Frank Turner’s “The Road” video takes you on his 24-hour party people adventure, as he travels from houses to other venues throughout various cities, singing his song. He opens with a personal introduction and a peek into what’s ahead, “Alright, this is Frank Turner. It’s 8 o’clock in the evening. We’re about to film 24 […]
Bad Religion – New Maps of Hell
Bad Religion may not ever end up in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and would probably crack up at the thought of getting a call of notification, but when it comes to angry, opinionated, inspiring and defiant punk rock, the boys-now-men still pump as much fire into speakers and minds as they did […]
Gallows – Orchestra of Wolves
London-based Gallows are about the most exhilarating thing happening to punk and rock at the moment; and Americans, they are infiltrating. References to Gallows are becoming common enough in U.S.-based publications that people often have an “I’ve heard that name, but I don’t know why” reaction. It’s time to embrace Gallows as more than just […]
Motion City Soundtrack – Commit This To Memory
Quite simply, this album is a collection of anthems to soundtrack the days of high school and the two years after. Unfortunately, if you’re any older this one will most likely just pass ya by due to the definitive generation gap within this record’s twelve tracks. The record titled Commit This to Memory is the […]
Various Artists – Punk-O-Rama 10 – Epitaph Records
Sage Francis – The Engineer Derailing the Bling Bling Train
To those that know, Sage Francis is a true grit; a storyteller who passes on the traditions and the pointed social commentary. To those that don’t know, well, I’m afraid you’ve been missing out! Hailing from the miniscule state of Rhode Island comes the savior of hip hop. One listen to Francis’ latest—A Healthy Distrust, […]
Atmosphere – Seven’s Travels
After what I guess to be many conference calls, lunches, dinners, appearances at shows, flowing Krystal and Scotch, the trio in Atmosphere – Slug (songwriter/MC), Ant (producer), and DJ Mr. Dibbs – and Rhymesayers Entertainment passed on the major label offers and instead stayed true to their D.I.Y. spirit, signing with independent punk label Epitaph. […]
Death By Stereo – Death for Life
In September 2003 Death by Stereo endured the most tumultuous event a band could fathom. During a show at the Solar Haus in Blacksburg, Virginia, Daniel Martin plunged two stories to his death, sending the band into a period of mourning and confusion. To darken the already black times, the band learned that they had […]