This Might Be A Podcast - Episode 1 - The End Of The Tour

Punknews contributor Greg Simpson has introduced This Might Be a Podcast, a show for They Might Be Giants superfans. Greg and a guest will discuss and dissect one song on each episode, heading down wormholes about lyrical facts and opinions, musical analysis, silly stories, and anecdotes related to their personal experiences as fans of the long-running band. On this first episode, Greg and New York comedian David Britton talk about "The End of the Tour,"" The closing track on They Might Be Giants’ 1994 album John Henry.

Coercion: “Lose To Win”

Coercion have released a music video for their song "Lose To Win." The track is off the band's new record titled Veritas, which was released today via Bird Attack Records. You can watch the video below.

Teenage Bottlerocket (Europe)

Teenage Bottlerocket have announced a European tour that is scheduled for April. The band last released Stealing the Covers in 2017 via Fat Wreck Chords. You can see the list of shows below.

Pouzza Fest announce first five bands of 2019 line-up

Montreal based punk festival, Pouzza Fest have announced the first five bands that will be apart of their 2019 line-up. The music festival will be announcing one band every day as apart of their annual Advent Calendar. So far they have announced Smoke Or Fire, Pity Party, DeeCracks, Lone Wolf, Iron Reagan, Ship Of Fools and Molly Rhythm. The festival will be running from May 17th to the 19th, 2019 in Downtown Montreal, Canada. For more information on the festival, you can click here.

Mat Kerekes: “Ruby”

Mat Kerekes lead singer of Citizen is releasing a solo album titled Ruby on Black Cement Records. Kerekes released the title track off of the new record, see below.
Mat Kerekes will also be heading out on a US tour in the new year with Jetty Bones and Jacob Sigman, see below.

Drip-Fed (East Coast)

Austin, Texas-based aggressive punk band Drip-Fed is heading out on East Coast tour starting tomorrow, see below for dates. The band will be touring to promote their latest release first full-length self-titled album.

Lower Class Brats/The Old Firm Casuals/Grade 2 (California/Arizona)

Lower Class Brats and Old Firm Casuals will be playing some shows in California and Arizona with Grade 2 that are scheduled for December. Lower Class Brats last released Rock 'N' Roll Street Noize in 2012. You can see the list of tour dates below.

The Lemonheads cover “Take It Easy” by The Eagles

As a part New Noise Magazine's flexi series, The Lemonheads have released a cover of “Take It Easy” by The Eagles. The band will be releasing Varshons 2 via Fire Records on February 8, 2019. You can listen to the track here.

Taking Back Sunday: “All Ready To Go”

Taking Back Sunday unleashed a new music video for their track "All Ready To Go". The track will be out on their upcoming 20th-anniversary compilation titled Twenty. Twenty will be out on January 11, 2019. The compilation is a collection of tracks that span their seven full-length albums and features two newly recorded tracks, "All Ready To Go" and “A Song For Dan”. Click here to watch the video.

Schlong added to 25 And Hopeless show line up

In a recent Facebook post, it was announced that Schlong has been added to the Hopeless Records 25 And Hopeless show. Other bands playing the event include Dillinger Four, 88 Fingers Louie, Guttermouth, Digger, Nobodys, and more. The show is scheduled for January 19, 2019 and it will take place at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles, CA.

New Reviews for December 6, 2018

Today's reviews are:

• Leftover Crack - The E-sides and F-sides
• Liz Prince - Look Back And Laugh
• The Offspring - Days Go By

You can check out any of our reviews right here.