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SWEAT IS ABOUT TO ‘TEAR IT DOWN’ WITH NEW LP

byAce Hartmann
Out of Southern California’s long-burning underground comes a band that doesn’t just play loud—it sounds like it means it. SWEAT, the Los Angeles-based wrecking crew forged from decades of punk and hardcore lineage, return swinging with their latest single “Don’t Know Why I Bite,” a blistering preview of their upcoming LP Tear It On Down, due April 3, 2026 via Vitriol Records. Formed in 2019 by veterans of bands like Graf Orlock, Dangers, and Ghostlimb, SWEAT isn’t chasing trends—they’re sharpening them into weapons. Fronted by the unmistakable bark of Tuna Tardugno, backed by Anthony Rivera’s explosive drumming and Justin Smith’s…
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LOS FRANKIES RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ‘D.E.D. CITY’

byAce Hartmann
Los Angeles has never been short on noise, but every so often a band comes along that doesn’t just make sound—it kicks the door off its hinges. Enter Los Frankies, a feral, two-guitar rock ‘n’ roll outfit fronted by Frankie A. Salazar and Frankie B. Clarke, now preparing to unleash their debut album D.E.D. City this March 2026. Built like a back-alley collision between stripped-down garage fury and desert-baked groove, Los Frankies operate with the reckless spirit of a band that refuses to sand off its edges. Sharing guitar duties while Salazar commands lead vocals and Clarke fires off backing…
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GIANT OCTOPUS REVIVING REGGAE TRADITIONS WITH TACOMA DEBUT

byAce Hartmann
From the rain-soaked streets of the Pacific Northwest comes a most unexpected musical dispatch: the steady, sun-baked pulse of early Jamaican reggae, revived and reborn by a working-class outfit known as Giant Octopus. Their debut extended play, Tacoma Boss Reggae, arrives not as imitation, but as a spirited continuation of a sound first forged in the dancehalls of 1969. Drawing inspiration from the original rudeboy era, the group channels the grit and soul of early reggae’s foundation, pairing it with a distinctly modern urgency. The result is a record that feels both archival and immediate—music that honors its lineage while…
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UPSTART AYODYLAN GAINS MOMENTUM WITH NEW SINGLE, AHEAD OF NEW EP

byAce Hartmann
A rising voice in the new wave of pop-punk is gathering momentum as AyoDylan prepares to release his forthcoming EP Knuckle Head, scheduled to arrive May 27, 2026. The artist’s growing reputation follows the success of his debut EP, Betty White, which has surpassed one million streams online. Beyond streaming platforms, AyoDylan’s social media presence has exploded as well, with videos tied to his music and personality drawing more than 50 million views in the past year. Hailing from South Florida, AyoDylan has quickly carved out a following with a sound that blends punchy pop-punk energy with a sense of…
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SOCIAL DISTORTION HAVE ANNOUNCED THE RELEASE FOR ‘BORN TO KILL’ ON EPITAPH RECORDS

byAce Hartmann
Orange County punk legends Social Distortion have announced the release of their long-awaited eighth studio album, Born To Kill, arriving May 8, 2026 via Epitaph Records. The 11-song collection marks the band’s first album in 15 years—and their first since frontman Mike Ness’ recovery from cancer—delivering what can only be described as a fierce, defiant return to form. Fans can already hear the hard-charging title track, a live favorite in recent months, as anticipation builds for one of punk rock’s most significant releases of the decade. Pre-Order for the May 8th release of ‘Born to Kill’ is available now. More…
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THE MENZINGERS RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “NOBODY’S HEROES”

byAce Hartmann
Esteemed punk mainstays The Menzingers have released their new single, “Nobody’s Heroes,” marking their first new music since 2023’s Some Of It Was True. Recorded in South Philadelphia with Grammy-winning producer Will Yip at his Memory Music Studios, the track finds the band refining its established formula of working-class candor and indie-punk drive. The result is a sharpened, resonant sound that deepens the group’s Heartland-rock leanings while preserving the grit that has long defined their output. “Nobody’s Heroes” continues The Menzingers’ tradition of pairing earnest lyricism with anthemic momentum, presenting a sound that feels both rooted in blue-collar realism and…
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