Dying Scene

SoCal pop-punks Moonraker have signed on with Punkerton Records for the release of their upcoming album Me and the Bells, recorded with and produced by Chris Fogal of The Gamits at Black in Bluhm in Denver, CO. We’re stoked to bring you the exclusive premiere of the brand new single “Find Your Fangs”. Check out the music video below and stay tuned for more to come! Here’s some background on the video, courtesy of Moonraker drummer David Green: “We shot this using th

When AFI started playing music, they were a different-sounding band. Primarily a hardcore punk band, it’s evident that the trajectory of the band has been shaped by their evolving sound. However, for a lot of punk rock kids, their first couple of albums hit really hard. As they’ve evolved over the years, their fanbase has fluctuated. For me personally, those first couple of albums hooked me until the first time the band made a drastic change with their sound. Geoff Kresge was an impo

New York’s The Velvet Underground left an impact not just on punk rock but on music in general. Consisting of Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, and Maureen Tucker, they played music for four years and seemed to go unnoticed until Brian Eno pointed out that the few who had formed a band were fans and had bought their record. Author Ritchie Unterberger has put out a massive book on the band with Do What You Fear Most: The History of the Velvet Underground, released by Omnibus Press. At

The weather outside Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago was mild, but the Ska inside was hot. Hot Stove Jimmy, The Crombies, Run and Punch, and Burn Rebuild put on an all-Chicago bonanza. Hot Stove Jimmy celebrated the 30th Anniversary of its album Salute. The Chicago Ska Revival band was formed in 1994. On this evening, the headliners brought sizzling bombast and a cacophony of sounds in the very best way. Three decades plus on, the band, through numerous line-up changes, the band was a

For 30 years Asian Man Records has launched the music careers of many artists spanning across multiple genres.  As a DIY label, Asian Man has been the fulcrum of a musical community that calls for nonviolent action (Plea for Peace) as well as introducing a wider audience to nascent groups such as The Lawrence Arms, Less Than Jake, and Alkaline Trio.  Writer and former Asian Man artist Mike Huguenor started working on “Elvis Is Dead, I’m Still Alive: The Story of Asian Man Records (EIDI

This year we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of The Ramones‘ self-titled debut released in 1976. While the history and trajectory of the band may be similar to the rock ‘n’ roll bands they were rebelling against, the end result was an enduring and undying legacy that still holds strong today. As part of the Omnibus Press Remasters series, Hey! Ho! Let’s Go! The Story of the Ramones chronicles the band and their storied career. Author Everett True’s comprehensive

Not a lot of kids are into ska punk, but some are: those kids are saving the future of ska. Coming home from work, I stumbled upon a $1 house show that was preparing for their final band of the night.  While the immense crowd of teens and young college kids had already listened to indie and pop punk collectives, it was time for ska punk to close out the show.  The band to send people home happy: Skidwizard, an Inland Empire band that has gained much respect in a quick amount of time in the sk

Twenty years ago, Slam Dunk was a single-stage festival in Leeds, headlined by Fall Out Boy. In the years since, it has grown into one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of alternative music, welcoming everyone from pop-punk icons and emo veterans to the next generation of hardcore, metalcore, ska bands, and punk bands. A lot has changed since Slam Dunk’s first edition in 2006, at Leeds Millennium Square. The stages are bigger, the crowds are bigger, and the lineup now stretches across almost e

Daniel O’ Day and other members of punk band River City Rebels return with a new collective project delving into one of the most relevant music genres of now: ska.  A completely different sound than the glam punk style of R.C.R., Steppin Razor Blades take a hold of the elements of 2-Tone, or New Tone as it’s being called in 21st-century America, and take it to the dancefloor and leave it there.  Their debut album Stay Sharp is a 10-song collection that commands you to move for every tune.&nbs

For decades Canada’s premier Scotch punk pioneers The Real McKenzies have brought their brand of Celtic inspired rowdy rock ’n’ roll to the world. The whiskey soaked wit and wisdom of singer Paul McKenzie has been served with tongue planted firmly in cheek since 1992. Now, with the release of their 13th studio album, and first since the sale of their longtime home Fat Wreck Chords, the McKenzies are back and as irreverent as ever. Paul McKenzie Sings On Yer Bike is a blistering

Despite featuring some classic Descendents songs, their 1986 album, Enjoy!, is not most fans’ favorite album. Their third release, following seminal classics like Milo Goes to College and I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, sees the band at their most experimental. While that may have to do with fewer lineup changes and more with the band’s growing interest in New Wave, the finished product resulted in the most divisive work the band put out in its decades-long career. Regardless of the

UK punks, The Adicts, stopped at the legendary venue, The Fillmore, and were joined by Bay Area punks, Monster Squad, and Dog Party. The Adicts are known for their sensational live show and they didn’t disappoint. The crowd was filled with punks in classic studded vests to droog styles. Mimicking The Adicts, even some little ones adorned bowler caps and face paint. It was also a multigenerational affair, both on and off stage, all coming together for a night of music.

Welcome to Four Records! Each episode, we feature one guest as they discuss the four records that helped shape them at four different times in their life. This week, Forrest speaks with Martin Wong. Martin was one of the founders and editors of Giant Robot Magazine, which ran from 1994 to 2011. Since 2019, he has been a contributor to Razorcake magazine, providing interviews and reviews. From 2013 to 2022, he raised money to help save music programs in Los Angeles schools with a series of aftern

OC punks The Jack Knives are back! Fresh off the success of last year’s Into The Night full-length, the foursome have got another full-length in the can and ready for your earholes. It’s called Negative Spaces, and it’s due out on Fumie Records on November 6, 2026. We know, we know, that’s an awful long time to wait. But don’t worry…the band have announced not one but TWO new songs to whet your appetite! The two new tracks, “La Sirena” and &#

Self-described as a funny punk band, Worthington’s Law from Durham, NC could probably be more accurately described as a dad joke band. Their most recent release, “Funnier! Punkier! Bandier!” will have you laughing at its jokes or cringing at their truthfulness. I don’t mean that in a bad way. Songwriter and vocalist, Nick Faber, has constructed an album that I connected with in more ways than I’m willing to admit. The album jumps between three types of punk rock:

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The Descendents have had a bit of a resurgence in the last decade and a half. Unfortunately, ALL has been left in the corner with very little attention outside of some one-offs for special occasions like Riot Fest and Jon Snodgrass’s Buddies Fest in Chicago. However, that hasn’t stopped either Chad Price or Scott Reynolds from making music or touring. Fans from California were treated to a mini-tour by Chad and Scott over Memorial Day Weekend, featuring some of their solo material an

As a Chicago-based punk writer, there’s an abundance of punk shows within arm’s reach at any given moment. Sometimes you don’t vibe with the show, sometimes you fucking love it, but at the end of the day, you never know how it’s gonna go! As for my advice? Well, a good rule of thumb is that when a band’s walk-on song is “The Day the Nazi Died” by Chumbawamba, you’re definitely about to have the time of your life. This past Friday, Chicago’s beloved Southside venue Reggie’s erupted with

The realization hit somewhere in the middle of Ikana’s recent homecoming show in San Diego. The room already moved like people understood something bigger was happening. Bodies crashed into each other in the pit while others (including me) screamed every word back toward the stage, completely locked into the moment. It did not feel like watching a band still trying to figure themselves out. It felt like watching a band people are only now starting to catch up to. Made up of Jake Davis on

Seattle, Washington punks Picket Line are back with their hard hitting new LP, Dead to Me. Twelve songs in under thirty minutes that compiles the songs from their earlier demos and LPs. If you’re looking for a new punk band that is a mix of Hardcore and Oi!, look no further than Picket Line. If physical media is more your thing, you can pick up the record here