DS Album Review: Conflit Majeur – “Le recueil des clowns”
Le recueil des clowns (roughly translated as “The Clown Compendium”) is the debut EP by Montreal-based punk band Conflit Majeur, released in 2023. Fun, frenzied, and fast paced, Recueil is a joyous whirlwind of classic, high-energy punk. The Terrebonne, Quebec natives’ record is a great starting point for anyone looking to break into the Francophone […]
DS Interview: Cheer Up Dusty— Philly’s Unfiltered Pop-Punk Revolution
Who is Dusty, and Did They Ever Cheer Up? You might have heard the name Cheer Up Dusty buzzing around the Philadelphia pop-punk scene, but it was the name itself that immediately piqued my curiosity. As someone who’s often described as overly energized and maybe a little too cheerful, I couldn’t help but think: I’m […]
Dying Scene Interview: Brandon Bloxdorf of Apollo City Comics talks making indie comics and creativity
As I tell our fearless leaders here at Dying Scene, I swear to you all I’m not trying to turn this site into a comic book site. However, there is no denying that the ethos and DIY spirit of punk rock intersects with indie comics or most forms of art for that matter. It can […]
DS Record Review – The Sleeveens – “S/T”
I’ve always felt it’s much more difficult to get something great out of the fewest layers than the other way around. For all the music nerds, yes, diminished chords, modulation, etc: all cool too, but you’re just showing off at some point. If you can catch that “hell yeah” feeling with just a few tools then you’re […]
DS Gallery: Post-hardcore band Movements play Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom with Scowl, Citizen, and more! (3/22/25)
Orange County’s Movements is currently on a hefty North American spring tour with special guests Citizen, Scowl, and Downward; of course Dying Scene would not miss this (and neither should you!) Tulsa, Oklahoma’s dreamy shoegaze band Downward opened the night with a set of beautifully light and ethereal songs. They recently released Downward (LP2) on […]