Interviews
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The Slime

Andy and CD of The Slime talk their upcoming EP 'Trapped on Blood Island'

Later this week, Toronto-based hardcore punk band The Slime will be releasing their new EP Trapped on Blood Island. The EP rips by in just over 3 minutes as the band tears through three killer tracks full of huge riffs, inventive arrangements, and abstract lyrics that peer into our society. Along with showcasing how fun and creative hardcore punk can be, “Beyond Dead”, “Blood Island”, and “Nude” also gives listeners a taste of what’s in store on their upcoming yet-to-be-named album which is due out later this year. Trapped on Blood Island will be out everywhere on April 27 via Cursed Blessings Records. The Slime will be playing their album release show that same day at SeeScape in Toronto, Ontario.

Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with lead vocalist Andy Mc and bassist CD Grind to talk about their new EP, their upcoming album, horror movies, what the best non-punk song to two-step to is, and so much more. Read the interview below!

This interview between Em Moore, Andy Mc, and CD Grind took place on April 09, 2024 over Zoom. This transcription documents their conversation and has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

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Upchuck

Upchuck to re-release 'Sense Yourself', share new video and US tour dates

Upchuck have announced that they will be re-releasing their debut album Sense Yourself which was originally released in 2022. The album has been remixed by Ty Segall and will be out on May 31 via Famous Class. The band has also released a video for the remixed version of “Upchuck” which was filmed by Rebecca Shenfeld and Carson Dover. Upchuck will be touring touring Europe and the UK along with the US starting in the spring and released their album Bite The Hand That Feeds in 2023. Check out the video and dates below.

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Her Heads On Fire

Her Head's On Fire to release new album, share “Why Are We Alone” video

Her Head's On Fire, the band which features members of Saves The Day, Garrison, Small Brown Bike, and The Bomb, has announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Strange Desires and will be out on July 16 via Iodine Recordings. The band has also released a video for their new song “Why Are We Alone”. Her Head’s On Fire released College Rock and Clove Cigarettes in 2022. Check out the video below.

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Break-ups
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Truth Cult

Truth Cult cancel European tour, announce break-up and final shows

Truth Cult have announced that they will be canceling their upcoming European tour with Thirdface and will be disbanding. The band released an Instagram post which reads in part,

”unfortunately due to some circumstances, we will have to cancel our European tour. and with that being said, we playing two shows in May that will be our last ones as Truth Cult. […]thanks everyone for making these past almost 6 years awesome. shout out to everyone who has helped along the way, and all the folks who fucked w it. hope to see you soon.”

The band will be playing two final shows - May 24 at Metro Gallery in Baltimore, Maryland with Polarview, Geeker, and Bubbler One, and May 25 at the Carroll Arts Center in Westminster, Maryland with J. Robbins. Truth Cult released their final album Walk The Wheel in 2023. See the post in full below.

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Fat Dog

Fat Dog to release debut album, share “Running” video

Fat Dog have announced that they will be releasing their debut album. It is called Woof. and will be out on September 6 via Domino. The band has also released a video for their new song “Running” which was directed by Stephen Agnew. The video comes with a warning for flashing lights. Fat Dog will be touring Europe and North America starting next month. Check out the video and dates below.

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Videos
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The Anti-Queens

The Anti-Queens: “Crusade” (ft. Tracy A of Cross Dog)

The Anti-Queens have released a video for their new song “Crusade” which features Tracy A of Cross Dog on guest vocals. The video was filmed at the Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa, Ontario by Sarah Mathieson and was directed by Michael Crusty. The band also included a Land Acknowledgment to go along with the video which reads,

"The City of Oshawa is situated on lands within the traditional and treaty territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg and the signatories of the Williams Treaties, which include the Mississaugas of Scugog Island, Hiawatha, Curve Lake, and Alderville First Nations, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island, Rama and Beausoleil First Nations."

The song is off their upcoming album Disenchanted which will be out on May 17 via Stomp Records. The Anti-Queens will be playing Pouzza Fest in Montreal in May and released their self-titled album, The Anti-Queens , in 2019. Check out the video below.

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Videos
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Knocked Loose

Knocked Loose: “Suffocate” (ft. Poppy)

Knocked Loose have released a video for their new song “Suffocate” which features Poppy on guest vocals. The video was directed by Eric Richter. The song is off their upcoming album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To which will be out on May 10 via Pure Noise Records. Knocked Loose will be touring North America starting later this month and released their EP A Tear in the Fabric of Life in 2021. Check out the video below.

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Lambrini Girls

Lambrini Girls: “Body of Mine”

Lambrini Girls have released a new song called “Body of Mine”. The song is available along with their previously released single “God’s Country” on 7-inch vinyl. Lambrini Girls will be touring North America starting in July (this run includes both headline shows and playing support for Amyl and The Sniffers on select dates) and will be touring the UK with IDLES in the fall. The band released their EP You’re Welcome in 2023. Check out the song below.

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Videos
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The Hope Conspiracy

The Hope Conspiracy: “The West is Dead”

The Hope Conspiracy have released a music video for their new song “The West is Dead”. The video was produced by Jake Mulhern of Mothpowder Light Show. The song is off their upcoming album Tools of Oppression / Rule By Deception which will be out on May 31 via Deathwish Inc. The Hope Conspiracy will be playing a handful of US shows this summer. Check out the video below.

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Festivals & Events
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Blink-182, Gwen Stefani, Jimmy Eat World, Sublime, more to play South Star Festival 2024

Blink-182, Gwen Stefani, Jimmy Eat World, Sublime, more to play South Star Festival 2024

Alabama-based South Star Festival has announced its lineup for this year. Gwen Stefani, Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, Sublime, Shinedown, Jane’s Addiction, TLC, Juvenile, Gin Blossoms, Candlebox, Dexter and the Moonrocks, Winona Fghter, Beck, Goo Goo Dolls, Bully, Ludacris, Big Boi, Pete Yorn, Vanessa Carlton, and Billy Allen and the Pollies will be playing the festival. South Star Festival will take place at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, AL on September 28-29.

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