The Bruce Lee Band
'In Defense of the Genre' March roundup (best songs of the month included)
The March roundup of punk column In Defense of the Genre includes recent news, reviews, and features, along with a list of the five best songs of the month.
Bruce Lee Band prep new EP, release "Division in the Heartland," proceeds to Stop Asian Hate
Mike Park’s current version of Bruce Lee Band (with Jeff Rosenstock, Dan Potthast, and Kevin Higuchi) will release new EP ‘Division in the Heartland’ in May, and the politically fired-up title track is out now…
Mike Park, Jeff Rosenstock & AJJ's Sean Bonnette release new children's music song
”To all the parents out there looking for something cool to show their kids without losing their minds…..well…. this is it.”
An excerpt on Jeff Rosenstock's band ASOB from new ska book + Q&A with author Aaron Carnes
Musician and journalist Aaron Carnes (Flat Planet, Gnarboots) is releasing his book ‘In Defense of Ska’ in 2021. Ahead of that, we’re debuting the ‘Ska Is Dead’ chapter which focuses on Jeff Rosenstock’s band Arrogant Sons of Bitches, and we spoke to Aaron about his book and about why ska needs defending…
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…
The Chinkees return with first new EP in 18 years (listen)
”Steve Choi called me up and said ‘I’m working on some ska punk tunes, let’s record for a new Chinkees release,’” said Park. ”It was as simple as that.“
Pouzza Fest 2015 lineup (Knapsack, Municipal Waste, Beach Slang, Cayetana, The Dwarves, 88 Fingers Louie & more)
Punk festival Pouzza Fest will return this year to various Montreal venues from May 15-17, and they’ve got a typically great lineup including the still-reunited Knapsack, Municipal Waste, The Dwarves, 88 Fingers Louie, Teenage Bottlerocket, No Trigger, Beach Slang, Cayetana, Chumped, Jeff Rosenstock, Solids and more…
