The BellRays Set Columbus Ablaze with Maximum Rock and Soul
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! COLUMBUS, OH- “…It’s not often that I get to cover my friends now that I’ve moved to the east side of the country, but my hometown heroes, The Mighty Bellrays, opened the show with an electrifying…
The Ataris Return With “Car Song,” a Heartfelt Tribute and Long-Awaited Comeback
LOS ANGELES, CA- Back in the early 2000s, The Ataris were a staple of every pop-punk kid’s mixtape. Their breakout album So Long, Astoria offered road-trip anthems and late-night laments that were tailor-made for burned CDs and backseat singalongs. For me, they arrived during…
YUNGBLUD Taps Into British Rock and Britpop Energy with New Single “Lovesick Lullaby”
LOS ANGELES, CA- For those who have been keeping an eye on YUNGBLUD since his 2018 debut, 21st Century Liability, it’s been a fascinating — if at times uneven — journey. That first album, a cocktail of bratty energy and political angst, was an…
The Linda Lindas Electrify The Novo with Punk Power, Heartfelt Activism, and Youthful Joy on ‘No Obligations’ Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- Since forming in Los Angeles in 2018, The Linda Lindas didn’t even wait to hit the ground before they started running. When they released their first EP in 2020, Bela Salazar (guitar, vocals), Eloise Wong (bass, vocals), Lucia (guitar, vocals), and…
Frankie and the Witch Fingers’ “Total Reset” Is a Frenzied Glitch-Punk Missile That Screams for the Stage
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s official: I’m a terrible music journalist. Or maybe just tragically late to the party. Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been warping minds and wrecking stages since at least 2015, and I first had them on my radar around 2018….
Be Your Own Pet Reignite Punk Fury with The Linda Lindas at Blistering Live Show
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Then Nashville’s Be Your Own Pet flawlessly set the stage for what was to come with their signature snarl and drive. Midway through their set, The Linda Lindas even joined them on stage…
Speed of Light Shines at The Den Studios Alongside Rising Rock Talent
LOS ANGELES, CA- On the evening of February 8, 2025, I navigated some unfamiliar-to-me streets of Los Angeles to The Den Studios, an intimate performance space which on this evening was spotlighting emerging talent. The night’s lineup featured four acts: Scratchcard Inc, Devon Thompson, 12…
Damnage: Seasoned Musicianship with a Hard-Hitting Sound
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- “…Following PrettyUgly, Damnage took the stage, delivering a powerful performance that showcased their musical prowess. The band comprises seasoned musicians Tim Stewart (guitar and vocals), Johnathan (bass and vocals), and Tosh Peters (drums),…
Hex Code: A Modern Take on Dance Punk
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE TRAP GIRL | HEX CODE | SPARE PART FOR BROKEN HEARTS LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Based on what I could glean from the interwebs, Hex Code emerged from the creative crucible of Long Beach, offering a fresh perspective on the dance-punk…
Trap Girl: Defying Norms with Unapologetic Punk
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE TRAP GIRL | HEX CODE | SPARE PART FOR BROKEN HEARTS LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Formed in 2014, Trap Girl has been a formidable force in LA’s punk landscape. Fronted by the indomitable Drew Arriola-Sands, the band is known for its…
