Deadset emerged from the creative synergy between guitarist James Massey and vocalist Sam Mellors. Their collaboration gave way to a sound which evolved into a darker, more intense direction when bassist Adam Arnold and drummer Rio Campbell joined the ranks. These additions formed a fully-fledged band and elevated the indie sensibilities of the original duo into rawer, grittier realms. Striving to avoid monotony and maintain a progressive sound, Deadset focus on fluctuating in genre. But they are a post punk outfit at heart, pulling influences from Joy Division, Fontaines DC and Interpol. The ..read more

Redondo Beach, CA’s BeachLife Festival returns next month for three days of music, art and festivities from the 3rd to 5th May. The annual festival has become an important part of Southern California’s summer festival season and hosts an eclectic lineup of renowned artists from various genres, including rock, folk, indie, and punk. This year’s stellar lineup will feature headliners Sting, Incubus and My Morning Jacket as well as a number of other notable acts including DEVO, Trey Anastasio, and Fleet Foxes. South Bay punk legends The Last will play at the festival as well as Kevin Seconds (7 S ..read more

LA area power-pop punks For Closure have released their new single, Hazy Mourning, via Mindpower Records. With decades of experience performing in bands such as For Sale, Dr. Know, UK Subs, The Freeze, F.Y.P., Rhythm Collision, Buford, Jr. Juggernaut, Turning Violet, Sleep Pod Two, Dead Man’s Life, I.D.K., Life In A Burn Clinic, Sloth Fist, The Killing Flame, Justice League, the fivesome of For Closure are unquestionably seasoned musicians who have racked up countless days in hundreds of studios and venues, recording dozens of albums and touring across the country in their vario ..read more

London based duo Yur Mum have released their highly anticipated new album, Duality, via streaming platforms and Bandcamp with physical formats available through Cargo Records. The album serves as the sequel to their 2021 full length, Tropical Fuzz, and encapsulates the band’s essence as a fusion of contrasts; female meets male, Europe meets South America and rock meets Brazilian music. bassist and vocalist Anelise explains, “It’s a total yin and yang. We’re embracing our differences and blending them together to create something unique.” The album features the si ..read more

Pittsburgh quartet Old Neon have dropped their brand new single & video, the heart-rending pop-punk anthem, Empty Frames, that is out now through streaming platforms. The band purvey a gilt-edged brand of modern alternative, fusing emo and indie/punk on the new single, which shows that requited love can still be hard. “The song is about developing feelings for someone who is emotionally unavailable and how lonely it can feel. More lonely, however, when upon expressing those feelings, finding it was not one-sided; whilst not an unrequited feeling, one that will never be alive in ..read more

Czech punk rockers Krang are set to release their new album, Listens To Krang Once, on May 3rd via SBÄM Records. The album will feature a dozen brand new tracks that contain fresh melodies along with their trademark smart and funny lyrics. Ahead of Listens To Krang Once‘s release the band have shared the video for the latest track from the album, Brand New Leader. Krang also dove into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Alf, Marty McFly and Rory Gilmore on their upcoming full length and combined these tracks with lyrically personal and social and political songs, just the way they li ..read more

Toronto based pop punk power trio The Mendozaz have released their new single, I’d Rather Be Listening To The Mendozaz, via all major streaming platforms. The track is the lead single from their upcoming third album, Loafers, that is due out on June 7th via Cartridge Heart. The Mendozaz have been described as the sound of a Fat Wreck Chords comp smashing violently into a copy of Big Shiny Tunes. Armed with equal parts high-octane fury and addictive singalong choruses they’ve been setting stages ablaze across Ontario and Quebec, including festival appearances at Pouzza Fest and NXNE and sharin ..read more

A one-of-a-kind, unexpected yet powerful collaboration between two Mainstays from the Montreal punk rock scene, Subb & Mudie (Hugo Mudie of The Sainte Catherines), are joining forces to pay homage to the late Kim Shattuck of The Muffs. Cat Songs showcases Subb & Mudie covering The Muffs songs Outer Space and End it All, with the second half of the EP featuring the Montreal vets spoiling us by covering each other. For their first new material in 15 years, Subb went strong with their rendition of Post-Pyong, resulting in Subb‘s first ever and ..read more

The Calamatix are a reggae-rooted, punk-flavored quartet led by the alluring vocals of songstress Raylin Joy, and made complete by guitarist Adam Porris, bassist William “Matty” Taylor and drummer Clarence “Pocket” Kidd III. Following in the path of ska and reggae legends like Hepcat and The Interrupters, they have now signed to Hellcat Records and released their dynamic new single, Rootstyle. “”Rootstyle” was one of the first songs we ever wrote and was a huge influence sparking our project before The Calamatix even existed. We wanted to capture that feelin ..read more

Petti Hendrix, the newest signee to MDDN Records, emerges as a formidable force in the music industry, blending punk, rock and hip-hop influences to solidify his place as a rising star. His latest release, Be Ok, in collaboration with Waterparks and Good Charlotte, catapults him into the spotlight, delivering a classic teenage love story that resonates with audiences worldwide. Produced by the visionary Robbie Hiser, this musical endeavour promises to captivate listeners with its raw emotion and dynamic soundscapes. Be Ok transports listeners into the hallways of euphoria, inviting them to bre ..read more