DS Show Review: The Queers and the Jack Trippers at the Observatory in Santa Ana (2/15/2026)
The Queers returned to the Constellation Room in Santa Ana and brought along The Jack Trippers. Sunday nights rarely sell out at the Constellation Room, but by the time the Queers took the stage, the crowd was much livelier. While there were a handful of kids with their parents, the crowd was a good mix […]
DS Album Review – Mr. Radical – “Promo!” EP
Mr. Radical, the four-piece hardcore punk band from Anaheim, CA., has recently released Promo! on January 23rd, 2026. I was excited when I came across Mr. Radical’s six‑song promo/EP on Bandcamp so today I’ll be diving in and reviewing it. Mr. Radical, comprised of Andrew Gonzales on vocals and guitar, Max Foster on guitar, Gavin […]
DS Album Review: Death Of Youth – “Nothing Is The Same Anymore”
London-based melodic hardcore/emo four-piece Death of Youth are set to release their debut full-length album, Nothing Is The Same Anymore, on February 16, 2026. With roots in hardcore and influences ranging from Midwest emo to skramz, the group pulls from a range of sonic and thematic sources across the spectrum of punk to produce album that confronts […]
DS Interview: Nicole Laurenne on The Darts’ upcoming “Halloween Love Songs,” her journey to becoming a punk rock judge, her limitless musical passion and much more
2026 is shaping up to be quite a busy year for Nicole Laurenne. By some metrics, it might be her busiest one yet. Laurenne’s primary band, the campy, gothy garage-punk four-piece The Darts, are due to put out their latest record, Halloween Love Songs, on March 3rd. It marks the band’s seventh studio full-length in […]
Dying Scene Radio Presents: Four Records – Episode 13 Rob David (Death of Youth)
Welcome to Four Records! Each episode, we feature one guest as they go over four records at four different times in their life. This week, Forrest and Karina speak with Death of Youth vocalist and song writer, Rob David. Their newest record, Nothing Is The Same Anymore, releases on 2/16/2026. The band has some shows […]