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BROOKLYN SKA OUTFIT BE DECENT PREPARE DEBUT ALBUM NOW’S THE TIME WITH NEW SINGLE “YOU BETTER WORK”

byAce HartmannAugust 2, 2026August 7, 2026

Brooklyn four-piece Be Decent is preparing to introduce their debut full-length album, Now’s The Time, arriving September 18, 2026 via Two Slices Records. Ahead of the release, the band has unveiled their latest single “You Better Work,” an energetic anthem built around growth, self-improvement, and the determination to move beyond familiar patterns. Following the previously […]

OMNIGONE UNLEASH TITLE TRACK “TURN UP THE FEAR” AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM

byAce HartmannAugust 1, 2026August 7, 2026

California punk-ska force Omnigone is counting down the final days before the release of their fourth studio album, Turn Up The Fear, arriving August 14, 2026 via Bad Time Records. To mark the approaching release, the band has unveiled the album’s title track alongside a brand-new music video, delivering the third preview from their upcoming […]

SACRAMENTO SKATE-PUNK FAVORITES LAMONTA PREPARE DEBUT FULL-LENGTH

byAce HartmannJuly 30, 2026August 7, 2026

Sacramento, California skate-punk outfit Lamonta is set to release their debut full-length album, Here’s The Thing…, arriving August 28, 2026. Packed with driving melodies, infectious hooks, and the unmistakable energy of classic skatepunk, the album captures a band focused on writing the kind of songs they would want to hear themselves. Formed by longtime friends […]

TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET AND THE QUEERS FINALLY DELIVER DECADES-IN-THE-MAKING SPLIT 7”

byAce HartmannJuly 30, 2026August 7, 2026

Two generations of pop-punk history collide this summer as Teenage Bottlerocket and The Queers join forces for a long-awaited split 7” arriving July 30, 2026 through Pirates Press Records and Rad Girlfriend Records. The collaboration brings together two bands whose influence on melodic punk has stretched across decades. From Laramie, Wyoming, Teenage Bottlerocket and from […]

CHARGER ANNOUNCEs NEW EP ‘LAST CALL’ ARRIVING THIS FALL

byAce HartmannJuly 29, 2026August 7, 2026

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 […]

The Sleights REMIND us ALL, ‘DONT WORRY! IT WILL ALL BE OVER SOON’

byAce HartmannJuly 28, 2026August 7, 2026

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 […]

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

byAce HartmannJuly 28, 2026August 7, 2026

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 […]

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 […]

DROPKICK MURPHYS & HAYWIRE ANNOUNCE ‘NEW ENGLAND FOREVER’

byAce HartmannFebruary 9, 2026August 7, 2026

Boston punk veterans Dropkick Murphys have announced a new 12-inch vinyl split LP with fellow Boston band Haywire, titled New England Forever. The release follows the bands’ recent tours together and highlights a growing creative partnership between two groups rooted in the city’s punk and hardcore scenes. Each band contributed three original songs to the split, along with covers […]

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 […]