Australia: land of dangerous animals and surf-rock duo Hockey Dad (among other things). I don’t know much about Australia or surfing, but I do know that Hockey Dad recently released their new album, Boronia. Focusing on fun and friendship, Boronia seems to capture the spirit of youth. It’s obvious that the album is focused around friendship shared […]
Seattle has always been a hub for good bands, churning out talents like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Modest Mouse, and Death Cab for Cutie. Our latest Pacific Northwest find, Wiscon, largely sticks to the live scene but has dropped a handful of studio gems, most recently their new single, “Wake Up.” The four-piece pop punk outfit, […]
Somehow, Descendents have been making music (on and off) for thirty-nine years. In a time where fame seems to come and go with the click of a button, that’s impressive. They’ve seemingly been around for every era of punk. Some credit them as the forefathers of pop punk, and with good reason. Formed during the “Foundational […]
Some music just hits your ears and right away you can hear the emotion that the artist is trying to share. These songs become the ones that listeners can relate to and hold very dear. There was a whole genre that developed out of this. Much of the bands have come and gone but there […]
When Americans think of pop punk, their minds surge with thoughts of Green Day and Blink-182. Up north, though, a different band also lays claim to pop-punk fame, the Steve Adamyk Band. Hailing from Ottawa, Canada, the so-called “kings of punk-power-fuzz” have amassed a hefty following with speedy, catchy, powerful pop songs. Now, the group […]
For most artists, making music is an all-or-nothing game. Doing so requires their complete and total devotion to being creative, crafting songs, and performing at gigs. Needless to say, it’s a demanding process. However, DIY band Martha finds a way to balance the responsibilities of daytime labor with their passion for playing music. With their […]
Bermuda, the latest album from Mrs. Magician, a band from San Diego comprised of five men including Jacob Turnbloom (vocals) and Thomas Garcia (guitar), is quite good. The band reminds me of a combination of several of the bands I loved about a decade ago: Green Day, Weezer, Blink-182, Yellowcard, etc. — the list goes on. […]
Starting out in the Vancouver underground scene, White Lung is a three-piece punk rock band that’s been quietly accruing critical acclaim throughout the last decade. With albums and singles that have already earned nods from the likes of Pitchfork, Spin, and Rolling Stone, the band has just dropped their fourth studio record, Paradise. As a […]
