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Human Issue at Smartpunk

Posted in Labels on March 7, 2026

Southern California hardcore band Human Issue just announced they've joined forces with Smartpunk Records, sharing the brand new video for "Waking" at the same time.

The band formed in 2021 and released Faceless.Nameless a year later. 

The current lineup is: Hunter Martinez (vocals), Matthew Watkins -(vocals), Sam Mankinen (drums), Ryan Marino (bass), Dylan Moore (guitar), and Emmett O’Reilly (guitar).

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Whose on Ipecac?

Posted in Labels on March 6, 2026

Ipecac Recordings has added a new band to their roster and, despite the headline, we aren't going to drag this out. The label has just signed Cor De Lux of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, promising a full album this fall. In the meantime, here's a single from the group: … Read more

A Wormholedeath offshoot

Posted in Labels on February 24, 2026

Wormholedeath has announced Static Motion Audio, a new sub-label dedicated to debut albums. "This division allows both entities to operate with sharper focus and increased efficiency, ensuring that each artist receives the most tailored and effective support possible. By separating emerging debuts from established trajectories, the organization reinforces its commitment … Read more

Extinction A.D. and the M-Theory

Posted in Labels on February 21, 2026

Extinction A.D. has a new label home, M-Theory Audio. The band announced their singing this week with a new single called "Dead Men Running." “’Dead Men Running’ is all about diving headfirst into what you know is right for you despite all opposition from the outside world as well as … Read more

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A Brutal Panda and a Foreign Body

Posted in Labels on February 15, 2026

Noisy punk band Foreign BOdy, out of Brooklyn, NY, has joined Brutal Panda Records for their upcoming second album. Specifics are still unannounced, but the band shared the single “Strung Out” to announce the news. Formed in 2022, the band released Fixed in 2023 via Malaysian label Menora Recordings in … Read more

Give Praise sampler for '26

Posted in Labels on February 7, 2026

No entering 21 years as a label, Give Praise Records (and skateboards) has shared a free new sampler on bandcamp, Better Hand Plant Than Dead. The 27-track compilation has too many artists to name in an easy to read fashion here, so just hit the link and sample it for … Read more

Graveface Revival Series

Posted in Labels on February 7, 2026

Celebrating 25 years of operations, Graveface Records has announced the subscription based Graveface Revival Series, a year-long proejct that will issue "unreleased, unissued, and vinyl-absent recordings from Graveface’s 25-year history," the label says. "The series includes albums that were completed but never pressed, titles previously available only on CD or … Read more

Double Dutch singles

Posted in Labels on January 24, 2026

White Russian Records just shared two new singles: "Encoded Message" from Eyesores and "I'm Pretty Sure He's Doing Drugs" from Toska Fall. Eyesores lean into the skatepunk realm, with "Encoded Message" coming from the band's upcomignn debut full-length, They Want To See You Fall, out April 10. Toska Fall are … Read more

Flatspot and The S.E.T.

Posted in Labels on January 21, 2026

The S.E.T., a hardcore band from Baltimore, MD made up of bassist Che (founder of Flatspot Records), guitarist Brady (formerly of Turnstile), drummer Ryan (formerly of End It), and vocalist Tim, has shared a new single called "T.M.T." along with news that the band will release their debut album on … Read more

The Flenser has Crippling Alcoholism

Posted in Labels on December 19, 2025

Gothic noise band Crippling Alcoholism has just signed with The Flenser record label, which will reissue the band's Camgirl in early 2026. Founded by Tony Castrati after battling alcoholism, the project began in 2022. "The name is not metaphor or provocation but a plain statement of origin, marking sobriety not … Read more

Trust Bad Brains

Posted in Labels on December 12, 2025

Bad Brains has formed a partnership with Trust Records. Trust was formed in 2020 with a focus on maintaining the availability of classic punk records, thus far reissuing Circle Jerks, Youth Brigade, 7Seconds, and more. But the Bad Brains partnership extends beyond that, with bassist Darryl Jenifer also sitting on … Read more

Bindrune adds Skagos

Posted in Labels on November 22, 2025

Bindrune Records has issued an announcement that Skagos has joined the label. The Cascadian black metal project self-released Chariot Sun Blazing late last year. The label is also working on new material from Nemorous and Weft, both of which are open ot preorder now prior to release next month. Read more

Syrup Moose Records 2026 plans

Posted in Labels on November 19, 2025

After a one year hiatus, anti-facist independent label Syrup Moose Records returns in January 2026 with several released lined up for the coming year. The release schedule kicks off with a new Twilight Phenomenon -on Jan. 30, followed by Tide Harvester (atmospheric black metal), Grumm Trencher (dungeon/cozy synth), 18 Slashes … Read more

The newest from Drunken Sailor

Posted in Labels on November 8, 2025

Drunken Sailor Records just issued two new records on Friday Nov. 7: Fantasma - Phase IV and Wiccans - Quase, bands from New York and Texas, respectively. As they are out now, fans can look 'em up on your preferred streamers and real life record stores. Read more

Stomp across Canada

Posted in Labels on November 8, 2025

Stomp Records, based in Montreal, QC, has announced a series of shows across Canada to celebrate the label's 30th anniversary. Since forming, the label has nearly 300 releases which have been distributed across more than 190 countries, often leaning into the punk and ska genres. Bands to play at the … Read more

Steadfast And The Angels Wouldn't Help You

Posted in Labels on November 2, 2025

Steadfast Records released a new compilation this weekend, the new 20-track collection And The Angels Wouldn't Help You, out as of Oct. 31. The collection includes brand new material from Ritual Bronze, Toilet Rats, The Funeral Arrangement, Ryan Shelkett, and High Praise, plus songs by Liars Academy, FVRMN, Palm Ghosts, … Read more

Integra Pink on Futureless

Posted in Labels on November 2, 2025

Integra Pink recently signed to Futureless Records, sharing a new single called "Con Tiempo" along with the news. The single will also release on a limited lathe-cut 7" from the label, with a b-side of "Moco de Gorila." The southern California oddball punk band formed in 2022 and blends rock, … Read more

Epitaph and The Bobby Lees

Posted in Labels on October 8, 2025

Woodstock's The Bobby Lees just inked a deal with Epitaph Records. The New York based band have three preview records to their name, and speaking of what's to come, vocalist Sam Quartin says, “Our new stuff comes from a more confident place than in the past. We’re excited to share … Read more

86'd Records w/ Stupid Plots, Boilerman and Rations news

Posted in Labels on October 7, 2025

86'ed Records has a three-tiered update, beginning with an immediate new release: Should and Want, a 4-song CD EP from Stupid Plots of Japan. The label is sharing a US edition with English and Japanese liner notes The label also teased a couple of 2026 updates. Noting the 10-year anniversary … Read more

18 new horrorpunk songs in one collection

Posted in Labels on October 5, 2025

Horrorpunk label We Are Horror will release a new limited compilation on Monday Oct. 6 called The Kids are All FRIGHT!! The 18-song compilation featuresBoogeyman, Ripsnorter, Zombina and the Skeletones and more and is limited to 250 physical copies only with no digital release -- a new footprint for label … Read more