2026 - Hot Off The Press with Ace Hartmann

THE FLATLINERS PREPARE FOR A ‘COLD WORLD’ AVAILABLE FROM EQUAL VISION RECORDS & DINE ALONE RECORDS MAY 8th

byAce HartmannFebruary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

The Flatliners have announced the release of their new studio album, Cold World, arriving Friday, May 8 via Equal Vision Records and Dine Alone Records. Produced by Chris Cresswell alongside the band, the forthcoming record follows 2022’s New Ruin and marks another chapter in the quartet’s 24-year tenure. Where the previous album wrestled with generational damage and reckoning, Cold World turns its gaze toward the […]

RUDY NUNO RELEASES THIRD SINGLE, ‘BRAVE’ FROM UPCOMING ALBUM – FEATURING AMIEE INTERRUPTER OF THE INTERRUPTERS

byAce HartmannFebruary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

Songwriter Rudy Nuño has unveiled his latest single, “Brave,” featuring guest vocals from Aimee Interrupter of The Interrupters. The track is now available across streaming platforms and serves as a stirring call for resilience in uncertain times. Described by Nuño as a song that “hits you in the chest,” “Brave” centers on themes of hope, grit, and the courage to stand firm […]

MICKEY MOONE ANNOUNCES MARCH RELEASE FOR NEW RECORD

byAce HartmannFebruary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

Multi-instrumentalist Mickey Moone has announced the releasing of a new full-length record titled Reptilian Warlock, out Friday, March 13, 2026. The ten-song album will be issued on cassette, compact disc, and vinyl through Niagara Falls independent label AP Records, forming a physical-only collection. Reptilian Warlock brings together previously released digital tracks from The Murder E.P. alongside newly recorded material, assembled into a unified album designed […]

KIT MAJOR SETS SUMMER TO RELEASE ‘MISS EGO’ EP OUT JUNE 12TH VIA FUTURELESS RECORDS

byAce HartmannFebruary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

Musician and performer Kit Major, the self-described “Dirty Misfit” of the West Coast underground, has announced the forthcoming release of her new EP, Miss Ego, due June 12th via Futureless. Blending alt-pop sensibility with a grunge-punk edge, Major has built a reputation for high-intensity songwriting and bold hooks. Her sound, frequently compared to artists ranging from Iggy Pop […]

JARED PETTEYS SERVES ‘PASS THE BOTTLE’ LEADING TO FULL LENGTH LP

byAce HartmannFebruary 9, 2026February 26, 2026

Singer and guitarist Jared Petteys, long known for his blistering fretwork and high-voltage stage presence, has released a new blues rock recording titled “Pass The Bottle,” marking the start of a new chapter in his musical career. The song became available worldwide on January 30, reaching all major phonograph and streaming services. After years leading […]

GRADE 2 SET TO UNVEIL NEW RECORD OF TRIAL AND TRIUMPH

byAce HartmannFebruary 9, 2026August 7, 2026

British punk trio Grade 2 have announced the forthcoming release of their fourth long-playing record, Talk About It, due April 3rd via Hellcat Records. The album finds the group—frontman Sid Ryan, guitarist Jack Chatfield, and drummer Jacob Hull—grappling with the personal cost of growing up under the glare of the stage lights, while sharpening the sound that has made them one of […]

THE LINDA LINDAS RELEASE COVER OF ‘CALIFORNIA SUN’ GIVING TRIBUTE TO PUNK LINEAGE

byAce HartmannFebruary 9, 2026August 7, 2026

The Linda Lindas have released a new cover of “California Sun,” the classic song written by Henry Glover and first recorded by Joe Jones in 1960. The single is available digitally now and continues the Linda Linda’s ongoing engagement with punk history and influence. “California Sun” has a long lineage in rock and punk music. After its original release, the song gained […]

CODEFENDANTS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘LIFERS’ FOLLOWED WITH NEW SINGLE ‘RIVALS’

byAce HartmannFebruary 9, 2026August 7, 2026

Codefendants—the trio comprised of Sam King (Get Dead), Julio “Ceschi” Ramos, and NOFX’s Fat Mike—have announced their forthcoming studio album Lifers, set for release on April 3, 2026. Alongside the announcement, the trio have released a new single and video titled “Rivals,” featuring legendary hip-hop artist The D.O.C. “Rivals” marks the second collaboration between Codefendants and The D.O.C., following the 2023 track “Fast Ones” […]

DROPKICK MURPHYS & HAYWIRE ANNOUNCE ‘NEW ENGLAND FOREVER’

byAce HartmannFebruary 9, 2026August 7, 2026

Boston punk veterans Dropkick Murphys have announced a new 12-inch vinyl split LP with fellow Boston band Haywire, titled New England Forever. The release follows the bands’ recent tours together and highlights a growing creative partnership between two groups rooted in the city’s punk and hardcore scenes. Each band contributed three original songs to the split, along with covers […]

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 […]