Surfbort – “Hot Dog” (Video Premiere)

Today is a great day to share the newest single and music video from punk band, Surfbort, called “Hot Dog.” With the frenetic energy of bands like Black Flag paired with the pop-punk sensibilities of Descendents, Surfbort could be your next favorite band. The song comes from the band’s recently announced new LP, Reality Star, that drops this Friday March 6th via TODO Records. If you’re enjoying the music, please consider pre-ordering the band’s new album here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today is a great day to share the newest single and music video from L.A. indie punk band Jacob The Horse, called “The Black Hand.” Jacob The Horse is Aviv Rubinstien (Guitar, Lead Vocals), Rick Chapman (Drums, Vocals), Mark Desrosiers (Bass, Vocals), and Josh Fleury (Lead Guitar, Vocals, Organ), and their vibrant music chemistry is on full display on this song. Rubinstein shared: “I’m not a card carrying Satanist, but this song is the closest thing we have to a ‘70s homage to things like how AC/DC mocked the Satanic Panic with ‘Highway to Hell.’ But, we’re working out real grievances through that lens. The big finish should’ve been ‘where all the drinks are free’.” With a sound that is equal parts White Reaper, PUP, and Against Me!, Jacob The Horse make a worthy battle cry that they have arrived. If you’re enjoying “The Black Hand,” keep an eye out for the release of their new record, At Least It’s Almost Over, on March 20th.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to introduce everyone to Rebelmatic. This funk-infused hardcore band is self-described as sounding like “James Brown in a mosh pit,” and they’re sharing an early listen to their slick new single called “Alive On Arrival.” The band shared:

’Alive on Arrival’ is a sub-two-minute adrenaline shot of pure New York grit. Fusing the raw power of hardcore punk with a signature funk-infused groove, this track delivers a high-velocity anthem of survival and street-level defiance. It’s the sound of the city’s unpolished soul; urgent, vital, and loud as hell.

Rebelmatic are gearing up for the release of their new album called Sting The Devil, which will be released on June 12th via Creep Records. Rebelmatic were also recently featured in issue 3 of the comic, Powers 25, and are quickly making waves in the hardcore/punk scene. If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider supporting Rebelmatic here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

The Arrivals are back and it’s a beautiful thing! The Arrivals are Paddy Costello (Bass), Issac Thotz (Vocals & Guitar), Ronnie DiCola (Drums), and Little Dave Merriman (Vocals & Guitar), and they’re happy to announce their first full-length record in 15 years called Payload. Today, the Chicago punk veterans are sharing the exclusive video premiere of “Drill Baby Drill,” which is the second single to be released from their new LP. Payload will be released on April 17th via Recess Records. I was also able to catch up with The Arrivals’ Isaac Thotz for a brief interview below.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Recently I was able to connect with Alternative Rock band, Alex Cherney & The Brothers Nylon, to discuss the news surrounding their fourth full-length record, MAGNETIZED. While the album drops on July 10th, today the band is sharing the lead single, “Good Life Crisis,” that is a great encapsulation of what this band is capable of creating. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider pre-saving MAGNETIZED here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today is a great day to share the news that dream pop artist, Chris Garneau, has returned with a new single and video for the title track from his new album, In Reverse. “In Reverse” tackles the topic of love and what it means to fill this rich emotion. Garneau shared: “‘In Reverse’ is a love song — a missive. It holds past hurt next to a love that bends around time: calm, patient, awake. It’s a quiet victory, without chaos, performance, or the need to fix anything. There’s no dramatic surrender — only recognition, like remembering what love is supposed to feel like, already written into the body.” If you’re enjoying the single and video, please consider streaming the album here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone an exclusive early listen to the new EP from Mylo Bybee called Revisions. The Alt Rock band is from Boise, Idaho and has a sound similar to Jimmy Eat World and Death Cab For Cutie. If you’re enjoying the EP, you won’t have to wait long to listen to it on your favorite streaming service, as the record drops tomorrow via Gold Ship Records.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to introduce everyone to a band making waves in the alternative/pop-punk scene, The July Crowd. “Like Home” combines building guitars, poignant song writing, and soaring melodies in a style similar to bands like Real Friends. Speaking on the new track and subtle directional shift, lead vocalist Dom Walters explains:

’Like Home’ signals a significant music shift for us. Personal life, and the past few difficult years have crept into the way we usually write songs, creating something much more cathartic, emotional, and expressive. I’ve been writing songs because they help me work through major events in my life. This time around, on ‘Like Home,’ I’ve been able to work through something I’ve been suppressing for a while now. Maybe others can find comfort, solace, or understanding in growing up in, or living in, a broken home.

The July Crowd recently signed to Manic Kat Records, and 2026 is poised to be a big year for the band. If you’re enjoying the early listen, please consider supporting The July Crowd here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Recently I was able to connect with Tyler Schlagenhauf (lead vocalist/guitarist) of Alternative rock band Mylo Bybee ahead of the band’s release of their Revisions EP. With a sound that fits somewhere between the anthemic moments of Manchester Orchestra, paired with the emo sensibilities of Death Cab For Cutie, Mylo Bybee are onto something great here. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider pre-ordering Revisions here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today is a great day to share the newest single from NYC-based punk rock band, Scarboro, called “Save Yourself.” Formed
in 2012, the band draws inspiration from classic 80s hardcore, skate punk, and the East Coast DIY ethos, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and fiercely original. The band shared, “‘Save Yourself’ is about being a parent who suffers from mental illness struggling to be there for your child when they draw the exact same genetic lottery. It’s an apology letter to my first daughter for falling short as a father unable to reach her through my own fog, while also recognizing her inner strength and resilience that would eventually pull her out of it. It’s also about realizing you can’t always fix everything as a parent, but you can always extend a hand and go through the darkness together.” If you’re enjoying the latest single from Scarboro, please consider pre-ordering the band’s new album, Hate Season, here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the new single and video from Pete Fij (originally from the 90’s Brit-pop band Adorable) called “Cuckoo.” Pete Fij shared about the inspiration behind the single/video by saying:

I’m a cold war kid, whose parents escaped from behind the Iron Curtain (my dad was sent to Siberia by the Soviets but managed to escape through Afghanistan, whilst my mum used forged papers to slip over the western border to escape from Communist Poland), and perhaps it’s this background that has led to my fascination with the murky world of espionage. One of my favorite films of recent times is David Leitch’s 2017 spy thriller ‘Atomic Blonde’ with Charlize Theron kicking traitors’ butts in late 80’s neon-lit Berlin. Cuckoo is my take on the spirit of that film, with Siouxie Sioux driving the getaway car as Phil Oakey from The Human League aims a nighttime telescopic viewfinder. The lyrics are made up predominantly of espionage terms, though as the song progresses, they get mixed up to create their own code.

If you’re enjoying the new video, please consider supporting Pete Fij here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today is a great day to share with everyone the latest single and music video from art punk band Iguana Death Cult, called “I Like It, It’s Nice.” On this slick new song, Iguana Death Cult showcase their continued improvements as a band. The band is also announcing their next record, called Guns Out, that will be released on April 10th. If you’re enjoying the music, please consider pre-ordering Guns Out here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Recently I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Canadian power pop band, PONY, to discuss everything that went into their new album called Clearly Cursed. I asked the band about the meaning behind key songs on the new LP, their upcoming touring plans, and much more. At the time of the interview, PONY had to cancel almost all of their U.S. tour dates due to Visa issues, but the band has since announced some additional dates supporting Phoneboy and Heart Attack Man (dates below). If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider pre-ordering Clearly Cursed here.

Adam Grundy 5 months ago

A couple of weeks ago I was able to schedule a Zoom call with the lead vocalist of Story of the Year, Dan Marsala, to discuss the band’s newest album, A.R.S.O.N. that releases on February 13th, 2026 via SharpTone Records. In this interview, I asked Dan about the songwriting process on key tracks from the new LP, where the album title originated from, and upcoming touring plans. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider pre-ordering Story of the Year’s seventh studio album, A.R.S.O.N., here.

Adam Grundy 5 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to re-introduce everyone to Baltimore-based punk band, Pearl, who are returning with their newest single and video for “Party.” On this energetic song, Pearl showcase their wide range of influences that range from metal bands like Black Sabbath to punk-tinged rock like early-Nirvana and Bad Brains. The four piece band was founded in 2018 by Sienna Cureton-Mahoney (vocals) and Tommy Rouse (guitar), who were shortly thereafter joined by Jesse Hutchison (bass) and Flynn DiGuardia (drums) in 2019. In true nature of “Party,” Pearl have also announced their new album, Love and Grief, will be released on April 20th via 20/20 Records. If you’re enjoying the music video, please consider pre-ordering Love and Grief here.

Surfbort – “Hot Dog” (Video Premiere)

Jacob The Horse – “The Black Hand” (Video Premiere)

Rebelmatic – “Alive On Arrival” (Song Premiere)

The Arrivals – “Drill Baby Drill” (Video Premiere)

Interview: Alex Cherney & The Brothers Nylon

Chris Garneau – “In Reverse” (Video Premiere)

Mylo Bybee – “Revisions” EP (Album Stream)

The July Crowd – “Like Home” (Song Premiere)

Interview: Tyler Schlagenhauf of Mylo Bybee

Scarboro – “Save Yourself” (Song Premiere)

Pete Fij – “Cuckoo” (Video Premiere)

Iguana Death Cult – “I Like It, It’s Nice” (Video Premiere)

Interview: PONY

Interview: Dan Marsala of Story Of The Year

Pearl – “Party” (Video Premiere)