‘In Defense of the Genre': Best Punk & Emo Songs of August
The August roundup of our punk column In Defense of the Genre includes recent news, reviews, and features, along with a list of the best songs of the month.
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The Bar Stool Preachers sign to Pure Noise, share “Call Me On The Way Home”
UK band The Bar Stool Preachers have signed to Pure Noise and their first single for the label is the rousing punk anthem ”Call Me On The Way Home.”
The Year In Ska & Ska-Punk: Albums, EPs & Singles not to miss from 2020
A ton of good ska and ska-punk records came out in 2020. Here are 18 -- plus some non-album singles and honorable mentions -- that we highly recommend.
Ska is thriving right now. Here’s a look at the DIY scene that’s keeping it alive
Ska and ska-punk are thriving right now, thanks to a community of great bands with fierce DIY ethics and equally fierce politics. Here's a look into the scene, including interviews with the musicians and labels who are shaping it...
Today’s livestreams (OutKast, Pearl Jam, Wilco, Lorde, Khruangbin, Greg Dulli, more)
plus John Prine, Charles Bradley, Sharon Van Etten, Tyler the Creator, Jamila Woods, Deer Tick, Gary Clark Jr., The Slackers, and more livestreams you can watch today since there are no live concerts to attend.
The Slackers releasing new single, reissuing live LP, doing livestream (watch a new video)
”In these troubled times of pandemics, vicious right wing politics, and racial strife, it's hard to find hope. In their concerts, the Slackers are trying to project a message of unity, solidarity, and trying make some hope and joy for the future.”
Punk Rock Bowling afterparties: Hepcat, Television, Doom, The Business, The English Beat, more
The Unseen, Guttermouth, The Bombpops, Ceremony, Dr Know, Andrew WK, Har Mar Superstar and more are also playing Punk Rock Bowling afterparties.
12 classic ska-punk albums to prepare you for the impending ska-punk revival
This edition of ‘In Defense of the Genre’ takes a look at some of the most essential classic albums in ska-punk, a genre which -- yes, really -- is having a comeback.
Punk Rock Bowling announces 2020 lineup by day and club shows
The festival includes sets from the reformed Circle Jerks, Cock Sparrer, Luna Chicks, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Madness, Buzzcocks, Bouncing Souls, and many more.
Bouncing Souls & Bar Stool Preachers interview each other ahead of NYC show (win tix!)
The Bouncing Souls and The Bar Stool Preachers play Brooklyn on Friday (12/20) with Strike Anywhere and The Bronx. We're giving away tickets, and we've got an interview between the Souls and BSP...