Death From Above 1979 officially back together and making new music
Death From Above 1979 have resurfaced and posted an update to their blog stating that the band has been writing new songs, and is gearing up for touring.…
September 18, 2012

Descendents, Kid Dynamite, Weakerthans, Guided by Voices, Dead Milkmen at FYF Fest
Time for a trip to the West Coast? FYF Fest has announced a packed lineup including some reunions that will be near and dear to punk and hardcore fans. Headlining the event will be the legendary Descendents who…
June 15, 2011

Lollapalooza 2011 lineup unveiled
Lollapalooza 2011 has been announced. Among the more than one hundred confirmed bands are The Cars, Foo Fighters,…
April 27, 2011

Death From Above 1979 reunion show ends in riot at SXSW
A secret Death From Above 1979 reunion show was the scene of a riot after fans were unable to get into a show. The Canadian duo had scheduled a official reunion for Coachella, but planned the surprise show at the Beauty Bar Backyard venue. After the limited capacity of the venue was reached, fans stormed into the venue, knocking down a fence and clashing with police. Here is the report from…
March 22, 2011

Coachella books like, a million bands
The lineup for Coachella 2011 has been confirmed. While more than 100 bands are set to appear, some of the acts of most interest to Punknews.org readers would include Animal Collective, Best…
January 19, 2011

Broken Social Scene title new record, release song
The new record from Toronto indie rock collective Broken Social Scene has been titled Forgiveness Rock Record and will be available on May 4th via the band's…
February 20, 2010

Guest star packed new Broken Social Scene record arrives in May
Toronto indie rock collective Broken Social Scene have announced details on their next release. The album, for which a title has not yet been announced, will arrive on…
February 03, 2010

Sebastien Grainger and Josh Reichmann form Bad Tits
Former Death From Above 1979 drummer/vocalist Sebastien Grainger and Josh Reichmann, formerly of Toronto garage-rock act Tangiers, have joined…
December 23, 2009

Tours: Sebastien Grainger
Sebastien Grainger, the former singer/drummer of acclaimed Canadian duo, Death From Above 1979, has announced some tour dates following his appearance at SXSW next week. You can click Read More for the…
March 14, 2009

Tours: Paper Bag signs Josh Reichmann Oracle Band (ex-Tangiers)
Paper Bag Records has signed the Josh Reichmann Oracle Band and is giving away their new Life Is Legal EP as a free download. Josh Reichmann was formerly of Toronto garage punk act Tangiers. That act released three acclaimed full lengths, 2003's Hot New Spirits, 2004's Never Bring You Pleasure and 2005's The Family Myth. The label…
October 08, 2008