Help is on the way (up) with new ‘Courage’ EP

Help bandmates Ryan Neighbors (on guitar/vocals), Boone Howard (on bass), and Bim Ditson (on drums) rally together in this mind-bending trip to another world in this epic collective of new songs!  “Now is the time for a sound saying, ‘fuck this shit!’” Neighbors insists. “When The Donald became POTUS, I heard a few people say, […]

It’s a Sick New World. Why not celebrate in Vegas April 2025?

Whelp, nothing we can do about the election now, no matter what side of the political fence you reside on. Politics aside, one positive entity that the future of this country holds is Sick New World Fest, returning to downtown Las Vegas on April 12th, 2025. Being held again at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, […]

The Meringues drops salivatory second album ‘Pavlova’s Dog’

Power pop-meets-post punk band The Meringues have officially dropped their salivatory second album, Pavlova’s Dog. Consisting of Amanda Pants and Ted Evans at the core, the eccentric Canadian duo layer raspy, pelting vocals over pop-friendly riffs and melodies provided by Jackson Baird on bass and Alastair Morrison on drums — a contrast vast, complex, yet […]

Punk in the Park 2024 is throwing down next month in San Diego

Get ready to throw down, San Diego, because on November 16th, Punk In The Park is crashing into Thrive Park at Snapdragon Stadium with a no-holds-barred bash of killer bands and craft brews that’ll keep you buzzing from noon until the sun sets! This isn’t your grandma’s music festival. This is where punk rock legends […]

The Peawees release 7th garage rock album ‘One Ride’

Italian punkers The Peawees have rolled out their seventh full-length album, One Ride, on September 6th — a high-velocity manual on surviving boredom through sporadic behavior. Considering the band originates from the quaint military town of La Spezia, Italy, it’s no surprise the band matures in sound — not attitude — over the years, as […]

NOFX’s Punk In Drublic final three shows in LA: Friday- Day One

October 4th marked the kickoff of what would be the first of three incredible days of some of the best punk rock bands around, as NOFX’s Final Shows festival took over the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. According to NOFX frontman Fat Mike, the bands playing during this weekend’s farewell celebration are their […]

Descendents celebrate a Circle Jerks 69th birthday in St. Louis

As the final notes of the legendary Descendents’ set echoed throughout The Pageant’s halls in St Louis on September 18th, the energy of the crowd leaving the venue was totally electric. This last show of a small tour, with fellow punk rock OG’s Circle Jerks and New York-based rock band Surfbort, was more than just […]

Mac Sabbath toasts 10 tasty years of Drive-thru metal in San Diego

What’s better than Black Sabbath? Black Sabbath in the form of McDonald’s characters, greasing classic Sabbath songs with new lyrics aimed at the demise of the fast food industry. That’s what. In fact, it’s been 10 years since Mac Sabbath introduced the world to the Drive-thru metal genre… Oh how fast a decade of finger-lickin’ […]

Bikini Kill slays Night One in LA at The Wiltern

The legendary Wiltern in Los Angeles was the perfect venue for a night of raw, feminist punk energy as Bikini Kill returned to the stage on August 15th, 2024, launching a two-night stand before embarking on a national tour. This iconic “riot grrrl” punk band, fronted by the indomitable Kathleen Hanna, took us back to […]

Bikini Kill’s 2024 U.S. tour: a rebellion reborn

The punk rock landscape is about to riot once again, as Bikini Kill embarks on their highly anticipated 2024 U.S. tour. This isn’t just a concert series; it’s a cultural event that promises to reignite the fire of feminist punk rock at a time when its fierce, unapologetic voice is needed more than ever. Formed […]