Grace Bowers Goes Punk and Has a Great Time
Grace Bowers’ latest EP features short, staccato, grungy electric-guitar riffs, lots of shredding, pounding drums and bass, and a sneering attitude. It rocks.
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The Iron Roses Deliver Anthemic, Righteous Anger on ‘Molotov Nights’
Political punks, the Iron Roses’ latest collection, Molotov Nights, is their strongest yet, a state of the union that enrages and inspires.
Iggy Pop’s Noise Became My Chemical Romance’s Language in Detroit
At Comerica Park, Detroit’s original punk provocateur Iggy Pop turned a supporting slot into a confrontation between rock’s past and its future.
ME. Invite Us to Do the Hard Thing on ‘All Good Things’
We chat with ME. to plumb the depths of this newborn band’s soul and see how the bitter experiences of adulthood can blossom into surprising transformation.
Andrew Sacher Discusses Reclaiming Emo for a New Generation
Emo Revival author Andrew Sacher discusses the importance of the 2010s emo explosion in his new scene history, which is a must-read.
There’s Always Ways: Jesse Malin Discusses Writing His Memoir
Punk troubadour Jesse Malin discusses reckoning with his past by writing about it and looking forward to making new music.
Evil Island on Reunion Tours, I.C.E., and Best Album Yet
“I truly feel that this is the best record I’ve ever made,” says the Blood Brothers’ Johnny Whitney of Evil Island, his new fiery, political, and defiantly different project.
snag. Show How Melody Functions in Extreme Music
Rather than redefining screamo, snag. demonstrate just how much expressive range exists within the genre, bringing forgotten possibilities back into focus.
Evil Island Create Their Own Lane on an Explosive Debut
Featuring members of the beloved Blood Brothers, Evil Island’s debut shows significant growth while delivering what made their previous band so essential.
Sex Prisoner Move From Powerviolence to Sludge
On Sex Prisoner’s Cautionary Tale, the transitions between powerviolence, hardcore and sludge are cleaner, each shift landing with maximum impact.
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.
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.