Assertion is a band forged in resilience, built on chemistry, and sustained by the will to keep moving forward, even when everything seems to fall apart. Formed in the Pacific Northwest by drummer William Goldsmith (Sunny Day Real Estate, Foo Fighters) and vocalist/guitarist Justin Tamminga, the band introduced themselves with Intermission in 2021, a record marked by raw immediacy and the renewed sense of purpose that came from returning to music not out of obligation, but out of necessity.

Frame and Mantle is excited to share that their sophomore album, Well Of Light, is set to be released on June 27th. Featuring recent singles “Standstill” and “Down A Thousand”, Well of Light was recorded with Larry Luther at Mr. Smalls Recording Studio in Pittsburgh.

Seattle punk rock ’n rollers The Drowns are proud to present their brand new live album Live At Rebellion, on Pirates Press Records.

This is the band’s first foray into recording a live performance, but it has been an idea on the table from very early on. While the band are rightfully acclaimed for their studio albums, the first thing anyone in the know talks about is their electrifying live shows.

Hailing from the cozy confines of Northern California (Chico, to be exact), punk and power-pop devotees The Wind-Ups return this summer with their third LP, this time on Dandy Boy Records. With 11 blistering tracks of lo-fi sugar punk à la the Ramones and Spits, Confection is a cotton candy rock’n’roll blitzkrieg, recorded to the trusty TASCAM 388 by frontman / ringleader Jake Sprecher.

Dropkick Murphys’ new album For The People shows courage and confidence, speaking up against the injustices happening in the United States, doing so with the strength and power that harkens back to Dropkick Murphys’ earliest punk rock roots. For The People is more than a title. It’s a heartfelt stance, a declaration of who this band is—and who they’ve always been.

Mac McCaughan says, “It’s always been the case that everyone is going through something that you may not be aware of. This is currently more true than ever—but also the case that we are all going through some things together. In the face of that, what good is art and where is happiness found? (Spoiler alert: I don’t know.)”