Fest Intentions: NICE, a fest 2026 in Somerville, Massachusetts

<p>When’s the last time you saw a piece of news and said to yourself, “nice!” Was it when NICE, a fest announced its 2024 lineup? Billed as “New England’s local music discovery festival,” the annual Somerville event took a break in 2025, but returns to Davis Square this summer, boasting its usual super-buffet of 70-plus regional performers. Crystal Ballroom, the Rockwell, and Dragon’s Lair will host the multi-venue affair, which is slated for Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26. […]</p>
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New Review Update: New Reviews for May 8, 2026

Today's reviews are: DFL – Fuck ItGladie – No Need to Be LonelyI Am The Avalanche – The Horror ShowYou can check out any of our reviews right here. 

El Hefe announces new EP

El Hefe of Nofx is releasing a new 10-inch EP. It's called white label and has two originals and two covers. the originals are "White Label" and "Night Stalker" *(movie score). The b-side has two reggae covers: "Many rivers to cross" (jimmy Cliff) and "Turn your lights down low" (Bob Marley). That's out via Jefe's own cyber tracks label. You can see the cover below.

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Review: Getting kloser to a win

<p>You know, it’s weird to say this, but it always amazes me how light the Mortal Kombat movies are on the gore. Just look at any YouTube comp of the Fatalities (and all -lity suffixed derivatives) in one of the modern games — here’s one featuring Conan the Barbarian slaying his way through the Mortal Kombat One roster — and you’ll see a level of fucked-up creativity typically reserved for the Saw movies or a Timo Tijhanto thriller. This isn’t […]</p>
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Round Eye release new music video

China's Round Eye have released a new music video. It's for the song "Little Lan Lan." You can check it out below.

Flatliners release Zelda-style video game

The Flatliners releaser their new album, Cold World, today. That's out via Equal Vision. The band has also released a Zelda style video game about the record via Punktendo. In the game, you play as any of the Flatliners and go on a quest, facing off against monsters and meeting friends. You can play that here.

Dez Cadena plays an all Black Flag set in Philly next Saturday!!!

Get tickets here!!! YES!!!! The day is almost here!!! On May 16, for the first time since 1981, punk icon Dez Cadena will perform a full Black Flag set!!! He'll be doing all the classics that you love, backed by a killer all-star band- Society's Imitations… surely that band doesn't have members of Violent Society in it… Dez will be singing and playing guitar and on some tracks, in classic '81 style, just taking the mic and destroying the room with that classic tar-n-glass voice!!! Oh yes! This is a one time only thing!!! But, that's not all… the newly reformed Droogettes will be bashing it up with their punk meets oi! charge and they have a bunch of new songs! Plus, Noun, which is Marissa Paternoster of Screaming Females, Mean Nasrene, and Ash Crash of Pinkwash will be playing their heavy as hell post-punk damage! Plus, Philly Anarcho Hardcore smashers The Brood are going to lay waste to the show! That's May 16 at Philamoca in Philly (531 N. 12th street). Note that this is a matinee show and doors are at 1pm… so you can go see one of the greatest hardecore vocalists ever and have plenty of time to walk across the street and see They Might Be Giants. Of course, this show is all ages! See you there!!! ***and yes, yes, we know Dez plays Black Flag tunes in the astoundingly great FLAG, but this set is ALL DEZ front and center, baby!!! Check out the Facebook posting here!Get tickets here!!!

Dying Scene Radio Presents: Four Records – Episode 19: Matthew Rosenberg (Comic Creator)

Welcome to Four Records! Each episode, we feature one guest as they go over four records at four different times in their life. This week, Forrest speaks with Matthew Rosenberg, the creator of the comics like What’s The Furthest Place From Here, We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us, and his newest book If Destruction Be […]

Welcome to Four Records! Each episode, we feature one guest as they go over four records at four different times in their life. This week, Forrest speaks with Matthew Rosenberg, the creator of the comics like What’s The Furthest Place From Here, We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us, and his newest book If Destruction Be Out Lot. Starting in June, Matt will be taking over writing duties on Spawn and King Spawn for Image Comics. 

Matthew Rosenberg’s Four Records:

0-10: Simon and Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water 

Teenage: Faith No More – King For A Day, Fool For A Lifetime

Twenties: Avail – Over The James

Recent Record: Skinhead – Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt 


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Gutser: "Vanilla ISIS"

Gutser have released a new song. It is called “Vanilla ISIS” and is off their upcoming album NINE RIFFS TO RULE THEM ALL which will be out on July 24 via Tarantula Tapes. Gutser will be playing their single launch party at l’Escogriffe on May 9 with Duplah Pootch Hanichan Gasoliine and The Pox and released their album Spill Everything in 2022. Check out the song below.

Mike D releases "Switch Up"

Mike D of Beastie Boys has released his debut single. The track is called "Switch Up" and, as of now, is a stand alone release. Mike has announced some shows with his sons- the enxt one is May 10 in Pasadena. You can hear the new song below.