Everyone needs to check out Uncle Geezer. Imagine if three dudes met at a Launceston skate park, bonded over an appreciation of bongs and grindcore, thought of some funny song names and then actually put a band together. If you can still find it, get their split tape with Sydney noisecore legend Michael Crafter. It’s an absolute belter. The boys have managed to put their beers and bongs down long enough to record a bunch of new songs that I can confirm are sounding brutal and raucous as hell. Their next show is on Saturday May 14 at The Tote supporting Sydney fastcore lords Disparo.
Melbourne party lords The Bennies have announced yet another extensive Australian tour, covering every state and territory in a 27 date journey. With support from Melbourne’s Clowns and Perth’s Axe Girl, the tour follows the release of the band’s third LP, Wisdom Machine, and their current European tour. The Bennies play Max Watt’s on Friday June 24.
Punk rock icon Keith Morris has announced the release of his autobiography, entitled My Damage: The Story of a Punk Rock Survivor. Former frontman of Black Flag and current vocalist of Circle Jerks and Off!, Morris’ journey through drug addiction and poor health and his involvement in the Southern Californian punk and hardcore scene has seen him become a legendary figure. My Damage is to be released on Tuesday August 30 via De Capo Press.
Sydney “sad, loud, angry, party DIY emo punx” Hannahband have released their album Quitting Will Improve Your Health as a free stream and pay as you feel download on their Bandcamp page. The album is also available as an LP from Black Wire Records.
Sydney’s Hostile Objects have announced the release of their long awaited debut LP. Entitled Negative Space, the record is out on Monday June 6 through Arrest Records. Pre-orders are available now with a variety of packages available, including a limited edition skateboard deck.
Melbourne instrumental surf rock duo Birdcage have released their self-titled debut album. Fronted by Blood Duster’s Jason PC, the band play twangy surf rock, perfect for big waves and car chases. The album is available now on Bandcamp and also as special edition CD digipack with a patch.
Led by former-Punch frontwoman Megan O’Neil, Super Unison have announced the release of theirdebut LP. Slated for release late this year via Deathwish Records, it follows 2015’s self-titled debut EP
Long running US post-hardcore/skramz outfit The Saddest Landscape began their debut Australian tour last week. The band rose to prominence in the mid 2000s with an extensive discography, including critically lauded splits with Funeral Diner and Trophy Scars. The band will play The Evelyn Hotel on Friday May 6.
Yet another supergroup has been formed, this time with members of Bad Brains, Cro-Mags and Deftones. Calling themselves Saudade, the band features Chino Moreno, Dr Know, Mackie Jayson, Chuck Doom, and Jason Medeski. The band has released one self titled track available to stream now.
