Hardcore punks Mud Dog originally premiered their most recent video on Hardcore Worldwide in November, but now they have it on their own channel. Some guys are shown entering a house for a ghost search. The boom mic dude picks something up and it turns out to be “Bite Down” from their last record “Extinction.” Chaos ensues and Mud Dog
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Punk rockers Direct Hit! have a new single and video out; it’s their first effort with a new five-piece lineup. It’s a song about how lonely and insignificant we feel as a result of comparing ourselves to others through the Internet; it ponders what life would be like if we just shut our virtual validation system off. The video is
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Ben Slowey sits down with two members of the Milwaukee punk band.
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Glam punks Indonesian Junk have their new record out on Rum Bar Records to say “fuck this past year.” Written and recorded entirely during quarantine, the band rocks with bottled-up vigor powerful enough to mentally put you front row for them with each song. Confronting social issues on some tunes while fanning the flames of love on others, Daniel James’
Read moreA 23-year old artist from Ohio, Ely Waves started his rap journey by dropping singles on SoundCloud in 2016. After his two-year hiatus, Ely found some traction with his music, specifically with songs like ‘I Wish U Would Call Me,’ ‘I Just’, and ‘Just Hold Me.’ Ely’s music is inspired by a wide range of genres, from hip-hop and lo-fi
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Slaughter Party bring a b-movie to life for their new EP.
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Punk band Ope have had a productive year thus far; this is their fourth EP already and it’s only March. Consisting of two songs and three interludes, the band channel their existential dread from several angles. The first song, the title track, is a cover of The Promise Ring begging Delaware to check their air supply while the second song
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Fight Dice are a new party-punk rock band inspired by Dungeons and Dragons. Their debut single is about not giving up on quests they’ve set themselves upon despite being outnumbered by dangers ahead. The “magic pact” they’ve signed to stop the dark energy and save the maiden; they’ve put all their spells together to be as formidable as possible. It’s
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Garage punks Diet Lite have a new single and video out this week. The song itself is about that woman of your dreams just walking on by. Shot by 777, the video features the band playing in a living room, while an unusual cast of characters get introduced in the style of an old sitcom. The band is then shown
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Hardcore punks Dislocation have a new single out, consisting of two songs in one track. The blistering speed of this band synchronizes with their existential dread about climate change. Winters have become unnaturally brutal. Straws, saving the turtles, and plastic bags only become flashy slogans against the face of corporate capitalist greed. Dislocation have heavy feelings about the environment and
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Hardcore punks Peroxide have a new single out, recently included on Cactus Club’s Vol. 1 compilation tape. It’s a minute-long jam that calls to fight for what’s right and for everyone’s right to happiness. That sixty seconds is still more than enough time for Peroxide to bang and rumble for liberation. Support your local DIY scene and support Cactus Club!!
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Punk rockers Fox Face have their highly-anticipated record out today on Dirtnap Records. There’s twelve tracks here, all with rebellious garage energy – great to run to. There’s an overarching feeling of anger and terror, fueling by the urge to not take shit from anyone. “Haunt You,” for example, is about predatory men. “We Do Nothing” touches on being silent
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Creepy Little Things are a new project that blend punk and metal with gothic horror. They’ve got a new video out to their song “Broken Twisted & Drained” directed by Mystery Music. Lead vocalist Scotty Damned is shown singing in an indigo-lavender tinged room about living in tormenting pain. The quick cuts and close-up shots emphasize the visceral discomfort Scotty
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Acoustic punk duo Pax released their long-awaited record on the New Year, which they had spent three years on. With alternating tempos and minimalist structures, vocalist Andrew Stoiber sings with absurdist attitude about alcohol, cigarettes, feeling dead, and being stuck with someone to name a few things. It’s a record of hungover emotions and existential humor. Look no further if
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Glam punks Indonesian Junk channel their rage about police in their new single. They released it out of frustration with the recent verdict with the cop that attempted to murder Jacob Blake in Kenosha. With a catchy hook condemning the boys in blue, the song swells into a power pop gem that echoes an animosity that many are feeling right
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M545’s latest is a visceral burst of energy.
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Pop punks Ceteri have a new video from this past year’s record “Tough Shit.” Shot by Chanceler Primo, the band is shown playing in an open path of grass in the middle of the forest, as well as along a creek. The song is about the ponderance of whether there’s a God that will grant one’s dreams to come true.
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Ben Slowey sits down with the long-running hardcore band.
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Hardcore punks Peroxide have their first music video out, which is also their first release with Joey Turbo on vocals. Shot by PJ Moody, the dawgies are shown messing around during a backyard hang. There’s a pool involved and it looks invitingly fun. Wearing masks and lighting things on fire are just a couple ways the boys get weird. Peroxide
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Punk rockers Fox Face are out with the second single from their forthcoming record “End of Man.” This one kicks in fury with punchy garage riffs and rebellious attitude, sounding like the quartet is about to come after you. The song’s hook reminds you who you’re messing with. We’re stoked to hear the new record, which comes out January 22nd.
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Skate punks The First Rule have a Christmas single out. They get into the holiday spirit the only way they know how – with some punk rock and roll. It’s a quick jam, clocking in at only forty-nine seconds, with new lyrics they developed into an old song of theirs. Hopefully Santa is down to rebel against the establishment.
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Garage punk trio Sweet Freeks consist of Riverwest friends Matt Glassel, Kendall Cook, and Jimmy Martin. Although Martin has since moved to St. Louis, the boys made these two songs almost two years ago DIY-style. They’re both short-and-sweet jams with a ton of exclamation, punchy riffs, and rambunctious attitude. All proceeds are going to National DIY Skatepark. Hopefully Sweet Freeks
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Punk rockers Fox Face have a new single and video out. Shot in black and white by Scene Point Blank, the band is shown breaking into a mysterious house that ultimately ends up trapping and distorting them. It’s a spooky visual that complements the band’s provocative lyrics, which explore “the haunted house within your mind” and struggling to stay composed.
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Ben Slowey talks with the Milwaukee hardcore band.
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Hardcore punks Ballstomper are out with two home recordings from a record they’ve planned for spring. It’s also their first release with new bassist Ivy Escobedo. The first track is about the selfishness of men during sex, as exemplified from how it’s portrayed in media. The second track confronts killing who you once were and how you’ve substituted fear with
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