Supported by Kill Alters and Snõõper, Machine Girl captivated Emo’s on Nov. 14 with a fusion of dark ambient sounds, punk chants, and electric notes, leaving the Austin crowd feeling anything but “Half Asleep.”
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Osees, otherwise known as Thee Oh Sees, delivered an enthused, frenzied concert at Hotel Vegas for Levitation Music Festival on Oct. 31. Supported by Kairos Creature Club, Osees swept through unrestrained guitar solos, controlled drum rudiments, and spirited basslines.
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Since its inception, punk has been the musical poster child for inaccessibility, gatekeeping, and pretentious finger-pointing. This phenomenon has posed a long-term problem for the political motivations within the genre and the music itself.
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Although their set was cut short due to poor weather conditions, Mannequin Pussy couldn’t have thundered harder at their sold-out show on April 20.
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Punk Rock band Mannequin Pussy, supported by Soul Glo, played at Mohawk on their “Got Heaven” tour on April 20.
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On March 15, Big Picture Media held their official SXSW showcase featuring Smooth Brain, Foxcult, Pronoun, LUNA AURA, Winona Fighter, and Cassadee Pope — at The Iron Bear.
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Afterglow kicked off SXSW with an array of American and English rock bands. On March 11, we stopped by to see The Silver Lines from Birmingham, UK, The Manatees from Southampton, UK, Worry Club from Chicago, IL, and The Rare Occasions from Los Angeles, CA.
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The foundation of punk culture is contradicted by the voices it has historically publicized, but as genres evolve, so do the people that represent them.
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Hot off the tail of a tour with the renowned psychedelic band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, the “ball-tearing” band Amyl and the Sniffers was ready for their headliner show at Stubb’s with support from Militarie Gun and Die Spitz.
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In the dark, quirky claymation universe of “Wendell & Wild,” feminine punk melds with eerie hums and chilling orchestrations. A year after its release, let’s dive into the film’s dynamic depth and exemplary, spine-tingling, and BIPOC-led soundtrack.
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Toronto punk band PUP played a sold-out show at Stubb’s on March 3, joined by co-headliner Joyce Manor and opener Pool Kids.
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So What?! Music Festival in Arlington, Texas wrapped on to Sunday with iconic performances from Glimmers, One Flew West, Charlotte Sands, Set it Off, MOD SUN, State Champs, The Maine, Grayscale, and blackbear.
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Four-piece Toronto band Bad Waitress is a force to be reckoned with. Its ultra-punk sound and relentless stage presence leaves crowds entranced and always wanting more.
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Hailing from San Jose, California, Sunami brings the heart of the Bay Area to the hardcore scene, with its traditionally agressive sound, powerful lyrics, and album art reminiscent of authentic street culture.
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Poly Styrene and her band X-Ray Spex made history with the 1977 single “Oh Bondage! Up Yours!,” inspiring countless other women to protest their own experiences.
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A decade after its release, Patrick Stump’s debut solo album Soul Punk remains a confident critique of corporate greed that defies the conventions of traditional pop music.
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