Episode #657.96 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode John is back from Las Vegas and regales Em with tales of record shopping, watching David Copperfield's new show, seeing the Dwarves and DFL, and staying at the El Cortez. They also talk about Punk Rock Bowling 2024, Mikey Erg joining Laura Jane Grace on her upcoming solo tour, The Beatles using AI and so much more. Listen to the episode below!
Five new episodes of the Punknews Podcast are now up!! There are two freestyle episodes where John and Em talk about all sorts of random stuff as well as cover some news. There are three Em Tells You What to Listen to episodes where Em plays some of the best new music from August, September, and October. John is working on mixing and editing the rest of the episodes (we record a new one each week baby!) so keep your eyes peeled for several more Great Podcast Roundups in the coming weeks. Listen to the episodes below!
Episode #647.5 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Em and Whisper talk about their adventures at Toronto’s New Friends Fest. This was recorded the day after the festival ended so prepare for chaos! Listen below!
Well, the amazing reissue of DFL's My Crazy Life is out now via Trust Records! Punknews' John G, who wrote the oral history that comes with the record, spoke with singer Crazy Tom and gutiarist Monty messex about the band's beginning, the reissue, and what's next! Also, they played some DFL hits and tunes that influenced them in the creation of MCL! Check it out below.
Episode #646 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, John G talks to Eric Bressler, who runs the fantastic Philamoca venue in Philly. They talk about running an all ages, independent venue in a city over run by livenation and 21+ bars, the annual punknews summer soiree, and play some cool tunes. Also, check out the cool Bad Manner show that Philamoca is hosting next month!
Episode #645.5 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode of Em Tells You What to Listen to, Em plays you some of the best tracks from July. Songs by Lucky Iris, The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir, Taxi Girls, Gummo, Jetsam, Big Joanie, Samurai, Bob Vylan, Cherym, Blind Equation, Dreamwell, Dying For It, The Ape-Ettes, Call Me Rita, Clowns, The Stoves, and many more are played. Listen to the episode below!
Episode #645 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode John and Em talk about Anti-Flag’s break-up as well as their statement responding to the rape allegations made against Justin Sane. They also discuss Bad Cop/Bad Cop’s new song “Shattered”, DEVO going on tour, Bad Mary’s new video, Alice Cooper’s new track with Tom Morello, and the passing of Sinead O’Connor. Listen to the episode below!
Bonus episode #644.5 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Em plays some great tracks from bands playing the upcoming New Friends Fest in Toronto. Songs by The HIRS Collective, Pageninetynine, Cloud Rat, Piper Maru, Burial Etiquette, Gulfer, Respire, Dreamwell, Stay Inside, Record Setter, Habak, Boneflower, Ostraca, Life In Vacuum, Eyelet, .gif from god, Jetsam, Boxcutter, and so many more are played. New Friends Fest will take place August 4-6 at Lithuanian House. Listen to the episode below!
Episode #644 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode Opie Ortiz of Long Beach Dub Allstars swings by to talk about the band’s new album Echo Mountain High, Sublime, artwork, and the early LA punk scene. He also sticks around to talk about the news with John and Em. They discuss the left of Mean Jeans’ gear, the upcoming Bad Manners singles collection, and Jakob Nowell’s new song. Listen to the episode below!
Episode #643 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, John and Sam talk about the upcoming re-release of DFL’s first album My Crazy Life (which John wrote the oral history for!), With Honor’s upcoming album and new song, Ozzy Osbourne dropping off of the upcoming Power Trip festival, and Jeff Rosenstock’s video for his new song “Doubt”. They also discuss Joe Jack Talcum and Mikey Erg co-headlining Punknews’ upcoming Record Store Rampage show on August 26, the upcoming Anal Cunt box set, and Aphids! new Hellcat Records singe. Listen to the episode below!
Episode #642 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Eugene Robinson and Niko Wenner of Oxbow stop by to talk to John about their new album Love’s Holiday which is out now via Ipecac Recordings. They also stick around to talk about the week's news. They discuss Liquid Death's new album made up entirely of internet hate comments, the Cro-Mags denouncing the Best Wishes re-release, Bad Cop/Bad Cop canceling their shows in Ireland, and Nick Cave and Debbie Harry's Jeffrey Lee Pierce cover. Listen to the episode below!