January, 2026 - Hot Off The Press with Ace Hartmann

GOLDFINGER RELEASES NEW ALBUM “NINE LIVES” FEATURING STAR-STUDDED GUESTS

byAce HartmannJanuary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

Goldfinger have officially released their ninth studio album, Nine Lives, on January 23, marking the band’s first full-length since 2020’s Never Look Back and reinforcing their enduring presence in the alternative music scene. Nine Lives features a robust slate of guest musicians, bridging multiple eras and subgenres. Contributions include Mark Hoppus of blink-182, Jim Lindberg of Pennywise, Spencer Charnas […]

CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES UNVEIL LP “ROMA! ROMA!”; LIMITED VINYL RUN

byAce HartmannJanuary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

Veteran swing and ska revivalists Steve Perry leads his band, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, with their new release, Roma! Roma!, their 13th studio album and first full-length ska record in more than six years, marking a new chapter for the long-running group in 2026. The record arrives today in a hand-numbered limited vinyl pressing of 500 copies, […]

REVEREND HORTON HEAT MARK 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW SINGLE, TOUR & MORE!

byAce HartmannJanuary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

Rockabilly, Psychobilly – call it what you want, it’s just straight up Rock and Roll. As Reverend Horton Heat will mark their 40th anniversary in January 2026 with the release of a new song and video titled “Rock and Roll Is Now,” the band announced this week, along with a list of East Coast tour […]

POKEY LAFARGE ANNOUNCES LIMITED 10-INCH EP ON BOXER BOY RECORDS

byAce HartmannJanuary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

American roots troubadour Pokey LaFarge has returned with a fresh dispatch from the road, unveiling his new single and music video, “Pickup Truck,” now streaming across all major digital platforms. The track is drawn from LaFarge’s forthcoming solo EP, Travelin’ with Pokey LaFarge: Voice and Guitar Vol. I, the first release on his newly formed imprint, […]

THE CASUALTIES RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “PEOPLE OVER POWER”

byAce HartmannJanuary 20, 2026February 26, 2026

Punk veterans The Casualties have ended an eight-year recording hiatus with the release of a new single, “People Over Power,” their first new music since 2018 and their debut release for Hellcat Records, the band announced this week. The track is framed as a direct protest song and arrives as a forceful call to action […]

THE PRETTY FLOWERS ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE, DETAILING THIRD ALBUM “NEVER FELT BITTER”

byAce HartmannJanuary 20, 2026February 26, 2026

The Pretty Flowers will release a new single, “Came Back Kicking,” on January 12, 2026, marking the first preview of their forthcoming third album, Never Felt Bitter. The full-length record is scheduled to arrive March 27, 2026, via Chicago-based Forge Again Records. Formed in Los Angeles in 2013 by songwriter Noah Green, The Pretty Flowers solidified […]

JOYCE MANOR UNVEIL NEW SINGLE, UPCOMING ALBUM & 2026 HEADLINE TOUR

byAce HartmannJanuary 19, 2026February 26, 2026

Joyce Manor have released a new single, “I Know Where Mark Chen Lives,” the opening track from their forthcoming album I Used To Go To This Bar, due out January 30 via Epitaph Records. The song arrives alongside a black-and-white performance video directed by Jason Link and Rowan Daly. Frontman Barry Johnson said the song takes […]

Noi!se New Album ‘Fate of the Union’ through Pirates Press Records

byAce HartmannJanuary 19, 2026February 26, 2026

Pacific Northwest streetpunk veterans NOi!SE will release a new full-length album, Fate of the Union, on April 3 through Pirates Press Records, the band announced this week. The record marks the group’s first studio LP in more than a decade and introduces a reconfigured lineup. New to the band are bassist Aaron Williams and drummer Mike […]

Old Cross Releases New Acoustic EP

byAce HartmannJanuary 19, 2026February 26, 2026

Melodic punk band Old Cross has officially released their new EP, Acoustic Volume 1, now available on all major streaming platforms and digital retailers. Hailing from the moody landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, Old Cross draws influence from early-2000s melodic punk icons such as AFI, Alkaline Trio, and The Used. The new EP offers a raw, intimate reimagining […]

RUDY NUÑO NEW SINGLE & UPCOMING ALBUM

byAce HartmannJanuary 19, 2026February 26, 2026

Singer-songwriter Rudy Nuño has announced plans for a new full-length album, Heart Hope Perspective, releasing his newest single, ‘Better Days’ featuring Fumie Records label mates, The Jack Knives. Rudy Nuno has also revealed an unexpected collaboration with Aimee Interrupter on an upcoming single, marking a notable turn in his current recording work. The album, a ten-song […]