MEGANEWS VOL. 2 | punk news and much more
Discover recent punk news and much more
After some time we are back with a new article with all the punk news that we discovered and that you pointed out. As we told you last time, the meganews will be ready presumably when you’re least expecting it (i.e.: when we’re in the right mood), but we will always let you know, so you can help us adding something of yours or something that you have seen around and want to point out. Before meganews comes out we will ask you via Facebook and Instagram to help us make it adding new songs, videos, EPs, singles, fanzines, projects, albums, concerts, initiatives and so on. Follow us!
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And now get ready to discover recent punk news and much more. THEME SONG! (Ah no, we don’t have it!).
Vivere Merda: Noi non ci saremo. A new album by Vivere Merda, a very interesting record, among the songs you can also find a ‘self-cover’ of “A tutti i Punx”… enjoy!
Culto del Cargo: Memorie in Lingua Morta. A new record by Culto del Cargo, an explosive album, one track more overwhelming than the other. Notice ‘Massa contro il muro’ and ‘Come in un gioco di specchi’, two songs with music videos. Free download here.
Shut up twist again: the new album by the orgcore punk rock band is out. “Slurring the rhythms” is number 18 release for Lostdog Records. You can listen to it below or better you can get the LP!
TVOR: the second season of “Tasche vuote occhi rossi”, a radio program about punk by Manuel Siccia (Pirate Crew Records) and Mario Pullano (Shameless, M.a.d. Productions, Across), has started. It airs on Radio Ciroma 105.7 in Cosenza every Monday from 5.30 pm o in streaming on ciroma.org. Follow them and don’t miss the previous episodes. Listen here.
If The Kids Are United: the radio show about music and youth countercultures is back. You can listen to it on 103.1 frequencies of Radio Citta Fujiko in Bologna every Saturday from 6,30 pm or streaming here.
To listen to the previous episodes, click here.
Gab de la vega: “I still believe” is the new video by the artist from Brescia, the third one taken from his album “Beyond Space and Time”. Here’s what he says about this song:
“I Still Believe” is a powerful sentence, it fully conveys the message of the song. That’s why I thought of the video as a sort of open letter to the inhabitants of my town, Brescia.”
Underground mania docufilm: Brutto Collettivo presents this docufilm about the Veneto underground music scene. You can watch it for free on the YouTube channel BruttaTV!
Antibastard: the German band released this video in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and against police violence. Here’s “Cop Criminal”
Anti-Tesi: This anarcho-punk demo comes from the South of Sardinia. Give it a listen and follow them, new material to be released soon!
Cocks: In our previous Meganews there was a track. Now it’s official, the punk rockers from Genoa are back with a new EP titled “Arena”, released via Flamingo Records!
Compilation Ska Against Racism: Bad Time Records in collaboration with Asian Man Records and Ska Punk Daily made this compilation with 28 rare or previously unreleased tracks by international bands. The double limited edition vinyl is already sold out, but you can buy it in digital version on Bandcamp. The proceeds will go to The Movement for Black Lives, The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, The Conscious Kid, The Alpha Institute, and Black Girls Code.
Residuo: Here’s the diy video of “Gioco Sleale” by this new punk band!
Tagada Jones: The French hardcore band released a new album, titled “À Feu et à Sang”. 14 powerful tracks, including the first single, “De Rires et de Larmes”. Here’s the video:
Jello Biafra and GSM: a new video by the band of Dead Kennedys’ former singer. The song is “Satan’s Combover” and is taken from the album just released via Alternative Tentacles, “Tea Party Revenge Porn”.
Krav Boca: new single and video by the band from Toulouse, titled “Synora”. The track will be included in their new album “Barrikade”, which will be released soon, less than a year after “City Hackers”, which we reviewed here.
Anti-Flag: Here’s something unmissable for the lovers of the historic band. Beyond Barricades: The Story of Anti-Flag, a documentary that covers their entire career, was released on October 3rd. Watch the trailer:
Compilation chaos sistema: the first part of this fantastic compilation is out. 60 tracks of different punk subgenres, that you can listen to below!
Diamonds and Guns: From Sweden, Diamonds and Guns propose a new single and video, titled “The Lonesome Man“.
Tropikaos Chaga: the streets and everyday life of Brazil are the protagonists of the first single, with lyric video, by Tropikaos Chaga. The song is titled “As ruas vão queimar“.
Nix: The most attentive among you will remember that we have already talked about this new melodic hc band from the Marche region. Well, here’s their first video for the song “You need a hug”, made by Scatti Vorticosi.
Days N Daze: the new video by the Texan band is out. The song, “Addvice”, is taken from their latest album “Show Me The Blue Prints”, released via Fat Wreck Chords.
Definite: the hardcore band from Gorizia made a video for the song “Face to Face“, taken from their new album “Exist to Persist“. Watch it here:
Less Than Jake: after seven years since their last studio work, the legendary ska-punk band has finally announced the arrival of a new album, called “Silver Lining“, which will see the light in December. In the meantime, let’s listen to the single “Lie to me”:
Zanzara: the debut ep of this London oi!/street punk band singing in Italian is out! The ep is called “Gli Occhi Dello Stato”. Very good!
Buzzcocks: announced the release of a 7″ box set by the London band that will contain all the singles between 77 and 80. The release is scheduled for January 15th for Domino Music.
Rooftape: Since the Milanese band is faithful to the DIY ethic, they conceived, shot and edited the new video inspired by “Falling Down”. The song is “All My Rage”. Watch it here:
Guerilla Poubelle: the French band set the challenge to record a song with the cheapest possible instrumentation, purchased on a second-hand items sale site with a maximum budget of 100 euros each. The intent is to demonstrate that there is no need for much money to make music. The instruments were then donated to a youth music training center in Paris, while the proceeds of the song go entirely to this association which offers free music courses to women who wish to learn how to play an instrument and form a group. Listening to the song, it seems that the challenge was overcome with flying colors
Minoranza di Uno / Soviet order zero: this sparkling split album between the band from Friuli Venezia Giulia and the band from Milan will be released on vinyl. More info soon!
Dromspell: “Barbarie Futura”, a crust d-beat album in LP format, was released via Timebomb Records. You can listen to it below and we’ll talk about it later!
ZiDima: New record by the band from Milan: Del Nostro Abbraccio Ostinato In Questa Crepa In Fondo Al Mare, seven songs for seven stories of seven characters. Don’t miss it!
Norse: new record, “Blu“. 4 tracks to listen to in one go! Recommended!
Wishful Thinking: Punk rock from Australia with the new single by Wishful Thinking. The song is titled “One More Time“, and here’s the video:
I gattini di Salem: New EP by the band from Sicily. It is titled “Molecole” and features 5 tracks. Here is the link to listen to it: