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Author Marla Watson captured over 300 black-and-white photos of Black Flag, Bad Religion, 7 Seconds, Circle Jerks, Minor Threat, and some bands you might not know, now sharing her L.A. punk band scrapbook in My Punk Rock Life: The Photography of Marla Watson.
Superfan Alexandros Anesiadis writes the encyclopedia of post-hardcore, melodic punk from around the world, We Can Be The New Wind. Bob Pomeroy reviews.
The Crew (Trust Records). Review by Scott Adams.
Stories and anecdotes survey punk’s “Straight Edge” movement as the youth of America swear off drugs and booze to achieve Nirvana in the mosh pit.
The second annual Harvest of Hope Festival raises money to help migrant farm workers by giving music fans three days of music, mud, and mayhem.
What’s so great about The Social? Just ask Jen Cray, who gets all comfy with Chuck Ragan , Ben Nichols , Tim Barry , and Austin Lucas , The Revival Tour, everyone. Jen’s got love.
Yesterday Rules (Lookout!). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Yesterday Rules (Lookout!). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Twenty years after founding the Better Youth Organization, Mark and Shawn Stern are still running their pioneering DIY label. They get to surf in Hawaii, bowl with Rancid and be their own bosses. Brian Broccoli pays a visit to the Stern Brothers, who will keep their day jobs.
Brian Kruger takes a look at the first volume of The Show, an LA-based TV series featuring performances by H2O, No Use For a Name, Kill Your Idols, Flogging Molly, Avail, Less Than Jake, 7 Seconds, Madcap, The Ataris, MXPX, and AFI.
In Memory Of (Triple Crown). Review by Nathan T. Birk.
The Crucial Conspiracy (Tooth And Nail). Review by Terry Eagan.
7 Seconds, with Against All Authority and Welt at the Sapphire Supper Club in Orlando, FL on October 15, 2000. Concert review by Liza Hearon.
Hard to believe it’s been 18 years since the seminal documentary Another State of Mind made Youth Brigade a favorite among punk rockers. The Stern brothers have kept both the band and their indie label, BYO, going for all this time. Sean Carswell met up with Shawn Stern to discuss the past, present, and future of BYO, Youth Brigade, and punk rock.
Still at it, and not losing the energy. This CD, recorded live in LA just a f…
Good to Go (Side 1/Dummy). Review by Terry Eagan
Event Review by Brian Kruger
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.
J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.
