Listen to Punknews Podcast #611 - Blink is back!

Episode #611 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode John has been abducted by aliens so Em takes over hosting and is joined by Sam and Hallie. They talk about Blink-182 reuniting, the lineup for When We Were Young 2023, the Punk Rock Museum set to open in Vegas in January, Gladie's upcoming album, Weeping Icon's new fly-filled video, and Action/Adventure's upcoming album. Cover songs, the upcoming Kinks tribute album, Big Joanie's "Sainted" video, and strip clubs are also discussed. Listen to the episode below!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #610 - John's freakin' out!

Episode #610 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode John's freaking out and tells Hallie and Em all about his woes. The gang also talk news and cover the end of the Cro-Mags trademark battle, the new Thotcrime song with Carson Pace of The Callous Daoboys, Misfits playing Vegas this New Year's Eve, and Mickey Leigh selling his interest in the Ramones. Em's interview with Ganser (which you can read right here!), Patti Smith's upcoming photo book, John's interview with OFF! (which you can read right here!), and the new EP from Abi Ooze are also discussed. Listen to the episode below!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #609 & 609.5 - Em Moore double feature!

Episodes #609 and #609.5 of the Punknews Podcast are now up!

On episode #609 Em hosts and subjects John and Hallie to her super fun CanCon game! They also discuss Brian Gorsegner retiring from playing in bands and the end of Night Birds, NOFX's upcoming Double Album, Samiam releasing theri first new song in over 10 years, Punitive Damage's upcoming album, Stop The Presses cover of Bikini Kill's "Rebel Girl", and the new video from Bugsy. L.S. Dunes, supergroups, and Paramore are also talked about.

Episode #609.5 is the September edition of Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to! Tune in to hear songs by Jivebomb, Gloin, Grandmas House, METZ, Candy Apple, Vixen 77, The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir, New Pagans, Martha, Kid Kapichi, Stop The Presses, Hammered Hulls, Broken Down Golf Cart, and so many more!

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Listen to Punknews Podcast #608 - the return of Hallie Bulleit!

Episode #608 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! This episode sees the return of Hallie after her adventures in Scotland and Portugal. The gang dive into the news and discuss the new solo LP from Blag Dahila, White Lung's upcoming final album and new videos, OFF!'s new experimental track, and Snakeskin's awesome TikTok song about The Bachelorette. Festivals and tours being cancelled, the Record Store Day list for Black Friday, shirt slogans, and Screaming Females hinting at releasing something in October are also talked about. Listen to the new episode below!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #607!

Episode #607 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode Em talks about seeing My Chemical Romance live (read her review right here!), John talks about going to see The Spits at a skatepark and Eric Flea of Zorn swinging around a flaming sword (read his review of that show here!). Other summer vacation stories are told before the dynamic duo dive into the news stories of the week.

They discuss the new business venture from Lee Spielman and Garrett Stevenson of Trash Talk, NFTs, NOFX coming to an end, the Nirvana lawsuit finally ending, Blag Dahlia's upcoming Ralph Champagne LP, Bauhaus cancelling the rest of their North American tour, and Fucked Up reissuing Hidden World. Listen to the episode below!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #606 - Cigar!

Episode #606 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode Rami Krayem and Jon Sortland of Cigar stop by to talk about their new album, The Visitor, the origins of the band, songwriting, growing up, touring, and so much more! They also stick around to talk the news with Em and John. OFF!'s killer new video, Scott Kelly's admission of abuse and Neurosis' statement about the situation, the new Slackers video, and Billy Idol's upcoming EP are discussed. Listen to the episode below!

Punknews Podcast #605.5 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to! (August 2022)

Sit down and shut up! The August 2022 edition of Em Moore tells you what to listen to is up now and it ROCKS. Editor Em Moore plays all the hottest new tunes from August for you! Drop everything you are doing and listen right now!!!

Punknews Podcast #605 - Mike Park and Catbite!

Episode #605 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode Mike Park and Tim and Brittany of Catbite join John and Em to talk about their new split EP that is out now via Bad Time Records. They also discuss bad bands, beard maintenance, Degrassi, getting older, $$$, ska, cover songs, and Oingo Boingo. Advice and Canadian band recommendations are also given. Listen to the episode below!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #604 - PUNX POINTS!

Episode #604 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode everyone's favourite punk rock trivia game, Punx Points, returns!! Arik of Goddamit and Creep Records, Andy of Tsunami Bomb and Sell The Heart Records, and Gayla of Fat Heaven all compete to see who knows the most punk trivia. They face categories such as "Gnarly Ass Shows", "Dischord Records", "Eastern Canada", "Pop Punk", "The '90s", "Punk/Reggae Connection", and many more. Who will be crowned the winner of Punx Points and therefore the PUNKEST PERSON ON THE PLANET?? Listen below to find out!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #603 - Peter Hook!

Episode #603 of the Punknews Podcast is now up!

In this episode Em regales John with her stories about seeing Peter Hook and The Light live in Toronto on their ongoing> Joy Division: A Celebration tour, complete with a New Order opening set (read her live review right here!).

After Em talks for about 45 minutes, they dive into the news. Jerry Only's upcoming solo LP, Buzzcocks new album, Lande Hekt's "Backstreet Snow" video, the Destination Chaos festival lineup, Catbite and Mike Park's split EP, The Muslims dropping of the upcoming THICK tour, Weezer's Broadway residency being cancelled, and OFF!'s freaky new track are discussed.

To finish off the episode John's interviews Hooky himself! In this extended version of the written interview they talk about his current tour, the chemistry between band members, the experience of playing full albums live, the legacy of Joy Division, physical media, and so much more!

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Listen to Punknews Podcast #602 - Christoph Jesus of Crazy and the Brains!

Episode #602 of the Punknews Podcast is now up!

In this episode Christoph Jesus of Crazy and the Brains stops by to talk about the new direction of the band, their new single "Open Eyez", the evolution of songwriting in Crazy and the Brains, the history of an important (but short-lived) Jersey punk venue, the interpretation of art, the importance of live music, and so much more!

He also sticks around to talk all things news with John, Hallie, and Em. They discuss the epidemic of bootlegging in punk and how to deal with it, The Interrupters' "Raised by Wolves" video, the upcoming Misfits, Alice Cooper, and Distillers Dallas show, Thotcrime's upcoming LP, and Geoff Palmer covering Dee Dee Ramone's Standing in the Spotlight album.

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