"Dumpster Fire" is the new album by D.C. punk rockers R-NØT. The trio behind it all consists of Paul Makarov on vocals and guitar, Chuck Bowley on vocals and bass, and Mike Packard on drums. With 12 tracks that are insanely catchy, this album brings the kind of punk you can’t help but get caught... 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 →
El pasado 9 de febrero, San José se llenó de vibras positivas, baile y mucho ritmo con el esperado Ska Day Fest en el Bar Starview. Con un cartel que incluyó a 7 bandas de ska y ska/punk (3 internacionales y 4 nacionales), este evento fue una celebración del ska que nos demostró que el... 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 →
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 →
Yo, listen up! AP Records, the wildest label straight outta Niagara, is about to drop their FIRST EVER compilation in 1/15/25 and it’s gonna be a damn game-changer. After 3 years of shaking things up, they’re bringing together the sickest new bands to make sure the world knows we’re not just loud — WE’RE UNSTOPPABLE.... Continue Reading →
The Grimly Pleased, a five-piece powerhouse from Boston, Massachusetts, has dropped their new EP Give Some Kicks, following the release of their debut album Here For Pleasure in October 2023. This EP was released on September 20, 2024, recorded at The Record Company in Boston, and engineered, produced, and recorded by Mike Quinn. Available as... Continue Reading →
San Diego’s own Guys on the Hill just dropped their new album, Somewhere in San Diego, and let me tell you, this one hits hard. Packed with 15 tracks that blend aggressive, melodic skatepunk with a technical mastery that’ll have you headbanging. If you’re a fan of classic skatepunk vibes mixed with something fresh, you’re... Continue Reading →
Alright, let me lay it down for you, punk rock style. Sin Dirección, the bad boys from Southern California, have come back hard with their new album ODIADO, and damn, it hits like a punch in the nuts. This is is a manifesto wrapped in raw, unfiltered sound. Recorded at Dream Machine in Long Beach,... Continue Reading →
New York City ska just got a fresh jolt of energy! Bad Mary (alternative-glam-punk) and Mega Infinity are teaming up for a split 7" release titled Mega Bad Disaster Party. Officially dropping on streaming platforms December 3, 2024, (PRE-SAVE IT HERE) with a physical release set for early 2025 via Ska Punk International, this split... Continue Reading →
La Guía de Craig Lewis es más que un libro; es un manifiesto de resistencia y sanación al puro estilo DIY y con una óptica punk rock. Desde su inicio hasta las últimas líneas, Craig nos invita a un viaje crudo y sin filtros hacia la autoaceptación y la recuperación, con un mensaje auténtico y... Continue Reading →
Los legendarios Voodoo Glow Skulls, banda californiana de skacore que ha dejado su huella con su sonido explosivo y energético, visitarán Costa Rica una vez más el 13 de diciembre de 2024, junto a la banda nacional Konflicto, los cuales vienen estrenando EP y traen toda la energía acorde al evento; gracias a la producción... Continue Reading →
Slummy, fronted by the gritty mind of author and musician Joshua Mohr, is the fictional band straight out of his wild new novel Saint the Terrifying. They’ll drop their first EP The Wrong Side, recorded at Grandma's Warehouse in Sherman Oaks, CA on October 22nd. Their debut single, Size Queens, rips through your speakers with angular... Continue Reading →
We’re here with The Static Age, a post-punk band originally from Burlington, Vermont, and now based in Chicago, IL. With a unique blend of post-punk, alternative, shoegaze, synth pop, and indie rock, they’ve been carving their niche in the music world since their debut. Their 2005 album *Neon Nights Electric Lives* put them on the... Continue Reading →
Yo, if you're into that raw, gritty, no-frills punk straight from the grimy streets of New York, SKISM just dropped their new EP "Somebody’s Baby," and it’s a rager. These guys are unapologetically antisocial, filled with angst, and straight-up hyperactive. You can hear every bit of that attitude in their sound—screaming vocals, fast guitars, and... Continue Reading →
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