Toronto-based rockers Heartrunner have announced that they will be releasing a new EP. It is called Just A Phase and will be out on August 6. The band has also released a video for their first single from the EP called “Lose It”. It was directed, shot, edited, and coloured by Harrison King. Heartrunner released their two-song single Faltering in 2023. Check out the video below.
Arm's Length have released a video for their song “Morning Person”. The video was directed and edited by Alex Scalzo-Brown. The song is off their album There’s A Whole World Out There which was released earlier this year. Check out the video below.
Sly Stone, funk singer, songwriter, producer, and bandleader of Sly and the Family Stone, has passed away. He was 82 years old. He passed away following “a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues” on June 9, 2025 according to a statement released by his family. The statement reads,
”It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone. After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family. While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come.
Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music. His iconic songs have left an indelible mark on the world, and his influence remains undeniable. In a testament to his enduring creative spirit, Sly recently completed the screenplay for his life story, a project we are eager to share with the world in due course, which follows a memoir published in 2024.
We extend our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers during this difficult time. We wish peace and harmony to all who were touched by Sly’s life and his iconic music.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your unwavering support.”
Sly and the Family Stone were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. Sly Stone’s final album I’m Back! Family and Friends was released in 2011 and he released his memoir Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) in 2024. We send our condolences to Sly Stone’s family, friends, and fans.
ameokama has announced US tour dates for this fall. Lovergirl and Ultra will be joining her on select dates. The tour starts on September 10 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and wraps up on September 28 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ameokama released her debut album i will be clouds in the morning and rain in the evening earlier this year and we spoke to her about it in January. You can read the interview right here. Check out the dates below.
Episode #699.92 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Harley Flanagan stops by to talk to John about the release of his new documentary Wired for Chaos, his upcoming movie tour, the story behind “I’ll Fuck You Up” (off the 2016 Cro-Mags record), putting his anger down, and so much more. Listen to the episode below!
Loud Graves, the band that includes Dom Davi of Tsunami Bomb, have announced their debut LP. The record is self-titled and is out via Rad Girlfriend in late summer. You can hear the lead track here.
Travis barker of Blink-182 has been honored by the city of Fontana, California. The city holds a charity race called the Fontana run and during this past weekend's installment, Barker was honored by Mayor Acquanetta Warren. the mayor said: "Travis Barker is not just a global music icon — he’s one of us. His commitment to wellness, his roots in Fontana, and his example as someone who has overcome adversity to inspire others make him a true hometown hero. We are thrilled to welcome him home and recognize his incredible achievements."
Barker has launched Run Travis Run, a national wellness campaign encouraging fitness, mindfulness and community engagement. You can read the local news report here.
Punk in the Park has announced a new installment. The new one is October 4 and 5 in San Pedro. Bands playing include Bad Religion, Descendents, Interrupters, Pennywise, Face to Face, Screeching Weasel, The Adicts, Stiff little fingers, TSOL, Dwarves, Crazy and the Brians, Slaughterhouse, DFL, and a bunch more. You can see the details below.
Toronto's Wise Guise has announced that they will be disbanding. The band released a statement on Instagram which reads,
”Good morning everyone,
We wanted to start this message by thanking each and every one of you for showing up and supporting us through our journey as a band. We started as an empowerment project, built from women who spent their entire show-going careers in the audience and bedroom musicians. When I say the team had humble beginnings, we were honestly and truly starting from ground zero.
In our 5-year journey we have played Punk in Drublic, the main stage at Pouzza Fest, headlined Youth Attack and Bitch Fest, released a DIY EP, and received airplay all over the world. We have shared stages with our heroes, our friends, and some of the most inspiring people we've ever met. We wrote music together, most of us for the very first time, and found out what musicianship is all about.
All this to say that as far as an empowerment project goes, mission friggin' accomplished.
With that, we will be going our separate ways from here, but that doesn't mean this is the last you'll see of any of us.
In love and solidarity. xx
P.s. sorry to those who hoped to see us soon at Buddies Fest”
Wise Guise released their EP Kick The Hive in 2024. Check out the post in full below.
For Your Health have released a video for their new song “With Empty Promises and Loaded Guns”. The video was directed and produced by Hayden Rodriguez and Nicholas Marzluf. The song is off the band’s album This Bitter Garden which was released last week via 3DOT Recordings. Check out the video below.
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