Melbourne hardcore newcomers The Accursed have announced the upcoming release of their debut six-song 7”, released via Rain on the Parade Records. With no release date other than “real soon”, two tracks are currently streaming on the band’s Bandcamp page.
Dead Heavens, the new psych-rock band fronted by the prolific Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand, Rival Schools and many more) have released a new single from their upcoming debut album. Entitled Adderall Highway, it’s taken from their upcoming release Whatever Witch You Are. Featuring a hard-psych rock sound inspired by bands like Cream and Black Sabbath, the album is due out Friday June 16 on Dine Alone records.
Fat Wreck Chords have announced the upcoming release of a rarities cover compilation from No Use For a Name. Comprised of cover songs the band had recorded over the course of their career, the album is due for release on Friday August 11. The band has also announced they will be releasing another rarities compilation in the near future. The band ceased activity in 2012 following the death of frontman Tony Sly.
Descent into the Maelstrom, the long-awaited documentary on Sydney punk rock innovators Radio Birdman has had screening dates announced. The film will be shown at Cinema Nova in Carlton on Sunday July 2 with a special post screening Q&A session with guitarist Deniz Tek. The film features previously unseen footage and music, interviews with all band members, and an original look at the history of one of punk rock’s most important bands. Tickets are scheduled to be on sale soon. This will sell out, so get in fast.
Los Angeles pop-punks Bad Cop/Bad Cop have released a new single. Entitled Retrograde, the track is taken from their upcoming second album Warriors, due out on Fat Wreck Chords on Friday June 16. Their debut album was average, but their first 7” was a super tight slab of melodic all girl California pop-punk. Keen as mustard to see if they can pull it off again.
New York gypsy punks Gogol Bordello have announced the upcoming release of their eighth studio album. Entitled Seekers and Finders, the record is their first since 2013’s Pura Vida Conspiracy. The band has released lead single Saboteur Blues, available for streaming now. Pre-orders for the album are available now from the band’s website.
Sydney melodic punks Lungs have announced their reformation for the tenth anniversary of debut EP Breathe Bastard Breathe. While the band is yet to announce a Melbourne show, the band’s reformation and connection to Melbourne’s Poison City label could mean it’s definitely likely. Stay tuned.
