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

byAce Hartmann
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 when it matters most. The artist has characterized the release as an anthem for perseverance, encouraging listeners to turn it up and hold fast through hardship. Nuño expressed deep appreciation for Aimee Interrupter’s vocal contribution, noting that her presence helped bring added strength and spirit to the recording. Production duties were handled by Kevin Bivona of The Interrupters, who also contributed guitar and keys, shaping the track’s dynamic sound. The single arrives as part of Nuño’s ongoing creative momentum and precedes further news regarding his forthcoming album from Fumie Records, ‘Heart Hope Perspective’. With “Brave,” the Los Angeles...
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MICKEY MOONE ANNOUNCES MARCH RELEASE FOR NEW RECORD

byAce Hartmann
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 specifically for physical formats. Moone’s music draws from folk, punk, rockabilly, rock ’n’ roll, and country, a blend he describes as “folk punk with vintage flavours.” Working as a one-man band based in rural Ontario, Moone’s sound is marked by fuzzy electric guitar, driving rhythms, harmonica lines, and lo-fi Americana textures. The record balances humor and heartbreak, presenting songs that feel both worn-in and immediate, shaped by lived experience and delivered with a wry sense of perspective. Moone has gained increasing recognition for his live performances, which range from high-energy one-man band sets—playing guitar and drums...
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KIT MAJOR SETS SUMMER TO RELEASE ‘MISS EGO’ EP OUT JUNE 12TH VIA FUTURELESS RECORDS

byAce Hartmann
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 to Amyl & The Sniffers, channels the spirit of classic punk while maintaining a modern immediacy. Critics have noted her throwback aesthetic and rebellious energy, drawing parallels to earlier eras when guitar-driven rock dominated club stages and airwaves alike. To introduce the new release, Major has issued the lead single, “Not As Witty As I Used To Be,” available now. The song is a brisk, high-voltage anthem, marked by sharp guitars and an unapologetic tone. Major describes the track as playful and slightly unhinged, preferring, she says, to “spill secrets shouting over guitars than in silence.” The...
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JARED PETTEYS SERVES ‘PASS THE BOTTLE’ LEADING TO FULL LENGTH LP

byAce Hartmann
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 the outfit Jared Petteys & The Headliners, the Charleston-based musician now steps forward under his own name. The new endeavor blends the raw foundations of blues with the drive of punk, the swing of rockabilly, and the force of modern rock, resulting in a sound both rooted and restless. “Pass The Bottle” showcases Petteys’ knack for vivid storytelling and muscular melody. The recording features Russell Lee on drums and Jeff Moon on bass, with the final mix handled by Eric Rickert and mastering completed by Michael White. A motion picture accompaniment to the song was...
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GRADE 2 SET TO UNVEIL NEW RECORD OF TRIAL AND TRIUMPH

byAce Hartmann
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 United Kingdom’s most closely watched young punk outfits. Drawing on more than a decade of shared history, the new record serves as both confession and call to arms. Across its tracks, the band confront themes of love and loss, ambition and isolation, and the emotional strain of maturing within a working band. It is an unvarnished chronicle of youth tested by time, circumstance, and expectation. The album’s single, “Standing In The Downpour,” arrives as a defiant statement of resolve. Written as a reflective exchange between old friends, the song traces a journey from rowdy seaside adolescence...
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THE LINDA LINDAS RELEASE COVER OF ‘CALIFORNIA SUN’ GIVING TRIBUTE TO PUNK LINEAGE

byAce Hartmann
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 renewed popularity through a 1963 cover by The Rivieras. It later became closely associated with the Ramones, who recorded the track twice: a live version in 1976 released as the B-side to “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend,” and a studio version that appeared on their 1977 album Leave Home. The Linda Lindas’ version acknowledges that legacy directly. The single’s cover artwork serves as a visual tribute to the Ramones, reinforcing the connection between the original punk movement and the band’s modern interpretation. Musically, the cover preserves the song’s high-energy simplicity while filtering it through the group’s contemporary punk...
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