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Isis Queen of Barb Wire Dolls Tells the inspiring story behind Rub My Mind

The band from Greece is making waves on this summer’s Vans Warped Tour. Barb Wire Dolls are a women fronted, punk rock band that have been killing it on the 2017 Warped Tour across the United States all summer. Isis Queen, lead woman and vocalist for the five-piece band, makes a statement when entering a […]

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J and the 9’s Crowdfunding Their Big Tour In South Korea

J and the 9s has given punk and glam rock an all-new sound. They always seem to leave you with an untamed sense of energy as they strum ferociously at their bass and acoustic guitars. It’s as if they’ve intended for every chord progression sent through their soundwaves to spark a musically driven revolution — […]

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Capeside Crowdfunding Their Sophomore Album, ‘Last Romantics’

If you’re talking about internationally recognized indie bands, you just can’t finish the discussion without Capeside. A four piece pop punk rock band out of Australia, Capeside has slid wildly across stages all over their home country and received recognition in the U.K. and the United States. After releasing their professional debut Atlantis back in […]

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Katy Goodman & Greta Morgan Cover 10 Punk Classics

When I really love a song, I have pretty high expectations for anyone who tries to cover it. Changing a song risks ruining everything that made it good in the first place, while a really well done interpretation can reveal its original beauty in a new way. The latest triumph in the cover world comes from […]

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A Boy Named John Releases Powerful Debut LP

Debut albums are an important milestone for every artist and band in the music world. For many artists, the release of a debut LP is a moment full of pride and fruition. It’s also the chance to make a stellar first impression and take that crucial first step to success. Alternative rock sextet A Boy […]

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Interrupters Capture Comradery in New Single

Everyone in the pub is arm in arm, singing at the top of their lungs and laughing while trying to finish their current round of beers. It’s nights like these that build a sense of camaraderie and belonging. A reminiscent memory, maybe from high school, college, or last week after work, that still follows you […]

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Mrs. Magician Release “Bermuda” Full Length

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. […]

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SLØTFACE Paves the Way for the Future of Punk

With the reemergence of the punk-rock genre has come a wealth of skilled new bands to take up the banner. Like all truly valuable genres, it refuses to die. One of the most notable up-and-coming punk bands is Norwegian group SLØTFACE. With the release of their debut EP Sponge State, SLØTFACE has continued punk’s tradition of […]