A review of Less Than Expected‘s album, “This Machine Kills Scenes”.By Sam Hathy I have the unique privilege of seeing the evolution of a band’s sound from hearing their demos to be followed by the creation of the album polished up and mixed in a chaotic fragmentary way that seems to take lessons from postmodern […]
By: Tori Kravitz Debt Neglector’s highly anticipated full-length album “Dirty Water” seems like a surface level punk album at first glance, but think again. Underneath the punky exterior lies a cavern of societal reflection and brutally honest personal reflection in a carefully balanced track list. It’s heartbreaking, revelatory, empowering, reflective, and passionate – all wrapped […]
by Carly Civello Despite their fame in the late twentieth century, the four members of the Ra mones weren’t great musicians— when they formed the band, they were still learning how to play their instruments. As a result, their music wasn’t complex, but their striking outfits and carefree DIY spirit set the tone for the […]
By William Pace With an infusion of multifaceted influences, Romancer is going to explode with HoneyBee, a new EP dropping on November 24, 2017. Don’t miss the release. You’ll regret it if you do! Romancer is a four-piece Ambient Punk Rock band from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Consisting of Nathan Cumber, Ben Abu Halaga-Dilgert, Adam […]
By: Sondra Lowe Everyday, I will go to the bar you took me to, because it was your favorite. And I’ll have one of those bitter, terrible “craft” things I tried… because it was your favorite. Maybe, one night you’ll walk through the door? I figure it’s worth a try, because I was […]
A Think Piece by Sam “Germ” Rees When I was 17, I had a pretty dead-set life. I got up, went to collage, came home, went to my job, scrubbed dishes for six hours, walked home, showered, went to sleep, rinse, and repeat. Coming from a family of slightly left-leaning centrists, I had basically no […]
Courtesy of: Lionel Beyet & Pogo Records OUT NOW!!!! Slovenians’ Al dente (pogo 115) Slovenians is a Belgian punk rock band from Brussels, active since 2012. Known for their blistering delivery and firecracker front man, Slovenians melds punk influences such as The Dead Kennedy’s, The New Bomb Turks and Minor Threat with feisty doses of rock […]
By: Milo Beasley Milo Beasley: What a cool little concept this company is; how did you get involved with it in the first place? Matt Cross: I’ve had friends driving from Cleveland to Fest for the actual music festival every single year for forever. And everyone that I’m involved in, this is my world. […]
