Former Weakerthans vocalist and Propagandhi bassist John K Samson has announced the release of a new solo album. Entitled Winter Threat, the record was recorded over the past winter in various garages and houses in Samson’s native Winnipeg. The record is due to be released on Friday October 21 and will follow up 2012’s Provincial.
Artist and brother to Black Flag’s Greg Ginn, Raymond Pettibon has announced via social media that he’s working on recording new music. Although no further details have emerged, it appears as though Pettibon is working with Minutemen and fIREHOSE bassist Mike Watt in what could be a continuation of his short lived ‘90s Super Session band.
Pop-punk/alt rockers Cheap Girls have announced the upcoming release of their fifth full length LP. Entitled God’s Ex Wife, the record will follow up 2014’s Famous Graves. God’s Ex Wife is due for release Friday September 16 on Asian Man Records.
Supergroup Prophets of Rage, featuring Tom Morello, Brad Wilk and Tim Commerford of Rage Against the Machine joined by rappers Chuck D and B Real have announced the release of their debut EP. The Party’s Over will feature two new studio recorded tracks and two live tracks. The EP will be released Friday August 26, with pre-orders available now.
Minneapolis punks Off With Their Heads have announced the re-release of their 2006 EP Hospitals. Due for release on Monday September 12 via Recess Records, the record is available to order on various coloured options.
New Jersey punks Night Birds have announced the release of a new 7” Who Killed Mike Hunchback? Due out October 7 on Fat Wreck Chords. In a Facebook post the band has explained the background of the writing and recording: “Mike Hunchback was Night Birds’ guitarist when the band started, before PJ Russo took over. Our parting of ways was very amicable and we remain close pals. Mike continues to reside in Brooklyn, NY, runs a rad record shop, and plays in a band called Screeching Weasel. These are some demos we recorded in preparation for some of our early records. Two of these tracks are especially interesting, in my opinion, because they contain Mike playing everything and even singing on a pair of tunes he had written for the band.”
Luca Brasi’s shows around the country have been going great off the back of the recently released By a Thread, however the band has experienced some crowd troubles at their recent Sydney show. In a Facebook post the band has explained:
“Hi all. Firstly these shows have been absolutely ridiculous and amazing and we’re totally blown away and humbled, thank you all so much. Unfortunately an incident in Sydney last night has completely overshadowed this positivity. Two good mates of ours were left distraught after a certain piece of shit male in the audience decided that their bodies were his property in the pit. We play shows because we love it, people come to these shows to enjoy the music, everyone has the right to be safe and other people’s bodies ARE NOT YOUR PROPERTY. Completely and utterly horrified and dismayed, if you want to come to see us play, keep your hands to your fucking self, it is NOT HARD TO DO. If you believe it is your right as a male to do as you please, you are NOT WELCOME HERE”.
