New Punk Releases 23rd January 2025
Single, EP and Album releases from around the Punk world!
Oh The Humanity rock hard on 'Ground To Dust'
Release Date: 24th January 2025
Record Label: Thousand Island Records
Massachusetts melodic shred punks Oh The Humanity are about to release their new LP ‘Ground To Dust‘. Partnering with A Wilhelm Scream’s Trevor Reilly behind the console and with the addition of a new member, the band pushed outside of their comfort zone to create what they collectively feel is their most significant release to date. For fans of ripping guitars, big hooks and gut-wrenching lyrics, this record has something for everyone! Showcasing their diverse influences with 10 tracks of fast technical melodic punk capped off with emotionally resonant lyrics, the band: Kevin Athas, Jimmy Silvio, Kyle Paradis, Chris Dileso, and Chris Santoro are pretty cheerful dudes, despite first song ‘Gutted‘ being about self loathing, self improvement, and an inability to forgive yourself..
Pre-save and order HERE
State Of You hold their demons 'On A Knife's Edge'
Release Date: 24th January 2025
Record Label: Silent Cult
State Of You began their infiltration of the UK underground in 2022, releasing their debut EP, cultivating their own brand of heavy music, splicing hardcore styling with vibrant rock ‘n roll. Back on the attack with a collection of visceral new songs on their second EP, ‘On A Knife’s Edge‘, the band continue to expel personal demons and provoke discussion around issues in the world today. Delving into the pressures of modern day life (‘Cut The Rope’), saying goodbye to “rockstar” tropes (‘To The Core’), striving for society-pressured perfection (‘Double-Barrelled’) and a fluid relationship with alcohol (‘Which Way The Water Flows’) see vocalist Steve Sitkowski utilise a more melodic vocal whilst still retaining his abrasive exclamations. Join them at the EP release party on 25th Jan in London!
Download and stream HERE from 24/1
Early punk lovers Mala Vista 'Don't Owe You' anything!
Release Date: 3rd January 2025
Record Label: Spaghetty Town Records
NYC punk ‘n’ rollers Mala Vista had a very full 2024. Releasing their sophomore 77’ punk influenced album ‘Fun Time‘, countless US tour dates, and a tour of Spain! They still found some time to make their first ever music video for single ‘Don’t Owe You‘, out at the start of this year. First time video director D.C. Dufrane was behind the camera. He took one look at these rockers and said “We’re keeping it unpretentious, no frills and punk”. Mala Vista members Myke Miranda, Manny Dominguez, Erik LAMF and Ben Heyman bonded over a love of the early days of punk rock – Eddie and The Hot Rods, The Zeros, The Kids, Ramones and Johnny Thunders are all inspirations and influences. Re-live the 70’s of the Ramones in this rocker of a song!
Download and buy on the album HERE
Rebel Punk's new LP puts melody on the map
Release Date: 1st November 2024
Record Label: Self released
Hailing from Sacramento, California, Rebel Punk channels the rebellious spirit of punk rock with a raw energy that’s impossible to ignore. Fourth album ‘Living The Lie‘ blends melodic vocal harmonies with upbeat, sparkling riffs in good Green Day tradition! A true international collective; guitarist and vocalist George Palacios hails from the vibrant streets of Spain. His passionate vocals and blistering guitar solos add a touch of European flair. Jim Hassan holds down the low end with his thunderous bass lines, drawing influence from the English countryside via Scotland. His driving rhythms and infectious energy provide a solid foundation for Rebel Punk’s powerful sonic assault. Eric Halseth, a powerhouse drummer and California native, brings the precision of a seasoned pro to Rebel Punk’s explosive sound.
Download HERE
SPOCK's latest EP revives Dead Kennedys style punk!
Release Date: 28th August 2024
Record Label: 4 Vulcan / Broken Jaw Records
90s Texan skate punks SPOCK formed in the gritty streets of San Antonio, quickly making a name for themselves as one of the most electrifying bands to come out of the Texas underground scene. With their blistering guitar riffs, pounding drums, and raw, unfiltered energy, they eventually reunited in 2023, releasing two more EPs since their debut demo in 1995. ‘The SPOCK Files‘ dropped last August, a reminder that their music is as ferocious and unapologetic as ever, tackling issues of social injustice, political corruption, and the struggles of everyday life with a fierce sense of urgency. A great combo of 77’ punk vocals, in-yer-face guitar and dynamic beats, it’s less skate and more classic punk to our ears! SPOCK reminds the world that punk rock never dies – it just lays dormant, waiting for the right moment to rise again.
Buy 2 EPs on CD HERE, streaming everywhere!
Gypsy Pistoleros witness Earth's destruction in 'Shadow Walker'
Release Date: 13th December 2024
Record Label: Earache Records
Renegade glam punk rockers Gypsy Pistoleros‘ eclectic, unorthodox style marks this Worcester band out as unique. ‘Shadow Walker’, the second single from their forthcoming album ‘Church of the Pistoleros‘, is a poignant tale of humanity’s destruction of nature, told through the eyes of an immortal Changeling. With ageless wisdom and a disdain for mankind’s environmental sins, the Changeling narrates an eternal journey through shadows, reflecting on humanity’s fleeting existence and its impact on the Earth. It rocks hard, as you’d expect, with an almost indefinable quality, spanning the vast musical landscape this band inhabit! Goth / Punk / Glam and more, their high energy music is a celebration of the unconventional. Catch them touring the UK this spring!
Single streaming everywhere, pre-order the album HERE
Usually found jumping around down the front at gigs, I also relish taking photos and videos, singing, speaking with fellow music fans, and asking musicians the questions nobody else does. Writing about my favourite bands and connecting with people who love music too keeps me more-or-less sane! I’ve worked for over 25 years at a video production company, mainly filming live music events, therefore I have an additional backstage perspective on the scene.
