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Tours: The Used announce 25th anniversary tour (US)


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The Used have announced US tour dates to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The band will be playing three dates in each city on this run and will be playing their 2002 self-titled album, their 2004 album In Love And Death, or their 2007 album Lies for the Liars in 2007 in full on select dates. The tour kicks off in the spring and tickets go on sale on December 13. The Used released Medz earlier this year. Check out the dates below.

Dying Scene Album Review: Mustard Plug – “Hey!”

Ska legends Mustard Plug are back with an eight-track EP entitled HEY!. This latest record highlights the band’s creativity and gives the listener a little bit of everything that Mustard Plug has to offer. It features four new tracks from last year’s Where Did All My Friends Go? album sessions; produced by Descendents‘ Bill Stevenson […]

Ska legends Mustard Plug are back with an eight-track EP entitled HEY!. This latest record highlights the band’s creativity and gives the listener a little bit of everything that Mustard Plug has to offer. It features four new tracks from last year’s Where Did All My Friends Go? album sessions; produced by Descendents‘ Bill Stevenson – as well as a few surprises.

Kicking off the EP is the title track, “Hey!”, a fast-paced song, best suited for a live show and an audience chanting along; it’s reminiscent of Evil Doers days and is a stellar start to the album. The second song, “Take Me With You,” takes it down a notch and adds a harmonic touch; although a slower tempo, it flows well with the rest of the album. Next up for new material is “West Coast,” a simplistic pop-ska-style track and the most energetic song on the album, showcasing the band’s favourite locations. Lastly, “Not Breaking Down” – it’s heavy-hitting, fast and made for the dance floor – you can’t go wrong with this track.

Now for the surprises… The teaser released for this EP was “Vampire,” from last year’s album Where Did All My Friends Go?; although it’s not the Mustard Plug version you’re familiar with. “Vampire (House on Fire)” has been remixed and reworked by Math(s) into a gothic-style EDM track and it is going over well with fans. The song “Now or Never” from the same album is now your classic dub track, thanks to the legendary, Victor Rice; dubbed perfectly with a syncopated rhythm and echoing vocals. There are a couple covers on this EP as well; “Springtime,” from the children’s show, Imagination Movers and “Waiting Room” by Fugazi; the latter has been a staple at live shows throughout the years.

This album is Mustard Plug’s most eclectic thus far, pushing the boundaries of their creativity while maintaining the style that fans adore. Hey! is available on December 13, 2024, on Dashiki Clout Records. And for all you vinyl collectors, don’t miss out on this limited edition vinyl either. Get Hey! here on exclusive maroon vinyl—limited to 300 copies.

by Staff Writer Sarah Mac
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Year in ReView: Vanyaland’s 12 months of comedy favorites in 2024


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<p>After many attempts to figure out just where the hell this year went, we decided to end our search and instead offer up what we remember most fondly about 2024 as part of our annual Year in ReView festivities. Which, in regards to the vast array of comedy releases, was plenty to keep us afloat as we maneuvered the hell ride that was the past 12 months. However, as we quickly discovered, it’s nearly impossible to narrow down the landscape […]</p>
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The Lockdowns release debut LP


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The Lockdowns are a Houston pop-punk band that have been around about four years. Last week, they released their debut LP, Can't catch a break. That's out via Mom's basement records. You can hear it below.

Danzig announces their only tour dates for 2025


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Danzig has announced tour dates, which, as per the band, are the only shows the band will play in 2025. The short run is in March. Down, Abbath, and Cro-mags open. You can see the dates below.

DS Exclusive: UK melodic punks Bear Away premiere video for new single “Slow Nothing”

The pride of Yorkshire, England, melodic punk four piece Bear Away just released bad ass (British translation: bloody good!) new single called “Slow Nothing”. The band also just returned from a little vacation in the Sunshine State, where they played a few shows – most notably The Fest! – and also, coincidentally recorded a music […]

The pride of Yorkshire, England, melodic punk four piece Bear Away just released bad ass (British translation: bloody good!) new single called “Slow Nothing”. The band also just returned from a little vacation in the Sunshine State, where they played a few shows – most notably The Fest! – and also, coincidentally recorded a music video for their new single.

We (DyingScene.com) are hosting the exclusive premiere for the music video, which I advise you to scroll down the page and check out! Also here’s a quote from an unnamed member of the band Bear Away, regarding their new single “Slow Nothing”:

“Slow Nothing is about waking up from a dream in which you die, or nearly die, and that feeling following you for the next few days, almost to the point where you wonder if you did die in the dream and what you’re experiencing now is just the final flickerings of your brain. Fun, right? I’d been listening to the new Alkaline Trio album a lot, that probably explains it.”

A few bits of housekeeping before I let you go: Bear Away released an album on Sell the Heart Records in 2022! It’s called A Drastic Tale of Western Living and you can (and should) buy it on vinyl and/or CD right here. They were also featured on a bad ass Fest 22 compilation LP co-released by Sell The Heart and Iodine Recordings, which you can purchase on many different color variants here. And of course you’ll want to follow the band on their socials and all that to stay in the know about what they’ve got coming up. That’s it! You’re free to go.

This premiere is brought to you in part by Punk Rock Radar. If you’d like your band’s music video to be premiered by Dying Scene and Punk Rock Radar, go here and follow these instructions. You’ll be on your way to previously unimagined levels of fame and fortune in no time.

by Staff Writer Screeching Bottlerocket

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Snowgaze Fest swirls shoegaze and dream-pop at Deep Cuts


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<p>The only acceptable times to utter the dreaded s-word before the season’s first blizzard is when singing “Let It Snow” or in reference to Snowgaze Fest. This Friday and Saturday (December 13 and 14), Deep Cuts will unveil a new two-day celebration of shoegaze and dream-pop, courtesy of a tight lineup of Massachusetts acts. Snowgaze Fest is the brainchild of Eye Design, the booking outfit of Deep Cuts co-owner and talent buyer Ian McGregor. Friday night will feature performances from […]</p>
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Videos: TVOD: "Car Wreck"


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Brooklyn-based post-punks TVOD have released a video for their new song “Car Wreck”. The video features illustrations by Tyler Wright and was animated by Scott Palazzo. The song is available digitally now via Mothland. TVOD released their two-song single Poppies in 2023 and released their album Victory Garden in 2021. Check out the video below.