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DS Show Review: The Spits w/Toys That Kill and Mondo Mundo at The Sardine in San Pedro, CA

On their West Coast Campaign, the robotic, futuristic, “space-age mutant punk rockers” known as The Spits stopped by The Sardine in San Pedro, CA on Wednesday, July 15th, with Toys That Kill and Mondo Mundo. The Venue The Sardine is a great venue and always has great bands coming through. Being that it’s in San […]

On their West Coast Campaign, the robotic, futuristic, “space-age mutant punk rockers” known as The Spits stopped by The Sardine in San Pedro, CA on Wednesday, July 15th, with Toys That Kill and Mondo Mundo.


The Venue


The Sardine is a great venue and always has great bands coming through. Being that it’s in San Pedro, home to the legendary Minutemen, there is a lot of Minutemen recognition hanging along the inside of the venue. Upon entering, there is a bar directly ahead, there are vinyl and cassettes for sale from Recess Records in a small area to the left, next to the music is an entryway to a large room with a stage to the right and merch selling to the left (back of the room).

The Show start time was 8pm.

Mondo Mundo


A good-sized crowd formed for the LA-based synth-punk band, Mondo Mundo, who opened the night.

Mondo Mundo is a project formed in 2022 by Andrew Clinco (of Drab Majesty and VR Sex) and Cesar Reyes (of The Warlocks).

They sang in Spanish and had a blend of ‘80s wave rock with post punk. Cesar Reyes on keys, Andrew Clinco on guitar and the duo had help from a bassist for the live show. I thought the music and performance was really good and their unique sound had me interested. My only critique is that I prefer live drums over drum machines (call me old-fashioned), but I would definitely check out more of their music.

They frequent Los Angeles venues like Zebulon, check them out!

Toys That Kill

Toys That Kill played next, performing almost the entirety of their newly released album, Triple Sabotage, along with other classics like Runnin’ The Front and Waltz One Million.

A small mosh pit formed for the faster tunes like Safe Song and it was awesome to hear their new stuff performed live. My favorite track of the night was We Didn’t See Nothin’.

TTK always kills it.

Check out Toys That Kill setlist below:

My Kinda Rockstar
S.D.R.T.T. Go!
The Safe Song
We Didn’t See Nothin’
The Cutting Board
Oh Hey
Backwash Me The Antidote
Waltz One Million
The Nervous Rocks
Fighter Dater
Inside The Residue
Runnin’ The Front

The Spits

The Spits started playing around 10:20pm. This was one of the craziest mosh pits I’ve seen in a while, just massive, full of energy, and full of sweat (it was at least 90 degrees inside the venue).

A fight broke out between two kids, Sean Wood shut it down fast saying “hey guys no fighting at a punk show, we all came to have fun, if you can’t handle a pit then get out,” and the kids were split up.

The Spits have been bringing young people out to shows for decades now. Featuring the voice of a Frankenstein-esque monster singing “It’s my life, get off my back” and “Shitty World,” it’s not a surprise that young people always connect with their ironic spin on teenage angst. The lyrics are funny, but you can still feel them.

Check out The Spits setlist below:

Tired and Lonely
Witch Hunt
I’m Scum
Dropout
Up All Night
Live In A Van
Saturday Night
She Don’t Kare
Pct
All I Want
Tonight
My Mess
Remote Kontrol
SK8
Bring
Nuclear Bomb
Rip Up The Streets
I H8 Pussies
DIE DIE DIE

Recess Romp 5 is coming up next month as well as other great shows at The Sardine, go check them out!

by Staff Writer Carlos Perez
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Podcast: Listen to Punknews Podcast #736 – Scarboro!


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Episode #736 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Shi of Scarboro stops by to talk about the band’s new album Hate Season, the current state of the world, and so much more!Shi also sticks around to talk the news with Sam, Em, and John. Stories discussed include the saving (for now) of Sneaky Dee’s, Trump’s Freedom 250 concert being cancelled two hours before the show, Scowl’s recently released remix EP, and the new video from No Cure. Listen to the episode below!

DS Photo Gallery & Show Review: The Bouncing Souls / The Suicide Machines / Death by Stereo / The Drowns (The Palace Theatre – Calgary, AB 7/15/2026)

It was a packed house last Wednesday night at Calgary’s Palace Theatre, filled with people waiting for The Bouncing Souls, The Suicide Machines, Death by Stereo, and The Drowns. With a stellar roster, plenty of album anniversaries and a new record to celebrate, the place was stirring with anticipation.   The evening kicked off with The Drowns, and they absolutely nailed it as the […]

It was a packed house last Wednesday night at Calgary’s Palace Theatre, filled with people waiting for The Bouncing Souls, The Suicide Machines, Death by Stereo, and The Drowns. With a stellar roster, plenty of album anniversaries and a new record to celebrate, the place was stirring with anticipation.  

The evening kicked off with The Drowns, and they absolutely nailed it as the opening act. Their energetic style and classic street-punk sound- raw, melodic and catchy- was a perfect way to start the night. Vocalist Rev Peters’ raspy vocals filled the theatre, drawing the crowd towards the stage. Their set was a riot from start to finish; they played all the fan favourites, including “Relentless” and “Them Rats,” and finished strong with an epic cover of Sweet’s “Ballroom Blitz”. The Drowns definitely won over anyone in the crowd who wasn’t already a fan.  

Then came Death by Stereo, and the moment they hit the stage, both the band and the crowd went wild. Efrem Schulz didn’t slack on his signature high-octane style; jumping on anything in sight and captivating the audience with his stage presence. He had the crowd forming circle pits in no time – a true frontman through and through. Their loud, fast and chaotic set was a whirlwind of hits, and the crowd loved it.  Boasting about their recent time in Canada, teasing a new album in the works and another tour on the horizon, they left the audience buzzing with excitement.   

Next up, The Suicide Machines, playing their debut album Destruction by Definition, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary in May. Playing DxD from start to finish, they naturally kicked it all off with “New Girl,” which ignited the crowd instantly. Throughout their entire set, lead vocalist Jay Navarro danced around the stage, while the audience sang along to every word. It was amazing hearing all these songs live again, a true throwback to the early 90s ska-punk days; even Jay admitted he loved revisiting these classics. The audience was treated to a special surprise when Eric Fazzini (Skazzini), saxophonist for the Voodoo Glow Skulls, joined them on stage for “Hey” – which threw the crowd into a frenzy; while the “Vans Song” had everyone tossing up their feet and showing off their kicks. For their final song, “I Don’t Wanna Hear It,” a favourite Minor Threat cover, Efrem of Death by Stereo hopped back on stage to join them, closing out their set with a bang.  

Finally, the legendary Bouncing Souls took the stage, and as the lights dimmed, the excitement was palpable. For this tour, not only were they showcasing their brand-new album, Born to Be (the name of the tour as well), but The Souls were also celebrating anniversaries for three of their albums: The Gold Album, which turns 20; How I Spent My Summer Vacation is 25; and Maniacal Laughter turns 30.  Focusing on these albums ensured the audience would get to hear some songs that might not usually be played on tour; tracks like “Lamar Vannoy” and “Freaks, Nerds and Romantics” were a welcome change. Mixing these songs with tracks from their newest release, Born to Be, ensured the night had a fresh touch. The Souls didn’t hold back the entire evening, with hit after hit lighting up the stage. Combining so many stellar songs from such a lengthy career created a perfectly varied set. It was another great night with the Bouncing Souls – but then again, it always is.  

This show was definitely a night to remember, with such an impressive lineup and an abundance of amazing music. This tour was a favourite for sure and will be hard to surpass. Check out more photos from the show here…

by Staff Writer Sarah Mac
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David Lee Roth cancels all but one show


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David Lee Roth has been on tour playing a set of all Van Halen hits. However, surprisingly, yesterday, DLR canceled all of his upcoming dates except one – August 7 appearance in Sturgis, South Dakota. Dave did not issue a statement. We'll keep you updated.

Sad13 chimes in with mini mixtape ‘1331’


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<p>“Mini nervous breakdowns” call for mini solutions. Sad13 — a.k.a. Sadie Dupuis, also of Speedy Ortiz — has dropped 1331, a mixtape of one-minute(ish) solo songs that she recorded from her Philadelphia home. The project, which dropped earlier this month (July 10) via Exploding In Sound, could easily serve as a commentary on the public’s dwindling attention span. Dupuis, however, had other motives. Following an emotional rough patch in the spring of 2024, Dupuis pledged to herself to write daily songs […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://vanyaland.com/2026/07/24/sad13-chimes-in-with-mini-mixtape-1331/">Sad13 chimes in with mini mixtape ‘1331’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://vanyaland.com">Vanyaland</a>.</p>

Ramones to get star on Hollywood walk of fame


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Ramones have been announced as part of the 2027 Hollywood Walk of Fame class. As new honorees in the category of Recording, selected by The Walk of Fame Selection Committee and ratified by The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors this week, the Ramones are set to receive their star sometime in 2027. "This band stripped rock & roll down to its bones. Fast, loud, and full of raw energy: the Ramones," said Sheila E., during the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2027 announcement. We'll keep you updated.

‘Her Private Hell’ Review: Getting lost in the neon fog


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<p>If it wasn’t clear immediately after Only God Forgives, Nicolas Winding Refn cares little about what his audience — including critics — think about his films. Why he’s not given the same leeway as, say, the similarly influence-digesting Panos Cosmatos when it comes to the “style over substance” discussion, I’ll never quite understand,* but there are few filmmakers working today who can hit the same highs that he can when he’s on his game. Refn’s hypnotic, highly-stylized work is built […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://vanyaland.com/2026/07/24/her-private-hell-review-getting-lost-in-the-neon-fog/">‘Her Private Hell’ Review: Getting lost in the neon fog</a> appeared first on <a href="https://vanyaland.com">Vanyaland</a>.</p>

Teenage Fanclub to release new album, share "Day In The Sun" video


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Teenage Fanclub have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Do Not Dare to Dream and will be out on October 9 via Merge Records. The band has also released a video for their new song “Day In The Sun” which was filmed at Black Bay Studio on the Scottish island Great Bernera, where the band recorded the album, by Donald Milne and features additional photography by Åshild Thorsen. Teenage Fanclub released Nothing Lasts Forever in 2023. Check out the video and tracklist below.

Eevie Echoes and the Locations: "Tell Me You Love Me"


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Eevie Echoes and The Locations have released a new song. It is called “Tell Me You Love Me” and is available digitally now. Eevie Echoes and The Locations released their album The Cons of Being a Wallflower in 2024. Check out the song below.