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 […]
DS Show Review: Koffin Kats, The Last Gang and Distorted Times at Jazzbones in Tacoma, WA (03/21/2025)
Tacoma is a special place. Often overlooked as a sister city to the dominant metropolis of Seattle, the town has long had a history of nurturing it’s own unique music scene apart from that sprawling cultural behemoth of the Pacific Northwest with whom it is historically and intrinsically entwined. It’s the birthplace of such greats […]
DS Exclusive: Ratbones premiere music video for “Piero Zanfretta” from upcoming LP “Spaghettification”
Italian Ramonescore quartet Ratbones are back with their new record Spaghettification set to release April 18th on Mom’s Basement Records. What’s more, we’re bringing you the exclusive world premiere(!) of the music video for their brand new single “Piero Zanfretta”! Check that shit out below and keep an eye on Mom’s Basement (US) and I […]