Why ‘Are We All Angels’ by Scowl is My 2025 Album of the Year.
There is a long list of punk bands accused of selling out. Green Day, The Offspring and My Chemical RomanceContinue Reading
Tag: Punk rock
Classic Songs: ‘Self Esteem’ by The Offspring.
I often find myself revisiting some of the bands from the 1990s which had an impact on me and myContinue Reading
Classic albums: Pink, ‘I’m Not Dead’ (2006).
Prior to the release of I’m Not Dead (2006) I didn’t care much for Pink musically. I was certainly aware of herContinue Reading
Interview with up-and-coming punk-rock outfit Money Boys.
Coming by way of Melbourne, Australia, Money Boys brings with it a punk-drenched sound that is without a doubt capableContinue Reading
Jane Wiedlin’s Excellent Adventure!
Jane Wieldin was amongst the thick of it when LA punk was born in the 1970’s and she helped propelContinue Reading
Songs about overcoming adversity: ‘Let ‘Em Go’ by The Wildhearts.
My ongoing series on ‘Songs about overcoming adversity’ is something that often gives me the most pleasure. Today is noContinue Reading
Guitar Heroes: Ty Segall’s ‘Break A Guitar’.
Ty Segall breaks most rules when it comes to recording. He isn’t afraid to record whatever he likes, whenever he likes,Continue Reading
Interview with garage-punk-pop-outfit Bloods.
I first heard the band Bloods play to a lively crowd in support of Veruca Salt earlier this year inContinue Reading
The rise and rise of The Regrettes: Interview with frontwoman Lydia Night.
The Regrettes are a LA-based punk rock band that the world should be paying close attention to. As self-assertive Gen-ZersContinue Reading
Interview with The Virginmarys’ Ally Dickaty.
Gene Simmons, a few years back said that rock ‘n’ roll was dead! More recently he still stands by thatContinue Reading
Rearview Mirror 