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BROOKLYN SKA OUTFIT BE DECENT PREPARE DEBUT ALBUM NOW’S THE TIME WITH NEW SINGLE “YOU BETTER WORK”

byAce Hartmann
Brooklyn four-piece Be Decent is preparing to introduce their debut full-length album, Now’s The Time, arriving September 18, 2026 via Two Slices Records. Ahead of the release, the band has unveiled their latest single “You Better Work,” an energetic anthem built around growth, self-improvement, and the determination to move beyond familiar patterns. Following the previously released track “Human Nature,” featuring guest vocals from Ted Leo, “You Better Work” highlights the band’s unique blend of vintage ska, reggae, soul, and punk influences. Driven by bright horn arrangements, upbeat rhythms, and a message of perseverance, the song captures Be Decent’s ability to…
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OMNIGONE UNLEASH TITLE TRACK “TURN UP THE FEAR” AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM

byAce Hartmann
California punk-ska force Omnigone is counting down the final days before the release of their fourth studio album, Turn Up The Fear, arriving August 14, 2026 via Bad Time Records. To mark the approaching release, the band has unveiled the album’s title track alongside a brand-new music video, delivering the third preview from their upcoming collection. Following the previously released singles “Corpse of Corporations” and “Empathy,” “Turn Up The Fear” highlights another side of Omnigone’s evolving sound. While the band has always embraced the collision of ska rhythms and punk urgency, the new single leans further into the punk side…
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SACRAMENTO SKATE-PUNK FAVORITES LAMONTA PREPARE DEBUT FULL-LENGTH

byAce Hartmann
Sacramento, California skate-punk outfit Lamonta is set to release their debut full-length album, Here’s The Thing…, arriving August 28, 2026. Packed with driving melodies, infectious hooks, and the unmistakable energy of classic skatepunk, the album captures a band focused on writing the kind of songs they would want to hear themselves. Formed by longtime friends Kyle (vocals/guitar), Jason (drums), Jimmy (bass/vocals), and Zak (guitar/vocals), Lamonta was built around a simple mission: create energetic music, spend time together, and keep the spirit of punk alive. The band’s chemistry comes from years of friendship and shared experience, with members also contributing to…
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TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET AND THE QUEERS FINALLY DELIVER DECADES-IN-THE-MAKING SPLIT 7”

byAce Hartmann
Two generations of pop-punk history collide this summer as Teenage Bottlerocket and The Queers join forces for a long-awaited split 7” arriving July 30, 2026 through Pirates Press Records and Rad Girlfriend Records. The collaboration brings together two bands whose influence on melodic punk has stretched across decades. From Laramie, Wyoming, Teenage Bottlerocket and from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, The Queers have each built devoted worldwide followings through fast tempos, unforgettable hooks, and a shared appreciation for classic punk rock songwriting. Despite years of touring together, mutual admiration, and a common musical lineage, the two bands had never released a split…
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CHARGER ANNOUNCEs NEW EP ‘LAST CALL’ ARRIVING THIS FALL

byAce Hartmann
East Bay trio Charger has announced its new five-song EP, Last Call, arriving October 23 via Pirates Press Records. Leading the announcement is the first single, “Breakout,” giving listeners an early taste of the band’s latest collection of high-octane, Motörhead-inspired rock ‘n’ roll. Recorded at Studio 2200 in Sausalito, California—formerly the legendary Record Plant—the EP was engineered by Chris Dugan, capturing Charger at its loudest and most dynamic. The sessions showcase bassist and vocalist Matt Freeman, guitarist Andrew McGee, and drummer Jason Willer, whose combined backgrounds in Rancid, UK Subs, and Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School of Medicine continue…
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The Sleights REMIND us ALL, ‘DONT WORRY! IT WILL ALL BE OVER SOON’

byAce Hartmann
Colorado Springs punk rock quartet The Sleights have announced their forthcoming full-length album, Don’t Worry! It Will All Be Over Soon, scheduled for release on August 7 in partnership with Rad Girlfriend Records. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled the album’s latest single, “Wasted Time.” Known for pairing rapid-fire punk energy with memorable melodic hooks, The Sleights continue to build on a reputation earned through relentless touring and a prolific recording schedule. The new album follows 2025’s This One’s Gonna Hurt and features 11 new songs that the band says represent its strongest songwriting and production to date. Frontman…
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