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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New hardcore punks in town World I Hate are out with their debut EP. Nihilistic and cathartic, the band uses crushing riffs, shattering screeches, and merciless blast beats to reflect the state of the country. They talk their shit about cops, bootlickers, capitalism, the bipartisan system and white supremacy – well-timed as election season is upon us. World I Hate
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Punk rockers Avenues have a video out to their latest single. It’s an animated political message featuring people voting in the interest of women, Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ+ rights, and access to abortion as the band’s lyrics fire up on screen. They make no secret that the world feels it’s on fire but encourage us to stand together. It’s a
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Grunge punks Soup Moat are out with a new record today on Triple Eye Industries. If you’re into fuzzy guitar pop and powerhouse group shouts, Soup Moat will keep you jumping around. They explore confusing feelings and absurdity through ironic imagery and witty humor, often featuring animals. The final track “High Five a Hawk” is a six and a half
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Punk rockers Two and a Half Stars came out with their debut full-length release over the summer. The Bay View-based band brings a classic punk approach to songs about a Prius lady, an ice cream queen, and a cheetah to name a few. It’s energetic, triumphant, and determined. We look forward to exciting live shows from Two and a Half
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Garage punks Split House have their debut EP out. They touch on some existentialism here in a lo-fi manner; “Home” is about aimlessness, “Wasting Life” (also released as a single) is pretty self-explanatory, and “Get Me Out” is about judgment – to name a few. These guys seem like they’d tear it up in the DIY shows and we’re happy
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Punk rockers Avenues’ new single champions changing the world with heroic energy. Lyrics remind us that time is running out to make a difference and that if we stand together now, massive social change is possible. It’s a timely message for sure, as our country feels more divided than ever against the ruling class through this hellscape of a year.
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The band releases their first album in over five years.
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Beaker’s new EP is a cathartic blast of energy.
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Ceteri use their voice to give new meaning to a political song.
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Floor Model tackle society’s over-dependence on technology with their new record.
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The punk band tackles white supremacy in America, police brutality, fear of socialism, and wanting pizza.
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The Grovelers get animated for their latest single and video.
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The horror punk complete their Cryptoid Trilogy with a killer new album.
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