DS Throwback: Thirty Years of Suicide Machine’s “Destruction by Definition”
Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, the Suicide Machines broke out onto the scene in 1991. Originally named Jack Kevorkian and the Suicide Machines, after the infamous “Doctor Death,” they had streamlined their title by the time their debut album dropped in 1996. After a few lineup changes and a short breakup in 2006, the band reunited […]
DS Featured Release: The Preps Return With Their Latest EP “Unstoppable”
Pennsylvania’s The Preps are back with their new EP, Unstoppable, on Fool Records. The Preps have been making melodic hardcore for thirty years and this latest release, their first in over fifteen years is a great addition to their discography. Knocking out six songs in fifteen minutes, Fatlou and crew have put together a record […]
DS Exclusive: Hoaxxers premiere music video for “Hard Luck” off upcoming 12″ EP
Austin, TX punk rock three piece Hoaxxers are back with another track off their upcoming 12″ EP Hard Luck, due out May 29th on Mom’s Basement Records. This time it’s the title track, and we’re stoked to bring you the exclusive premiere of its accompanying music video. Check that shit out below and head over […]
DS Book Club: Violent Femmes – “Self-Titled” (33 1/3)
The Violent Femmes have been a presence in music for over forty years. They have gone on to release a handful of fantastic albums, but their 1983 self-titled debut remains a classic record for fans of all ages. While attempts have been made before to get the Violent Femmes’ story on record, either written or […]
DS Show Review: Mother’s Day Matinee with A Wilhelm Scream, The Flatliners and Rebuilder (Cambridge, MA)
The almighty Flatliners concluded Cold World release week with a pair of shows at the iconic Middle East (downstairs) in Cambridge’s Central Square. The first night was a sold-out ripper that found the Flats sandwiched between Signals Midwest and local(ish) heroes A Wilhelm Scream. With Signals on their way to Australia for a ten-day run […]