensually. Our business relationship continued."At that time, Whibley responded: "It’s come to my attention that Greig Nori has now called me a liar. I’ll tell you right now, I stand behind every word that’s in my book, 100 per cent," Whibley said in a video that was shared widely on social media. “I’m not a liar, and I’m going to speak to you directly, Greig Nori: If you think I’m a liar, there’s only one way to settle this — under oath. In front of a judge, in front of a jury. Anytime you want. I’m ready whenever you are.”

Hauntu have released a video for their new song “Crooked Teeth”. The video was directed by RC Krueger. The song is available digitally via Sell The Heart Records. Hauntu released I in 2024. Check out the video below.

Guided By Voices have released a new song called “Elfin Flower With Knees”. It is off their upcoming album Universe Room which will be out on March 7 via GBV Inc. Guided By Voices released their album Strut of Kings in 2024. Check out the song below.

We are pleased to debut the new tune by Japan's Your Pest Band! "We'll get crossed" is big, melodic, and hazy. The band rushes forward with a jolted up drive while dropping shimmering vocals over top of the warm hue. It's kind of like if Jesus and Mary Chain became a power pop band. There is also a very cool guitar solo. That's off the Blaze by me album out now. Oh, and the band is going on a USA tour! You can pick up the new album right here and you can check out the new tune below, right now!