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The return of Punk Island NYC

Posted in Shows on June 28, 2022

The lineup is set for Punk Island NYC as the event returns for the first time in two years, taking place at Maria Hernandez Park in Brooklyn, NY on July 23.

In its own words, the mission is:

Punk Island (P.I.) is led by a collective of artists, curators, musicians, and educators whose goal is to bring the vitality, diversity, and intensity of the NYC punk scene into the light of day.  We are a community of punks who love music, musicians, and the fans, friends, and family that participate throughout the year to keep our culture true to the lives we want to live. Punk Island’s efforts culminate annually as a free, all-ages Music Festival, as a not-for-profit organization we are funded by Make Music New York, the collective, and the community.

The all ages event this year includes, in alphabetical order: 

Baby B and the Back Up Plans, Boss Selektah Diana, Chumhuffer, Depresión Tropical, Dino Skatepark, Dishonest Escape - DJ *chicklet*, DJ Sugarfree BK, Exit 17, Jerry Ex, Jo Mercado, Kartel, MAAFA, Macho, Moms Against Punk Rock, Mosey Jones, Motel Portrait, NCM, Non-Residents, Pancho Villa's Skull, Paragnosis, Pinc Louds, Ratas En Zelo, RBNX, Shut Up!, Silence Equals Death, Skappository, The Dilators, The Loneliers, Tits Dick Ass, and Winterwolf.

There will also be an afterparty for those "in the know."

Cloud Rat's Threshold

Posted in Records on June 28, 2022

Cloud Rat will return with the band's latest album, Threshold, due for release on Oct. 7 via Artoffact Records. The band shared lead single, "Cusp," below, a taste of the group's heavy, grindcore-rooted sound while subtly nodding at many other styles. "To me, Threshold feels like a response to all … Read more

Sloth Fist drops Bombs Away

Posted in Records on June 28, 2022

Sloth Fist, a hardcore punk'n'roll band from Dallas, has announced a new EP to release on Oct. 7. The band features vocalist Eric Daniels (Bullet Machine, Black Habits, Responsible Johnny), drummer Rafael Genovez (Responsible Johnny), bassist Marc Maxey (Justice League, The Killing Flame), guitarist Matt Thomas (Slave One, Neighborhood Villain, … Read more

Rat Tally is back with an LP soon

Posted in Records on June 27, 2022

6131 Records has announced the forthcoming full-length album In My Car from singer-songwriter Rat Tally, also known as Addy Harris. Due for release on August 12, the LP is a follow-up to her 20219 self-released EP, When You Wake Up. The new record includes guest appearance form Jay Som and … Read more

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Odd Circus is back

Posted in Records on June 27, 2022

Weirdo rockers Odd Circus are back with another EP, the new Deus EP, which releases August 5 via Good Idea Music. The band has shared a new single, too, for the song "Manipulator" (below), which features on the new EP -- their third in the past two years. “Each track … Read more

What's new in Flowertown?

Posted in Records on June 27, 2022

San Francisco duo Flowertown returns with a new EP next month. The band will release Half Yesterday on July 8 courtesy of Mt. St. Mtn record label. Comprised of Karina Gill (Cindy) and Mike Ramos (Tony Jay), the group shared a single for the title track last week. Half Yesterday … Read more

Nervous Eaters plan a new album this fall

Posted in Records on June 27, 2022

Boston, MA punk band Nervous Eaters has a new single, "Wild Eyes," out now, a preview of what's to come on the band's upcoming album set for release this fall on Wicked Cool Records, to be titled Monsters & Angels. The band originally formed in the mid 1970s, then broke … Read more

Ecocide is on the way

Posted in Records on June 27, 2022

Grindcore band Slugcrust, from upstate South Carolina, have signed with Prosthetic Records for the upcoming release of Ecocide. The band features members of WVRM and will release Ecocide, their debut full-length, on Sept. 9. Check out a video for the single "Echoless" below. The band has released two EPs previously, … Read more

The Wonder Years '22

Posted in Records on June 26, 2022

Following multiple teaser singles throughout the year thus far, The Wonder Years has yet another single -- "What's Song (Your Name), but also a release date for the band's seventh album. The Wonder Years will release The Hum Goes On Forever on Sept. 2. The band will also be touring … Read more

Kicking off a Fotocrimes covers series

Posted in Bands on June 26, 2022

Fotocrime has shared a cover of "Avalanche," originally by Leonard Cohen. The new version features fellow Louisville, KY artist Sarah Balliet (Murder By Death) on cello. The song is the first release in a new series of covers by Fotocrime, as band founder Ryan Patterson recently built his own studio … Read more

Katatonia joins Napalm

Posted in Labels on June 26, 2022

Swedish metal band Katatonia has joined Napalm Records for the release of the band's next record, a follow-up to 2020's City Burials. The band formed in 1991 and has released twelve albums to date. Read more Live dates: 16.07.22 IT - Cremona / Luppolo In Rock 2022 22.07.22 FI - … Read more

Soviet Machines cover Bowie

Posted in MP3s on June 26, 2022

Following last year's return to action self-titled album (streaming in full here), The Soviet Machines are back with a new single and cover song. The band recently recorded with original Social Distortion drummer Derek O’Brien (Fishbone, the Adicts, the Meat Puppets) in Los Angeles, offering their take on a David … Read more

Painted Light's Friends With No Benefits

Posted in Tours on June 26, 2022

Dallas, TX based Painted Light are set to hit the road next month, joined by Caterpillars and Islands of Pear as the band crosses the US on the "Friends With No Benefits" tour. The band released Comfort In The Consistency earlier this year on Friend Club Records. Read more Tour … Read more

Doki Doki joins Asian Man

Posted in Labels on June 22, 2022

Asian Man Records has added another band to their roster, Doki Doki, who also have a video for the song "I Was Killing It Man." The band features Lucy Giles of Dog Party, Logan Hammon of Small Crush, Randy Moore of The Moore Family Band, and Donnie Walsh of Grumpster … Read more

Soft Kill dates

Posted in Tours on June 20, 2022

Soft Kill, from Portland, OR, will hit the road for a US fall tour joined by Portrayal of Guilt, Spike Hellis, and Lesser Care. 2022 has been an active year for the band, touring the West Coast with Topographies and Alien Boy, the UK with Choir Boy, plus several festival … Read more

Cheekface, Guppy, and Bad Moves

Posted in Tours on June 20, 2022

Set to hit the road this week, Los Angeles, CA trio Cheekface has shared a new song called "Pledge Drive" to help fans get excited. They'll be joined on tour by Guppy and Bad Moves. Read more Live dates: June 22 – Santa Ana – Constellation Room – All Ages … Read more

Kaada shares a new song and plans for a sample library of instruments

Posted in Records on June 20, 2022

John Erik Kaada, better known as Kaada, is back with a new album for 2022, And If In A Thousand Years. Kaada shared the lead single on Friday, "Destroyer and Preserver," a melodic tapestry of sounds. Along with the new album, professional sample-library instruments will be made matching those used … Read more

SPB premiere: "Hooray" by Townies

Posted in Videos on June 20, 2022

Today we're excited to premiere a new song by Townies, "Hooray!" from their upcoming album, Meet The Townies! “It’s about the obvious things we do not talk about,” the band says ominously about the new track. Listen below to make your own meaning. And if that vague hook doesn't grab … Read more

SSD reissue coming via Trust

Posted in Records on June 20, 2022

Trust Records has announced plans to release SSD's The Kids Will Have Their Say in 2023. The band is considered to be the first Straight Edge band and originally released the album in 1982. The re-release will include a 20-page booklet of photos, memorabilia, and more, along with remastered audio … Read more

New from High Vis

Posted in Records on June 19, 2022

Dais Records has opened preorders for the upcoming release of Blending, the second album from High Vis, which will release on Sept. 9. Formed in 2016, the UK band previously released No Sense No Feeling in 2019, showing the one-time hardcore band taking a new musical direction unrestrained by genre, … Read more