skate punk

UTG PREMIERE: Swingin’ Utters – “I’m Not Coming Home”

Today, the UTG offices are pleased to share with you a brand new track from Swingin’ Utters, titled “I’m Not Coming Home.” The track comes off of Swingin’ Utters’ upcoming album, Fistful of Hollow, and it’s every bit as fun as you’d expect. The song brings their definitive West Coast punk vibe right off the bat, […]

REVIEW: Gnarwolves – ‘Gnarwolves’

Artist: Gnarwolves Album: Gnarwolves Label: Pure Noise Records Let’s be honest, it’s pretty hard for a pop punk band to climb out of the grave that the “Defend Pop Punk” movement has become. A name like Gnarwolves backed up by images of pizza slices and skateboards can either serve as a calling card to invite […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Boardroom Heroes – “New Wage”

Today, our friends in DC-based skate punk band Boardroom Heroes released a music video for their song “New Wage.” The video takes place in DC, and gives you a sneak peak into life in their hometown. However, what makes this video special to us is that not only is it by a band we all love, but the video was […]

Stream Gnarwolves’ New Album In Full

Do you remember the first time you heard the phrase “skate punk?” I don’t know about you, but I laughed at it and remember thinking, “Why the hell would anyone describe their music as skate punk?” Then I listened to Gnarwolves and all my questions were answered. After teasing us with “Boneyard,” “Smoking Kills” and […]

Listen to FUTURE PRIMITIVE’s Debut Release ‘FP14,’ Read Their Interview With Us, Then Go Skate Some Curbs

Today, we’re pleased to share with you the fantastic debut EP from North Carolina-based skate-punk / melodic hardcore band, FUTURE PRIMITIVE. FP14 sounds like the work of a band that already has a few releases under their belt, yet somehow FUTURE PRIMITIVE has only been around for a few months. Seamlessly juggling a wide variety of influences, […]

Stream Boardroom Heroes’ New Song “Never Ready,” Pre-Orders for ‘New Wage’ EP Live

The punks in DC-based band Boardroom Heroes just released a killer new track, titled “Never Ready,” which comes off of their latest EP, New Wage. The song is fast, catchy, and sounds like that late night skate session you have with your buddies on a cool Summer night. Is that a weird comparison? Probably, but it […]

REVIEW: Me First And The Gimme Gimmes – ‘Are We Not Men? We Are Diva!’

Artist: Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Album: Are We Not Men? We Are Diva! Genre: Skate Punk Label: Fat Wreck Chords There are very few acts in the world that featured as predominantly in the highlights of my social life during my teenage years as Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. So it’s with […]

MXPX All Stars Announce US Tour W/ Pennywise, Street Dogs, Unwritten Law, and FLF

The MXPX All Stars have decided to try their hand at (finally) touring the US this fall, with support from Pennywise, Street Dogs, Unwritten Law, and FLF, with dates running from late-October to early-November. For those who were previously unaware, The MXPX All Stars is the product of Mike Herrera’s desires to continue touring after both Tom Wisniewski and Yuri […]