Check out these hidden gems from 2021!

It can be nearly impossible to keep track of all of the music released in a year, especially in a year filled with so many great releases like 2021. It is inevitable that some EPs and LPs will get more attention than others and some you might’ve missed entirely. But not to worry! The Punknews writers are here and they have rounded up some killer releases that they felt didn’t get enough attention this year. There are albums that will take you on a journey, albums that will make you want to dance, albums that will make you feel like you can take on the universe and that’s just a start.

As always this is by no means a definitive list of overlooked albums, this is a list of EPs and LPs that Punknews contributors think rock. Feel free to post albums that you felt didn’t get enough love this year in the comment section. So without further ado check out the list below!

New Reviews for December 3, 2021

Today's reviews are:

• Marissa Paternoster - Peace Meter
• Municpal Waste / Crowbar - Live in Grand Rapids
• Uh Oh - Good Morning

You can check out any of our reviews right here. 

Keith Buckley announces brief hiatus from Every Time I Die to focus on mental health

Keith Buckley, lead vocalist for Every Time I Die, has announced that he is taking a short hiatus from the band to focus on his mental health. A statement posted on his social media pages reads,

"Caring for my own mental health has taken priority over EVERYTHING else in my life. the Love it has brought to everything I do has been clear to everyone that has seen me and I value my progress way too much to allow a setback. I am taking a hiatus from ETID to prepare for TTS"

The band announced that they would be continuing without him for the last three dates of their current US tour. The shows affected are Dec 3 at The Loud in Huntington, West Virginia, Dec 4 at The Broadberry in Richmond, Virginia, and Dec 5 at Elevation 27 in Virginia Beach. A statement posted to their Instagram page reads,

"Mental Health is a real issue and when not treated has an impact on so many people. Keith needs to take this time to rest and prepare for the holiday shows and we wish him a quick recovery. We also understand that so many of you have been looking forward to these last few shows on our tour. We don't want to let you down so we'll be playing these last three shows without a vocalist.

Like Keith always says 'this mic is your mic'. So come and help us finish up this tour. Anyone that no longer wants to attend will be given refunds at point of purchase."

Keith Buckley responded to the band's offical statement in a series of Tweets on his Twitter page which reads,

"Now that I have seen the “official statement” indicating that ETID is finishing the tour without their singer, I think I’m ready to tell you all a little bit about exactly WHY my mental health has had to become a priority over ETID. and trust I have receipts

while meditating in a side room yesterday I overheard my own brother tell an outsider that ETID had been in talks to replace me this entire time. I thought they were my biggest supporters. but Jordan had lied. his concern was a cruel trick. their statement is proof.

traveling separately, away from alcohol and the behaviors of those who choose to drink, has brought me peace of mind and has made me the best performer I have ever been. I love the ETID community and finally felt like I was giving back in a meaningful way. and I will continue to

being ostracized from a band I have built for 20 years because I made a decision to do whatever it took to be a good Human Being hurts me deeply, but trust me when I say I am the most mentally fit I have ever been. this decision was made to protect myself from my own sibling."

Every Time I Die's holiday shows will take place next weekend and will be touring the UK in 2022. The band released Radical earlier this year. See the statements below.

Pile of Love (mems of Drug Church, Story So Far, State Champs) surprise-release LP

Pile of Love, the band made up of Nick Cogan and Chris Villeneuve of Drug Church, Ryan Graham of State Champs, Kevin Geyer of The Story So Far, and Morgan Foster of Mobins Child, have surprise-released their debut album. The album is self-titled and is available digitally now. This is Pile of Love's first release. Check it out below.