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GUEST BLOG: “Punk’s Dead, and Cuba Gooding, Jr. Killed It”

The following is a guest blog written by Blacklist Royals drummer Rob Rufus. He, alongside his bandmates, appeared in the role of a punk rock band on the ABC show Forever. Here is his first-hand account of the eye-opening experience: The room was filled with punk rockers. Punks clad in leather. Punks draped in plaid. […]

Bare Bones Keep Aussie Punk Alive With “White Knuckles Black Tar”

One of the cool things about punk music is that it largely sounds the same no matter where in the world you happen to travel. The chords and lyrics will change, but the energy and passion that serve as cornerstones for the genre are always present. There is something embedded in that raw display of […]

Bad Religion To Play Small Venue Shows Across North America

Punk rock heavyweights Bad Religion have previously announced that they will be making an appearance in Quebec’s Amnesia Rockfest this year. In addition to this, the band, together with Plague Vendor, have just announced that they will be playing various small venues across the Northeast and Canada during the same month. The band spent this […]

Stream Adventures’ Debut Full-Length Record, ‘Supersonic Home’

Fans of Pittsburgh five-piece Adventures (which is also comprised of several members of Code Orange) have been eagerly awaiting the release of the band’s debut full-length record. That day is finally almost upon as as we inch closer and closer to its release date of February 24. The new record, which is entitled Supersonic Home, […]

Atlas Losing Grip Annouce New Album, Stream Lead Single

Reigning all the way from Sweden, melodic punk rock band Atlas Losing Grip have finally announced the release of their first album since 2011. Currents will drop in North America on January 16, 2015 via Creator Destructor Records. Although the band’s previous frontman, Rodrigo Alfaro, has parted ways with Atlas Losing Grip as of last […]

The Black Dahlia Murder Stream New ‘Grind ‘Em All’ Covers EP

It’s widely known that The Black Dahlia Murder is a solidified death metal band with their music usually showcasing shredding metal riffs and devilish growls. But sometimes it’s cool to show versatility in changing your entire sound, proving that you don’t have to be stapled to one specific genre. This is most certainly the case […]

The Swellers Release Lyric Video For “Call It A Night”

In preparation for Michigan punk rock outfit, The Swellers, hitting the road one last time before going their separate ways, the band has just released a new lyric video for their song “Call It A Night.” The song, with the video you can watch below, is taken from their 2013 release, The Light Under Closed […]

Listen To Diarrhea Planet’s New Song, “Peg Daddy”

Nashville punks Diarrhea Planet are gearing up to release their upcoming EP, Aliens In The Outfield, on November 18 via Infinity Cat Recordings. They have already released the other four songs off the effort, including their latest ’90s-esque tune “Bamboo Curtain.” Today, the band has premiered “Peg Daddy” (via AltPress), the final track, which is […]

UTG TRACK-BY-TRACK: The Smith Street Band – ‘Throw Me In The River’

Of recent years, Melbourne, Australia’s The Smith Street Band have evolved from beloved local act, plying their craft in dive bars around Melbourne, to full-fledged international touring folk-punk tour-de-force. One of the key components of this evolution has been vocalist and principle songwriter Will Wagner’s ability to forge a deeply emotional connection with the fan […]

Knuckle Puck Stream New EP

Knuckle Puck have been on a hot streak recently and have no plans to slow down. This morning, the band debuted a stream of their upcoming EP, While I Stay Secluded, via Alternative Press. The 6-track EP will arrive on Bad Timing Records on October 28, but you can check it out now via the […]

REVIEW: The Smith Street Band – ‘Throw Me In The River’

Artist: The Smith Street Band Album: Throw Me In The River Label: Poison City Records / SideOneDummy Records Genre: Folk-Punk, Punk The past few years have seen Melbourne, Australia’s The Smith Street Band grow from local cult favourites to international touring, folk-punk juggernaut. Much of that rise to prominence can be attributed to two factors: […]

Rise Against Debut Lyric Video For “Tragedy + Time”

Rise Against are always on the move in terms of their songwriting and how they explore different genres and tones and incorporate them into their everlasting punk sound. This songwriting process was showcased quite delicately in their latest record, The Black Market, which was released back in July. Today, the band released a new lyric […]