Boston’s own wrecking crew of anarcho-punk misfits, THE STRESS BALLS, are back—and they’re not here to hold your hand. Their new full-length, The Last American Weekend, is 18 tracks of pure, unapologetic punk rock fury, landing at the tail end of May via the folks over at Stuffy’s Records. For those unfamiliar, this band is... Continue Reading →
ColorBender’s debut EP, Color Cage, is an emotionally vivid burst of sound from a band whose roots run deep in the Belgian punk rock scene. Hailing from Liège and made up of members from The Lucky Trolls, Young Enough, Radio 911, and Chump. At just 16 minutes, Color Cage is compact, but it’s anything but... Continue Reading →
Alright, buckle up buttercups, 'cause Orlando's own TV Generation is back to kick you in the teeth with their sophomore slugger, "Passafist," dropping July 1st! This ain't your grandma's tea party music; this is eleven tracks of pure, unadulterated punk rock. Word on the street is that this time around, Eric's stepped up to the... Continue Reading →
The Washington D.C.-based band Sutras has just dropped their latest album, The Crisis of Existence, and it’s nothing short of a visceral emotional experience. With six tracks of raw energy and introspection, this release brings the perfect storm of punk, hardcore, and a sludgy shoegaze that’ll have you questioning everything. It’s dark, it’s haunting, and... Continue Reading →
Alright punks, strap in — Italy's about to spit some fire straight into your headphones with a face-melting, heart-thumping SPLIT from two of the underground’s loudest: Weekend Cigarettes (Alessandria) and Verse, Chorus, Inferno (Como). Thirteen tracks, no filler — just pure, blood-pumping punk rock with a brain, a soul, and a middle finger to the... Continue Reading →
Felipe Pupo’s new album Reggie!!! is a firecracker of sound, blending afrobeat, punk, hardcore, poetry, and more into a chaotic yet beautiful tribute to the band's roots and the struggles we all face. Released under Philly DIY and A-Ha Network, the album is raw, real, and unapologetically bold. At the helm is E. Grizzly Mendez,... Continue Reading →
Alright, here it goes. Strap in, ‘cause this debut is a straight-up ride through chaos, confusion, and the undeniable mess of modern life. Your New Favorite Tape—the Parisian pop-punk crew—dropped their first full-length, “Twenty Years Too Late”, and it’s an absolute punch to the gut. It's like they grabbed a handful of old-school punk vibes,... Continue Reading →
What's up, skaters and punks? Get ready to smash your eardrums with the latest banger from the Italian skatepunk crew Beerbong — "Painful Years"! If you’ve been sleeping on these guys, they've been crushing it since '95, and this new track is all sorts of fucking gnarly. After tearing it up with our Drunktank and... Continue Reading →
Alright, listen up. If you haven't heard of Chemical-X, you're missing out on one of the most aggressive, unapologetically raw hardcore punk bands to come out of New Jersey in a while. Their debut full-length, DAZE OF HATE, just dropped and let me tell you—this album is everything you love about East Coast hardcor/punk and... Continue Reading →
After five long years of anticipation, New York’s own The Rote has dropped Mary Underwater, an album that perfectly encapsulates the raw, gritty sound they've been cultivating. A mix of punk, hard rock, and metal, this album feels like a wild ride through the darker corners of the human psyche. With 11 tracks that strike... Continue Reading →
Yo, if you're not already on the Bite Me Bambi train, now’s the time to hop on. The Orange County ska band just dropped their new album Eat This. With only eight tracks, this album packs a punch—super catchy, full of energy, and impossible not to move to. From the get-go, their opening track "Too... Continue Reading →
Straight outta Strasbourg, France, the much-anticipated Samedi : Bagarre double EP is finally here! With members from Yojimbo and Los Disidentes Del Sucio Motel, this band brings their own fiery, crafted take on classic punk rock. Influenced by the likes of Hot Music Water, Randy, and Lagwagon, their sound packs that familiar punk punch, while... Continue Reading →
If you haven’t been rocking out to L.A. Crimes yet, it’s time you did. These punk rock warriors have been tearing through the scene with their unfiltered sound, unapologetic lyrics, and energy that’s straight-up explosive. And now, they’re about to hit you with something even bigger. First off, their brand-new video/single ‘R.I.P.’ is dropping and... Continue Reading →
Buffalo-based singer-songwriter James Froese is back with his second album, The Changing Tide, with his band, Hello London and it’s a deeply introspective journey that blends subtle emo-tinged melodies. The album’s sets the tone with its moody yet calming vibe—think Jimmy Eat World with a quieter edge. With 10 tracks that mix alternative punk influences... Continue Reading →
So, it took a while for this bad boy to land in my hands (Costa Rica) – the CD was sent to me last year, but hey, better late than never, right? And man, was it worth the wait. Opór is the third full-length from Sweden's very own ŚMIERĆ, and let me tell you, these... Continue Reading →
FEET PICS, the heavy rock and roll sleaze outfit from South City, St. Louis, MO, has dropped their latest album SELF NEGLECT, a raucous seven-track collection that feels like a soundtrack for a dirty life in a dirty city. These anthems pulse with gritty defiance, speaking directly to anyone who's ever lived through the chaos... Continue Reading →
Ya culminando el 2024, traigo acá lo que fueron 2 de los proyectos que me siento muy orgulloso que se pudieran ejecutar impulsados por DCXPC y co-released con Punk Rock Mag. Dos splits en vinilo de bandas que admiramos mucho y que representan parte del under tico. Lo primero que hay que destacar es la... Continue Reading →
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