News of a new Naked Raygun tribute album, Godspeed: A Tribute To Pierre Kezdy (Put It Here Productions / Big Minnow Records) was just announced. The album features an assortment of artists like Hot Water Music, Face To Face, Swingin’ Utters, Josh Caterer (Smoking Popes), The Bollweevils, The Methadones,  Pegboy, The Brokedowns, and many more. The artists help to share the legacy of trailblazers Naked Raygun and their bassist, the late Pierre Kezdy, who sadly passed away from cancer in October of 2020. The tribute album consists of cover songs from artists who not only love Naked Raygun, but were also influenced by them.

J. Robbins – of seminal post-punk outfit Jawbox – shares the video for his cover of the Naked Raygun single “Got Hurt.” Also featured on the song, and the video as well, are Darren Zentek (Kerosene 454, Channels, Office Of Future Plans), and Brooks Harlan (War On Women).

Godspeed… A Tribute to Pierre Kezdy will be released digitally and on vinyl on Friday, July 28, 2023 (pre-order here). 100% of profits from record sales will be donated directly to the Kezdy family to honor Pierre’s legacy and the inspiration he gave to the world of punk music.