DS Exclusive: Let Me Downs premiere video from “One More Round”, announce new album “North By Southwest” on Felony Records
Tacoma, Washington punk trio Let Me Downs have teamed up with South Bay California’s Felony Records to release their new album North By Southwest. Due out January 23rd, the album was recorded at Razors Touch Studios in San Diego, CA with Chad Ruiz (Urethane, Skipjack, etc.) and mastered by Scott Hallquist (Ten Foot Pole, DC […]
DS Photo Gallery: City Mouse, Plaster, and Crimson Riot at Red Dwarf in Las Vegas, Nevada.
On 1 November, I had the privilege of hanging out with friends who took me to see City Mouse, Plaster, and Crimson Riot at the Red Dwarf. Located on the East Side of Las Vegas, the Red Dwarf is known for their Detroit-style pizzas and live music. If you find yourself in Vegas, this place […]
DS Interview: Effigies Return with New Record, “Burned,” and Show Honoring Late Founding Singer, John Kezdy
Feature Photo Credit: Jesse Pace The Effigies was one of the pioneering bands in the early Chicago punk scene. On December 20, 2024, the group will headline a show at Metro. The show will celebrate both the new The Effigies album, Burned, and John Kezdy, who passed away during recording. Kezdy died August 26, 2023, […]
Dying Scene Album Review – Rad Skulls – “Demo”
Hailing from Rockford, Illinois and Madison, Wisconsin, The Rad Skulls have thrown down a gauntlet of a demo that has some of the catchiest songs I’ve heard this year. The hallmarks of melodic hardcore bands are alive and well on the four tracks presented to us. Let’s dig in. Opening track “Stories” jumps back and […]
Dying Scene Photo Gallery: Misfits Cover Band (Evilive) and Ramones Cover Band (Huntingtons). Pie Shop, Washington, DC
On 26 October 2024, the Pie Shop hosted a SOLD OUT pre-Halloween show featuring some of DC’s own punk legends (find out who below). This 17th Annual show featured Misfits Cover Band, Evilive and Ramones Cover Band, Huntingtons. The bands put on probably one of my favorite Halloween shows (ever) and I am looking forward […]