View the room at the center of the ‘Here’ trailer

<p>Normally we try to be peppy about even the worst-looking trailers, but there comes a time when someone just knows and likes a thing too much to enjoy an adaptation of it. Sometimes it’s deserved, sometimes it’s not, and of course it’s all still bias, but it’s better to admit all this upfront than to nurse shit like until release day. What we mean is: You’re going to read a lot over the next few months about how epic and […]</p>
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Jenny Slate returns home to The Wilbur as a brand new ‘Lifeform’

<p>Making your way home always seems to welcome in the growth you’ve experienced since your last visit, and Jenny Slate — at least in one way — is no exception, as she makes her way back home this year as a whole new “Lifeform.” As announced earlier this week, the bustling comedian and Milton native will make her way back home to Massachusetts with one night at The Wilbur on October 23, in celebration of the release of her new […]</p>
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Boy Jr. finds catharsis from self-hate on ‘Bullying Myself’

<p>Boy Jr. is more than just a TikTok star — they’re a bona fide musical force of reckoning. The queer alt-pop artist built a huge following on social media for their high-energy content in addition to their eclectically layered sound; today (June 26), they’re back with more in the form of the therapeutic single “Bullying Myself,” a sampling of what’s to come from their forthcoming LP I Love Getting Dumped. Simultaneously futuristic and nostalgic, “Bullying Myself” is another installment in […]</p>
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Exclusive Videos: Neckscars: "Level III: Tequila Hands"

We are pleased to bring to you a PunkNews Exclusive Video premiere for New York based punks Neckscars. They just released a music video for "Level III: Tequila Hands". The track is off of their latest split LP with their buds in Moonraker. Both bands is anticipated to put out new music next year. See below to check out the video.

A Damn Shame Records set to open at Lowell’s Mill No. 5

<p>When one (record store) door closes, another one opens; A Damn Shame Records is coming to Mill No. 5 in Lowell, just months after the building’s prior music shop shuttered. The new business shared news of its July 13 debut on social media late last week. A Damn Shame Records will be located on the fourth floor of Mill No. 5, a hub for shopping and cultural events that also houses an independent movie theater, a yoga studio, and a […]</p>
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Jennie Cotterill forms new band, Reckoner

Jennie Cotterill has formed her first new band since leaving Bad Cop/Bad Cop. The group is called Reckoner. They've released a two track digital debut and are in the studio this week, recording more material. The band also includes Kyle O'neil of Fireworks, Sven Wallwork of L.A. Crimes, and someone named Candace. The band has two gigs this weekend. You can see the info below and hear the new tunes.

No Sleep Records to shut down

Huntington Beach-based record label No Sleep Records has announced that it will be shutting down after 18 years. The label announced this in an Instagram post that reads in part, ”After 18 amazing years, No Sleep is going to bed. We’re deeply thankful for the support and collaboration from everyone who’s been part of our journey. It’s time to say goodbye, but not without a final note: our webstore will officially close on July 10th.” The statement was continued on Twitter with owner Chris Hansen saying, ”We wouldn’t have lasted so long without each and every one of you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This was a hard decision. No Sleep has been my life for so long. But my mental heath has suffered over the past few years and it’s time to refocus.” The label put out many records in its 18 years of existence including records by La Dispute, Touché Amoré, The Wonder Years, aMixtapes, State Faults, Stay Inside, Balance and Composure, Drug Church, Hot Mulligan, and Broadway Calls. You can see all the statements in full below.

Videos: Problem Patterns: "I Think You Should Leave"

Problem Patterns have released a video for their new song “I Think You Should Leave”. The video was directed by the band and was edited by Alanah Smith. The song appears to be a standalone single and is available digitally now via Alcopop Records. Problem Patterns released their album Blouse Club in 2023. Check out the video below.