From Backyard Parties To The Chicano Groove: East L.A. Punk
A conversation about the East LA Punk Rock scene of the late 70s and early 80s, presented by USC Visions and Voices and moderated by Dino Everett.
Pomona’s Hexed Comes Back To Life With Stellar New Single ‘Resuscitate Me’
Pomona’s Hexed are back in action.
New Album From Dengue Fever In The Works
By Keith Walsh Dengue Fever fans shouldn’t have to wait too long to hear the next album. “We’re actually working on a recording right now at a slow pace, that…
Debut Album In The Works From Power Trio MindFree
By Keith Walsh MindFree burst onto the scene in 2019 with shows at DiPiazza’s in Long Beach and The Doll Hut in Anaheim. Now they’re taking their unique energetic sound…
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Not For The Squeamish: The New PunkRockBeat Spotify Playlist
I’ve had the luck and pleasure to see a few of the bands featured on this new Spotify playlist live. In fact, it was getting back in touch with Robert…
MindFree’s “Motown Grunge” Unites Friends Old And New
Though vocalist/guitarist and songwriter Mark Abbruzzese has played in dozens of bands across the decades, his latest project MindFree is something very unique and different. “MindFree is the most genre…
Gilles Snowcat Reviews Brick Bosso’s ‘Ska Time’
Anonymity is fine, obscurity is acceptable — sometimes. But, more often than not, there are bills to pay. That’s why I was so glad to see this review by Belgium’s…
Timely New Video From The Brat Features Unreleased Tune, Homage To 1968 School Walkouts
2017 saw East LA’s 80s punk band The Brat back in the spotlight with the release of the stunning 21 set disc, “Straight Outta East LA.” The album displays the…
Classic Recordings from Brat Drummer: Mexican Rasta Punk And Government-Sponsored Rock N’ Roll
More classic music is available than ever before, thanks to the World Wide Web, providing a convenient look at other cultures and contexts. The Brat drummer and founding member Robert…
The Brat Reunion? 1980s East L.A. Punk Band Makes ‘Swift Moves’
The release last month of The Brat’s long lost recordings on a 21 track disc titled “Straight Outta East L.A.” caught many by surprise. Yet the attention the disc has…