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fromConsequence
18 hours ago

Show Me the Body Unleash Single "Dance in the USA" Ahead of Spring Tour

Show Me the Body released a new single 'Dance in the USA' and will tour the US and Europe this spring and summer.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

100 Demons announce first LP in over 20 yeras, share "Meat for the Beast"

100 Demons will release their first album in over 20 years, titled 'Embrace the Black Light', on June 5.
SF music
fromsf.funcheap.com
18 hours ago

Free Punk Show + Art Walk Afterparty (SF)

Punk Majesty hosts an Art Walk closing reception featuring contemporary artists, followed by a live performance by DAMAGE PARTY at Mayes.
#gen-z
fromAol
23 hours ago
NYC music

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

fromAol
23 hours ago
NYC music

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

NYC music
fromAol
23 hours ago

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

A growing movement among Gen Z is promoting phone-free parties to escape the influence of technology and reconnect with social life.
NYC music
fromAol
23 hours ago

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

A growing movement among Gen Z is promoting phone-free parties to escape the influence of technology and reconnect socially.
NYC music
fromUSA TODAY
23 hours ago

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

A growing movement among Gen Z is embracing phone-free parties to escape the influence of technology and reconnect socially.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 year ago

The Gay Internet wonders whether this 'Drag Race' queen can also be a "masc daddy" - Queerty

Sam Star blends masculine ruggedness with Drag Race glam, showcasing her love for football and a supportive relationship with NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Their secret shows jam streets. One caused a riot. Dead City Punx are the last dangerous band in L.A.

Dead City Punx is a punk band in Los Angeles known for chaotic performances and social commentary, reigniting a riotous subculture.
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Strength to endure: East Village gallery honors Arturo Vega, the man who made The Ramones punk rock's most fashionable band | amNewYork

Vega created the iconic logo for the band and put it on scores of t-shirts and whatever else he could think of. The show includes not only the tees but ashtrays, thongs, baby shoes, dolls, baseball bats, keychains, surfboards, skateboards, buttons, belt buckles you get the idea!
Arts
#punk-rock
Portland food
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Don't Underestimate the Appeal of Punk Rock Flea Markets

Punk rock in 2026 embodies a blend of music, community, and evolving cultural identity amidst urban change.
Portland food
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Don't Underestimate the Appeal of Punk Rock Flea Markets

Punk rock in 2026 embodies a blend of music, community, and evolving cultural identity amidst urban change.
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

Office Dog announce new album, share "Gold Things"

'This song is about getting what you've wanted, or reaching a place you've seen off in the distance for a long time.'
Music
SF music
fromFuncheap
18 hours ago

"Don't Let Them Take You Alive" Punk Art Exhibition Closing Night (SF)

The closing night reception for the art exhibition 'Don't Let Them Take You Alive' features contemporary artists and supports independent art.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Man/Woman/Chainsaw announce debut album, share "Nosedive"

London's Man/Woman/Chainsaw will release their debut album, Cannonball, on August 7, featuring the single 'Nosedive'.
fromPitchfork
19 hours ago

Patti Smith, Morrissey Booked for CBGB Festival 2026

The event is set for Saturday, September 26 at Brooklyn's Under the K Bridge Park, which also hosts the annual Pride festival LadyLand.
NYC music
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

How Hardtekk Became the Cursed Soundtrack of Looksmaxxing

New hardtekk artists blend music with looksmaxxing culture, using specific lingo and visuals to attract audiences on platforms like TikTok.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Ceremony share first new song in over 5 years, "Other Hells"

Ceremony releases new song 'Other Hells' after five years, exploring duality and aiming to unify through music.
Beer
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Liquid Death and Pit Viper just released new sunglasses. But they're for after you die

Liquid Death collaborates with Pit Viper to create sunglasses for the afterlife, emphasizing humor and unique product offerings.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Dancing is resistance': Zack Polanski and the Greens bring the party to the ravers

A vibrant nightclub event in Leeds showcased the Green party's growing popularity, led by Zack Polanski, emphasizing joy and community as forms of resistance.
Music
fromKqed
4 days ago

Long Live The Pound: The Forgotten 2000s Venue That Changed the Bay Area | KQED

The Pound venue thrived due to its isolation, allowing loud music and all-ages shows, but faced challenges as bands moved to larger venues.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

9 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include Kacey Musgraves' album, S.G. Goodman's cover, and tracks from Slayyyter and Dead Can Dance.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Tour news: Faetooth, Ted Leo, Bikini Kill openers, Armor for Sleep, Space Echo fest, more

Several artists have announced new tour dates and events for 2023, including rescheduled shows and new album support tours.
Typography
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Four decades later, seminal queer punk zine 'Homocore' blasts back into view - 48 hills

Homocore anthology revives queer punk culture in San Francisco amidst changing social landscapes.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago

Teenage hardcore band XCOMM announce debut LP (new single & exclusive vinyl)

Teenage hardcore band XCOMM will release their debut album 'Time to Burn' on May 22, featuring production by Ross Robinson.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

The Dolls Are Coming

"Anything that uplifts, empowers, or highlights women's creativity is a yes for me. The current state of the world is doing a number on women, and I want to contribute to their joy."
Women
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
3 weeks ago

Joe Sib Show in Santa Cruz-San Jose Punk Rock Story

It's time for 2026 California to wake up to the fact that Sib, Joe Sib, is a contender for the Best of Us Award. It's wildly rare to have an artist like Sib who crosses over from being in the early punk rock scene to co-founding SideOneDummy Records and discovering talent like Flogging Molly.
Humor
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Underworld announce Labor Day Weekend shows at Knockdown Center

Underworld will perform two headlining shows in the US on Labor Day Weekend 2026 at Knockdown Center, along with festival appearances.
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Evil Island (The Blood Brothers, OFF!) share video for debut single ft. Tim Kasher, XCOMM, more

"We chose Tiger Baby for the first single from our new record because it's kind of like the everything bagel of songs from the session. It's heavy and crazy and chaotic but also very catchy and hooky which is very much what the entire record sounds like all baked into one song."
Music
NYC music
fromPortland Mercury
6 days ago

Mercury Music Picks: Hip-Hop Royalty the Pharcyde and Emo Heartthrobs AFI Are in Town - Portland Mercury

Oklou and The Pharcyde are notable artists with significant contributions to experimental pop and hip-hop, respectively.
#punk
London music
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Punk's greatest hits (and outfits) go on show ahead of Bonhams auction

An exhibition of Punk memorabilia will be held before its auction, showcasing iconic items from punk music and culture.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

In Defense of the Genre: Best Punk & Emo Songs of March

Punk, emo, and hardcore music continue to evolve, with new releases showcasing innovative sounds and styles.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Truck Violence announce new album, share "New Jesus"

Truck Violence announces new album 'The weathervane is my body' set for release on June 26, exploring themes of beauty, failure, and political commentary.
Music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Black Flag's 2026 Coachella Set Was a Punk Rock False Flag Operation

Greg Ginn's Black Flag performance at Coachella 2026 lacked the raw power of the original band, appealing more to nostalgia than innovation.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago

Gang of Four share new song "No Kings Here!," touring with Downtown Boys around Solid Sound Festival

Gang of Four released a new song and announced additional tour dates after their farewell tour in 2025.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Punk Island announces 2026 lineup

Punk Island festival returns for its 18th edition on June 27, featuring over 90 bands on Randall's Island from 11 AM to 8 PM.
Music production
fromArtforum
1 month ago

Forever Acid

Artistic forms cycle through development and regression rather than progressing linearly, requiring artists to revisit primitive techniques when sophistication becomes decadent.
Berlin music
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I started going to raves alone at 35. I learned so much about myself by doing so.

Solo raving across Europe revealed that independence has limits; facing fears about dancing alone broke co-dependency patterns and expanded personal freedom.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

Cock Sparrer played final NYC shows (pics, setlists, video)

Cock Sparrer performed their final shows in NYC, delivering high-energy punk performances with capacity crowds.
Music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Social Distortion Unleash New Song "Partners in Crime"

Social Distortion released 'Partners in Crime' as the second single from their upcoming album, Born to Kill, set to release on May 8th.
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Punk Veterans Dwarves Announce New Album JENKEM and 2026 Tour Dates

Dwarves have announced their 17th studio album, titled J ENKEM, set to arrive June 6th via Greedy Records. In support of the upcoming record, the veteran punk band will embark on US tours in the spring and fall.
Music
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

Drain, No Pressure, Haywire (ft. Harley Flanagan) & Secret World played Irving Plaza (pics, video, setlist)

Drain's spring tour features high-energy performances from multiple bands, showcasing their latest album and engaging the audience with crowd participation.
NYC music
fromStereogum
3 weeks ago

Haywire Bring Out Harley Flanagan In NYC, Cover Trapped Under Ice In Baltimore: Watch

Haywire is rapidly rising in the hardcore scene, known for high-energy shows and viral moments during performances.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

Pavement, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Ratboys, TAGABOW & more playing Philly concert weekend

Pavement will perform at the Make The World Better Concert Weekend in Philadelphia on July 24 and 25, 2026.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

50th Anniversary of Punk Rock in San Francisco (The New Farm)

A special 50th anniversary Punk Rock history event at The New Farm featuring bands and musicians from the dawn of the punk rock revolution of San Francisco. NO ALTERNATIVE, SLEEPERS AD, SOCIETY DOG plus AVENGERS guitar player GREG INGRAHAM performing with JEAN CAFFEINE, THE DEAD SAILOR GIRLS & INSECT LOUNGE.
SF music
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago

Watch Codefendants' (Fat Mike, Get Dead, Ceschi) new "The Fix" video ++ exclusive vinyl

Codefendants release their sophomore album 'Lifers' featuring diverse musical influences and a video for the track 'The Fix' that explores chaos and addiction.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago

Getdown Services tell us about their Top 5 Doom Metal Songs, share new song "Radiator"

Getdown Services blends danceable indie rock with a love for doom metal, releasing a new single 'Radiator' ahead of their North American tour.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Two skinheads counting the takings from a neo-Nazi gig: Leo Regan's best photograph

My driving belief is that we need to be able to communicate, to touch humanity, to try to connect to each other in some way, but I'm also not trying to forgive or underplay the extremities. There was fighting either between different factions or just for fun. Initially, what I saw was deeply shocking. When you're in those environments, it's so venomous and hateful.
Photography
#ratboys-tour
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago
London music

Ratboys add new shows to 2026 tour

Ratboys extended their tour supporting their album Singin' to an Empty Chair through summer 2026, with dates across North America, Europe, and UK festival appearances.
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago
London music

Ratboys announce Night Club 101 show

Ratboys are touring to support their February album Singin' to an Empty Chair, with shows across North America through August including an intimate NYC venue on March 4 after their sold-out Warsaw show.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Ratboys add new shows to 2026 tour

Ratboys extended their tour supporting their album Singin' to an Empty Chair through summer 2026, with dates across North America, Europe, and UK festival appearances.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Ratboys announce Night Club 101 show

Ratboys are touring to support their February album Singin' to an Empty Chair, with shows across North America through August including an intimate NYC venue on March 4 after their sold-out Warsaw show.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Anaheim Ducks and the Offspring bring punk rock energy onto the ice with Come Out and Play Night

Thousands of cheering fans surround the ice at the Honda Center. The arena is loud, packed with fans in Anaheim Ducks jerseys. As the puck drops and the action starts, players zoom back and forth until - boom! A shot, and the Ducks score. But when the music hits for the first goal of the game, it's not the typical "We Will Rock You" by Queen. It's "Come Out and Play" by local heroes, and one of Orange County's most influential punk bands, the Offspring.
National Hockey League
Skiing
fromDefector
2 months ago

A Tour Of The Sick-Ass Helmets Of Skeleton | Defector

Skeleton racing helmets serve as prominent aesthetic and political expressions, with designs ranging from spooky faces to abstract art influencing sport identity beyond medals.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

New 'Emo Revival' book coming from BrooklynVegan's Andrew Sacher

Andrew Sacher's book 'Emo Revival' explores the DIY community and resurgence of emo and post-hardcore music from 2008 to 2018.
#emo
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

7Seconds announce NY & NJ shows with Rule Them All & more

7Seconds reunited in 2022 and announced spring headlining shows in New York and New Jersey with additional West Coast dates featuring Circle Jerks and Gorilla Biscuits.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Saetia, Uniform, The Saddest Landscape & more playing new NYC DIY punk fest Endless Fest

Endless Fest, a DIY punk and hardcore festival on June 12-14 at TV Eye, benefits ABC No Rio's reopening with headliners The Saddest Landscape, Saetia, and Uniform across three days.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Ratboys Rip Through Deep Cuts and New Songs at New York City's Nightclub 101 Underplay: Photos + Setlist

Ratboys ripped into much of their fantastic new album, Singin' to an Empty Chair. Highlights included the opening trio of "Anywhere," "Penny in the Lake," and "Know You Then," as well as "The World, So Madly" and "Light Night Mountains All That." Prior to "Burn It Down," Steiner spoke out in opposition to the actions of ICE, with "Fuck ICE" actually written on the setlist and the crowd applauding the condemnation.
NYC music
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Cigarette Mom Rock Is The Newest Music Genre & We Are Here For All Interpretations

The category's been going around social media for a bit, but there's even a domain exclusively for Cigarette Mom Rock. There, the meaning of the genre is described as a "feminine counterpart to 'divorced dad rock,'" but is also meant to conjure up images of your own hard-working '90s mom, driving you to baseball practice with the windows down and a cigarette in one hand.
Music
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Ratboys played Night Club 101 (pics, video, setlist)

Ratboys performed an intimate unannounced show at Night Club 101 in the East Village, featuring deep cuts and songs from their recent album Singin' to an Empty Chair.
#indie-rock
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Bad Operation announce new album 'Everything Must Go,' share "Free Dom"

The new album Everything Must Go arrives on April 24 via Bad Time Records and Community Records, and first single 'Free Dom' is out now. It finds Bad Operation doing what they do best, fusing 2 Tone's influence with fresh, urgent new ideas and coming out with something danceable, catchy, and powerful.
Music
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Ratboys: Singin' to an Empty Chair

Ratboys craft long, shifting, journey-like songs that evoke dreamlike subconscious encounters and unresolved domestic trauma across Singin' to an Empty Chair.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Bikini Kill announce September US tour

Bikini Kill will tour the U.S. in September 2026 and finish with Brooklyn shows on September 24–25; tickets go on sale January 30 at noon.
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Panopticon and Catharsis announce East Coast tour

Panopticon and Catharsis are doing a short co-headlining East Coast tour together this fall! The tour kicks off in Boston on October 8 before hitting Brooklyn's Market Hotel on October 9 and then shows in Philly and Baltimore. Tickets go on sale Friday (3/6).
Music
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

8 New Albums You Should Listen To Now

New notable albums from Ratboys, J. Cole, Mandy, Indiana, and others, plus releases by Joshua Chuquimia Crampton and Beverly Glenn-Copeland, are now streaming.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: Boston Irish punk band the Dropkick Murphys could pass for Proud Boys. But look again.

A Dropkick Murphys 'Fighting Nazis Since 1996' T-shirt worn by ex-officer Michael Fanone during Jack Smith's hearing triggered a surge in shirt sales.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Tour news: Touche Amore / Greet Death, Kisser (Buck Meek), Wale / SminoPissed Jeans, The Flatliners / A Wilhelm Scream, more

Numerous artists announced spring and summer tour dates and festival appearances across US and Canada, spanning punk, indie, hip-hop, and alternative acts.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Twisted Teens: Blame the Clown

But mainly, it's the result of the New Orleans duo's unique stamp on the sound of underground punk: Honeywell, often in a leather vest, howls with a pack-a-day voice over racing, lo-fi guitar, while RJ Santos, always sporting a dapper suit and tie, plays pedal steel. It's garage punk with an old-school country twang; as their personality seeps through the sound like dye, it takes on the color of music's sepia-toned past and technicolor present.
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Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Luci4 Unleashed a Generation of Glitchy Underground Rap

Luci4, an underground rapper who died at 23, pioneered a distinctive nightcore-influenced sound that shaped the underground music landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Notable Releases of the Week (2/6)

BV Weekly covers recent music news including the Grammys, Record Store Day exclusives, highlighted new albums, and notable indie picks.
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Home Front touring with Angel Du$t, Bootlicker this spring

Home Front, the Edmonton, Alberta band formed by Graeme MacKinnon of Canadian hardcore band No Problem and Clint Frazier, who used to lead electro-rock group Shout Out Out Out Out, will be on tour this spring in support of their third album, Watch It Die, which was released last November. The first half of the tour is supporting Angel Du$t with Béton Armé and Odd Man Out, and the second half is with Bootlicker.
Music
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

In Defense of the Genre: Best Punk & Emo Songs of February

In Defense of the Genre columnist takes a break from BrooklynVegan to welcome his first child, with the column returning after his absence while other team members maintain coverage.
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Suicidal Tendencies Announce New Drummer Xavier Ware to Replace Jay Weinberg

Suicidal Tendencies appointed Xavier Ware as their new drummer; he recorded on Mike Muir's Cyco Miko album and will debut live on the ShipRocked Cruise.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Coheed & The Sleeping. members form Held., share song ft. My Chemical Romance's Frank Iero

Douglas Robinson and Salvatore Mignano formed Held. with Josh Eppard; 'New You Anthem' features Frank Iero; album Grey arrives May 15 via MNRK Heavy.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

AFI's Jade Puget reunites with Redemption 87 bandmates in new hardcore band on Revelation Records (listen)

Jade Puget reunites with former Redemption 87 bandmates to form Birdlegs, releasing debut album Visions Beyond The Ape Cave on Revelation Records in April, blending youth crew hardcore with contemporary influences.
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Hip hop faces its midlife crisis

Hip hop's cultural dominance has sharply declined, losing 24% sales share and 19% streaming share since 2023, with few emerging artists capable of sustaining mainstream relevance after Kendrick Lamar's 2024 peak.
#poison-ruin
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