More punk rock than you can (proverbially) shake a stick at.
Token Entry is one of the most influential hardcore bands that you might have never heard of. Hailing from NYC back in the 80s, they helped shape the hardcore scene in New York, influencing bands like H2O and even giving Gorilla Biscuits (still unnamed at the time) their first gig. Hell, even The Bouncing Souls […]
Portland’s Mean Jeans are back, this time signed to Fat Wreck with their latest release Tight New Dimension. I’ve been listening to it regularly for months now, and it’s some of the catchiest damn punk tunes I’ve heard from these guys. Known for their Ramones/Queers influenced punk rock with songs about partying, space, and […]
This past Friday I was faced with a bit of a dilemma, as there were two shows I wanted to see at the same time. My beloved World Inferno Friendship Society was playing at Philly’s Trocadero, but Direct Hit and Philly locals Holy Mess were playing the more intimate coffee shop The Pharmacy. I opted […]
Awful news: It was reported that Philly’s own Erik Petersen, founder of the folk punk band Mischief Brew and The Orphans passed away Thursday night. Details haven’t been released, but our hearts go out to all of Erik’s family, friends, and fans. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing them live around Philly over the […]
You know what’s a beautiful thing? The fact that it’s 2016 and Leftover Crack can still pack a show on a random Wednesday night. A few weeks back I headed to Philly’s Underground Arts to catch the crack steady rockers, and got there about halfway through Days N Daze set. Days N Daze: I’ve never […]
After Punk Rock Bowling in Asbury Park NJ, I headed to straight to The Wonder Bar for the sold out after show featuring PEARS, Blanks 77, and The Virus. I made sure to get there early as a line started to form as soon as I got to the dive bar. Even though the show […]