Glasgow-based artist Iona Zajac has released a video for her new song “Anton”. The video was directed and edited by Joshua Cobb. The song is available digitally now and is the third track she’s released so far this year, following “Summer” and “Bang”. Iona Zajac will be touring North America as part of The Pogues in September and released her EP Find Her in the Grass in 2022. Check out the video below.
Last night, Paris Campbell Grace, who performs with and is married to Laura Jane Grace, posted a number of statements regarding issues with Laura Jane Grace. Via threads, Paris posted a lengthy statement regarding Laura Jane Grace wherein Paris accuses Laura Jane grace of oppressive behavior, among other issues. That statement is posted below.
Laura Jane Grace has not made an official statement, but LJG did respond to statements from Paris on Paris' own thread, mainly regarding home ownership, health insurance, and other issues. those statements are still available now. The entire exchange appears to stem from LJG stating on social media that LJG feels unsafe.
Last night, LJG and her band, which includes Paris, were scheduled to open for Murder by Death. They did not perform, though Mikey Erg. LJG's drummer, did do a solo set. Around that time, LJG live streamed herself playing some songs acoustically from a house. In a text shared by Paris, LJG appears to cancel all of the band's upcoming tour dates, including the current Murder by death trek.
You can see Paris' statement below. If anything further develops, we will keep you updated.
Coming out of a 2 year hiatus, Covert Stations is back with their seventh single in the 'Borrowed Singles' series. This time they are adding a cover of "Dreams" originally by Fleetwood Mac but with their own spin to it. The series also includes covers of The Psychedelic Furs, The Cult, Modern English, REM, Roxette and INXS. Today, we are pleased to being you a Punknews Exclusive Premiere for their latest cover, see below to check it out.
Edmonton-based Purple City Music Festival has added more bands/artists to its lineup for this year. Bonnie Trash, BONDBREAKR, DVTR, Magic Shoppe, Jehovas Princess, Hallows, Clone, Whitey Houston, False Body, Real Sickies, Colleen Brown and Amy Van Keeken, The Bobby Tenderloin Experience, Field and Stream, Kue Varo and the Only Hopes, Blue Collar Distro, Dial Up, Brock Geiger, Devours, Throat Piss, and Uncanny Valley will be playing the festival.
They join the previously announced lineup which includes L.A. Witch, D.O.A., Marie Davidson, Acid Tongue, Freya, Taleen Kali, Wait//Less, Shiv and the Carvers, and Slash Need.
Purple City Music Festival will take place September 5-7 across multiple venues in downtown Edmonton, Alberta including Starlite Room, Temple Stage, McDougall United Church, Y After Hours, the Downtown Edmonton Community League, and the Freemasons Hall.
Pool Kids have released a video for their new song “Leona Street”. The video was directed and edited by Christine Goodwyne and Zach Miller. The song is off their upcoming album Easier Said Than Done which will be out on August 15 via Epitaph Records. Pool Kids will be touring North America starting in September and released their self-titled album in 2022. Check out the video below.
Nashville-based melodic heavy duo Friendship Commanders have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called BEAR and will be out on October 10 via Magnetic Eye Records. The band has also released videos for their lead singles “MELT” and “Keeping Score” which were both directed and edited by drummer and bassist Jerry Roe. Friendship Commanders released Bill (The Steve Albini Mixes) in 2024 and released Mass in 2023. Check out the videos and tracklist below.
Panic Shack have released a video for their song “Pockets.” The video was directed and edited by Ren Faulkner and features additional footage shot by Meziane Lotmani. The song is off their debut self-titled album which is out today via Brace Yourself Records. Panic Shack will be touring the UK and Europe starting in October. Check out the video below.
Quite sadly, Bill Chamberlain of The Pist, The Dissidents, Mankind, and many other bands. His family stated that he passed away after a brief illness. For a number of years, Bill also ran Wild Mutation Records in Philadelphia. He was a really nice guy. We send our condolences to Bill's family, friends, and fans.
Vancouver-based punks PISS have announced tour dates for this fall. They will be touring the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe. They will be supporting Omni on select dates. The tour kicks off on September 13 in Seattle, Washington and wraps up on October 24 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. PISS released their debut recording three demos in 2024. Check out the dates below.
Episode #699.95 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, John regales Em and Sam with stories of seeing Psywarfare where an argument broke out on stage after the band started using a metal grinder and of going to another show that featured a sock auction. They also discuss the week’s news. Listen to the episode below!
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