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Meteor Police drops ‘unwanted in july’ before next months album release

New Jersey post-punk outfit Meteor Police have announced their sophomore album, Death Is So Permanent, arriving August 28 via Mint 400 Records. The announcement is accompanied by the release of the album’s closing track, “Unwanted In July,” offering listeners an early glimpse into the band’s evolving sound. Often describing themselves as “post something,” Meteor Police occupy a space between post-punk, ’90s post-hardcore, indie rock, and melodic punk. Rather than settling into a single genre, the quartet embraces influences from across the underground, creating songs that balance angular guitar work, dynamic arrangements, and emotionally charged lyricism. “Unwanted In July” traces its…
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The Linda Lindas ‘GOTTA GET OUT’ SHARING ‘CLOSER’ FEATURING HAYLEY WILLIAMS

The moment I heard the screams ringing from the LA Public Library from 4 young youths, I was in. From signing to the infamous independent records label, Epitaph Records, to the North American ‘Saviors’ tour opening for Rancid and Green Day, to their first headlining tour and being able to share that moment in Seattle with my teenage daughter, Ive been on board. Within the last five years you have seen the amazing rise of The Linda Lindas and the train is only picking up more steam. Last month The Linda Lindas released a new single, “Burning Out“. With that…
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MICHAEL MCCOLGAN & THE BOMB SQUAD – A BEGINNING OF A BEAUTIFUL REKINDLESHIP

More than two decades after helping establish the sound of Boston street punk, Michael McColgan has returned alongside a collection of longtime collaborators and friends under the banner of Michael McColgan & The Bomb Squad, launching a new five-song recording project with “ROLAND THE HEADLESS THOMPSON GUNNER” The release marks the first of five songs scheduled to arrive digitally over the coming weeks, with the group planning to eventually compile the recordings into a vinyl EP accompanied by individual art prints created for each release. The project was produced by Johnny Rioux and recorded at Third Coast Recording Company with…
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MCKINLEY JAMES NOW ‘BACK ON THE RUN’

Guitarist, singer, and songwriter McKinley James has released his new single “Back On The Run,” marking his debut with Easy Eye Sound and introducing the next chapter of a career built on traditional American roots music, soul, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll. Accompanied by a new music video and an upcoming 7-inch vinyl release, the single showcases James’ signature blend of vintage rhythm and blues, Motown-inspired soul, and guitar-driven rock. Produced through Easy Eye Sound, the recording pairs James’ expressive guitar work with a tight rhythm section anchored by his father, veteran drummer Jason Smay. James’ connection to Easy Eye…
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NASCAR ALOE RELEASEs NEW ALBUM ‘AUDIO SHRAPNEL’ ahead of the Capital Punishment Tour

Nascar Aloe has officially released his latest full-length album, AUDIO SHRAPNEL, this week via Epitaph Records. The record follows 2024’s SPEED and continues the artist’s ongoing fusion of punk, underground rap, speedcore, and experimental electronic music. Ahead of the album’s release, nascar aloe has shared the title track, “AUDIO SHRAPNEL,” alongside the music video. The song serves as an introduction to the album’s broader themes, addressing political polarization, violence, and social instability through the artist’s characteristic blend of abrasive vocals and confrontational songwriting. Born from a period of personal upheaval, grief, and societal observation, AUDIO SHRAPNEL expands upon the stylistic…
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SINCERE ENGINEER sinks in with FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM ‘PROBABLE CLAWS’

Chicago punk outfit Sincere Engineer has released its fourth studio album, ‘Probable Claws’, on June 26. The announcement follows the release of the band’s latest single, “Twist My Tongue,” and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the group following 2023’s Cheap Grills. Led by vocalist and songwriter Deanna Belos, Sincere Engineer recorded the new album at Chicago’s Electrical Audio, the renowned studio founded by the late Steve Albini that has served as the recording home for numerous influential independent releases. The sessions produced an 11-song collection centered on themes of time, change, and the uncertainty that accompanies both.…
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