Melodic punk group Bridge The Gap has announced their forthcoming sophomore album Gainsayer. Set to be released on April 11th via Double Helix Records, in concert with their global distribution partners SBAM Records and Pee Records, Gainsayer features recent single “In The Throes” as well as their brand-new track “Brothers”, which you can check here.

Cardiff-based Welsh language alternative rock six-piece, Breichiau Hir, are delighted to announce their return with second album Y Dwylo Uwchben (The Hands Above), set for release on 11th April 2025 via Halen Records.To celebrate the news, the band are sharing lead single ‘Cuddio Tu Ôl Y Llen’ (Hiding Behind The Curtain) which is released on 22nd January 2025 via all good digital service providers, and comes with an official music video by Michael McCann.

Primed to grab 2025 by the scruff of the neck and give it a damn good shaking, high-octane boogie woogie punk rock ‘n rollers Split Dogs are set to embark on their first UK headline tour as they approach the release of their ‘Here To Destroy’ album, due for release on February 28th via Venn Records.

Born from the frustration of seeing music become commodified and soulless, vocalist Harry Atkins and guitarist Mil Martinez had the idea to form a band as far back as 2015, with the name ‘Split Dogs’ pulled from the classic zombie film ‘Return of the Living Dead’.

Santa Cruz hardcore band Scowl have announced a new album, Are We All Angels, for April 4th via Dead Oceans, their first with the label, whose roster includes Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, Japanese Breakfast, etc. Produced by Will Yip (Turnstile, Title Fight, Mannequin Pussy, etc.), who worked on their most recent project, the Psychic Dance Routine EP, Are We All Angels finds the venomous and antagonistic band funneling their aggression through a more expansive version of themselves. The album was mixed by Rich Costey (Fiona Apple, My Chemical Romance, Vampire Weekend, etc..).

Welcome to KOKO, Lottery Winners’ most adventurous album, while also home to their most infectious songs yet. Having played to over half-a-million people at their shows in 2024 alone, it’s a captivating album which will only see that fanbase continue to grow.

023’s “Bottom of the Pomps” brought a timelessness that resonated with a certain type of listener (the type with ears and taste).  The Pomps’ perfect purple LP scrapped its way to cult fandom, and gained just enough traction for the band to say “ok, fine, one more”. 

Based in the capital city of Canada, The Riptides have been cranking out high-energy blasts of melodic, poppy punk rock for over 25 years. With their new LP Burn After Listening, the band makes the move to Pirates Press Records, and are ready to bring their sound to an all new worldwide audience! The band have released the video for the lead single, “End of the World.”