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It’s been two years since Superchunk released its ninth studio LP, Majesty Shredding. On June 12th, the Chapel Hill rockers return with a new 7″, titled “This Summer”, via Merge. The single will also contain a cover of Bananarama’s “Cruel Summer” as its B-side, and be pressed on white vinyl limited to 1300 copies worldwide.

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In the latest HOT WATER MUSIC video update from their time recording latest album, "Exister" at the Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado, the band are fortunate enough to take a break in recording to open up for the Descendents at a show in nearby Denver.

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Newly reformed hardcore band VERSE announced today that their highly-anticipated fourth album, titled Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace will be available in stores and online from Bridge Nine Records on July 17th, 2012. 

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Shortly after the public release of Danzig's 2010 studio effort, "Deth Red Sabaoth," frontman Glenn Danzig announced plans to record alternate renditions of songs dating back to 1970's "Garage, Metal, and Punk Rock," in what would come to be his currently untitled cover album. The first track,  "Devil's Angels" has been released.

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In the space of two years, The Smith Street Band have have gone from playing house parties, shop fronts, storm drains and everywhere in between to being one of the most energised and talked about punk-rock bands in Australia.

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Converge vocalist Jacob Bannon is also well known for doing the band’s album art. His most iconic piece remains the cover for the band’s revered 2001 release, Jane Doe. Bannon has now launched “The Jane Project,” your chance to own some Jake Bannon designed "Jane Doe" artwork.

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CasaDelDisco Records will be celebrating their 10 Year anniversary on Friday July 20th at the Tote with a reformation by the mighty Sommerset, who will be flying across the ditch to celebrate the occasion. Also playing is a reformed Blueline Medic performance with further hints about an upcoming Saturday night show too.

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Having just released his latest full length album "40 Miler" through Resist Records and Chunksaah, former AVAIL frontman Tim Barry will be returning to our shores in August, bringing Josh Small along for the ride too.

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AGAINST ME frontman Tom Gabel is set to drop a bombshell on his fans, as he reveals his decision to pursue life as a woman. All is set to be revealed in an upcoming issue of Rolling Stone magazine.

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Tour promoter Glenn Stewart from Jung Hearts has explained why the Murder By Death tour has been cancelled. The initial tour first announced was set for Feburary and was then rescheduled to May and booked in some more realistic sized venues.

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