Ska-punk legends, Less Than Jake, have just released their first original music in years, with their new single “Broken Words.” The track, exploring the theme of miscommunication and the frustration of messages getting lost in translation, is out now via Pure Noise Records. Check out the single and more below.
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As one of the highest acclaimed modern Pop Punk bands, The Story So Far has set a high bar for themselves to live up to with every new release. After almost six years since their last album Proper Dose proved their ability to go beyond standard Pop Punk, the band is continuing their legacy with their fifth album I Want To Disappear (Pure Noise Records). Continue reading
Brighton, UK punks, The Bar Stool Preachers, have announced they will be releasing their new EP, Below The Static, on the 13th of September 2024 via Pure Noise Records. It features reimagined versions of songs from the bands 2022 album, Above The Static. They have also released a video for the new single, “Call Me On The Way Home (Reimagined).” Check it out below.
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New Jersey Alt-Rock stalwarts The Early November are back with the obligatory step in every artist’s career – the self-titled album (via Pure Noise Records). Now just a duo, frontman Ace Enders and drummer Jeff Kummer, The Early November seventh record is a distillation of their signature, emo-meets-pop-punk style of alternative rock with its crunchy guitars, polished hooks and introspective, angst-filled lyrics. Continue reading
SeeYouSpaceCowboy have announced their 16 date Coup De Grâce UK & EU headline tour, starting in August 2024. Earlier this year, they released their new album Coup De Grâce, and their music video for “Lubricant Like Kerosene” (ft. Kim Dracula), via Pure Noise Records They will also be playing this years Burn It Down Festival in Torquay and No Play Festival in Liverpool. Tour support comes from Killing Me Softly and Boneflower. Head into the article below for the live listings and more.
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New England rock band, Four Year Strong, have just dropped their new single, “uncooked,” along with a music video. In the same move, they have also announced the release of their forthcoming album, analysis paralysis. It is due out on the 09th of August 2024, via Pure Noise Records. Keep reading below for the new video and more information.
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Kentucky Hardcore stalwarts Knocked Loose continue to march forward in their vision of beatdown in the form of their third full-length, You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To (Pure Noise). Twenty-seven minutes of cathartic aggression laced with panic riffs of nu-metal fame and climaxing at soul-crushing breakdowns is all the band needs to prove their rightful spot in the upper echelon of modern Hardcore. With three absolute banger singles put out before release of the album, the rest of the tracks need to stand out on their own as well, which they do.Continue reading
Contrary to popular belief, Pop Punk and Emo are far from dead and buried. There are tons of true-school cool pocket scenes all over with great bands and fans supporting the hell out of them. One of best bands that have come from the underground recently to earn props is Grumpster from Oakland. Always a legendary place for Punk (thank you East Bay scene, 924 Gilman Street), but has had more than a few killer bands of late too. Continue reading
SeeYouSpaceCowboy have recently released their new album, Coup De Grâce, via Pure Noise Records. They have also dropped their latest video single, “Lubricant Like Kerosene,” featuring Kim Dracula. The band are currently on the road, and have added Summer dates with The Callous Daoboys, Omerta, and Roman Candle. Head into the article below for the new video, live listings, and more.
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Don’t ever go to an Emo Punk show with a broken heart. This is not based on any empirical evidence, just advice from my own experience with this show. Maybe I went to my first long-term romantic post-break-up show 15 years ago, but it was Slapshot and Sam Black Church, so different vibes that night. But take my word for it, it’ll wreck you if you do. Continue reading