Emma Goldman have announced that they will be touring around Ontario and Quebec this August. The shows will begin on August 15 in Toronto, Ontario, and will wrap up on August 24 in Ottawa, Ontario. Emma Goldman released their album all you are is we earlier this year. Check out the dates below.
Tunic have released a video for their song “Spoiled Fruit”. The video was created by BNB Studios. The song is off their album A Harmony of Loss Has Been Sung which was released earlier this year. Check out the video below.
Signals Midwest have released a new song. It is called “Stale Air” and is off their upcoming album Layovers which will be out on July 25 via Lauren Records. The album is made up of unreleased tracks, alternate takes, B-sides, and covers. Signals Midwest released their album DENT in 2022. Check out the song below.
Thrice have announced North American tour dates for this fall. Modern Color and Downward will be joining them on all dates. The tour will begin on October 17 in San Diego, California and will wrap up on November 23 in Anaheim, California. Thrice released The Artist in the Ambulance - Revisited in 2023 and released their album Horizons / East in 2021. Check out the dates below.
Montreal-based punks G String have released a new song. It is called “Professional Underwear” and is available digitally now. G String released their debut single, “Doghouse”, earlier this year. Check out the song below.
Washington, DC-based trio Flowers For The Dead have announced that they will be releasing a new EP. It is called First Place and will be out on August 1. The band has also released a video for the title track which was directed by Jeremy Burgos. Flowers For The Dead released their album Magnolia in 2024. Check out the video below.
The Planet Smashers have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called On The Dancefloor and will be out on August 22 via Stomp Records. The Planet Smashers released their album Too Much Information in 2019. Check out the announcement below.
Scene Queen has released a lyric video for her new song “L-Shaped Couch”. The song is available digitally now via Hopeless Records. Scene Queen released her album Hot Singles In Your Area in 2024. Check out the video below.
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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.
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