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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 […]

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 […]