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Wall-Buster Ani DiFranco Has a Chokehold on Irony: 'No Walls and the Recurring Dream'

Ani DiFranco is growing up and getting over herself. Her memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream, highlights the ironies of a one-of-a-kind musical legacy.

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Pop-Punkers the Dollyrots Get Celebratory With New Single, "Everything" (premiere)

Making music doesn't mean you have to grow up and growing up doesn't mean you have to stop making music. Punk outfit the Dollyrots remind us of this with their latest single "Everything".

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Bad Religion Has Some Thoughts on the Trump Administration in 'Age of Unreason'

It's good to know that Bad Religion are still out there standing up for science and rationality, especially at a time when those qualities feel like they're actually under attack.

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PUP's 'Morbid Stuff' Revels in the Cynicism and Self-Doubt of Modern Living

Morbid Stuff is the sound of Vancouver-based band PUP forging rousing, anthemic punk from the most jagged rocks mined from the depths of frontman Stefan Babcock's psyche.

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Day of the Iguana: The Claudettes' Keyboardist Johnny Iguana Talks Blues, Being a Better Person

Dance Scandal at the Gymnasium! solidifies Chicago quartet's eclectic mission, lineup, and blues-affected sound.

Jedd Beaudoin

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Chris Stein Examines Punk, New York City History, More With 'Point of View'

Blondie co-founder Chris Stein looks back at a time long gone in the city where he lives. The pages of his new book find ordinary New Yorkers sharing the spotlight with Warhol, Bowie, Lester Bangs, Debbie Harry, and more.

Jedd Beaudoin

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Low Life's 'Downer Edn' Is a Mess

Low Life's Downer Edn is a punk album with endless noise and colorless, personality-free vocals.

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Pom Poko Defy Conventions and Classifications with 'Birthday'

Norwegian quartet Pom Poko's debut Birthday is a stunning, mind-blowing mix of monster riffs and sweet melodies.

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Good to Go: An Interview with Former Sex Pistol Glen Matlock

The Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock talks about that famous punk band he was in, his new project Good to Go, a little football, and David Bowie.

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Doing a Good Thing For Other People: An Interview with SWMRS

Bay Area political punk band, SWMRS talk about changing their name, recording in conference rooms, and committing to social justice as a rock band.

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The Flesh Eaters Offer Observations on Sobriety, Fanaticism With "Miss Muerte" (premiere + interview)

Legendary Los Angeles punk supergroup, the Flesh Eaters issue a new video ahead of touring, while vocalist/founding member Chris D. discusses outfit's ongoing evolution and future.

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Absolutely Not Takes a Trip Through Dark Times With 'Problematic' (album stream) (premiere)

Inclusive Chicago band, Absolutely Not use cinematic scope for songs that touch on racism, homophobia, and the classic struggle of the individual in society on their new album, Problematic.

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Oakland Punk Trio Ötzi Toys With Superstitions Via "Charms" (premiere)

"Charms" highlights Ötzi's energetic performances, blend of melodic rock, and high-energy punk.

Jedd Beaudoin

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Two New Re-Issues Show How Green River Could Have Become the First Superstars of Grunge

From the misty time before Seattle became Sub Pop Rock City, that rarest of things: two genuinely overlooked rock gems.

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Bob Mould Hits the Reset Button with 'Sunshine Rock'

With a new hometown and a fresh perspective, Bob Mould releases a rich, dense, and instantly lovable new album, Sunshine Rock.

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Spielbergs Show How Good Things Comes to Those Who Wait on 'This Is Not the End'

On This Is Not the End, Spielbergs create a joyfully optimistic set of musically candid, emotionally transparent, effervescent indie rock anthems in waiting.

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