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DS Book Club: Jim Ruland Talks His Newest Crime Novel, “Mightier Than The Sword”
Author Jim Ruland has an interesting body of work. From his (punk) rock collaborative biographies…
Dying Scene Radio Presents: Four Records – Episode 31: Molly Tie (Author “Rebel Grrrls
Welcome to Four Records! Each episode, we feature one guest as they discuss the four…
DS Book Club: Z2 Comic’s Adaptation of the Film, “…And Out Comes The Wolf”
In punk rock’s history, a lot of albums haven’t hit as hard as Rancid’s ……
Dying Scene: Public Image Limited and Plague Vendor at 9:30 Club, Washington, DC (10/01/2026).
On, 1 October, 2026 Post-Punk Pioneers Public Image Ltd. (PiL) brought their “This Is Not…The…
DS Record Review: The Effigies are locked and loaded with new album “Fire Aim Ready”
The Effigies have been flying the flag for Chicago punk rock since 1980. Their fuzzy,…
DS Gallery: Lambrini Girls play Chicago and gear up for new album “No Refunds”! (The Vic Theatre, 9/29/26)
The noise-punk duo Lambrini Girls from Brighton, UK played their highly anticipated show at Chicago’s…
DS Exclusive
DS Exclusive: Chicago’s Counterpunch unveil “Dig” – their first new single since 2022!
Good news, comrades…Counterpunch are back! The Chicago punks have announced a brand new track…their first since their 2022 full-length, Rewire. The new track is called “Dig” and it’s a raw, fast-paced look at the world around us. Here’s what the band had to say about the track: “‘Dig’ is a blistering, fast-paced song that hits […]
Band Spotlight
DS Interview: Adorn With the Metal GODCHAIN: An Interview with Chicago’s Heretic Metal Band
On August 8th, Zumiez, the infamous nationwide skateboarding & clothing brand, hosted a hardcore lineup of bands in Chicago’s Daley Plaza – featuring one band in particular, GODCHAIN: a household name in our community. GODCHAIN’s 4 members – drummer Kyle Clark, lead guitarist Luis Montanez, bass player Kyle Ritchey, and vocalist/rhythm guitarist Jacob Campos – […]
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