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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, […]

ROCKETSUIT ROGUE FIND HOPE AT THE END OF THE WORLD WITH ‘Hello, Apocalypse!’

byAce HartmannAugust 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Rocketsuit Rogue, the new guitar-driven punk rock project led by former Zebrahead frontman Matty Lewis, continues the countdown to its debut album Hello, Apocalypse! with the new single “The Best Last Day on Earth.” serves as the latest preview of an album due August 21 via Double Helix Records and SBAM Records. Following previous singles […]

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 […]

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 […]

THE LINDA LINDAS SIGN TO REPRISE/WARNER RECORDS & SHARE NEW SINGLE “BURNING OUT”

byAce HartmannJune 19, 2026July 5, 2026

The Linda Lindas have released a new single titled “Burning Out,” marking their first new material since their 2024 album No Obligation and coinciding with the announcement of their signing to Reprise/Warner Records. The track arrives with an official music video directed by Nathan Castiel. “Burning Out” captures a transitional moment for the band, written […]