Category: NEWS
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Australian Pub Punks Mini Skirt Return With New Album “All That We Know”
Byron Bay’s Mini Skirt are back with “Squeeze Down,” a blistering taste of their upcoming album “All That We Know,” out November 14 via Bad Vibrations. The track rips with jagged garage-punk intensity, capturing themes of identity, isolation, and place. Frontman Jacob Boylan channels raw emotion through vivid, poetic lyrics, while the band delivers driving,…
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Melbourne Rockers Dirt Road Wave To Release Self-Titled Album On October 17
Melbourne’s Dirt Road Wave release their self-titled debut October 17 via Golden Robot Records. Born from late-night jam sessions and social commentary, the record channels the spirit of The Clash, MC5, and The Saints, gritty, clever, and unrelentingly honest. Produced by Andy Simpson (Full Tone Generator), it captures the raw pulse of modern Australian rock:…
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The Mendozaz Unleash Horror-Themed Punk Single “An American Werewolf In London, Ontario”
Toronto’s The Mendozaz deliver “An American Werewolf in London, Ontario,” the second single from their concept EP “The Completely Fictional History of This Great Nation of Canada,” out November 3 on Cartridge Heart. The track blends horror, humor, and melody, part Dead Milkmen absurdity, part PUP-style energy, and pure Mendozaz chaos. It’s a punk love…
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Southern California Punk Band Heartwells Sign To City Rat Records
Southern California’s Heartwells announce their partnership with City Rat Records and their first-ever European tour alongside labelmates Empired. Following their 2025 EP Ollie and new single “Killin Me Now,” the band’s melodic aggression and heartfelt energy continue to resonate. Their sound fuses skate punk hooks with emotional grit, turning personal reflection into raw singalongs. This…
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UK Indiepop Legends Heavenly Return With New Album And Global Tour
Beloved UK indiepop band Heavenly will embark on a 2026 world tour with a brand-new album arriving in February via Skep Wax Records. Following acclaimed reissues of their classic Sarah Records and K Records releases, the band’s resurgence has captivated longtime fans and a new generation discovering them through TikTok. Mixing sharp wit, melody, and…
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DFL Drop New Single “No U Don’t” On October 17th Via SBÄM Records
Los Angeles hardcore trailblazers DFL (Dead Fucking Last) are back with “No U Don’t” via SBÄM Records. The track captures the chaotic, old-school fury that made them legends of the ‘90s skate punk and hardcore scenes. Guitarist Monty Messex calls it “classic DFL, pure frustration, pure release.” Vocalist Crazy Tom delivers an unhinged performance over…
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New Zealand Hardcore Band Kisser Announce “This World Swallows People Whole”
New Zealand hardcore punk collective Kisser announce their debut “This World Swallows People Whole”, a ferocious, nine-track explosion blending hardcore intensity with Berlin rave and 90s gabber influences. Featuring veterans from the underground (The Tacks, Catsick, Zhukov), Kisser channel the rage of the dispossessed through angular riffs and industrial atmospherics. The record explores paranoia, misinformation,…
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Men Without Hats Announce New Album “Men Without Hats On The Moon” Out November 14
Canadian new wave pioneers Men Without Hats announce their new album “Men Without Hats On The Moon,” out November 14. Produced by Brian Howes and mixed by Mark Needham, the seven-song release combines nostalgic ‘80s energy with sleek, modern synthwave sensibilities. Frontman Ivan Doroschuk calls standout track “In Glorious Days” his most natural collaboration yet.…
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Elway Deliver Politically Charged Punk Masterpiece “Nobody’s Going To Heaven”
Colorado’s Elway unleash “Nobody’s Going To Heaven” via Red Scare Industries, their most politically potent album to date. Mixed and mastered at The Blasting Room, the band’s seventh full-length blends melodic ferocity with lyrical precision. Frontman Tim Browne turns frustration into art, taking aim at capitalism, apathy, and the absurdities of American life. The result…
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German Post-Punk Outfit Cold Summer Deliver Raw, Emotional 12″ “Den Umständen Entsprechend”
Leipzig’s bad-weather punks Cold Summer release “Den Umständen Entsprechend” (“According to the Circumstances”) via It’s Eleven Records and Kink Records. Recorded in their own rehearsal space and mastered by JB Meyrieux, the one-sided 12″ captures five tense, direct, and emotionally charged tracks. Driven by frustration and the bleakness of modern life, Cold Summer merge post-punk…
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Conflict Honor Colin Jerwood With Powerful New Single “The Collusion Exclusion,” Featuring Remixes By Youth (Killing Joke) And Sid Truelove (Rubella Ballet)
UK anarcho-punk pioneers Conflict announce “The Collusion Exclusion,” out October 31 on Cadiz Music/Mortarhate Records. Following the passing of frontman Colin Jerwood, the release continues the band’s fierce political legacy, now fronted by Fiona Friel. The new 10″ features remixes from Youth (Killing Joke) and Sid Truelove (Rubella Ballet), both paying tribute to Jerwood’s lifelong…
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CKY Return With New Single “Can’t Stop Running,” Their First Since 2018
Legendary alt-rock outfit CKY have returned with “Can’t Stop Running,” their first new release since 2018. The surprise single channels the band’s signature mix of heavy grooves, melodic hooks, and gritty skate-punk spirit. Frontman Chad I. Ginsburg describes it as one of their standout tracks, emotional, confident, and built for the stage. With new material…
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