Long-running Melbourne post punk/noise rock band The Nation Blue have announced the upcoming release of not one, but two full length albums. Entitled Black and Blue, the two albums were recorded live in a hall in rural Victoria over the past two years. Their first release since 2009’s Rising Waters, Black and Blue are both to be released on Friday October 14 via Poison City Records.
Pop punk darlings Joyce Manor have announced the release of their third full-length LP. Entitled Cody, the album was recorded over a period of two months, a stark contrast to the fast paced recording style of previous albums. Frontman Barry Johnson explained “It was the first time we really used the studio to our advantage. I felt like I could get a better grasp on what we could do. We always recorded like a punk band—go in and lay ‘em down. Just get good takes. And this time we tried a lot more.” Cody is due for release on Friday October 7 via Epitaph. Pre-orders are available now.
Bridge 9 hardcore heavyweights Expire have announced they’ll be breaking up after the release of their upcoming final record With Regret. In a Facebook post the band explained “Come Spring of next year, we’ll be putting the band to rest. There isn’t some huge explanation to give. To put it simply, we all decided that we would rather end it on our terms and when we want to, rather than fade off. We’ve never been the type to only play a few shows here and there or sit dormant for any amount of time. Expire started as a band that didn’t know how to slow down and that’s the way we’ll end it. This band snowballed into something none of us planned for and before it’s done, we want to extend a very real thank you to anyone and everyone who had a part in it over the past seven years. Writing this comes with a pretty insane feeling, but really thanks for supporting us, it’s been fun.” With Regret is due for release on Friday September 23 via Bridge 9.
Canada’s Alexisonfire have announced an Australian tour with The Dirty Nil. In addition to both bands appearing at UNIFY festival, they’ll play a headline show at Festival Hall on Tuesday January 17.
In yet another bizarre headline from Morrissey, news has emerged that the former Smiths vocalist has teamed up with PETA to publish a new mobile video game. Entitled This Beautiful Creature Must Die, the game involves saving animals from the slaughterhouse. The outspoken singer said “This game is the biggest social crusade of all, as we safeguard the weak and helpless from violent human aggression. You don’t get that from Pokémon Go.” In addition to his game, Morrissey will play Festival Hall on Saturday October 22.
Chicago’s Dan Vapid, guitarist in Screeching Weasel and The Riverdales, amongst others, has announced the release of a solo album of children’s songs. The album All Wound Up is due for release on Friday September 9 via Asian Man Records.
