Listen to a new track by Night Witch and read an interview with Rosie Richeson!

UPDATE: The day this interview dropped there was a horrific shooting at Minneapolis-based DIY venue Nudieland that left one person dead and more injured. You can help out the victims at the link right here. Night Witch, the formerly Tallahassee-based hardcore band, are gearing up to release their final album. The album is called Host Body and brings the band’s incredible run to a close in a flurry of gloriously urgent hardcore. They tackle mental health, the lack of accountability in the punk scene, overcoming trauma, the hell that is living in a capitalist society, and so much more in just under 10 minutes. You can get a taste of the album below with our premiere of the third track called “Clout”. Speaking to Punknews about the track, lead vocalist Rosie Richeson said,

"'Clout' is about how I kinda regret tying this band to one of the worst things that’s happened to me. A ton of our lyrics are about the sexual assault I experienced over 10 years ago - the shame, doubt, pain, and fear it caused me for many years after. On one hand, I’m very grateful to have been able to work through the pain of my assault through literally screaming about it and commiserating with other punks who have been through similar experiences. On the other hand, having our songs tied to this very traumatic thing prevented me from fully healing from it for years. Every time I shared my story over the mic it would open up that wound over and over.

After gaining some small recognition as a band, talking about my assault felt like it became our “brand” and that made me feel REALLY WEIRD AND BAD. Again, I felt good that I could contribute to the conversation of sexual assault in the DIY punk scene and connect with people over very fucked up things that have happened to us BUT it felt bad that THAT was the thing our band was known for. "Clout" emphasizes the thoughts in my head that came after that realization - keep talking about your trauma in order to keep any success. They only like you cause of the horrible shit you’ve been through. (Also I KNOW that’s not the only reason people like our band but that’s the connection my shitty brain made and it took me a really long time to get out of that line of thinking.)"

Host Body will be out everywhere on August 31 and you can pre-order it right here. Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with Rosie over Zoom to talk about the new album, the decision to call it quits after 10 years, the power of being a superfan, wrestling, and so much more. Listen to the song and read the interview below!

Crazy Tom and Monty talk the re-release of DFL's 'My Crazy Life'

Today, DFL are reissuing the seminal '90s hardcore album My Crazy Life via Trust Records. At the time, the band was composed of skateboarder Tom Davis, first wave punker Monty Messex, Beastie Biy Adam Horovitz, and Tony Converse- together, they cut a fast'n'fierce record that threw back to the early '80s scene while most other bands were getting poppier and lighter. The resulting LP, My Crazy Life is 15 lightning bolts that blast through topics like being annoyed at other humans, depression, vigilant meter maids, and tasty pizza.

The reissue is completely remastered by Mario C, includes an entire, unreleased live show, has a zine with archival material and a 10,000 word oral history (written by Punknews' John G). You can pick up the record right here and check out an interview with vocalist Crazy Tom Davis and guitarist Monty Messex below, right now!

Maeve of Lucky Iris talks the band's new EP, 'maybe i'm too much'

Leeds-based alternative rock duo Lucky Iris, made up of Maeve Florsheim and Jasper Exley, are getting ready to release their new EP maybe i’m too much later this week. The EP finds the duo continuing to grow and expand their sound as they take influence from pop, electronic music, indie rock, and pop punk. Over the course of the EP, they explore aging, bigotry in sports, self-growth, and romantic and platonic love with fantastic introspective lyrics. maybe i’m too much will be out everywhere on August 11.

Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with Maeve over Zoom to talk about the upcoming EP, the importance of music, football, the appeal of writing in cursive, and so much more. Read the interview below!

Jami Morgan of Code Orange on new tunes, Outbreak fest, and pushing boundaries

With Code Orange’s Forever landing in the hardcore scene like an atom bomb in 2017 and then their follow up Underneath hitting the world just as it was being locked down for 2+ years, there’s a lot of speculation around the follow-up and what Code Orange have been up to in the meantime. Punknews’ own Sam Houlden caught up with frontman and one of the people most responsible for the band’s continually-evolving aesthetic, Jami Morgan on the roof of Depot Mayfield in Manchester, on a blazing hot Saturday afternoon at this year’s Outbreak festival.

Joe Jack Talcum to release new EP this Sunday at Powertone showcase and we interviewed Powertone!

This sunday is the Powertone Records show case. Joe Jack talcum of Dead Milkmen is headlining an releasing the Record Store Day EP which is an expanded edition of the Record Store day hyper limited, 3-inch single that sold out in seconds. Jason Trachtenburg, Black Friday Death Count, Carl's Rock and Roll Phenomenon, and Darren Morze are also playing.

The show is at Sellersville Theatre, 24 West Temple ave in Sellersvulle, PA this Sunday. You can get more info here.

We also interviewed Carl Zenobi, who runs powertone. You can check out the interview below, right now!

Getting gritty with Josh Alvarez from Crossed Keys

Not too many times in a lifetime you meet a person who encompasses the ethos of an evolving city's punk community then walks in Philly based Crossed Keys. These punks have all been around this scene playing in punk/melodic hardcore bands for the last 20+ years in bands such as Kid Dynamite, Ink & Dagger, Step Ahead, Kill The Man Who Questions, Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer, Halo of Snakes, Hey Angel, and The Curse. Punknews Contributing Editor Samantha Barrett sat with lead vocalist Josh Alvarez to talk about the new record, and being constantly busy in the city of brotherly/sisterly love.

Photo credit to Ashley Vaivada (IG: @Devilinnj_esq)

Attacking the heartland with The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir

Earlier this week, Savannah-based chaotic post-hardcore band The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir kicked off their summer tour with the release of their surprise new EP heartland attack. The band showcases their harsher, heavier side as they confront hate, deal with mental health, and push for change over the course of three incredibly intense tracks. heartland attack is out now digitally and is also available on CD and cassette via Big Money Cybergrind. The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir are currently touring the US and they will be playing a handful of US shows with Chat Pile and Nerver in September as well as playing Fest in Gainesville this October.

Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with the band on the road through the power of the internet to talk about the new EP, dealing with bigots, the importance of telling your friends you love them, touring, and so much more. Read the interview below!

Everything's 'Coming Up Roses' with Taxi Girls

Today marks the release of Montreal-based punk rock power trio Taxi Girls' excellent debut EP Coming Up Roses. The five songs are high energy and chock full of infectious hooks that will have you singing along in no time, especially on “Sunshine”. The band’s energy is incredible and cements them as a band to keep an eye out for. Coming Up Roses is out now via Dirt Cult Records and Wild Honey Records. Taxi Girls will be playing their record release show on July 21 at Turbo Haüs in Montreal with Outtacontroller, Technicolor Blood, and The High Kinks.

Through the magic of the internet, Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with Jamie, Vera, and Lynn to talk about the new EP, their origin story, seeing into the future, playing Pouzza Fest for the first time, and so much more. Read the interview below!

Getting sentimental with Lexi McCoy of Suzie True

Last week, Los Angeles-based trio Suzie True released their superb second album Sentimental Scum. The album sees the band exploring queer identity, talking about the journey to sobriety, dealing with past relationships, building up self-worth, and highlighting the importance of friendship through their signature blend of garage pop, indie rock, punk, and grunge. Sentimental Scum is out now via Get Better Records and you can pre-order the vinyl right here. Suzie True will be touring California this summer and playing Fest in Gainesville this October.

Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with lead vocalist and bassist Lexi McCoy over Zoom to talk about the new album, dealing with emotions, looking after your mental health, the significance of friendship, and so much more. Read the interview below!

In conversation with Frank Iero of L.S. Dunes

In 2022 L.S. Dunes, made up of Frank Iero, Travis Stever, Anthony Green, Tim Payne, and Tucker Rule, introduced themselves to the world on their outstanding debut album Past Lives. Recently, the band headed into the desert to record a couple of new tracks at the legendary Rancho De La Luna studio in Joshua Tree, California. Filmmakers Nick and Pat Demarais joined them in the studio to document the recording process and their documentary Limitless Sky will be released in several parts on YouTube in the coming weeks. The first song from this session, “Benadryl Subreddit” was released last week along with a music video that answers the question, “What if Anthony Green was an ice cream man?”. L.S. Dunes will be putting out their 7-inch featuring "Benadryl Subreddit" and "Old Wounds" on September 1 via Fantasy Records and will be touring North America starting in July, including dates on the Sad Summer touring festival.

Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with guitarist Frank Iero over Zoom to talk about recording new songs, getting out of your comfort zone, the importance of creativity, the magic of monster movies, and so much more. Read the interview below!

Death & Memphis talk their new EP

Death & Memphis are no strangers to the punk rock community. The band collectively has decades of experience playing in bands throughout Chicagoland and surrounding areas. The band recently released a new EP of six heartfelt songs which will appeal to fans of the classic Chicago sound as well as fans of bands such as Off With Their Heads and Hot Water Music. Punknews staffer Jason Baygood recently had the chance to sit down with guitarist / vocalist Paul Garcia, guitarist Steev Custer and bassist Devin Morris to discuss the band’s history, member changes, the current state of the music industry and beyond.