Skatepunk Ontario band Handheld has announced A Canadian Tragedy, the band's first record in 14 years, which is set to release on June 14 via Thousand Islands Records. The band also shared a new single, "Bend the Iron," below.
Formed in 1998, the band was active until 2008, …
On tour in Canada now (Edmonton, AB tonight), The Real McKenzies and Fat Wreck Chords have shared news of a new career retrospective record called Float Me Boat, collecting 23 songs from the Canadian Celtic punk band.
Float Me Boat releases on Friday, March 18.
Collapse Under The Empire has shared two new clips, one a single and another an anti-war video.
The band, working on new material with a new album expected later this year, began as instrumental post-rock, though recent material continues to gain more electronic influence that makes it less genrefied. …
Releasing April 15 via TNSRecords, The Sewer Cats will soon release their debut full-length, a follow-up to 2020's EP, Zelda.
The Manchester punk duo shared a new video this week from the upcoming record, the call-and-response style "Answer The Question."
Gentlemen Rogues, an Austin, TX based power-pop group, has announced an upcoming EP on Snappy Little Numbers called "Francy b/w I've Got A Match".
The band just shared the a-side (embed below), and recently provided support on Bob Mould's recent tour through Texas.
The 7" will be available …
It's been almost two years since we premiered "Keep Me Going" by CODY.
Now, Tampa, FL-rooted musician Cody Wilson (also formerly of Très Bien) is back with a new project called Tasty Love, sharing a new video ("Call Me When Ur Gettin Wasted") and a new album …
Uncommon Nasa and Short Fuze have a new collaborative hip-hop project called Guillotine Crowns, set for release next month on April 29.
Two singles are available on digital platforms now ("Art Dealers" and "Rebel Crowns") and can be hard via the bandcamp preorder.
Hills To Die On …
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard seem to have new news every couple of weeks. In addition to an extensive global tour starting this month in South America, the band has announced a new double-album called Omnium Gatherum, with pre-orders opening on March 22 on their own KGLW record …
Following previous compilations in 2012 and 2014, Neurot Recordings has announced Songs Of Townes Van Zandt Vol. III, featuring nine covers of Van Zandt songs by Amenra, Cave In, and Marissa Nadler. Neurot has teamed up with My Proud Mountain for the release, which is available for pre-orders now …
Comprised of Mark Bronzino and Chris Moore, Death metal two-piece Kontusion has shared a new single/video, and news of a self-titled EP later this month. Bronzino and Moore have played with Magrudergrind, Coke Bust, Repulsion, and more.
Kontusion's take on death metal is raw and forceful, combining elements of …
Upper Downer has shared their debut single, "Responsibility," off an upcoming full-length called No Refills Left. The album explores vocalist Chris Kehoe's challenges with drug addiction, with "Responsibility" directly inspired by a relapse. (Kehoe also plays in Aficionado.)
The lineup also includes Kevin Froines (drums), Jesse Contreras (guitar/vocals), …
Melodic hardcore band Be Well has an upcoming EP called Hello Sun, due for release on May 20 via Revelation Records.
In addition to the new EP, and a new video now for "Treadless" (below), the band will be touring extensively in the US and Europe, including dates …
Punk 'n' roll band The Drowns has released a new 7" called Lunatics, available from Pirates Press, sharing a video for the rollicking song "Live Like Yer Dyin" below.
The band previously released another 7", Know Who You Are, and a full-length titled Under Tension.
D.O.A. celebrated the 40th anniversary of their notable Hardcore 81 album last year. Due to COVID restrictions, touring was generally untenable and, as such, the band will take the 40th (41st) anniversary south to the USA and back to Canada in April-May this year.
Over the 12-stop tour, the …
Phoebe Bridgers has announced more dates as part of the Reunion tour, which includes stops in the US, Canada, UK, and Europe.
Bridgers most recently released Punisher.
Hope Drone is back with a new 4-song release, Husk. Featuring four new songs from the Australian post-black metal group, the album releases on March 11 on lp, cd, and digital formats courtesy of Moment of Collapse Records and runs just under 31 minutes in total.
Lee Bains + The Glory Fires have joined Don Giovanni Records for an upcoming album to be called Old-Time Folks, which releases on August 5, 2022.
While still half a year away, the band is active now, with a US tour underway (including a busy stop at SXSW) …
Translation Loss Records has announced the upcoming release of When The World Dies, the debut full-length from sludge/doom band Come to Grief. The record is a 7-song collection from the New England four-piece, and the lead single, "Life's Curse" features vocals form Jacob Bannon (Converge).
While …
Hellminded Records shared news of a new addition to its roster: Second Life, a 5-piece hardcore band from Little Rock, AR.
The band released a demo in 2020 and will release its Hellminded debut, a 12" EP titled American Nightmare in late summer or early fall this year.
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Playing r 'n' r since 2007, Italy's Faz Waltz will soon return with their ninth album, sharing a lead single now in the form of "Hot Cold Fever b/w Lotta Lovin'". Listen to the a-side, shared below.
The band most recently released Rebel Kicks and its follow-up will come …