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CHARGER ANNOUNCEs NEW EP ‘LAST CALL’ ARRIVING THIS FALL

East Bay trio Charger has announced its new five-song EP, Last Call, arriving October 23 via Pirates Press Records. Leading the announcement is the first single, “Breakout,” giving listeners an early taste of the band’s latest collection of high-octane, Motörhead-inspired rock ‘n’ roll. Recorded at Studio 2200 in Sausalito, California—formerly the legendary Record Plant—the EP was engineered by Chris Dugan, capturing Charger at its loudest and most dynamic. The sessions showcase bassist and vocalist Matt Freeman, guitarist Andrew McGee, and drummer Jason Willer, whose combined backgrounds in Rancid, UK Subs, and Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School of Medicine continue…
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The Sleights REMIND us ALL, ‘DONT WORRY! IT WILL ALL BE OVER SOON’

Colorado Springs punk rock quartet The Sleights have announced their forthcoming full-length album, Don’t Worry! It Will All Be Over Soon, scheduled for release on August 7 in partnership with Rad Girlfriend Records. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled the album’s latest single, “Wasted Time.” Known for pairing rapid-fire punk energy with memorable melodic hooks, The Sleights continue to build on a reputation earned through relentless touring and a prolific recording schedule. The new album follows 2025’s This One’s Gonna Hurt and features 11 new songs that the band says represent its strongest songwriting and production to date. Frontman…
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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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