Andrew Sacher Immortalises 2010s Emo in ‘Emo Revival’
The 2010s were a pivotal era for emo. One of the most appropriate to trace the history of the emo revival is Andrew Sacher, who spent 16 years covering the scene.
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Citizen Shine Like No One Else on ‘Halcyon Blues’
On Halcyon Blues, Citizen’s sixth album for Run For Cover, the elder emo band’s various moods and phases finally come together.
James Spooner Reflects on Afropunk and the Black Punk Experience
Afropunk founder James Spooner reflects on the need to rip it up and start again in his new book, It Starts with Anger: A Punk Beginning. An Afropunk Ending.
How Afropunk’s James Spooner Punked the Movement
DIY Afropunk James Spooner tells how he stuck to his guns and helped alter the punk genre in his memoir, It Starts with Anger.
Does Rock Have a Nazi Problem? This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll
This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll details the rock stars who took up Nazi imagery, but what does their fascination with fascism mean?
‘Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains’ Remains Punk Cinema’s Most Recognizable Signpost
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains built the scaffold on which more successful films about women in punk rock would scale grander heights.
Outbreak Festival 2026’s Best Performances
Outbreak Festival is the most consistently hailed event in European hardcore. Now, four years into that title, how can it possibly live up to the hype?
’68’s ‘They Are Survived’ Is the Sound of Two Against the End
For 13 years, ’68 made noise rock that was, essentially, about how life-affirming it is to make songs. With They Are Survived, they say goodbye at full volume.
Dead Pioneers Seek to Unite and Fight on ‘Wagon Burner’
The performance-art punks Dead Pioneers create protest music that unites and inspires, just in time for the United States’ birthday.
Punching Nazi Teeth with Gregg Deal of Dead Pioneers
Performance artist-turned-punk Gregg Deal of Dead Pioneers talks about his band’s new record and opening for Pearl Jam.
Social Distortion Return with Their Teeth Bared
Born to Kill is new yet vintage Social Distortion, a greatest-hits package of new material that is authentic, fresh, and retrospective all at once.
Chicago’s Body Shop Will Make You Sweat and Think
Body Shop’s sound blends danger and wit and a reputation for confrontational live shows. The music drips with danger and sex, but isn’t just empty provocation.