Teenage Bottlerocket have always been about the essentials: fast songs, fun shows, and friends who feel more like family. With their new album Ready to Roll, dropping this September on Pirates Press Records, they’re leaning harder than ever into the punk rock values that started it all—no gimmicks, no agenda, just straight-up energy, melody, and mayhem. Written with zero pressure and maximum heart, Ready to Roll is a celebration of everything that’s kept TBR going for over two decades. “We just wanted to write songs that felt good to play,” the band explains. “No overthinking, no distractions—just punk rock the way it’s always felt right to us.” That spirit courses through every second of the album, recorded at The Blasting Room (Descendents, Rise Against) with longtime friend and producer Andrew Berlin, and mastered by Jason Livermore. It’s got the urgency and hooks you’ve come to expect from Teenage Bottlerocket, along with a few curveballs that remind you they’re not done surprising you yet. The album also marks the beginning of a new chapter, partnering with Pirates Press Records—a label known for quality, creativity, and serious vinyl cred. “Pirates Press has pressed records for half the punk scene,” says the band. “To have them behind Ready to Roll means we get to go wild with the physical release. They understand what makes a great punk record—from the music to the packaging—and that’s a perfect fit for us as collectors and fans.” Even with this fresh partnership, TBR isn’t turning the page on their past. “We’ve had an incredible run with Fat Wreck Chords and nothing but love for them,” they say. “We’re proud of everything we’ve built together, and we’re stoked to be doing this new release with their full support.” The first single, “She’s the Shit,” is already making waves—a fast, cheeky love song inspired by frontman Ray Carlisle’s wife, Rachel. “She gives me shit all the time, and I love her for it,” he laughs. “It’s about blasting tunes in the car, teasing each other, and being totally yourself with someone who gets it.” It’s the kind of song that makes you crank the volume, grin like an idiot, and remember why punk rock rules. With Ready to Roll, Teenage Bottlerocket aren’t chasing trends or reinventing the wheel—they’re doubling down on what they do best. It’s fast. It’s loud. It’s catchy. It’s brown and gold (if you know, you know). And most of all, it’s a reminder that punk is still very much alive, especially when it’s played by a band that never forgot why they started. Pre-orders, vinyl variants, and new tour dates are all on the way. Let’s shred.

The Raging Nathans are back with a brand new LP less than a year after their last full length album. Their new LP "Waste My Heart" steps it up in every way. "Waste My Heart" is their 4th studio album and it sees a major development in the bands songwriting. The ability to write 1 minute and 30 second punk rock rippers with anthemic choruses is now highlighted by their penchant for writing slightly more complex songs that blend intricate guitar work with the honest and introspective lyrics New themes collide with familiar ones including poverty, politics, love and hate. The drumming is tight, the bass is always in your face, the music is relatable, and clearly having a solid line up for several years has done the band good. The evolution of The Raging Nathans is on full display and their collaborative efforts really shine on “Waste My Heart”. This album proves their importance as a band to their peers and to themselves every step of the way. They are prolific, unapologetic and “Waste My Heart” cements their legacy in stone as the worlds last great punk band. Every record they have released topped the one before it and “Waste My Heart” is no exception. The record was recorded by Luke McNeil (The Copyrights, Hospital Job) and was mastered by Stephen Egerton (ALL, Descendents). FFO: early Propagandhi, Bad Religion, The Ramones

Horror-themed punk band with grunge and new wave influences from Chicago, blending catchy hooks and harmonies with macabre lyrics. Won't Stay Dead formed in 2017 and has been playing with the current lineup since late 2022. WSD released their first full-length album 'Purgatory' October '21 on Don't Panic Records & Distro. In February '23 they released the '3 Hits From Purgatory' EP with We Are Horror Records. This EP featured outtakes from the "Purgatory' recording session. The band has played all over Chicagoland, at Subterranean, Beat Kitchen, Schubas, Reggie's, Cobra Lounge, Liar's Club, and more, opening for local and national acts such as The Falcon, Teenage Bottlerocket, Blitzkid, Days N Daze, Flatfoot 56, The Dopamines, Calabrese, The Bollweevils, and Huntingtons. WSD has played outside the Chicagoland area in Midwest cities Cleveland & Toledo, OH; Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, WI; Indianapolis & Valparaiso, IN; Rockford, IL; and Grand Rapids, Lansing, & Saginaw, MI.