Thumpasaurus “Mental Karate” It finally happened. DEVO and the Hives had a child and had George Clinton raise it. This is some of the greatest music I’ve heard. This is a new genre; this is THUMP. Thumpasaurus, from LA, is … Continue Reading
When We Met “Ride The Tide” When Did They Come From When We Met is such a fun band, and the video “Ride The Tide” shows what a great sense of humor they have about serious topics. Comprised of Bryan Casey … Continue Reading
Martha “The Winter Fuel Allowance Ineligibility Blues/Fix My Brain” The best punk band at this time, Martha has a new single for the holidays. Following in the tradition of the Incredible Shrinking Dickies and The Ramones, Martha blows most punk … Continue Reading
SAENTS “Blood” SAENTS Roaring out in the blues-tinged tornado out of LA by way of Nashville, SAENTS is the new elephant in the room. They make music that cannot be ignored. Formed in 2017 by acclaimed guitarist, vocalist Rett Smith and … Continue Reading
Trupa Trupa “To Me” Jolly New Songs What a band. These guys from Poland are deep, punk-infused, intellectuals that sneak up on you. You got to watch these guys. They start slowly on “To Me”, then they kick out the … Continue Reading
Buzz Rodeo “Tripwire!” Combine To prove the Germans can rock better than most, check out Buzz Rodeo. What a band. Their new album, Combine, was recorded in 2 days under the surface in Stuttgard, Germany. With this quick recording, they … Continue Reading
Modern Day Rippers “Girls Like It” Doing The Lord’s Work You like punk rock? I CAN’T HEAR YOU!!!! YOU LIKE PUNK??? HERE’S YOUR BAND FROM CHI-TOWN – MODERN DAY RIPPERS. If you like The Damned, The Dicks, The Dead Boys, … Continue Reading
The Hip Priests “Scene Is A Crime” (split single with Pagans) What a great punk band. The Hip Priests know how to rock out, and “Scene Is A Crime” is a tremendous punk song. Coming from the Nottingham/Lincoln area, these … Continue Reading
Selector Dub Narcotic “And Stuff Like That There” This Party Is Just Getting Started This is some of the most fun music I’ve ever heard. Selector Dub Narcotic is the pseudonym of choice for Calvin Johnson when he is re-mixing records for the Dub … Continue Reading
Oh Sees “Animated Violence” Orc Oh Sees (having dropped the Thee) are back. God, these guys rock, and their new album, Orc, is no exception. It has all those great bass riffs that the Oh Sees are capable of, … Continue Reading
The Yawpers “Mon Dieu” Boy In A Well Arising from some graveyard in Denver, after feasting on the remains of the tattered bodies of rock ‘n’ roll, The Yawpers have come to show the faithful the final steps that The … Continue Reading
Cruising “My Twin Sister” WOW. Coming from Belfast and Dublin, this queer punk band is incredibly intense and punk, yes, punk is still alive. Cruising is made up of Benni, Claire, Neil, & Sarah, and they kick ass. This is great … Continue Reading
Wreck Loose “Long Time Listener, First Time Caller” OK, Wreck Loose Imagine Warren Zevon more out of control and punkier, if that were even possible, and you get Wreck Loose, these lunatics from Pittsburgh, of course. Wreck Loose is so … Continue Reading
Fruit & Flowers “Subway Surfer” Drug Tax You like your punk with great harmonies, guitar and bass riffs divine, and a back-beat that reminds you of Nick Knox and never stops? Meet Fruit & Flowers, one of the saviors of … Continue Reading
Kristeen Young “Nice” Live at the Witch’s Tit Oh my Goddess. Kristeen Young is amazing. Imagine Diamando Galas, Kate Bush, and Amanda Palmer merged into one frenzied, insane ride. With a passion that is truly amazing, a technique that kills, … Continue Reading
Juiceboxx “Freaking Out” Freaked Out American Loser Juiceboxxx is my favorite rapper. He is unbelievably cool. Get this: Out of my mind but I’m a hell of a guy, I got the PMA, that’s just an FYI / I got … Continue Reading
Jason Loewenstein “Superstitious” Spooky Action Thank the god of punk rock for Jason Loewenstein. His work has always been one of the backbones of punk rock, through his time with Sebadoh to his solo work. The new album is full … Continue Reading
The Porchistas “Mister Chump” Axis & Allies Seldom has protest been this much fun. I know “45” has is an easy target, but The Porchistas have made a great song pointing out all the flaws and evil of “45”. Coming … Continue Reading
Skaters “Northern Soul” ROCK and ROLL Bye Bye One of the best bands EVER. Skaters have everything: witty lyrics, great visuals, wonderful hooks, a beat that goes forever. This is summer party music with a twist. (Remember, I’m the one … Continue Reading
Psychocide “Mr. Suit” Alcohol & Bad Decisions Psychocide is frickin insane, and that’s why the are so perfect. Their new song starts out with the greatest line: “I had no intentions of waking up this morning and looking this amazing. … Continue Reading