Square One and Turn of Phrase Create Powerful Melodic Hardcore
Pale Skies pairs two of the melodic hardcore’s strongest acts of the past year: Square One and Turn of Phrase.
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Gouge Away Continue Their Ferocious Run on “Figurine”
Gouge Away’s “Figurine” is perhaps even a little prettier in the verses than the highlights of Deep Sage.
Converge Retake Their Ground on New Record
If Love Is Not Enough announces anything, it’s a return to the stark architecture and the blunt-force grammar Converge helped codify.
Visions of Change Played ’80s Hardcore Punk with a ’60s Twist
The Depraved did something unusual after two albums: expanded their sound to include more overt 1960s influences, and changed their name to Visions of Change.
Dead Kennedys’ ‘Frankenchrist’ Is Sadly Relevant at 40
Dead Kennedys’ Frankenchrist is a full-scale assault on Reagan’s America–the hypocrisy, seedy undercurrent beneath the slogans, and institutional racism.
The 10 Best Punk and Hardcore Albums of 2025
The best punk ranges from pop-leaning emo to potent noise, shoegaze, and hardcore to Revolution Summer-inspired politically minded blasts of righteous anger.
Militarie Gun Don’t Need God to Save Them
If you loved Militarie Gun’s previous work, you will be singing along after a few listens this time, too. It’s an excellent, aggressive indie record with genuine heart.
Deaf Club’s Justin Pearson on Permanent State of Happiness
Deaf Club’s Justin Pearson, legendary frontperson of hardcore’s the Locust, reflects on the state of the world and permanently courting controversy.
Big Life’s State of the Union Address Is a Pointed Critique
Detroit punk veterans Big Life channel the righteous fury of classic Washington DC and SST hardcore on their latest. It’s one of the best punk records this year.
Deadguy Deliver the Best Type of Hardcore on New Album
Deadguy’s new LP sounds like a demolition derby locked inside a meat locker, and someone wired the walls. The record feels brilliantly averse to compromise.
Turnstile Balance on the Edge with ‘Never Enough’
Turnstile’s Never Enough lies somewhere between the working man’s folk-rock earnestness of the bygone SoCal era and the synth-washed ambience of the cover.
Scowl Expertly Blend Alt-rock and Hardcore
On Are We All Angels, Scowl seamlessly weave in alternative rock influences on a crossover-ready set of melodic hardcore bangers.