Greg Ginn's Black Flag announces full USA 'First Four Years' tour

Greg Ginn's Black Flag have released the full tour dates for their First Four Years tour. The band will do all of The First four Years compilation and other hits. It follows a similarly themed My War tour. lack Flag 2024 includes founding member Greg Ginn, singer Mike Vallely who joined in 2013, bassist Austin Sears who joined in 2023, and drummer Charles Wiley who joined in 2022. The tour starts in San Francisco in Early May and runs through the entire summer, with the band hitting most major cities (and some minor ones) in USA. You can see the dates below.

Direct Hit! enter the studio

Direct Hit! have issued a cryptic, but hopeful instagram post. The band is currently recording SOMETHING int he studio, though they did not release more information than that. We'll keep you updated if a single, EP, or album is announced.

Watch the new video by Runaway Ricochet!

Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new video by Minneapolis-based ska punks Runaway Ricochet! The video is for their new song “Optimist” and was directed by Aaron Blaser. Speaking about the track lead vocalist Erik Saxton said,

”’Optimist’ is about the relationship between those who see the best in the world, and the people that take advantage of that goodwill. Personally speaking, I've had to be aware of becoming more jaded and not let it get the best of me. I think it's important to believe in people's general goodwill or intentions, just without the naivety of youth. I hope anyone who listens to the song gets a little mad for the times they were taken advantage of, but are also inspired by the idea that there are others out there who have gone through that strife.“

”Optimist” is on the band’s upcoming album Diminishing Returns which will be out on April 30 via Ska Punk International. Runaway Ricochet will also be touring the US including a performance at SPI Fest in May. Watch the video below!

'Paralell Lines' and 'Dookie' added to National Recording Registry

Blondie's Paralell Lines and Green Day's Dookie have been added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Industry. As per the Registry, "Each year, the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress chooses 25 recordings showcasing the range and diversity of American recorded sound heritage in order to increase preservation awareness. The diversity of nominations received highlights the richness of the nation's audio legacy and underscores the importance of assuring the long-term preservation of that legacy for future generations." Currently, there are over 600 works on the National Recording Registry.

Some of the other titles added this year include Gene Autry's "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," "rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats (considered by some to be the first rock n roll song ever), Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane, "Ain't no sunshine" by Bill Withers, The Cars by the Cars, Arrival by Abba, “La-Di-Da-Di.” Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick, Don't worry be happy by Bobby McFerrin, Ready to Die by Biggie, and Wide open spaces by Dixie Chicks.

Descendents/Circle Jerks announce fall US tour dates with Surfbort

Circle Jerks and Descendents just wrapped up an extended tour. We'll they're doing a sequel. The bands are again trekking across the USA together and this time Surfbort opens. You can see the dates below.

Check out the new video by Death Pose!

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

Death Pose are from Chicago and they sound like it- and by that, we mean that they sound MEAN. The band draws from lumbering noise rock and the icy vision of early English post-punk for a low, slamming attack. The band's new video, "This time tomorrow," is the perfect introduction to the band. It starts with an astral drifting before the hammer comes down and smashes you back to earth and then underground.

Speaking to Punknews, Frontman/Guitarist Jason Thompson said "'This Time Tomorrow' is a song that almost didn't make the album. It was a purely acoustic idea that I was messing around with at home with the original thought of it being an album closer much in the way that bands like AFI (one of my all time favorites) often change the mood, instrumentation, and tone in the last track to act as a bit of an emotional bookend to their albums. The song initially felt like a bit of a sore thumb in our library of songs and we thought that maybe we'd play it at our album release show and if we need a set-filler song, but it's wild how much this song has grown on us as a group and has become a staple within our live set and I love playing it at our shows. It doesn't hurt that the rest of the band can go do a shot while I'm playing the first half by myself. I only ask that there's a pour of Fernet waiting for me at the end of the set."

You can pick up the band's new album, Midnight Society right here and see the video for "This time tomorrow," below, right now!

Cut Piece release video for “Walk The Dog”

Cut Piece have released a video for their song “Walk The Dog”. The video was directed by A.J. McClary. The song is off their upcoming debut album Your Own Good which will be out on May 24 via Total Punk Records. Cut Piece released their self-titled EP in 2023. Check out the video below.

Pillow Queens: “Heavy Pour”

Pillow Queens have released a video for their new song “Heavy Pour”. The video was directed by Kate Dolan. The song is off their upcoming album Name Your Sorrow which will be out on April 19 via Royal Mountain Records. Pillow Queens will be touring the UK and Ireland in June and released their album Leave The Light On in 2022. Check out the video below.

Candy Apple to release new album, share short film scored with three new tracks

Candy Apple have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Comatose and will be out on May 17 via Convulse Records. The band has also released their short film called Total Control which features three new tracks - “Paralyzed”, “Pull The Plug”, and “Heaven’s Gate”. The film was directed by Cain Cox. Candy Apple released their EP World For Sale in 2022. Check out the video (which is age-restricted on YouTube), the songs, and the tracklist below.

Mannequin Pussy, Ted Leo, Downtown Boys, Babehoven, more on 'Musicians For A Free Palestine' comp

Maya Bon of Babehoven, Andy Molholt of Speedy Ortiz, and Raquel Denis have organized a compilation album called Musicians for a Free Palestine. Speaking about the album, they said,

“We aim to take a stand against the genocide in Gaza. We believe Palestine will be free and we are committed to using our voices and platform to uplift this future.”

The album features over 70 artists including Mannequin Pussy, Ted Leo, Downtown Boys, Shamir, Slow Pulp, Remember Sports, Fuck U Pay Us, Diners, and many more. All of the proceeds from the comp will go to supply eSim cards to Gazans. The album is available on Bandcamp now and the artwork was created by Zoe Alexandra. See the tracklist below.

Egg Drop Soup: “One Hit Woman”

Egg Drop Soup have released a new song. It is called “One Hit Woman” and is off their upcoming album of the same name which will be out on May 17. Egg Drop Soup released their Jam in the Van live EP in 2022. Check out the song below.

Bob Vylan announce fall tour dates (US and Canada)

Bob Vylan have announced tour dates for the US and Canada. They will be hitting the road starting in September and running into October. Bob Vylan released their album Humble As The Sun earlier this month. Check out the dates below.