Long running Dutch label White Russian Records have released a new, 18 track label sampler. On top of tracks from recent releases from bands including Travoltas, Slow Crush and MARCH, the compilation includes new tracks from recently signed acts I Against I and Shoplifters. The sampler is available now from the label’s Bandcamp – and […]
Long running Dutch label White Russian Records have released a new, 18 track label sampler. On top of tracks from recent releases from bands including Travoltas, Slow Crush and MARCH, the compilation includes new tracks from recently signed acts I Against I and Shoplifters.
The sampler is available now from the label’s Bandcamp – and you can have a listen below.
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The weekend of September 15-17 saw the annual return of Riot Fest. Riot Fest 2017 was held for the 12th consecutive year in Chicago and for the third consecutive year in Douglas Park. Once again, Riot Fest saw an eclectic crowd turn out, including multiple generations of families. We brought you our full day one gallery […]
The weekend of September 15-17 saw the annual return of Riot Fest. Riot Fest 2017 was held for the 12th consecutive year in Chicago and for the third consecutive year in Douglas Park. Once again, Riot Fest saw an eclectic crowd turn out, including multiple generations of families. We brought you our full day one gallery a week-or-so ago, so now we’re on to Day Two!
Taking Back Sunday was billed as a co-headliner on this particular evening, but perhaps the most anticipated set was that of Bad Brains. Given the health issues that varying members of the band have experienced over the last handful of years — most notably frontman H.R.’s recent brain surgery, there have been rumors circulating that this fortieth anniversary set might have been the DC punk scene pioneers last ever. If so, it was a hell of a way to go out!
Also featured on the second day of the three-day whirlwind in the sweltering heat were hometown boys The Lawrence Arms; Wu-Tang Clan, the Beastie Boys’ Mike D performing a DJ set, ska-punk pioneers Fishbone, English street punk veterans GBH, Australia’s The Smith Street Band, and Faith No More’s Mike Patton’s latest project, Dead Cross. Check out our full photo gallery of the festivities below, and stay tuned for day three (JAWBREAKER!!) tomorrow!
Reno skate punk quartet, Boss’ Daughter (we’re just gonna count John Underwood as a full member going forward) is playing Fest 16 and you just knew they wouldn’t pass up an opportunity to tour, so they’re headed out on another massive road trip on their way down south! Check out all of the dates and […]
Reno skate punk quartet, Boss’ Daughter (we’re just gonna count John Underwood as a full member going forward) is playing Fest 16 and you just knew they wouldn’t pass up an opportunity to tour, so they’re headed out on another massive road trip on their way down south! Check out all of the dates and stops below (or on the super rad flyer above), then get out to a live show!
*Pro Tip: If you want to hang out with the boys prior to a show, go to the Chili’s Grill & Bar closest to the venue and they’ll be there. #maximumpartytime
Iowa pop punkers, Rational Anthem have been invited to play Fest 16 down in Gainesville, Florida and the talented trio decide to just build a tour around the trip down! Peep the incredible Simpsons inspired tour flyer for dates and stops and then head out to a show if you’re nearby!
Iowa pop punkers, Rational Anthem have been invited to play Fest 16 down in Gainesville, Florida and the talented trio decide to just build a tour around the trip down! Peep the incredible Simpsons inspired tour flyer for dates and stops and then head out to a show if you’re nearby!
If you’re not familiar with Coffee Project, let me give you a quick introduction. The duo hail from Gainesville and include Buddy from Less Than Jake and Jake who used to be in Rehasher. Imagine catchy and fast pop punk on an acoustic guitar, then add a trombone. Then imagine that every terrible band you’ve […]
If you’re not familiar with Coffee Project, let me give you a quick introduction. The duo hail from Gainesville and include Buddy from Less Than Jake and Jake who used to be in Rehasher. Imagine catchy and fast pop punk on an acoustic guitar, then add a trombone. Then imagine that every terrible band you’ve ever heard try something like this wasn’t terrible and were actually awesome. That’s basically Coffee Project. Their bandcamp says they “play upbeat catchy singalong acoustic songs that feel more like a punk rock show and less like a coffee shop gig” and that description is pretty accurate it seems.
That said, Coffee Project is truly one my favorite bands I feel I don’t hear enough from. Their new 7”, Wasted Love, which is out now on A-F Records (the label owned by Anti-Flag) comes off as a simple break up record upon seeing the artwork and hearing the title track. But I’m not sure that’s a fair analysis.
See, what I like about this record is that it reflects a breakup from multiple angles, not just the direct heartbreak and sad songs. It talks about frustration with social media, handling anxiety, and how the rest of the world may be perceived from someone who has just lost love, not just one’s inner feelings of grief.
It’s not my favorite thing the band has ever done, but there’s not a ton for me to analyze with only four short songs. They do a good job, as usual, of combining folk elements with punk energy without sounding like a typical folk punk band. It doesn’t feel like a release I can compare to their others, it just sounds like a continuation of what Coffee Project does.
Regardless, I’m going to give this a 3.5/5, (can I give them a 75%? C?) but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. I just wish it was longer and I had more to digest.
Go see Coffee Project at Fest this year, you won’t regret it. Listen to Wasted Love below, and please consider supporting the band and label.
Kansas City’s Company Retreat have unleashed their debut album via Encapsulated Records. The band includes former members of Bent Left. If you’re a fan of cynical, catchy midwestern punk rock (as a cynical midwesterner, I assure you that is the best kind of punk rock), you should definitely check out the stream below.
Kansas City’s Company Retreat have unleashed their debut album via Encapsulated Records. The band includes former members of Bent Left.
If you’re a fan of cynical, catchy midwestern punk rock (as a cynical midwesterner, I assure you that is the best kind of punk rock), you should definitely check out the stream below. [Read more…]
If you’re in need of some fresh east coast hardcore, American War Machine have you covered. They’ve released a single from their upcoming EP, “Prey Drive.” The EP will be released via Bride Nine Records on October 20th. American War Machine includes members of Agnostic Front, Slapshot, Blood for Blood, and Intent to Injure. Pre-orders […]
If you’re in need of some fresh east coast hardcore, American War Machine have you covered. They’ve released a single from their upcoming EP, “Prey Drive.” The EP will be released via Bride Nine Records on October 20th.
American War Machine includes members of Agnostic Front, Slapshot, Blood for Blood, and Intent to Injure. Pre-orders are available at the bandcamp page for the EP. You can stream “Becoming Death” below! [Read more…]
Emo pop-punks Upside Down have released their newest single, “Do I Still Miss You?” The track is off their upcoming LP, “Scars are Forever,” which will be released via KROD Records on December 8th. Check out the track below, and if you want more, head to Upside Down’s bandcamp page to pick up both their […]
Emo pop-punks Upside Down have released their newest single, “Do I Still Miss You?” The track is off their upcoming LP, “Scars are Forever,” which will be released via KROD Records on December 8th.
Check out the track below, and if you want more, head to Upside Down’s bandcamp page to pick up both their EPs for name-your-price. [Read more…]
Piffbreak Arcade have premiered a video for their newest single, “Flawed Design,” the title track off their upcoming debut LP. If you’re up for some solid punk rock with plenty of whoooooooooooooooooahs, you should definitely check out the video below. If you like the track, you can pick it up for name-your-price at bandcamp. The […]
Piffbreak Arcade have premiered a video for their newest single, “Flawed Design,” the title track off their upcoming debut LP.
If you’re up for some solid punk rock with plenty of whoooooooooooooooooahs, you should definitely check out the video below. If you like the track, you can pick it up for name-your-price at bandcamp.
The “Flawed Design” LP will be released on October 13th. [Read more…]
Ghost in the Willow have released “Favourite Company,” their first single from their second EP, “Missing Persons.” The EP will be released on October 13th. In the mean time, you can check out “Favourite Company” below, and head over to their bandcamp page listen to their first self-titled EP.
Ghost in the Willow have released “Favourite Company,” their first single from their second EP, “Missing Persons.”
The EP will be released on October 13th. In the mean time, you can check out “Favourite Company” below, and head over to their bandcamp page listen to their first self-titled EP. [Read more…]