The Weeks “Comin’ Down” Two Moons This punkish quartet with a southern twist (storming in from Mississippi), have one of the greatest punk songs this years. Staffed by twin Brothers Cyle (lead vocals) and Cain Barnes (Drums), Samuel Williams (guitar, … Continue Reading
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Classic Punk: Lost In Society – “I’m So Down”
Lost In Society “I’m So Down” This trio from Asbury Park, comprised of Zach Moyle, Nick Ruroede, and Hector Bonora, are a great punk band. This is the sound The Offspring tried to reach, but they forgot one of the … Continue Reading
Short, Sweet, Dark: Jeanines – “Either Way”
Jeanines “Either Way” Jeanines Jeanines prove that short and sweet (or short and dark) is the way to go. Alicia Jeanine and Jed Smith have mastered the art of putting so much music into short songs, it truly is amazing. … Continue Reading
Just Do It: Clark Twain – “Fly High (Like Richard Branson)”
Clark Twain “Fly High (Like Richard Branson)” Life Is Wonderful How many of you have just wanted to say “screw it” and do exactly what you want? That is the basis of this wonderful song by Clark Twain, dedicated to … Continue Reading
Kick Ass Rock: Rare Americans – “I VS I”
Rare Americans “I VS I” Rare Americans What a great song. This is one of my favorite new bands, but “I VS I” really hits you in the stomach; it is so good and identifiable. Honest to God, do you … Continue Reading
Have A Punk Christmas: Motel Jesus – “Under My Tree”
Motel Jesus “Under My Tree” Here they come again; the best punk/Christian band in the entire world, and Glen and Tammy Lynn have now released the best punk Christmas song EVER. This is even better than “Merry Christmas (I Don’t … Continue Reading
Punk Christmas: Martha – “The Winter Fuel Allowance Ineligibility Blues/Fix My Brain”
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
Punk/Rap Hero: Juiceboxxx – “Freaking Out”
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
The New Ramones: Dead Dancers – “Cansado”
Dead Dancers “Cansado” My favorite Chilean punks have released a new single, and it rocks like the best of them. Dead Dancers is one of the best punk bands out there. I keep singing along to them, and I don’t … Continue Reading
Literate Punk Pop: SKATERS – “In Your Head”
SKATERS “In Your Head” Rock And Roll Bye Bye You gotta love a band who claim their members are dickface mubblebump, the sultan of yahweh, and troublesome loner boy. This is fun, punk pop at its best. I would call it DIY, but … Continue Reading
Punk With Riffs: Psychocide – “Crazy Janet”
Psychocide “Crazy Janet” Alcohol & Bad Decisions What a crazy ass band. I love them. Psychocide consists of Goldwyn Thandrayen – Guitar/Vocals; Joey Blais – Guitar; Wilson Li – Drums; and Charlie Chain – Bass. They claim to be rejects from the circus who … Continue Reading
Indiana Punk: Permit – “Track #1”
Permit “Track #1” Vol. 1 7″ EP Permit, from Bloomfield, IN, is a great punk band that is fast, heavy, and wonderful. As Bandcamp says, think Thin Lizzy but twice (I would say three times) as fast. I love fast, … Continue Reading
A Tribute To Joey: Deerheart – “Joey’s Girl”
Deerheart “Joey’s Girl” Fer Elise I just had to quote Deerheart on why he wrote this song: Once upon a long time ago, my wife, who was but a mere slip of a thing at 17, had a mad crush … Continue Reading
Whatever: Cold Fronts – “Energy Wasters”
Cold Fronts “Energy Wasters” Whatever//Forever The legend of Cold Fronts goes like this: The band was playing an impromptu show in the streets of Austin at SXSW in 2012 when the legendary Sire Records co-founder Seymour Stein passed by. Liking what he heard, … Continue Reading