DS Interview: a word with Chicagoland’s anime-punk sensation, Rebel And Cleric!!
Anime Magic is a convention that takes place at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont during August. I found myself at Magic with the band Rebel and Cleric as they were getting ready to perform on Saturday night. I have had the pleasure of seeing them perform before at Colossal Con North which […]
DS Record Radar: This Week in Punk Vinyl (AFI “Very Proud of Ya”, Choking Victim, The Renfields, OC Supertones & More!)
Greetings, and welcome to the Dying Scene Record Radar. If it’s your first time here, thank you for joining us! This is the weekly* column where we cover all things punk rock vinyl; new releases, reissues… you name it, we’ve probably got it. Kick off your shoes, pull up a chair, crack open a cold […]
DS Review: Phoenix’ Ashes – “Defiance”
Netherlands-based Phoenix’ Ashes’ return has been hard to miss in recent months. Following the well-received single “Oceans,” the metal band from the Netherlands has released their follow-up track “Defiance” at the end of August. While “Oceans” already showcased a more intense sound compared to their earlier work, this single takes it a step further. The […]
DS Interview: Smoking Popes’ Josh Caterer on thirty years of “Born To Quit,” their longest tour in decades, and more!
If you’ve even casually perused the Dying Scene archives at any point over the last fifteen years, you’re no doubt more than a little bit aware of the significance of 1994 in the annals of history. As a cultural touchstone (or more accurately a punk rock subcultural touchstone), it’s probably second only to 1976. While […]
DS Gallery: Genre-defying Knocked Loose perform epic show in Chicago with DRAIN, Militarie Gun and Danny Brown (Aragon Ballroom, 11/1/24)
Kentucky-based hardcore band Knocked Loose has made quite the name for themselves this past year. On May 10th they released their critically acclaimed album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To, earning praises from several top music outlets and critics. As part of their 18-date Fall North America tour, Knocked Loose stopped at Chicago’s Aragon […]