<p>There are hundreds — perhaps thousands — of songs that funnel the agony of a breakup into a hooky slap in the face. But far fewer distill the relief of a split into the caress of a spring breeze, gradually chasing away a stagnant winter. That’s what it feels like to play “Butterfly a Moth,” the new tune from Silvie’s Okay (a.k.a. Western Massachusetts artist Vince Thompson). The country tune’s soft, swaying rhythm finds Thompson returning to a place of […]</p>
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Gutless have announced that this will be their final year as a band after 10 years together. The band announced this in a post on Instagram that reads in part,2015 – 2025. Our first show was 10 years ago, and this year will be our final year as a band. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this 10-year journey. Whether you’ve been a collaborator, show goer or just listened to our music, you helped make these 10 years special.” Gutless will be playing their final show at The Broadway in Brooklyn, New York on June 7 with Ogbert The Nerd, Crush Fund, Ultra Deluxe, Anita Velveeta, Battlemode, Career Day, and Tonsil Hockey. The band released three EPs including a split with Consent and one full-length album, 2022’s Build and Burn. You can see the post in full below.

Peter Murphy of Bauhaus has released a new solo song that features Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. The song is called “Swoon” and is off Peter Murphy’s upcoming solo album Silver Shade which will be out on May 9 via Metropolis Records. The record was produced by Youth of Killing Joke. Check out the song below.

<p>It looks like The Ghouls will get to keep their Rock and Roll Rumble crown for another year. The Boston rock competition — a longstanding spring tradition — ordinarily would be making an announcement about its newest slate of competitors at this frosty time of year. But in lieu of a “Class of 2025” announcement, today (February 14) the Rumble’s Instagram page shared that the annual battle of the bands-style clash will not resurface until 2026. “Doing some resetting of […]</p>
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According to an Instagram post, Bad Religion are in the studio. The post contains two images of Brett Gurewitz and Greg Graffin working on what appears to be new tracks along with the caption, “Gentlemen, start your engines!” Bad Religion’s most recent album was 2019's Age of Unreason. Check out the post in full below.

Halifax-based punk rockers Skunk Motel have released a new song. It is called “Sludge” and available digitally now. Skunk Motel released their debut single “Pretty Good 4 A Girl” last year. Check out the song below.

<p>Editor’s Note: Welcome to On Sale @, a weekly series from Vanyaland alerting concertgoers to the best shows coming to The Paradise Rock Club and Brighton Music Hall. Check in each week for a highlighted look at each show, and how to access the best tickets as soon as they go on sale. hey, nothing, The 33° Tour, April 18 Atlanta duo hey, nothing roll out on a headlining tour in a few short weeks, and they have a simple […]</p>
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<p>Editor’s Note: Welcome to On Sale @, a weekly series from Vanyaland alerting concertgoers to the best shows coming to Citizens House of Blues. Check in each week for a highlighted look at each show, and how to access the best tickets as soon as they go on sale. Ocean Alley, North America 2025 Tour, July 25 Just as the long, cold winter sets in and seasonal depression makes eye contact, Ocean Alley pulls up to deliver some summer-kissed sunshine […]</p>
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