The Bad Ups - Life Of Sin

Philadelphia's The Bad Ups will release their upcoming LP, 'Life of Sin' on September 27 via Jump Start Records. You can stream the first single "Ego Trip" below.

Frontman Travis McKayle says,"'Ego Trip' is about finding your place in the world while staying true to yourself."

The four-piece punk band draws heavy inspiration from the Epitaph and Fat Wreck bands of the 90s and early 2000s, while also embracing the rhythms of traditional ska and reggae. Channeling the spirit of Bad Brains, they blend these genres into a unique sound.

High Vis - Guided Tour

London’s High Vis announces their highly anticipated new album Guided Tour, set for release on October 18th via Dais Records. Alongside the album announcement, High Vis shares new single “Mind’s a Lie,” which marks new sonic territory for the band, synthesizing inspirations from house, garage, and Pirate Radio into a dance-punk anthem. “Mind’s a Lie” takes stabs of sampled female vocals by celebrated South London singer and DJ Ell Murphy built into a razor wire rhythm of low-slung bass, tense drums, and sparkling guitar before vocalist Graham Sayle’s staunch voice barks harsh truths.

Karate - Make It Fit

The reunited Karate announce 'Make It Fit,' their much-anticipated first studio album in 20 years. Coming October 18th on Numero Group, and featuring ten new tracks mixed by long time collaborator Andy Hong, they're also sharing two of those - the album's opener in "Defendants" and its closer in "Silence, Sound".

Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals - Give An Inch

Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals — the brand new rock quartet fronted by Grace and featuring Matt Patton of Drive-By Truckers (bass), Mikey Erg of The Ergs (drums) and Paris Campbell Grace (vocals, percussion) — are excited to announce the Friday, September 6 release of the band’s debut EP, Give An Inch.

Recorded by Patton at Dial Back Sound in Water Valley, MS, Give An Inch ushers in yet another new and exciting chapter for the Emmy-nominated artist, author and activist as she calls upon the various talents of these seasoned musicians. 

 

Public Opinion - Painted On Smile

Denver, CO based punks Public Opinion have announced their debut album, Painted On Smile. Due out September 6th from Convulse Records, the album combines the biting execution of hardcore, the primal swagger of garage rock, and the widescreen hooks of 2000s indie rock into potent cocktail of loud rock & roll. 

Better Lovers - Highly Irresponsible

Better Lovers, a band that didn’t even exist just 16 months ago, and have rapidly risen to prominence with two blistering tours across North America and a pair of overseas treks, playing for sold-out crowds and featuring prominently on 2024’s most prestigious European festivals, release their debut album, “Highly Irresponsible”, on Oct. 25 via SharpTone Records.