Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit rile up Rockford, IL

90 miles west of Chicago, a musician at the pinnacle of his craft ascended upon the resilient town of Rockford, IL. It was the introspective rock talents of Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, with a block party right outside of the historic Coronado Theatre marking the event. Located right on Main Street, friends, fans, […]

Attending San Diego’s Summer of Loud Fest 2025

When it was announced, Summer of Loud Festival was destined to be special, but when the details of San Diego’s stop being July 2nd at the beautiful Gallagher Square emerged, I knew it was going to be the best on the whole tour. Since its inception, the festival has taken on a whole new meaning, […]

Bad Cop Bad Cop rallies for repro rights at Santa Ana punk show

The Constellation Room at The Observatory in Santa Ana has always been one of those venues where the walls seem to sweat punk rock history. On Friday night, July 11th, that intimate space became a pressure cooker of raw energy as three acts proved that punk’s spirit is alive and kicking — possibly harder than […]

Green Noise Records presses Testors early years in Prime Primitive: 1976-1977

New York City in the mid to late 70s wasn’t all disco inferno Studio 54. The city was in a sharp decline, with trash piles everywhere, buildings decaying, and crime climbing off-the-charts. Out of this turbulent atmosphere rose an edgier twist to the newly labeled “punk” sounds wafting from overseas. It was a shock to […]

Pierce The Veil plays through St. Louis downpour

My first show back at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater was one for the books. Storm clouds loomed over the venue as I approached, darkening the sky while I searched for the staff parking lot and made my way to the box office. As I walked, I said a prayer to whichever god controls the weather that […]

Punk Rock Bowling 2025: Day Three

Punk Rock Bowling‘s 25th Anniversary proved that the festival isn’t just surviving in a world of corporate music festivals; it’s offering something those others can’t. The combination of accessibility, genuine punk rock community, and respect for the music’s history creates an experience that feels real in a way that’s increasingly rare. And I mean, come […]

CIVIC brings Australian punk fury to LA’s Echoplex

Los Angeles traffic is already insanity, but when protests shut down major arteries leading to Echo Park, even the most dedicated of punk fans found themselves stuck the night of June 6th, 2025. Missing opener Whoremones was a bummer, but arriving just as Spunk took the stage at The Echoplex turned out to be perfect […]

Billy Idol rocks Nashville with rebel yells & raw energy

Billy. Fucking. Idol. There is just something about him. The dramatic and glam rock stars of the 80s were the soundtrack of my childhood and shaped the artist I would eventually become. Billy Idol, in particular, had a massive impact on my life. His music, his presence, his attitude. It all lit a fire in […]

Punk Rock Bowling 2025: Day Two

Sunday brought a diverse lineup with several standout performances that showcased punk rock’s evolution over the decades. The crowd was looser now, more hungover and sunburned, with Saturday’s energy carrying over into Sunday, Day Two. People were making friends, sharing stories, and that sense of community that makes PRB special was in full effect. Fidlar […]

The Used 25th Anniversary Tour in San Diego: Night One

On May 13th, 2025, The Used returned to San Diego’s House of Blues to kick off the venue’s 20th year celebration. As part of The Used’s 25th Anniversary Tour, the guys performed their 2002 self-titled debut album in its entirety for Night One of three, transporting longtime fans back to the raw, emotional energy of the […]

ZZ Ward returns to her raw blues roots in ‘Liberation’

For lovers of blues rock, ZZ Ward is most likely a name you’ve heard of. The critically-acclaimed, soul-stirring singer-songwriter hit the ground running with her debut LP Til The Casket Drops in 2012 — and never looked back. Now signed to Sun Records, with several studio albums under her belt, ZZ Ward drops her first […]

Punk Rock Bowling 2025: Day One

For 25 years, Punk Rock Bowling has turned the desert into a three-day haven for misfits, music lovers, and anyone who still believes in the power of three chords and the truth. What started as a small gathering has grown into one of the most important punk festivals in the world, drawing fans from every […]

Thrashing through five days at Welcome to Rockville 2025

Every metalhead’s / rocker’s / punker’s dream is to be where they feel like they belong. We are a special breed — a tribe, if you will. Not everyone likes us, but there sure as hell a whole lot of us. Danny Wimmer, with his majestic vision in its’ 13th year, brought back Welcome to […]

The Altons & Thee Sinseers play sunset sets in Pioneertown

On May 17th, Pappy + Harriet’s in Pioneertown became a heartfelt haven as Los Angeles’ finest, The Altons and Thee Sinseers, brought their Club Heartache Tour to the high desert, with a backdrop against the Joshua trees and dusky rays. Both bands, which are side-projects of one another for some members, brought in a new […]