Esteemed Californian independent and radical publisher PM Press has today published a groundbreaking new book on Australian punk, Orstralia: A Punk History 1974–1989 by Melbourne author Tristan Clark. Clark has also today published a companion volume Orstralia: A Punk History 1990 –1999.
Winning Streak presents “Factory Reset,” a one-part spicy, one part sweet 2-track standalone single, produced and mixed by Scott Sellers (Rufio, Mercy Street), their first release since 2020’s “We Need A Plan”.
Michael Hutchence’s 2 new posthumous singles “One-Way” b/w “Save My Life” to be released on 10″ picture disc via Boss Sonics/Deko Entertainment on August 9th.
Sudden Death Records and Roots Round Up are pleased to announce the release of “Up Rooted,” the 6th full-length album from one of Vancouver’s long-time music scene veterans.
The Cardinals, Cards Care & Scott Credit Union are teaming up to support the Veterans Community Project of STL w/ a special discount ticket offer for the Cardinals-Nationals Salute to Service July 26-28 series at Busch. A portion of each $10 ticket sold will help furnish a tiny home for a Veteran transitioning from homelessness.
Grand Rapids, MI alt-rock/post-emo/pop-punk band Potionseller is set to release “When They Get Old,” its first EP for PNWK Records on July 19th. The first single, “Monarchs Club,” along with its music video, is out today.
New York City power pop champs Joy Buzzer are debuting the new single “You’d Be Surprised”.
Following this afternoon’s series finale in D.C., the Cardinals return to Busch Stadium to open a 6-game homestand starting w/ a 2-game I-70 Interleague series against Royals (July 9-10), followed by a 4-game weekend series with the division rival Cubs (July 12-14).
With the All Star game a week away, rumors are starting to pick up; the trade deadline is July 30 & teams will start really putting feelers out about who will be buys & sellers. As of right now, the Cardinals appear to be buyers.
The Peawees have just announced their latest LP ‘One Ride’ w/ an advance single for the track “Banana Tree”. The new album will appear worldwide on digital & vinyl formats via Wild Honey Records on September 6th, 2024.
Tyler Costolo has returned to his Ghost Fan Club project with a self-titled EP, his 1st new GFC material since 2021. Costolo originally began making music under his own name in 2017 with what he describes as “haphazard folk songs.” He then adopted the Two Meters moniker & released 2 Bedroom Pop EPs before experimenting w/ heavier, more dissonant sounds for labels like Very Jazzed & Knifepunch Records.
