It’s All Lies: ABUSEMENTS Deliver Fun Vid For ‘BANNED’
That’s the segue to the election question. Artists of conscience: This is the time to step up and do what you do. Again.
Elucidating Heartache: Exceptional Goth Debut, “SEVIT” (ALBUM REVIEW)
Sevit's self-titled debut features the expected goth fixation with witch lore and vexations, but in the case of Sevit, the lyrics are lucid rather than sensationalized.
Southern Fried Fun With Abusements’ ‘Grievance Beerwater Reprisal’
The new album by Abusements, Grievance Beerwater Reprisal, combines psychedelia, southern rock, pop and punk in a mix that bubbles with creative energy.
Getting A Kick Out Of Slim Cessna And The Lupercalians (Q&A VIDEO)
Slim Cessna And The Lupercalians do everything differently.
Rock Against Anxiety: Abusement’s ‘Buzzkill’
Built on a three chord structure, their raging new single “Buzzkill” depicts a striving against anxiety and disappointment.
The Absurd Beauty Of ‘Slim Cessna’s Auto Club’ (Q & A With Munly And Slim)
Their latest album, Kinnery Of Lupercalia; Buell Legion is branded under the project name Slim Cessna's Auto Club, as the second part of a trilogy beginning with 2022's Kinnery Of…
With Surf Punk Psychologist Dr. Rich Griffith Of The Balboas (VIDEO)
I spoke with Dr. Rich Griffith, a professor in organizational psychology, who formed The Balboas with Rick Frei and Mark Healy, who are also psychologists.
Innovative Rock Duo: Stereo Christ (Q & A VIDEO)
Stereo Christ bring an array of rock influences from classic British metal to hardcore U.S. punk using only bass guitar, drums and vocals.
Rundown Kreeps Reclaim Guarded Optimism With ‘FC’ (MUSIC VIDEO)
Pushing back against societal chaos, ska punk band Rundown Kreeps put their idealism on display in a song with twisty guitars, aggressive beats and passionate vocals.
Upright Forms Talk ‘Blurred Wires,’ Eclectic Influences (Q & A VIDEO)
When I interviewed Upright Forms last month, the trio of Nick Sakes (guitar, vocals) Noah Paster (bass, vocals) and Shaun Westphal (drums) gave lots of insight about their energetic, eclectic…
Boston’s Noise Rock Legends ‘E’ Talk Music (VIDEO Q&A)
The three members of E -- Thalia Zedek on guitars and vocals, Jason Sanford on guitars, vocals and electronics, and newcomer Ernie Kim on drums and vocals have created something…
Poetic Post Hardcore: ‘Blurred Wires’ By Upright Forms (Album Review)
On a dynamic, visceral hardcore album of catchy riffs with lots of new wave influences, and recorded with sparking clarity that brings out the grittiness of the guitars, the new…
Rated Eye’s Debut Album Breaks Forms, Shatters Expectations
Recorded in a Pittsburgh studio created by an entrepreneur named Professor Amos, the self-titled debut album by Rated Eye sparkles with weird, infectious electric energy in post punk, prog blues…
Counter Nihilism: Noise Rock Anthem ‘We Missed The Parade’ By Coilguns (MUSIC VIDEO)
Fighting nihilism with musical rage, Switzerland’s Coilguns navigate the fine line between noise and melody with their new single “We Missed The Parade.”
Confronting Fate: ‘Fault Lines’ By Chaser
Using skate punk to send a message about the possibility of overcoming a checkered past, So Cal’s Chaser embody positive punk with their new single “Fault Lines.”
Stereo Christ Go Harder, Faster With ‘The Art Of Driving Into The Sun’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
For their second full length LP, The 'Art Of Driving Into The Sun' Arizona's post punk duo Stereo Christ descends further into the grunge and fury of their punk and…
Drama, Tension, Release: E’s Beautifully Unique ‘Living Waters’ (Album Review)
As a sonically pleasing album of distorted and rattling guitars, pounding drums, fuzzy bass and dramatic vocals, 'Living Waters,' by E is a deeply emotional response to societal corruption and…
‘The Pandemic Singles’ By The Balboas Blazes With Wild Surf Punk Energy (ALBUM REVIEW)
With 'The Pandemic Singles, a high energy album crackling with a hybrid of aggressive punk and surf guitar textures, the five-piece band emerges from quarantine with drums pounding and guitars…
Dissidents: In Belarus, Popular Rock Band Nizkiz Sentenced To Hard Labor For Protest Songs
In a move that reminds us how fortunate we are in the West, authorities in Belarus have sentenced three members of the popular dissident rock band Nizkiz to two years…
What It Takes: The Infectious New Album By Mad Ones (ALBUM REVIEW)
The new album by Mad Ones, titled 'What It Takes' is packed with full-on raucous power, spirited anthemic melodies, and cool guitar soloing and riffing with perfectly dialed-in overdrive on…
Optimism Rules On ‘The Breaks’ By SoCal’s Chaser (MUSIC VIDEO)
In their energetic new video for the single “The Breaks” punk rockers Chaser harness their formidable guitar-based power into a message about perseverance.
Emotionally Charged ‘Incense & Aries’ By Atomic Life Delivers Thrills
With provocative lyrics and post modern poetic lyrics describing rebellion against domination, "Incense & Aries" by Atomic Life is kickass post grunge tune that leans into commerciality.
‘Loco Sunset Blvd:’ OnceWereSixty Bring Style And Wisdom To Post Rock (Album Review)
With 'Loco Sunset Blvd/Ghetto Blaster Noise Machine,' Onceweresixty combined two EPs into an eight -track collection that finds them expanding their sonic palette by adding a third member, while continuing…
Chernobyl-Inspired ‘Call Of The Zone’ Finds Stereo Christ Fighting Mutants, Seeking Treasure (Q&A)
Inspired by Russian Science Fiction and a video game called 'Stalker,' the new single “Call Of The Zone” by Stereo Christ criticizes Soviet era nuclear policy by way of a…
Echoes Of Alienation And Unity: With Paul And Tony of Germany’s Circolo Vizioso (Q&A)
From the opening title track, "Verrueckt," to the last, "Haeuser," the new album by Circolo Viziosco is concerned with the ways society divides us and contributes to unwellness ('Verrueckt' is…
Survivor’s Tales: Secrets Of Antler Family (Q&A)
Self-described as ‘post apocalyptic rock,’ the music of Antler Family, from Oakland, California, positively soars with inspired guitars, powerful beats, and the classically trained voice of Mia Dean.
Live In L.A., Otoboke Beaver Deliver Stereotype Shattering Set
In a sold out show to a wildly enthusiastic crowd of 1500, Japanese punk band Otoboke Beaver played an energetic set of their best known songs and some from their…
‘Hadfield 5:’ Britain’s Be Fair Transforms Adversity Into Catchy Punk
Written About A Confrontation With Mortality, "Hadfield 5" By Be Fair Is Named After A British Hospital Ward
‘Pills:’ Onceweresixty Explore The Human Condition With Smart, Jangly Rock
Flipping the script by turning disappointment into passion, Italy’s Onceweresixty are set to release their new double EP 'Loco Sunset Blvd/Ghetto Blast Noise Machine.'
Nervy, Visceral ‘Walls’ By Circolo Vizioso Portrays Observers’ Trauma Over War (VIDEO)
German punk rock duo Circolo Vizioso present their rage at the war in Eastern Europe with the new single “Walls.”
Smalltown Tigers Rock Harder With ‘Crush On You’ (Album Review)
From the modest seaside town of Rimini, Italy, and forging their skills on two tours with The Damned, Smalltown Tigers have taking a great leap forward with this second album.
Positive Punk: Blowfuse Aims For Accountability With New Single ‘Wish’ (VIDEO)
As the antithesis of punk rock’s frequent messages inciting rebellion or careless abandon, the message of “Wish” from Spain's Blowfuse calls for inner change.
Visceral ‘The Price’ From Birmingham’s Black Bombers Calls Out Callousness (VIDEO)
The lead single from Black Bomber’s forthcoming album Vive La Révolution bursts out of your speakers with immense power and rage.
Small Steps Document Change On Debut LP ‘Breakthroughs/Breakdowns’ (Q&A)
rom Lexington, Kentucky, the four-piece punk band Small Steps offers energetic and mostly constructive tunes on their debut record 'Breakthroughs/Breakdowns.'
VIDEO: Lovecraftian And Creature Feature Vibes From Stereo Christ
There’s plenty of shadows and light in the groovy new video by Stereo Christ of their song “Shadow Out Of Time.” Based on the H.P. Lovecraft Story of the same…
‘Made Political:’ Q and A With LGBTQ Punkers Witch Weather
As LGBTQ women in the music industry, Kaitlynn Autumn and Juliann Frances of Witch Weather are bringing their kickass range of punk and rock sounds to the stage and on…
Descartes a Kant Excite With Artful Prog Punk, Future Vision Of ‘After Destruction’
The savvy sound fashioning of Mexico’s Descartes A Kant burst forth with bright magenta shades and imaginative art rock sounds on their brand-new album 'After Destruction.'
Descartes a Kant’s ‘Raindrops Of Poison’ Is Smart, Colorful Art Punk From Mexico City
Descartes a Kant just dropped the video for “Raindrops Of Poison,” the new single from their brand-new album After Destruction.
‘Not Sacrilegious’ Stereo Christ Delivers Soul-Satisfying Sounds (Album Review)
There's some killer new sounds coming from Stereo Christ, a duo from Phoenix, Arizona. With Doug Gluth blasting a wide spectrum of harmonics from his bass guitar, and Moucha on…
‘Revolution Girl Style:’ New Comic Explores Exploits Of Female Punk Band
Comic book creator Danny Harrell drew on his admiration for female punk bands in the Riot Grrrl movement to create the visually stunning new comic Rebel Grrrls for Keenspot. With…
The Absurd Brilliance Of Mr. Phylzzz ‘Fat Chance’ (Album Review)
Imbued with manic vocal performances, absurdly creative electric guitar, and thundering syncopated drums, the new album 'Fat Chance' by Mr. Phylzzz is an exhilarating listen.
Loud Sleepers Plan Vacation Getaway In “Sick Of The City” (VIDEO)
Loud Sleeper's brand new single, “Sick Of The City,” captures that longing all of us have for the serenity of nature, particularly in those moments when we're caught in heavy…
“Don’t Need”: Queer Rockers Witch Weather Deliver Powerful Indie Punk
Now with “Don’t Need,” the debut single from their upcoming second album, the gals in Witch Weather show a heavier rocking sound with roots in hardcore punk and even classic…
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Sizzling Summer Setlist: SPIN REPORT — Summer 2023
Raging hot torrents of guitars meet an inferno of blazing social issues, love gone wrong, and more, in this sizzling hot set of guitar-based tunes.
Heart, Steam, Energy, Fun: Q and A With Italian Punk Band King Size
Punk rock’s roots in classic American rock and roll are transparently present on the eponymous album by Italian rock quartet King Size.
‘Your Anger Is Rational’ EP by Kill, The Icon! Shows Righteous Power Of Passion
The powerful new EP by Kill, The Icon, titled 'Your Anger Is Rational' demonstrates the use of righteous anger as a constructive force in four songs, with sociological lyrics that…
Kill, The Icon! Confronts Hate, Hypocrisy With ‘Heavy Heart’
Just like the fictional Buckaroo Banzai, Dr. Nishant Joshi is not only a physician – he’s a rocker. His band Kill, The Icon combines aggressive electric guitar with pulsating synth…
‘A Glorious Racket From These Punky Kids:’ The drinkme ‘Creation Sessions’
Just today, On the 20th anniversary of their conception, Shah-Tayler released a remastered set of drinkme's 'The Creation Sessions.'
‘A Storm Called Ida:’ Revealing Martin Bisi’s Guitar Secrets
Martin Bisi just released a video for his powerful tune “A Storm Called Ida” from the upcoming album Feral Myths and has a lot to say about the punk rock…
Q and A: With Clinton Jacob Of Mr. Phylzzz
Mr. Phylzzz new album Cancel Culture Club is brilliant, and the band is on the road performing as a two piece. I spoke with Clinton Jacob, the band’s guitarist and…
VIDEO: Kickass American Hardcore From The Venomous Pinks: “Cross My Heart”
The Venomous Pinks are a trio featuring Drea Doll, Gaby Kaos, and Cassie Jalilie. Their kickass brand of punk rock is on tour with The Queers.