Mike D curating wine for restaurant

In an article by Rolling Stone, Mike D of the Beastie Boys announced that he is curating a wine list for Hearth & Hound restaurant in L.A. Mike D, who is a wine collector, worked with sommelier Taylor Parsons to build a wine selection. Mike D stated ""If you want a glass of wine, you shouldn't have to spend an hour figuring out what that wine is, what you're going to drink." The restaurant is owned by Ken Friedman and chef April Bloomfield, who run the Spotted Pig restaurant in NYC.

The Ramonas announce debut LP “First World Problems”

The Ramonas have set a release date for their first LP of original music. The album, First World Problems, is due out September 10th via CD and digital download, with vinyl available this November.

After playing for years as an all-female Ramones tribute band, The Ramonas ventured into the realm of original music with the You Asked For It EP in 2016. The new LP will feature 14 tracks influenced not only by the band's namesake, but also other influences through the decades of punk and alternative music.

Weezer announces new album

Weezer has announced a new album. The album is called Pacific Daydream and is out October 27. Hear the debut single, "Mexican Fender," below.

Mac Sabbath/The Dwarves/45 Grave (California/Arizona)

Mac Sabbath have announced some California and Arizona shows with The Dwarves and 45 Grave that are scheduled for late December. You can see the list of tour dates below.

Bankrupt release new video for “Sid and Nancy do NYC”

Long-running Budapest melodic/pop-punks Bankrupt have released a lyric video for their new song "Sid and Nancy do NYC." In keeping with the band's recent output, the song is a stand-alone single, and is available via digital download on their Bandcamp page< i>.

AJJ release surprise EP

AJJ have released a new cassette EP via Lauren records. It's called Back in the Jazz Coffin. Check it out below.

Same: “Cherry Pull n’ Peel” at Live! from The Rock Room

Live! from The Rock Room has released the second video from Pittsburgh alt-indie act Same's visit to the basement studio. "Cherry Pull n' Peel" is the second video from the session.

Same will be playing The Fest this year, and you can check out the date and location of their set after the video.

Hard Girls: “Puddle of Blood”

Hard Girls have released their new song called “Puddle of Blood.” The track will be on their upcoming record titled Floating Now, which is due out on October 6, 2017 via Asian Man Records. You can listen to the song below.

Brand New releases new album

Brand New has released a new album. It's called Science Fiction and is out now. The band plans to ship physical copies in October. See the track list below.

The Lillingtons announce 'Stella Sapiente,' release new song “Insect Nightmares”

The Lillingtons have announced their new album titled Stella Sapiente. It is due out on October 13, 2017 via Fat Wreck Chords. Brooklyn Vegan premiered the band's track “Insect Nightmares,” which you can find below along with the album art and track list.

Static Radio NJ: 'Resentiments' (Punknews Exclusive)

New Jersey's Static Radio NJ is back! After 6 years of working on other bands (Crimes, Hot Knife, Pale Angels, d'arcy, and more), the band decided to get back together and teamed up with Will Putney,The Machine Shop in Belleville, NJ to record a new five song LP.

We are thrilled to bring to you a Punknews exclusive of the bands latest album titled Resentiments. The album will be released by on August 18th digitally and will be released this October on vinyl through Black Numbers. The record label will be releasing 250 copies of the LP on Clear/Electric Blue vinyl, the first 25 pre-orders will receive an Instax photo from the recording session. You can click here to pre-order the album.