Megan March of Street Eaters talks their new album 'Opaque'

With everything they do, Street Eaters push their sound to new heights and their album Opaque is no exception. The first album since drummer and vocalist Megan March and bassist and vocalist John No welcomed guitarist Joan Toledo into the fold, Opaque finds the trio exploring fresh sonic territory as they kick out some of their most vulnerable and expansive tracks to date. Whether they are taking an unflinching look at the dehumanizing reality of the American healthcare system, diving deep into the nonlinear nature of healing, celebrating chosen family, or fighting against fascism, the seven tracks are full of much-needed catharsis. Opaque is available now via Dirt Cult Records. You can pick up a copy here or here. Street Eaters will be touring around the US starting next week.

Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with Megan to talk about the album, the connection between visual art and music, expanding to a trio, joy as an act of resistance, and so much more. Read the interview below!

This interview between Em Moore and Megan March took place over Zoom on September 3, 2025. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Ashrita Kumar and Myron Houngbedji of Pinkshift talk their new album 'Earthkeeper'

Born out of a time that saw Pinkshift deepening their relationships with themselves, each other, and nature, their second album Earthkeeper is a testament to resilience and connection. The Baltimore-based trio’s growth is on full display throughout the twelve tracks as they wade into heavier and more experimental musical territory, infusing their urgent punk sound with elements from hardcore, post-hardcore, and metal. Along with highlighting the range of the band members, this heavier direction also complements the lyrics perfectly as they take an unflinching look at the current state of the world, climate change, and the interconnected nature of life on this planet. The story they are telling is ultimately one of hope, serving as a reminder that a better world is possible when we stand up and fight for what we believe in.

Earthkeeper is available everywhere now via Hopeless Records. You can order a copy here or here. Pinkshift will be touring the US and Toronto in the fall and will be supporting Grandson on three of their European dates in the winter.

Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with lead vocalist Ashrita Kumar and drummer Myron Houngbedji to talk about the new album, the power of nature, the true meaning of peace, and so much more. Read the interview below!

This interview between Em Moore, Ashrita Kumar, and Myron Houngbedji took place on August 6, 2025 via Zoom. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Balancing chaos and beauty with Nova Twins

Nova Twins strike a perfect balance between the nonstop chaos and beauty of life on their third album Parasites and Butterflies. The UK-based duo know that finding this balance is a journey full of ups and downs and something that can only be achieved with openness and honesty. Everything about these twelve tracks, from the lyrics to the instrumentation to the vocal delivery, is a testament to the incredible strength of vulnerability and the indomitable spirit of Georgia South and Amy Love.

Parasites and Butterflies will be out everywhere on August 29 via Marshall Records. You can pre-order a copy here or here. Nova Twins will be playing at a handful of record stores across the UK starting tomorrow and will be touring Europe and the UK starting in September.

Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with lead vocalist and guitarist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South to talk about the new album, embracing vulnerability, unleashing chaotic energy, and so much more. Read the interview below!

This interview between Em Moore, Amy Love, and Georgia South took place over Zoom in July 2025. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Lucie Sue talks her new record, Ozzy, and the 1980s phone

France's Lucie Sue combines punk and metal into a high-powered charge. Lucie draws from the Plasmatics, Joan Jett, Motorhead, and the great 80s metal pantheon. Her new album Battlestation is out this week, so Punknews' John Gentile spoke to Lucie about the record, Ozzy's passing, ripping it up on guitar, and the Barbie logo. You can check it out below.

Artist on Artist: Jason Shevchuk

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.

Dazey Steinman and Hannah Bridger of Dazey talk their debut EP 'this is all i am i guess,'

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.

Selling out with Katie McTigue of Pacing

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.

Fat Wreck Sells catalog to Hopeless, pays off Artist debt, keeps Fat TM for future projects

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

Jon Snodgrass and Ben Andress of BÜDDIES Fest

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.

Tim Brennan of Dropkick Murphys talks the band's new album 'For The People'

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.

Creating community: talking zFAM BBQ with Amanda of zBTFD

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.