{"id":19586,"date":"2026-04-23T06:59:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T11:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=19586"},"modified":"2026-04-23T07:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:00:58","slug":"frenchy-and-the-punk-releases-war-on-war-as-tour-halts-amid-personal-fight-with-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=19586","title":{"rendered":"FRENCHY AND THE PUNK releases \u2018War On War\u2019 as tour halts amid personal fight with cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New York postpunk duo Frenchy and the Punk<\/strong><\/a> have released a new video for their powerful single \u2018War on War\u2019<\/a> <\/strong>via Pittsburgh-based label Distortion Productions — arriving at a particularly heavy moment for the band, just ahead of what was meant to be an extensive Spring 2026 tour across the Midwest, East Coast, and the UK. Those plans have now been put on hold due to unexpected and serious circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The duo has been forced to cancel the remainder of their spring tour dates, as well as their summer dates, including their UK run. The decision follows singer Samantha Stephenson\u2019s recent Stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis, discovered after a routine check-up just before they were set to hit the road, but didn\u2019t come to light until the band was already out on tour. As full-time independent artists playing roughly 100 shows per year, Samantha and guitarist Scott Helland rely on touring as a primary source of income, making this sudden halt especially challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While a timeline for returning to live performances remains uncertain, they hope to focus on Samantha\u2019s recovery and continue creating new music during this time. In response, Scott has launched a GoFundMe campaign<\/strong><\/a> to help cover living expenses as they navigate treatment and recovery. The band has expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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