Social Distortion & Bad Religion set to co-headline Spring 2024

In a punk rock alliance that promises to be nothing short of legendary, Southern California punk pioneers Social Distortion and Epitaph labelmates Bad Religion are gearing up for an epic co-headlining tour that will ignite stages across the U.S. The nationwide 2024 tour will kick off in Bakersfield, California on April 9th with support from […]

2023 albums you shouldn’t have missed: The Aquadolls ‘Charmed’

The Aquadolls debuted their Charmed album over this past year (and yes, it’s named after the popular ‘90s/‘00s TV show). Channeling 80s and 90s vibes, it’s a punk rock-slamming compilation of smooth, yet gritty guitar riffs… very reminiscent of The Breeders and Sonic Youth. It’s a pinnacle album, featuring females than can rock out like […]

Silverstein celebrates decade of ‘This is How the Wind Shifts’ in Detroit

Silverstein truly elevated their performance for the ten-year anniversary tour of This is How the Wind Shifts. All three bands delivered exceptional performances, infusing the entire night with an incredible amount of energy. The show kicked off with Avoid, and the band maintained an impressive level of energy throughout their entire set. Guitarist, Nick Olsen, […]

John E Vistic unleashes haunting EP ‘HUMANZ ARE BASTARDZ’

Recently unveiled by the award-winning London-born (raised in Australia) songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, John E Vistic, is a masterful collective of music that beckons the world to immerse itself in a unique blend of punk, rock and roll, and alt-country. With a storied presence at festivals like Rebellion, Camp Bestival, Glastonbury, and Latitude, Vistic has carved […]

NOFX celebrates 40 years with 40-stop Final Tour

As the punk rock world braces itself for the end of an era, NOFX, the iconic purveyors of punk mayhem, have announced their final tour, aptly named the “NOFX Final Tour.” After four decades of relentless rebellion, over 2000 shows, and pushing the boundaries of punk, Fat Mike (vocalist/bassist), Eric Melvin and El Hefe (guitarists), […]

Punk in the Park 2023: Day Two

On the vibrant and rebellious day of November 5th, the illustrious Oak Canyon Park in Orange County, CA, resonated with the powerful beats and rhythms of the third edition of Punk in the Park. This extraordinary event unfolded as a spectacular amalgamation of sensational live performances, adrenaline-pumping pro vert ramp demos courtesy of Vans, and […]

San Diego’s The Slashes release dark cover of “Nowhere Girl”

When San Diego trio The Slashes set their sights on “Nowhere Girl” by B Movie, they embarked on a mesmerizing musical journey that skillfully traversed the post-punk landscape, melding the nostalgic echoes of the past with their distinctive contemporary flair. At the helm of this sonic exploration is Esteban Rene, whose vocals carry a raw […]

An intimate look inside Flogging Molly with frontman Dave King

In the vibrant realm of Celtic punk, few bands have left an indelible mark quite like Flogging Molly. With a rich history that weaves together the raw energy of punk rock and the soul-stirring melodies of traditional Irish folk, the band has become a stalwart presence in the music scene. Before the band set sail […]

Sharpen your eyeliner before heading to Las Vegas for next years WWWY fest

In a revelation that has reverberated through the emo community, the highly anticipated When We Were Young festival is poised to make its triumphant return for its third installment on October 19, 2024. Enthusiasts of the emo genre and music aficionados alike will gather at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, NV, for […]

Reliving the past 2 decades with Story of the Year

On a crisp November evening in San Diego, music enthusiasts gathered at the Observatory North Park for a trip down memory lane with Story of The Year, as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their breakout album Page Avenue. The highly anticipated 20 Years of Page Ave tour promised a nostalgic journey, featuring a full […]

Punk in the Park 2023: Day One

On the vibrant day of November 4th, 2023, the sprawling Oak Canyon Park in Orange County, California, transformed into a punk haven as thousands of fervent punk enthusiasts flocked to experience the third edition of Punk in the Park. The event promised an exhilarating lineup of more than 30 incredible bands, a Vans Pro Skate […]

Vera Bloom lets us in on her captivating EP, ‘It’s Me’

Vera Bloom has an origin story not unlike so many other supremely talented musicians floating around the unforgiving universe known as the music industry. She started immersing herself in music at a young age, first on the piano, hashing out songs and with the encouragement of her father began adding lyrics to her creations. At […]

When We Were Young: October 21, 2023

The anticipation, the excitement, the expectations… is this really happening? The 2023 When We Were Young Festival lineup is something all punk and emo music fans from the 2000s would love. The only way to arrive at the fairgrounds was by Uber or Lyft. I got dropped off there at 12 PM, hoping to catch […]

Boys like Girls slays in Madison, WI for first time in ten years

As the chilly October night descended upon Madison, Wisconsin, The Sylvee transformed into a pulsating epicenter of pop-punk energy. Headlined by the iconic Boys Like Girls, the concert promised a trip down memory lane with support from the talented State Champs, The Summer Set, and the dynamic Lolo. The result was an unforgettable evening that […]