The Brakrock Ecofest, which will be held on August 2 and 3, 2019 in Duffel, Belgium, has announced their jam-packed lineup of some of the biggest names in punk. Featuring Descendents, Propagandhi, The Toy Dolls, Good Riddance, Less Than Jake, Teenage Bottlerocket, Masked Intruder, Pears, and tons more bands, it’s certain to be a killer […]
The Brakrock Ecofest, which will be held on August 2 and 3, 2019 in Duffel, Belgium, has announced their jam-packed lineup of some of the biggest names in punk.
Featuring Descendents, Propagandhi, The Toy Dolls, Good Riddance, Less Than Jake, Teenage Bottlerocket, Masked Intruder, Pears, and tons more bands, it’s certain to be a killer weekend of punk rock fun.
Tickets are available in various price ranges, including just the shows as well as camping and other goings-on – on the official website for the festival.
The first single off UK punks Petrol Girls‘ upcoming album, Cut & Stitch is called “Big Mouth” and you can watch the official video below. The band was recently mentioned in a New York Times article, noting the video and song “is a paean to speaking up and breaking out.” It features the voice of […]
The first single off UK punks Petrol Girls‘ upcoming album, Cut & Stitch is called “Big Mouth” and you can watch the official video below.
The band was recently mentioned in a New York Times article, noting the video and song “is a paean to speaking up and breaking out.” It features the voice of Poly Styrene from “Oh Bondage, Up Yours” and from the sound of it, Petrol Girls are about to unleash one hell of an album.
Cut & Stitch will be out May 24th on Hassle Records.
Wisconsin-based punk act Direct Hit! are having a bit of a shakeup, as their bassist and drummer have apparently parted ways with the band. The remaining members aren’t letting it slow them down though. They issued the following statement via Facebook: “NOTICE: DANNY AND STEVE QUIT DIRECT HIT A COUPLE WEEKS AGO. THE TWO OF US […]
Wisconsin-based punk act Direct Hit! are having a bit of a shakeup, as their bassist and drummer have apparently parted ways with the band. The remaining members aren’t letting it slow them down though.
They issued the following statement via Facebook:
“NOTICE: DANNY AND STEVE QUIT DIRECT HIT A COUPLE WEEKS AGO. THE TWO OF US LEFT ARE CANCELLING 0 SHOWS AND LEANING ON OUR MUSICALLY-INCLINED BUDDIES TO FILL IN WHILE WE FIGURE OUT A NEW PERMANENT LINEUP. SEE YOU ALL IN CHICAGO WITH THE SMOKING POPES ON MAY 11. WEAR YOUR CLOWN SUIT.”
Sounds like they’re going to be just fine.
Direct Hit! released Crown of Nothing last year on Fat Wreck Chords.
South Africa’s Crossfire Collision’s new six-song EP, Deadlock is now streaming and available for purchase. Featuring a new lineup that now includes Sean Devey on drums and Bruce McDougall on bass, the melodic punk/emo punk album is a keeper. The songs deal with conflicts in life and have solid lyrics that reach out and grab […]
South Africa’s Crossfire Collision’s new six-song EP, Deadlock is now streaming and available for purchase. Featuring a new lineup that now includes Sean Devey on drums and Bruce McDougall on bass, the melodic punk/emo punk album is a keeper. The songs deal with conflicts in life and have solid lyrics that reach out and grab you by the guts.
Los Angeles’ Failing Up have just released a video for the first single off their new EP, Sword and the Wall, titled”Deal With This.” The band’s latest offering is a six-song skate punk rager with strong rhythm and harmonies, ideal for fans of NOFX and Lagwagon, but female-fronted. You can watch the video, as well […]
Los Angeles’ Failing Up have just released a video for the first single off their new EP, Sword and the Wall, titled”Deal With This.” The band’s latest offering is a six-song skate punk rager with strong rhythm and harmonies, ideal for fans of NOFX and Lagwagon, but female-fronted.
You can watch the video, as well as stream their EP, below.
Bad Religion’s seventeenth studio album, Age of Unreason, is out today on Epitaph Records and is currently streaming in entirety on YouTube. The political punk band’s latest offering is obviously influenced by the Trump years, and channels the band’s feelings on living in these tumultuous times. It is Bad Religion’s first album since 2013’s release […]
Bad Religion’s seventeenth studio album, Age of Unreason, is out today on Epitaph Records and is currently streaming in entirety on YouTube. The political punk band’s latest offering is obviously influenced by the Trump years, and channels the band’s feelings on living in these tumultuous times.
It is Bad Religion’s first album since 2013’s release of True North, and their first with new members Mike Dimkich (guitar) and Jamie Miller (drums).
You can listen to a stream of the brand-new song “The Approach” below and the rest of Age of Unreasonhere .
The much-anticipated new album from The Jasons, Blood In The Streets is finally here and it does not disappoint. The hockey-masked boys bring more horror punk goodness that would absolutely be at home on a Ramones-core album. Catchy as always, the album kicks off with the titular track, “Blood in the Streets”, which is a […]
The much-anticipated new album from The Jasons, Blood In The Streets is finally here and it does not disappoint. The hockey-masked boys bring more horror punk goodness that would absolutely be at home on a Ramones-core album. Catchy as always, the album kicks off with the titular track, “Blood in the Streets”, which is a happy little song about the streets flowing with rivers of blood – and I’d expect no less from this band.
The Jasons have definitely evolved and grown as a band, without losing any of what makes them… them. The sound is fuller and slightly more polished than previous offerings, which makes for a great album that really highlights the lead vocals, as well as the stand-out backing vocals. It’s immediately apparent that this album is something special, and like the song says, it’s “Red Blooded American Punk Rock.”
As expected, there are Friday the Thirteenth themed songs. “It’s Still Crystal Lake To Me (No Matter What They Call It In Part 6)” particularly stands out (and damned right, it is still Crystal Lake!) “You Should Never Have Re-Opened That Camp” is one of the harder tracks on the album with gang vocals that stay with you as soon as you hear them – largely due to the unique timing of the chorus of the song.
Actually, sing-along choruses are part of what makes this album such an instant classic. I’ve been singing “Kay-Em 1” since I first heard it – it got into my head. This is a band where everyone can really sing, and it shows here.
There’s even a more hardcore-styled song mixed into the album – the short and sweet, “No Motivation”, which is an unexpected interlude nested in the middle of the album.
“Mark’s Legs Don’t Work Anymore” is just classic Jasons, as are “JJ Was a Headbanger” and “Dead Fuck”. With lyrics like “his penis isn’t broken/he’s so well-spoken” – it tells the unfortunate story of Mark, as many of their songs tend to be full stories. They even take a detour and get into the politics of punk with “Scene Police (Static)”, which is an interesting departure from the usual themes of blood and horror movies – and an awesome punk rock anthem. I’d argue that “3Ds Got Ramones Jeans” – is also a bit of a punk anthem – even if it is just a homage to someone’s new pair of pants that improved their life and looks.
The album closes off with “I Jacked Off to Dee Dee Ramone” – a song that could just as easily be by the Queers, only it’s… better. The same can be said of “Chili is a Stoner”. (If that’s sacrilege, so be it. Complaints are being accepted by the guy with the machete down by the lake.)
If you already are a fan of The Jasons, this album will be a much-welcomed addition to your collection. And if you’ve never heard them, it’s a great introduction – and the 14 songs of pop-horror-punk perfection will leave you wanting more. If anything, The Jasons are a band that consistently delivers the goods and hopefully will keep doing so for some time to come. The world needs more songs about Jason Voorhess and Camp Crystal Lake, after all.
Bay Area punk / surf / indie rockers Culture Abuse have released a new song called “Goo”. The track follows up on last year’s long player “Bay Dream”, and arrives via Epitaph Records. The band have also announced that they will play a free show at London’s Old Blue Last tonight for Vice’s Old Blue […]
Bay Area punk / surf / indie rockers Culture Abuse have released a new song called “Goo”.
The track follows up on last year’s long player “Bay Dream”, and arrives via Epitaph Records. The band have also announced that they will play a free show at London’s Old Blue Last tonight for Vice’s Old Blue Last Beer “supercans” launch party.
Punk behemoths Hot Water Music have announced the release of their new EP “Shake Up The Sheets”. It will land May 24 through Epitaph Records, and is available to preorder now. The band have put out the first track from the release today. Check out “Rebellion Story” using the player below.
Punk behemoths Hot Water Music have announced the release of their new EP “Shake Up The Sheets”. It will land May 24 through Epitaph Records, and is available to preorder now.
The band have put out the first track from the release today. Check out “Rebellion Story” using the player below.
Downway is back after 15 years with a brand spanking new 12-track banger out of Calgary, Alberta. Last Chance For more Regrets released today on Thousand Islands Records. You may remember, our early feature of “Wild Ones” back in March. Well, today we’ve got the whole thing, so, you’re welcome. You can stream the new album and get […]
Downway is back after 15 years with a brand spanking new 12-track banger out of Calgary, Alberta. Last Chance For more Regrets released today on Thousand Islands Records. You may remember, our early feature of “Wild Ones” back in March. Well, today we’ve got the whole thing, so, you’re welcome. You can stream the new album and get that story below. [Read more…]
The Brakrock Ecofest, which will be held on August 2 and 3, 2019 in Duffel, Belgium, has announced their jam-packed lineup of some of the biggest names in punk.