DS Gallery and show notes: Star 99 at Bottom of the Hill, SF (6/9/26)
If I were to pick one band that encapsulates the evolution of pop punk into the kindest of folk, that would be Star 99. You can tell they are friends and hold a close bond that comes through in their music in the best way. Bottom of Hill was filled with fans that resonated with […]
DS Exclusive: J Prozac premieres “Digging Holes” music video from new split 7″ with Space Age Zeros
J Prozac is back with a brand new music video for “Digging Holes” from his new split 7″ with Space Age Zeros, out now on Critical Mass Music! Check that shit out below and grab the 7″ on colored vinyl right here. The music video for “Digging Holeswas shot and edited by Postfix, and the […]
DS Featured Release – Shorefox – “I Wanna Build A Tank”
Self-described as post-punk folk rock Shorefox brings their first album, I Wanna Build A Tank. Singer/Songwriter Scout Shorefox brings thirteen tracks of political angst and personal feelings that sound like the bastard child of Billy Bragg and the Violent Femmes. Check out the videos for the songs “Fair Trade” and “Lumberjack” below: If you like […]
DS Gallery: The 19 Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival – The Toasters, Mustard Plug, Spitvalves, AAA, The Attack, Dial Drive – (The West End Trading Co, Sanford – FL, 5-23-2026)
Every year, just outside Orlando in the heart of downtown Sanford, the Hurricane Party Music Festival brings together an incredible lineup of ska, punk, and related genres, delivering an unforgettable weekend for a loyal community of fans who return year after year to celebrate the music they love. The festival’s 19th annual edition, held in 2026, featured more than 20 bands performing across multiple […]
DS Show Review: Smoking Popes, Nerf Herder, and Ridel High at Zebulon Cafe, Los Angeles, CA (6/26/2026)
This year marks a couple of anniversaries for some long-lasting acts. The boom of 1990s punk rock bands was definitely felt, and it seems we never recovered from the effects. Three of those bands played a show at the Zebulon in Los Angeles to celebrate: The Smoking Popes, Nerf Herder, and Ridel High. While each […]