Sometimes, I don’t think I understand what punk rock is. That’s probably for good reason — punk can be anything for anyone. Whether it’s expressing an opinion, dealing with a political issue, or just having fun with friends, punk is a scene designed to be all-inclusive (especially if you’re an outcast). NOTS takes advantage of this on […]
Looking at the name of the group I’m about to introduce, I knew I was in for something interesting. Quick Piss, yes I said it, is a band from Des Moines, Iowa that just released their debut cassette (yes, cassette) on September 2. The title of this debut album? Rock ‘N’ Roll Impotence. Another interesting name to […]
The entertainment industry has many different pieces for many different types of artists to find work. A creative individual can find his place. The lure of being an independent artist is strong though. Even after success in other areas, many people still yearn for a chance to share their musical talent on their own. The […]
A few weeks ago my Spotify Discover Weekly playlist blessed my ears with a grungy, twangy cover of One Direction’s “Drag Me Down.” The band was Weaves, a four piece art rock outfit from Toronto. I clicked on their profile to take a deeper dive into the discography and learned they just released their self-titled […]
From the heights of needed perspective to the depths of social seclusion, Sleep Beggar journeys through it all in his debut album Depression Tactics. Released through the label American Scream Records, this rap-metal-electronica hybrid paints a gritty reality sprinkled with ethereal dissociation. The reality sets in during the first track, “Heating Up Leftovers,” with a pad almost reminiscent of a church […]
One thing that really draws someone in is a sense of mystery. Plenty of movies have played this through very well, and that never fails to pull in the audiences attention. Same can be said for a music artist. Sessy would be described as one of those artists. Visiting Sessy’s website will not bring you much information […]
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 […]
Putting out your first full-length album is stressful for anyone trying to make it in the music business, especially for someone who has on their BandCamp page that they “sound like everyone else.” With that short, cryptic introduction, I introduce you to Danny Denial. This California native is pursuing his dream in the not-so-sunshine state of […]
