Okay, so if you’re even remotely into fast, pissed-off, no-BS hardcore punk rock with a touch of that raw 90s chaos... stop what you’re doing and check out Hattefök. These guys are a fresh band straight out of Norway, and they just dropped their debut EP “Mental Instability” — and honestly? It rips. It’s only... Continue Reading →
La banda de punk rock de Cartago, SentidocomuN, vuelve a encender los parlantes con el lanzamiento de su nuevo sencillo “La Poza”, una canción cargada de nostalgia, velocidad y melodía, como ya es costumbre en su característico sonido; bajo el sello PUNKETO Records. Este tema es el segundo adelanto de la banda en lo que... Continue Reading →
More than 40 years into their chaotic, genre-defying career, Fishbone has returned with a vengeance. Their ninth studio album, Stockholm Syndrome, is not just a comeback—it's a masterclass in controlled mayhem. Clocking in at 12 tracks, the album delivers a heady mix of ska, funk, punk, soul, and politically charged lyricism that proves Fishbone isn’t... Continue Reading →
Desde las montañas de San Marcos de Tarrazú, Zona de los Santos, directo al corazón del punk latinoamericano. Las bandas costarricenses Generación Perdida y Puerko Xpin se embarcan en una gira llamada "Perdidos y Xpinados" que promete fortalecer los lazos de la escena punk entre Costa Rica y Colombia. Este 11 de julio estarán en... Continue Reading →
New York glam-punk crew BAD MARY just dropped the video for “Vibe-Icide”. Frontwoman Amanda Mac is full throttle from start to finish, belting with that perfect mix of attitude and grit. Her husband Mike Staub holds down the bass like it owes him money, while her dad, Bill Mac, thrashes the drums like he’s been... Continue Reading →
Cleveland’s underground skate scene just dropped its most electrifying soundtrack yet: This is Skate Rock, the debut full-length concept album from Violet Ray—a band made up of skateboarders, playing music about skateboarding, for skateboarders. It’s a loud, fast, no-holds-barred tribute to the roots of skate rock, and it couldn’t have come at a better time.... Continue Reading →
Por primera vez en sus casi cinco décadas de historia, Buzzcocks, una de las bandas más influyentes del punk británico, tocará en Costa Rica. La cita será el 1° de junio en el Amón Solar, un escenario perfecto para revivir el legado de un grupo que marcó a generaciones con canciones de dos minutos y... Continue Reading →
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 →
El pasado domingo 11 de mayo, el histórico barrio Amón se sacudió con pura energía al estilo ska punk en el mítico Amon Solar. Todo gracias a Stand Up Productions, que logró lo que muchos fans del género llevaban esperando décadas: la primera visita a Costa Rica de The Suicide Machines, legendaria banda de ska... 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 →
In a story that sounds more like a punk rock song than real life, the FBI has launched an investigation into Washington-based antifascist band POTBELLY—all over a track they released nearly six years ago. The song, titled “Throw the Brick,” dropped during the early days of the first Trump administration via P.I.G. Records. It didn't... 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 →
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