Perth’s The Decline have announced a reissue of their 2011 debut album Are You Gonna Eat That? The album will be released on white and blue splattered vinyl on Pee Records in June. Pre-orders are available now.
The Smith Street Band have announced yet another Australian tour for this June. Supporting them will be Luca Brasi, Joelistics and Jess Locke Band. Tickets are available now for shows at Max Watt’s from Thursday June 16 – Saturday June 18.
Byron Bay’s Shackles have announced a UK and Europe tour in July, supporting UK grindcore outfit Famine. This news comes shortly after their announcement of an Australian tour in August with Washington DC’s Magrudergrind, which includes a show at the Bendigo Hotel on Saturday August 13.
Philadelphia’s Beach Slang have commenced recording their second album to be released by Polyvinyl Records. The band last released The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us in 2013.
Washington DC melodic hardcore innovators Dag Nasty have announced the release of a new 7”, featuring the new tracks Cold Heart and Wanted Nothing. Vocals on the 7” are handled by original vocalist Shawn Brown, who left in 1985 shortly before the release of their debut album Can I Say, with vocals being taken over by Dave Smalley. The band last released the full length Minority of One in 2002.
Philadelphia’s Modern Baseball have released a documentary entitled Tripping in the Dark, following the band from their formation to the recording of the upcoming album Holy Ghost, to be released May 13 on Run For Cover records. The band is currently wrapping up their debut Australian tour.
Brooklyn folk-punk collective World Inferno Friendship Society have announced the upcoming release of a new EP. The band last released The Packed Funeral in 2014 on Alternative Tentacles.
Mikey Erg has announced the upcoming release of a solo album. The drummer, guitarist and vocalist has played with many acts, most notably The Ergs, The Dopamines and Star Fucking Hipsters, however this will be his first full length recording as a solo artist. Release date and label are currently unknown, however Erg has confirmed the records are currently being pressed.