After a long hiatus, we are back with another artist on artist interview by Justin Conigliaro of Brooklyn based punk band Up For Nothing/Paper Lanterns. Justin sat down to interview one of the most iconic front man in the Hardcore/Punk/Orgcore sphere, Jason Shevchuck of Town Liar, Kid Dynamite, None More Black, OnGuard, LaGrecia and Former Member and much more. See below to check out the full interview.
Last month, PEI-based Dazey released their excellent debut EP This is all i am i guess,. Originally begun as the solo project of vocalist and guitarist Dazey Steinman, recent years have seen the growth of the project into a full-fledged band with the addition of bassist and vocalist Hannah Bridger and drummer Riley Peters.
The five fast-paced tracks that make up the EP take cues from emo (particularly of the Midwest variety), punk, grunge, pop, and shoegaze to create a sound that is full of vulnerability and bite. With crunchily fuzzy instrumentation, captivating melodies, and lyrics that run the gamut of emotions (and pull no punches while doing so), This is all i am i guess, cements Dazey as a band to watch. This is all i am i guess, is available digitally now, and you can pick up a copy right here.
Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with Dazey and Hannah to talk about the EP, songwriting, skateboarding, and so much more. Read the interview below!
This interview between Em Moore, Dazey Steinman, and Hannah Bridger took place on August 13, 2025 over Zoom. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
San Jose-based Pacing, the songwriting and recording project of Katie McTigue, is one day away from releasing her sophomore album Pl*net F*tness. In true Pacing fashion, the twelve tracks feature a mix of heart and humour, whether she is calling out the ridiculous subscription-canceling policies many companies employ on the title track, talking about dealing with depression on “Nothing! (I wanna do)”, or reworking a Mr. Rodgers song to be about a notorious cult leader on "Never Go Down". Themes of parasocial relationships, love, functioning under life’s obligations, loss, and looking for meaning pervade the album, buoyed by Pacing's signature blend of indie rock, bedroom pop, anti-folk, punk, and chess sounds. Selling out has never sounded so good.
Pl*net F*tness will be out on July 25 via Asian Man Records. You can pre-order the record here or here. Pacing will be touring the US supporting AJJ in August. They will be playing two Californian album release shows; one in late August in Los Angeles and one in early September in San Jose.
Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with Katie to talk about the album, selling out, experimenting in the studio, the DIY scene in San Jose, and so much more. Read the interview below!
This interview between Em Moore and Katie McTigue took place over Zoom on July 22, 2025. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been edited for length and clarity, unfortunately to the exclusion of a very funny story about a surprise party for a dog.
After months of rumors, bad info, false starts, and gossip, it is now public: Fat Wreck Chords has sold its catalog to Hopeless… but there are a number of cavaets that Fat Wreck co-founders Fat Mike and Erin Burkett insisted upon before the sale went through.
Punknews' John Gentile spoke with Erin Burkett and Hopeless owner Louis Posen about the sale and its unusual details. You can read the article below.
Photo Credit: Jonathan Weiner
Canada's newest punk festival BÜDDIES Fest has arrived. The festival is the creation of baseball enthusiast/punk Jon Snodgrass and Blacktop Record's Ben Andress, whom will be hosting the three day festival held from July 11 to 13th, 2025 in a small town called Tillsonburg, ON. ALL, Dillinger Four, The Flatliners, Drag The River, Lenny Lashley, Greg Norton and much more is set to play the weekend. Punknews Contributing editor Samantha Barrett spoke with Jon Snodgrass and Ben Andress about the festival.
Click here to get all the info about the festival and to grab your tickets.
July 4th, 2025 will bring the return of at least two American staples: one is Joey Chestnut, back from a year’s hiatus in pursuit of reclaiming the crown at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. The other is the Dropkick Murphys, returning with an electrified, amped up, and palpably reignited charge after two successive acoustic releases and driven by a political landscape in need of something between a streetsweeper and a superfund campaign.
Longtime Murphys lead guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Tim Brennan chatted with longtime Punknews writer and fat-chewer Tyler Barrett about the genesis of the upcoming album For The People (which will be out on July 4 via Dummy Luck Music), the legacy of Shane MacGowan, and frontman Ken Casey’s original claim to fame. Read the interview below.
Do you remember when music festivals used to be fun? When they were centred around creating community and enjoying live music? Brantford, Ontario-based DIY arts and culture space, record label, and merch shop zBTFD sure does. They’re getting ready to put on their inaugural zFAM BBQ event which will feature lots of food, friendly competition, and great live music. Sundowner (Toronto), North of America, Status/Non-Status, Casper Skulls, By Divine Right, Newfound Interest in Connecticut, Cellar Dwellers, Heavy Sweater, Oil Giant, Quotas, and Sunnsetter will be playing the event along with a secret band which will be announced in August. zFAM BBQ will take place on September 6 at Knights Hall in Brantford and you can grab an early bird pass right here.
Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with zBFTD co-founder Amanda Mead to talk about the zFAM BBQ, the importance of community, what went into curating the event’s lineup, and so much more. Read the interview below!
This interview between Em Moore and Amanda Mead took place on June 24, 2025, via Zoom. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been edited for length and clarity.
Episode #699.94 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Em Moore catches up with Angelo Moore and Christopher Dowd of Fishbone to talk about the band's upcoming album Stockholm Syndrome (out tomorrow, June 27!), the current dynamic of the band, growing up in Los Angeles surrounded by the entertainment industry, some lesser-known history of the band, and so much more. Listen to the episode below!
Earlier this month, Richmond, Virginia-based musician Madison Turner released her excellent third album Curtsy When You Land. Madison explores and expands her sound as she mixes together elements of punk, alt-rock, ska, skacore, and folk to create eleven of her catchiest tracks to date. The album unfolds like a movie as we are welcomed into Madison Turner’s world with visual lyrics that are both heartfelt and sarcastic. Curtsy When You Land is available everywhere now via Say-10 Records. You can order a physical copy here or here.
Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with Madison to talk about the album, the magic of movies, working in name drops, video games, and so much more. Read the interview below!
This interview between Em Moore and Madison Turner took place over Zoom on June 13, 2025. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Earlier this month, Sarah Rose Project, the solo project of Sarah Rose of Sarah and the Safe Word, released her debut self-titled solo album. The eleven tracks are nothing short of sonic alchemy as Sarah weaves together elements from hot jazz, rock ’n’ roll, blues, country, and punk to create a sound that will have you dancing until the sun comes up. The lyrics are visual and action-packed, each song drawing you in and bringing you along for the ride. Much like a great night out, once you press play on Sarah Rose Project you’ll wish it would never end.
Sarah Rose Project is available everywhere now via Say-10 Records. You can pick up a digital copy here or a physical copy here. Sarah Rose Project will be touring around the US with Ratwyfe starting later this month.
Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with Sarah to talk about the album, recording in three different cities, writing as a solo artist, taking inspiration from jazz, and so much more. Read the interview below!
This interview between Em Moore and Sarah Rose took place over Zoom on June 10, 2025. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
A jam party brought Vanessa Tignanelli, Holly Cunningham, and Linds Sullivan together to form Peach Pact in 2018 and the North Bay, Ontario-based trio has been kicking out excellent grunge-infused punk rock ever since. The band's incredible energy is captured perfectly on their debut album Die Hydrated which was recorded live off the floor at Sudbury’s Deadpan Studios. The nine tracks fly by in a flurry of driving rhythms, dynamic riffs, superb melodies, and powerful vocals. The band’s songwriting prowess is on full display as they explore what it means to stay hydrated in a society that only seeks to drain, tear into societal expectations, discuss the ongoing fight for bodily autonomy, and highlight the importance of community with cathartic lyrics that are impossible not to sing along to.
Die Hydrated will be out everywhere on June 13. You can pre-order the album here and here or you can pre-save the album right here. Peach Pact will be playing their album release show in September.
Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with bassist and lead vocalist Vanessa, drummer Holly, and guitarist and backing vocalist Linds to talk about the album, taking inspiration from the desert, what it means to be truly hydrated, creating community, and so much more. Read the interview below!
This interview between Em Moore, Vanessa Tignanelli, Holly Cunningham, and Linds Sullivan took place in May 2025 via Zoom. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been lightly edited for length and clarity.