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.
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Lip Critic’s ‘Theft World’ Is Beautifully Structured Chaos
In Lip Critic’s Theft World genres are unceremoniously smashed together, with hardcore punk, club rhythms and hyper-pop all vying for attention.
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.
UltraBomb’s Punk Legends Deliver a Fiery, Fun Time
There aren’t enough great punk records coming out about the current hellscape, but UltraBomb’s latest is certainly one of them.
UltraBomb on Minnesota, Hard Rock, and Being Unapologetic
UltraBomb’s Greg Norton is unapologetic about his new LP, The Bridges that We Burn: “If you don’t like my politics, you can listen to Kid Rock.”
Poison Ruïn Explore the Intersection of Punk and Post-Punk
Poison Ruïn have come closest to their original goal of embedding themselves in the lineage of early punk and post-punk. Hymns from the Hills is a powerful listen.
Stuck’s New LP Is Bizarre and Surprising in a Good Way
Stuck crank up the intensity in melody and harmonic texture, layering dominant melodic lines over a foundation of chords and central themes.
Evil Island Deliver Catchy Noise on “Tiger Baby”
Evil Island features three members of the Blood Brothers, and the rotting apple doesn’t fall far from that tree.
Sweet Pill on Burning It Down and Finding the Glow
Philadelphia band Sweet Pill’s sophomore release is a cathartic journey through writer’s block to rediscover resilience and optimism.
Young Fresh Fellows Return with Playful, Restless ‘Loft’
Young Fresh Fellows’ Loft proves their instincts still spark. They are loose, witty, and restless four decades after their genre-shaping debut.
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.
Indianapolis Punks D.R.L.N. Reach New Heights
D.R.L.N. have gotten closer than ever to capturing their live experience on the singles they have released recently.