Dawgyz “VCR” No Comply It is so great to know the punk/pop is not dead, and Dawgyz have it down pat. Ringing guitars, literal yet ironic lyrics (creative also, which really is missing in music nowadays), great vocals, and that … Continue Reading
Free Galaxy “Everlasting” Coming out of Kenilworth, UK, Free Galaxy proves that those Brits understand Power Punk better than anybody else. This is a great single, filled with great riffs and wonderful vocals. (I am a sucker for harmonies). Sounding … Continue Reading
The Undecided Majors “Gone Wrong” In Spite God, these guys are great. They have a sound reminiscent of The Offspring, but with a more authentic smartass attitude. “Gone Wrong” is a perfect example of their talent, but the whole album, In … Continue Reading
Dreams of Vertigo “An (Un)Easy Goodbye” Reject University, Pt. 2: From Six 2 Midnight What a band. Dreams of Vertigo slash their way through their material, leaving no survivors. Think of the Offspring at their best. Well, Dreams of Vertigo … Continue Reading
Worth Taking “This One’s For You” Hangman “Punk enough for you, but still pop enough for your mom.” – Entertwine That is one of my favorite descriptions I have heard. Of course, my mom liked Patti Smith and Blondie (she’d … Continue Reading
Tokyo Taboo “Bubblicious” Leech Oh My Goddess. Have you ever imagined Die Antwoord, the B-52’s, and the Offspring performing together? I never did either, but that is the only description that comes close to describing the sound of Tokyo Taboo. … Continue Reading
Sleepwalker “You Are The One” Holy Hell I really love this band, but I’ve always been a sucker for a great post-punk, skater punk band, and Sleepwalker fills that bill. There is NOTHING sleeping about this band. They are as … Continue Reading
The Howl “Sputter” The Howl coming howling (pardon the pun) from the grimy, tough city of Chicago. The four members, John Garrison (drums), Ryan Grillaert (bass and vocals), Sam Porter (guitar and vocals) and John Shotwell (guitar and vocals) met … Continue Reading
Palm Trees & Power Lines “Listen” High Hopes Palm Trees & Power Lines is a punk quartet from Jacksonville, FL, that truly capture the feel of youthful punk. Their music reminds the listener of the skate punk scene that spawned … Continue Reading