Category: NEWS
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Swiss Quartet Lone Assembly To Release Goth New Wave Debut Album “Knots & Chains” On February 27th
Swiss quartet Lone Assembly presents their debut album, “Knots & Chains,” an exploration of control cloaked in a gothic aesthetic. The record is a new wave/synth-pop journey through pain, alienation, and hope, examining control exerted by others, self-control, and the control of the places we inhabit. The band, which formed as a space for healing,…
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Value Of Nothing To Release ‘Mental Gymkhana’ EP On December 5th
Value of Nothing, a furious post-hardcore band from Lestah city centre, is releasing their “Mental Gymkhana” EP this Friday, December 5th. Rooted firmly in DIY action and left/queer intersectional politics, the band also runs NOWT, a DIY zine and gig collective dedicated to creating safe spaces. Having already completed a mini-tour and played Mean City…
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Brisbane Punk Band Give It All Fundraises For Local Charity
Brisbane Hardcore Punk band Give It All is using their local following to raise money and draw attention to Nourish street.org, a charity providing essentials to the city’s homeless community. The band’s initiative follows the Brisbane City Council’s “crackdown” earlier this year. Vocalist Dan stated that the charity is doing “amazing work… where the government…
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Secret Postal Society Drops New Alt-Rock Single “Heather”
Welsh singer-songwriter Craig Mapstone, better known as Secret Postal Society, has released his second solo single of 2025, “Heather.” The track is an official collaboration with long-time friend Guy Cooper (first time on lyric writing) while Mapstone handled all music, arrangement, and production. Lyrically, the song is about longing for a lost love and ultimately…
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Toronto Hardcore Punk Juggernauts Maldita Release New LP
Toronto, ON juggernauts MALDITA, a female-fronted hardcore punk band with Spanish lyrics, have released their new LP, “Un Mundo en Demencia,” via Cursed Blessings Records. Formed in 2016, MALDITA delivers an eclectic, politically charged sound, blending the precision of Japanese hardcore, the energy of UK82, and the power of Scandinavian hardcore. This release follows their…
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Destined 4 Disaster: Ontario Ska Stalwarts Arcade Allstars Release New Full-Length Album
Ontario’s ska stalwarts Arcade Allstars released their new full-length album, “Destined 4 Disaster,” on November 7, 2025, via Pink Lemonade Records. Forming at the tail end of the pandemic, the six-piece band has quickly gained momentum, sharing the stage with genre favorites like The Slackers and The Planet Smashers. With their independently produced album, Arcade…
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Push! Prepares To Drop Most Accomplished Hardcore Crossover Album Yet
Lisbon, Portugal-based PUSH!, a powerful force on the European hardcore scene, has announced their new album, Plowing Ahead, set for release on January 9, 2026. Available physically via Frozen Records, the album promises to be their most accomplished work to date. Renowned for their raw energy and groove, PUSH! delivers urgent Hardcore Crossover, blending metallic…
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DIIV Announces Concert Film And Live Album “Boiled Alive”
DIIV will release the live concert experience film, Boiled Alive, on December 5th, captured across three shows at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles. Directed by Jaxon Whittington, the film premieres alongside a companion live album, produced by Chris Coady, featuring the entirety of their 2024 album Frog In Boiling Water. The band emphasized their…
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Illusions Of Grandeur Unleashes Modern Rock Single “Midnight”
Rising rock force Illusions of Grandeur steps into the shadows with their explosive new single, “Midnight.” The track is a cinematic, pulse-pounding anthem fueled by towering guitars and a thunderous rhythm section, capturing the moment where fear and freedom collide. Originally released in 2023 but getting new life, “Midnight” is about reckoning with your demons…
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Voxtrot Announces First Album In 20 Years, Watch The Video For “Fighting Back”
Acclaimed Texas-based indie-pop/rock band Voxtrot has announced their new album, Dreamers in Exile, set for release on February 27, 2026, via Cult Hero Records. This marks the band’s first full-length in nearly twenty years, capturing a group that is both wiser and bolder. Written and self-recorded in Texas and mixed by Dean Reid, the album…
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The Balboas Announce New Album
The Balboas, the monsters of surf/punk/garage rock, have released their latest thirteen-song LP, ‘Bite! Blood! Repeat!’. The record is a swirling vortex of sharp teeth and bad intention, laced with sex, mysticism, and mayhem. Featuring contributions from Mike Watt (Minutemen), Paul Roessler (Screamers), and Eddie Spaghetti (Supersuckers), the band proves their methodical process is far…
