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THE FAMILY BUSINESS LTD, A CREATIVE COLABORATION WE NEED, DROPS “FLOOR BURNER”

byAce HartmannAugust 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Ska collective The Family Business Ltd has surprised us all with the drop of “Floor Burner,” the explosive first single from their upcoming self-titled debut album, arriving September 25, 2026 via Hellcat Records. Built around infectious two-tone rhythms, grooving bass lines, and an unmistakable party-starting energy, the track offers the first full taste of a […]

RISE AGAINST RETURNs TO THE ROAD WITH TWO NEW SONGS

byAce HartmannAugust 20, 2026August 23, 2026

Rise Against have returned with two new songs, releasing “Katy Bar The Door” and “Living Undercover” on August 13 via Loma Vista Recordings. The two-track release marks the latest music from the Chicago punk veterans following their 2025 album Ricochet. The new songs arrive as Rise Against continue building on the momentum of Ricochet, adding […]

ME, GRIMLOCK! UNLEASHes DEBUT EP BULLFIGHTS IN TIJUANA

byAce HartmannAugust 20, 2026August 23, 2026

Seattle skate punk outfit Me, Grimlock! has just released their debut EP, Bullfights in Tijuana, on August 15, 2026. Delivering a fast, energetic collection that blends skate punk urgency with melodic hardcore intensity. The self-released record marks an important milestone for the band as its first fully self-produced studio release. Fronted by a DIY spirit, […]

UPSTART AYODYLAN GAINS MOMENTUM WITH NEW SINGLE, AHEAD OF NEW EP

byAce HartmannMarch 5, 2026August 7, 2026

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 […]

THE MENZINGERS RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “NOBODY’S HEROES”

byAce HartmannFebruary 26, 2026August 7, 2026

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 […]

DEATH LENS SET TO SEE ‘WHATS LEFT NOW’ RELEASING NEW SINGLE

byAce HartmannFebruary 25, 2026August 7, 2026

Death Lens have issued their latest single, “Drown,” offering an urgent preview of their forthcoming album What’s Left Now?, due April 24 via Epitaph Records. The track finds the quartet sharpening their distinctive blend of indie rock, hardcore, old-school punk, and modern post-punk into a sound both forceful and deliberate. Produced by Zach Tuch — known for […]

THE FLATLINERS PREPARE FOR A ‘COLD WORLD’ AVAILABLE FROM EQUAL VISION RECORDS & DINE ALONE RECORDS MAY 8th

byAce HartmannFebruary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

The Flatliners have announced the release of their new studio album, Cold World, arriving Friday, May 8 via Equal Vision Records and Dine Alone Records. Produced by Chris Cresswell alongside the band, the forthcoming record follows 2022’s New Ruin and marks another chapter in the quartet’s 24-year tenure. Where the previous album wrestled with generational damage and reckoning, Cold World turns its gaze toward the […]

KIT MAJOR SETS SUMMER TO RELEASE ‘MISS EGO’ EP OUT JUNE 12TH VIA FUTURELESS RECORDS

byAce HartmannFebruary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

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 […]

GRADE 2 SET TO UNVEIL NEW RECORD OF TRIAL AND TRIUMPH

byAce HartmannFebruary 9, 2026August 7, 2026

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 […]

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 […]