| So Cal Punk Label Hey!Fever Records Shares Updates From Hoist the Colors, Stoke Signals, The Lucky Eejits, and New Project The Detachment IssuesHoist the Colors heads to Fest and the Salty Dog Cruise; Stoke Signals prepares its second album and November tour; New single from The Lucky Eejits out Oct 30; Heartwells’ JT introduces a new musical chapter |
So Cal indie punk rock label Hey!Fever Records is looking ahead to a busy stretch of shows and new music, with Hoist the Colors preparing for its Fest debut and a free acoustic EP, Stoke Signals working on its second full-length album, new music from The Lucky Eejits coming this month, and Heartwells’ JT developing a new project called The Detachment Issues.Hoist the Colors: Fest Debut, Salty Dog Cruise and a Free Acoustic EP |
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Folk-infuenced punk band Hoist the Colors will make their debut at Fest 24 in Gainesville, Florida, performing at First Magnitude Brewing on Friday, October 23, at 4:40 p.m.The band will then join the Flogging Molly Salty Dog Cruise, where they’re scheduled to play three sets.Looking ahead to 2027, Hoist the Colors is working with JT of Heartwells on an untitled acoustic EP. The digital release will be available free as a thank-you to the fans who have supported the band over the years and will feature a previously unreleased song.“We wanted to do something different and make it free for people that have followed us for all these years. We wanted to go back to what we grew up on,” says vocalist Josh Linden.The band will close out the year with Southern California appearances, including a November 28 show at the Troubadour with Deviates and Ignite and its Hoist the Holidaysevent in Buena Park.Upcoming Shows:October 23 — Fest 24 / First Magnitude Brewing — Gainesville, FL — 4:40 p.m.October — Flogging Molly Salty Dog Cruise — Three setsNovember 25 — Romano’s Mission Grove — Riverside, CANovember 28 — Troubadour — Los Angeles, CA — With Deviates and IgniteDecember 4 — Hoist the Holidays / Rock & Brews — Buena Park, CA |
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Stoke Signals: Second Album in Progress and November Shows With Bad Year |
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Photo credit: @JennanphotosLos Angeles melodic punk band Stoke Signalsis working on its second full-length album, the follow-up to Make Dying Fun. This November, the band will take a break from writing to join Bad Year for the Dying of Dysentery Tour, a three-show run through Costa Mesa, Las Vegas and the Phoenix area.“Stoke Signals is a band that sounds like they are spiritually from the midwest, and being from the midwest I am allowed to say that. You can hear the influences from bands like Lawrence Arms, Iron Chic and Dillinger 4 in their music. Which is why I like them so much!” says JT of Heartwells and hey!fever Records.JT describes the forthcoming album as capturing a more mature side of the band, noting that half its members are new fathers. Bradley Riot is recording drums for the album at Canyon Hut. Further release details will be announced.Photo credit: Bradley Rio |
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The Detachment Issues: Heartwells’ JT Begins a New Chapter |
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With Long Beach melodic punks Heartwells on hiatus following a busy stretch of activity, JT is currently demoing material for The Detachment Issues, a new project with a release planned for 2027.The record will feature JT alongside Bert Gregg on bass and Kevin Foines on drums, both former members of Upper Downer, with additional guest musicians also taking part.“This entire year has been a year of substantial growth for myself. Also a very challenging year in a lot of ways,” says JT. “I feel like my perspective on the hard times is to learn lessons about ourselves and find something positive out of it to make us a better person. This record is me trying to get as close to my authentic self as possible and I can’t wait to share it with all of you.”The material will also include two songs JT wrote 20 years ago, connecting earlier songwriting with his current perspective.Heartwells is taking the remainder of 2026 to focus on life outside the band. Plans beyond that have not been confirmed. |
| The Lucky Eejits: New Single Arrives October 30; Nightmare EP Coming Spring 2027 |
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East Bay punk rock ’n’ roll trio The Lucky Eejitswill release a new single on October 30, offering a preview of their forthcoming digital EP, Nightmare, due in spring 2027 via hey!fever Records. More details will be announced soon. |
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Earlier this year, Hey!Fever Records released its digital compilation, Fever Comp Vol.1. Listeners can explore the collection now on Bandcamp.Listen: Fever Comp Vol.1Track Listing:Heartwells – The Inevitable Collapse (2:40)Big Time – Whiskers (2:47)Raptors – Harvey Dent (2:59)Victory Point – Propaganda (3:37)Stoke Signals – Jeff’s Best Friend (2:56)The Lucky Eejits – So Far So Good (2:57)Taken Days – Problem Child (2:50)Upper Downer – Piss Jug (2:20)Cowboy Destroy – God Will Ignore You (4:31)Western Waste – Wasteland (3:30)Empired – Spite (2:20)Mad Tab – Viva Candestino (2:15)Donkey Jaw – Grime Machine (1:42)Codename Rocky – Multiple Definitions (2:49)Badd Music – Strung Out (2:20)Build a Rocket – Last Call (3:59)Hemmed Up – Ritten Off (3:01)Fire Drill – Safe Harbor (3:04)Casuist – Seek Professional Help (3:58)Hoist the Colors – Before You Go (3:39) |
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