The Blushes: A Fierce LA Band Talks New Music, DIY Ethos, and Empowerment
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING ECHO PARK, CA- The Blushes, a fierce all-female punk band from Los Angeles, consists of Katie Earl-Hogan, Katy Rose, and Lori Dorfman. Their journey began during a middle school theater…
Stumbling Upon Fat Dog at SXSW: A Live Music Revelation
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- As the round up another day of SXSW chaos, I found myself on the hunt for fresh sounds and unexpected vibes. Hotel Vegas was my next stop—a venue notorious for hosting some…
The Unyielding Pulse of Japanese Punk: A Thrilling Encounter with Tokyo Syoki Syodo at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Punk rock has always been a genre defined by its raw energy, defiant spirit, and unapologetic attitude. It’s a sound that transcends borders, a movement that has rippled through cultures worldwide, leaving…
Ashnikko at Outloud for WeHo Pride: A Performance that Defied Expectations
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | RED CARPET | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Entering the vibrant atmosphere of WeHo Pride, I couldn’t shake a sense of preconceived skepticism I had about Ashnikko’s…
The Return of CSS: Lovefoxxx and Band Ignite Pioneertown with Infectious Energy
PIONEERTOWN, CA- On a Wednesday night, you wouldn’t expect a tiny venue in a small town, nestled up a mountain in the high desert, to draw such a crowd. Yet, there we all were, over 300 of us at Pappy + Harriet’s in Pioneertown, Yucca…
Circle Jerks Celebrate Group Sex At This Ain’t No Picnic
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…You can’t go wrong booking an iconic band (of any genre) at a music festival, and Circle Jerks are perhaps one of the most iconic Los Angeles-based hardcore punk bands ever. Formed in 1979, these punk stalwarts…
Descendents Rip Through Massive 21 Song Setlist Opening for Rise Against
CLICK HERE To Go Back To The Main Article! IRVINE, CA- “…This is probably the 4th or 5th time I’ve seen Descendents perform live, and I’m surprised that this was the first time I’ve been able to photograph them doing their thing. Descendents are…
The Groans Shine A Light On The Queer Punk Movement
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Kicking off the evening of music was the punk trio The Groans. They are a 3 piece queer punk/punk whose music has been described “[p]ersonal/political punk […] with super poignant and inspiring songs”,…
The Paranoyds Bring Their Carnage Bargain & A Kick-Ass Female Fronted Line-Up To The Bootleg
LOS ANGELES, CA- Earlier this year, the Los Angeles, garage rock outfit The Paranoyds released their debut album, Carngage Bargain. After releasing a series of well-received EPs, Lexi Funston, Lakila Hashemi, Staz Lindes and David Ruiz signed with Suicide Squeeze Records and have put together a…
Madball Came Out Swinging AT The Bash Festival In Englishtown
CLICK HERE To Go Back To The Main Article ENGLISHTOWN, NJ – “… Starting things off at The Bash was New York hardcore band Madball, who came out swinging. Madball’s pedigree as a NYHC band is undeniable, with a lineage going back to 1988; front man…
