Tag Archives: Punk

AUDIO: Convert – “Saves”

Gothic rockers Convert are out with their highly anticipated debut album on Forge Again Records, Triple Eye Industries, and Dog & Pony Records. It’s eleven tracks of electrifying fortitude, encompassing elements of post-punk and electronic while tackling dark storytelling. With hell-raising riffs, fiery vocals, tenebrous atmosphere and sharp cohesion between the five members, Convert define themselves with grand stylistic presentation

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AUDIO: The First Rule – “Racists Are Assholes”

Skate punks The First Rule tell racists to fuck off in their latest single. The band unleashes the pent-up energy from dealing with assholes but have fun doing it, mocking confederate flags and nationalist garbage in the style of an irresistible shout-along. The First Rule stand fast in their dismissal of reactionaries with “Racists Are Assholes.”

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AUDIO: Cutters – “Digital Hellscape”

Punk rockers Cutters have a new single out in which they critique social media. Whether it’s dealing with clout, uncivil discourse, FOMO or online creeps, Cutters aren’t having it. They air out their frustrations with a chugging riff that resembles the day-by-day glowing screen consumption. Cutters are certainly a new band to watch in the rock scene – catch them

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VIDEO: Convert – “Slow Choke”

Gothic rockers Convert released the video for their debut single “Slow Choke.” Directed by Brian Thiesen, the premise focuses on a dazed man stumbling around an industrial park, gradually making his way into the urban environment. With a dark red flare, the band is shown performing the song as the man goes. Convert’s debut full-length album “Saves” releases on April

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AUDIO: Gorilla Knifefight – “Equality and Anarchy”

Solo hardcore punk project Gorilla Knifefight is back with a new track. Matt Glassel channels anti-war cries in rapid succession, expressing distaste for our warmongering government and how innocent people suffer at the hands of the state. But there’s no power like the power of the people, and Glassel assures that the people will rise up and win. Gorilla Knifefight

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Milwaukee’s American Progress is Not a Myth

By Bryon Cherry American progress is a term that conjures up some pretty immediate thoughts for many people around the world both good and not so good. American Progress though is a Milwaukee based punk band that is still defining exactly what they are to the world. In October of 2021 they released their debut three song EP, “Unprocessed” as

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AUDIO: Cutters – “New Grenada”

Punk rockers Cutters are getting their name out there with debut single “New Grenada.” Inspired by the film “Over the Edge,” it’s an exciting tune about rebellious youth. There’s a rabble-rousing touch to the song, akin the guys in the coming-of-age movie that go up against authority. We can feel the enthusiasm from Cutters to get more music out soon

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AUDIO: Gorilla Knifefight – “Certified High Speed”

Hardcore punk solo project Gorilla Knifefight has an album out on Loopy Scoop Tapes – his second of the year. It’s an ass-kicker with plenty of feedback and fierce riffage where each cut comes at you like a fiery blast. Matt Glassel sings about rock n’ roll being alive and well, sweating profusely, looking for an off switch on his

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AUDIO: Peroxide – “Twisted in the Wild”

Hardcore punks Peroxide are out with their debut full-length album. The band delivers high-speed rippers that encompass everything from finding Adderall, having sweaty dreams, and stealing drugs from Brookfield. The final track, however, is a gentle and graceful organ track contributed by Lowell E. Schultz. Joey Turbo’s vigorous vocals combined with the tight riffage and ferocious drumming all add up

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