Relationships, Not Rebellion: With Cliff Of ‘The Down & Goers’
Michigan’s pop-punk act The Down And Goers is one example that shows that it’s not all hardcore, thrash and weirdness.
With Mike Alvarez Of Good Luck, Ugly: Making Positive Change In New Ways
By Keith Walsh There’s nothing typical about Orange County’s “Good Luck, Ugly.” Apart from having their own brand of upbeat ska and pop punk, GLU is a Christian band in…
Good Luck, Ugly Counters Alienation With Positivity On New Album
By Keith Walsh With a new album, “Fighting The Urge To Waste Away,” Orange County’s ska and pop punk band Good Luck, Ugly scores some powerful musical and lyrical points.…
Stunning New Video ‘Sunflower’ By Joy In Blue Explores Change
By Keith Walsh The new song and video by Joy In Blue, titled “Sunflower” is a sparkling post punk anthem about the experience of loss within relationships. As with previous…
The Smart, DIY Punk Of “Good Luck, Ugly!”
It’s a smart approach to punk – borrowing the catchiness and daring attitudes without resorting to bad taste. I had the opportunity to exchange emails with Eric Mattson, drummer of…