Wine Lips release full live KEXP performance

Wine Lips have released their KEXP full live performance. The band played “Stimulation”, “Derailer”, “Killjoy”, and “Fried IV” from their recently released album Super Mega Ultra along with “Kamikaze” from their 2021 album Mushroom Death Sex Bummer Party and “Big Muff” from their 2017 self-titled album. Check out the session in full below.

Me First And The Gimme Gimmes and Dwarves announce Australia tour

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes and The Dwarves are headed down under. The bands hit OZ just before Halloween and spend almost two weeks on the continent, hitting up all of the big cities. You can see the dates below.

Karate to release first new album in 20 years, share two new tracks

Karate have announced that they will be releasing their first album in 20 years. It is called Make It Fit and it will be out on October 18 via Numero Group. The band has also released two new tracks called “Defendants” and “Silence, Sound”. Karate will be touring Europe early in December and will be touring the UK later that month with Tangled Hair supporting. The band’s last studio album was Pockets which was released in 2004 and they released both a split with Unwound and their Complete Studio Recordings collection album in 2023. Check out the songs, tracklist, and dates below.

Check out the new track by UnderHeaven!

Today, we are psyched to debut the new video by UnderHeaven!

UnderHeaven is the space-y post-rock duo composed of Howard Wuelfing (who has collaborated with the Slickee Boys, Half Japanese, and a thousand others) and Chris Gelok (Chorea, Disgorgement, Bassnectar). The band has existed for a number of decades, sometimes including Don Zientara, sometimes including member sof half Japanese, and sometimes just including Wuelfing. Now a Wuelfing/Gelok combo act, the band has cut a new album of cosmic, drifting, far out soundscapes.

The new single, "Church of Bones," exemplifies the new LP with its ethereal floating which is supported by striking, but spartan percussive driving.

The new album will be out via Mo’Villainous Records later this year, but you can hear the new track below, right now.

Kepi Ghoulie criticizes Dixxon clothing for being far right, gets Punk Museum to drop collaboration

For a little while, rumors have circulated that Dixxon clothing was right wing or even extremely right wing- a number of unverified images have cropped up that appeared to suggest that Dixxon clothing sold far right t-shirts, including one that said "Fuck Antifa." Dixxon has "collaborated" with a number of bands wherein Dixxon makes flannel shirts that have colors that match the colors associated with famous album covers. Rancid, Nofx,Suicidal Tendencies, Cro-Mags, Wisdom in Chains, Metallica and even Bob Marley. The Punk Rock Museum also had a shirt planned through Dixxon.

Earlier this summer, Kepi Ghoulie was made aware of the issue and was disappointed that bands he had supported and covered were associated with Dixxon. For about six weeks, Kepi reached out to various bands and the Punk Rock Museum. Most bands did not respond. The PRM did respond, promising to set up a meeting with Kepi, but then postponed said meetings.

After a meeting postponement, Kepi published a post on instagram, detailing his frustration and essentially throwing his hands up in the air. A Dixxon Operations Executive then left a comment on Kepi's post attacking Kepi (though the comment did state that Dixxon are not fascists). Around that same time, A Dixxon manager who goes by Dixxondoug online, posted an image of Trump victoriously raising his fist in the air after being shot, with the phrase "It's time America." The post also included a musical clip of Pantera's "Rise." As you know, Pantera has previously faced racism/facism issues.

After Kepi's post where he expressed frustration, he did in fact get to talk with Fat Mike of Nofx, who was on tour. After Kepi and Mike talked, Kepi posted a concluding statement. Kepi stated that Mike was unaware of the situation as he was on tour and his people didn't want to bother him. Kepi also stated that the Punk Museum/Nofx has agreed to end all dealings with Dixxon. Most of the other bands associated with Dixxon did not make a statement. If anything else develops, we will let you know. You can see some relevant instagram posts below.

Missouri Executive Order 44: “The Unbuckling”

Missouri Executive Order 44 have released a new song. It is called “The Unbuckling” and is off their upcoming album Salt Sermon which will be out on August 16 via Learning Curve Records and The Ghost Is Clear Records. Missouri Executive Order 44 released their EP Seventeen Dead in Caldwell County in 2023. Check out the song below.

The Stoves: “Cynic's Bitterness”

The Stoves, made up of Drew Thomson, Ross Miller, and Peter Landi on this recording (all current or past members of Single Mothers), have released a new song. It is called “Cynic’s Bitterness” and is available digitally now. The artwork for the single was created by Ross Miller and Sara Froese. The Stoves released their self-titled EP in 2023. Check out the song below.

Becoming 'Feral' with Adam Davis of Omnigone

Tomorrow Omnigone will unleash their gloriously chaotic third album Feral into the world. The band are at the very top of their game as they rip through thirteen hardcore ska punk tracks chock full of incredible riffs, ferocious vocals, and their signature propulsive energy. Whether they are discussing the futility of war, tearing capitalist ideology to shreds, taking a deep dive into what it means to grieve, pointing out the unjustness of history, or calling for unity, the band’s lyrics resonate long after each song is finished. Omnigone prove in 23 minutes that ska is needed now more than ever. Feral will be out everywhere July 26 via Bad Time Records. Omnigone are currently touring the UK, will be playing their album release show in September, will be playing Fest in October, and will be touring the US supporting Suicide Machines in November.

Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with lead vocalist Adam Davis to talk about the new album, the correlation between visual art and music, honouring fallen friends, escape rooms, and so much more. Read the interview below!

This interview between Em Moore and Adam Davis took place on July 10, 2024 over Zoom. This is a transcription of their conversation and has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

RAMONESMANIA (DanJoMar, Mikey Erg, Ramoms, Pink Soap) is in 48 hours… there are 23 tickets left!

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Ramonesmania, the hottest event of the summer, is in 48 hours. There are 23 tickets left. This will rule.

Danjomar, the band comprised of Joe Jack Talcum and Dandrew of Dead Milkmen with Marshall are doing an ALL Ramones SET! This is a one time only special event! AND, Ramoms, the band of all moms that play songs about being moms in a Ramones style are blasting through a full set…

And, THE FULL MIKEY ERG BAND is coming to smash it up! The full, electrified Mikey Erg band will be smashing through all of that classic 30 minute slab… and Mikey says they are going to try to make the sprint in 20 minutes flat!

PLUS, the show will be the debut of Pink Soap, the band comprised of three members from Vixen77- Caitlin, Liz, and Sarah! They'll be doing a mini-Ramones set and debuting their new tracks!

And that's all for ONLY 14 DOLLARS! Wow! July 27 in Philly at Philamoca! Be there! THERE ARE ONLY 23 TICKETS LEFT… so GO GET 'EM!!!

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Slowdive announce US tour

UK-based rockers Slowdive have announced US tour dates for November. Tickets go on sale on July 26. Slowdive released their album Everything is Alive in 2023. Check out the dates below.

Kid, Feral: “Am I better than all of you?”

Swedish punk rockers Kid, Feral have released a video for their song “Am I better than all of you?”. The song is off their umping EP Headlights which will be out later this year. Kid, Feral released their EP Meditations in Affinity (Confluence) in 2020 and their album Live and Let’s Die! in 2018. The band will be playing New Friends Fest in Toronto next week. Check out the video below.

Pillow Queens announce Irish tour dates

Pillow Queens have announced tour dates for Ireland for this fall and winter. Tickets go on sale on July 26. The band will be touring North America starting in September. Pillow Queens released their album Name Your Sorrow earlier this year and we spoke to vocalist and guitarist Pamela Connolly about it in May. Check out the dates below.