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fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Don't Underestimate the Appeal of Punk Rock Flea Markets

Punk rock in 2026 embodies a blend of music, community, and evolving cultural identity amidst urban change.
Portland food
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Don't Underestimate the Appeal of Punk Rock Flea Markets

Punk rock in 2026 embodies a blend of music, community, and evolving cultural identity amidst urban change.
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

Saosin are "Starting Over Again" on first new music in a decade

'Starting Over Again' is our first new music in over a decade, and it came from the fans calling for it and us realizing the timing finally felt right. The chemistry in this lineup is undeniable, and everything just clicked. This song is exactly what the title says. A reset, but with more clarity, more urgency, and way more fire behind it. It feels like the start of something big for us, not a throwback, but a step forward.
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fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

Coheed and Cambria throwing Neverender Festival ft. Circa Survive, SDRE, Turnover, PUP, Thursday, more

The inaugural Neverender Festival happens on October 3 & 4 at Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana, CA, featuring Coheed and Cambria as one of the headliners performing their 2012-2013 double album The Afterman in full.
London music
SF music
fromFuncheap
17 hours ago

2026 School of Rock: Free Summer Concert (Palo Alto)

Free summer concert featuring Bay Area rock bands at the Museum of American Heritage.
#turnstile
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Turnstile's Coachella set introduced by Brendan Yates' dad following murder attempt

Turnstile performed at Coachella, marking their first show since the arrest of ex-guitarist Brady Ebert, while honoring Bill Yates and Bo Lueders.
Music
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Turnstile Bring Out Blood Orange for "SEEIN' STARS" at Coachella 2026

Turnstile delivered an energetic Coachella performance featuring Blood Orange, showcasing tracks from their albums 'NEVER ENOUGH' and 'GLOW ON'.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Turnstile's Coachella set introduced by Brendan Yates' dad following murder attempt

Turnstile performed at Coachella, marking their first show since the arrest of ex-guitarist Brady Ebert, while honoring Bill Yates and Bo Lueders.
Music
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Turnstile Bring Out Blood Orange for "SEEIN' STARS" at Coachella 2026

Turnstile delivered an energetic Coachella performance featuring Blood Orange, showcasing tracks from their albums 'NEVER ENOUGH' and 'GLOW ON'.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A weird dream' of an arts festival began 10 years ago in the California desert can it survive its growing popularity?

The Bombay Beach Biennale is a unique art festival that combines counter-culture, community engagement, and environmental revitalization in a desolate California town.
Music
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Black Flag's 2026 Coachella Set Was a Punk Rock False Flag Operation

Greg Ginn's Black Flag performance at Coachella 2026 lacked the raw power of the original band, appealing more to nostalgia than innovation.
#new-music
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)

A weekly playlist features new music from various artists including Kurt Vile, American Football, and Alabama Shakes.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

22 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include Aja Monet's tribute to Sly Stone, Squirrel Flower's homage to classic country, and Terror's upcoming album preview.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)

A weekly playlist features new music from various artists including Kurt Vile, American Football, and Alabama Shakes.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

22 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include Aja Monet's tribute to Sly Stone, Squirrel Flower's homage to classic country, and Terror's upcoming album preview.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

The Bouncing Souls announce new LP & tour with The Suicide Machines (new single & exclusive vinyl)

The Bouncing Souls will release a new album, Born To Be, on June 26 and will tour through 2026-2027 with various supporting acts.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

During a Coachella sunset, Sombr's star burns brighter and brings out Billy Corgan

Sombr's performance drew so many fans that they were stretching to the outer edges of the field where the sound bleed from the main stage carried over.
NYC music
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

17 New Songs Out Today

Afghan Whigs, MUNA, Nation of Language, and Fire-Toolz have released new music and videos, showcasing diverse themes and styles.
SF music
from48 hills
6 days ago

Under the Stars: Stoked for Stern Grove and SF Bay Popfest lineups, 'lesbian doom folk' - 48 hills

Ulrika Spacek blends guitar rock and electronic music, showcasing their new release EXPO at Rickshaw Stop with a captivating performance.
Music production
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

How Hardtekk Became the Cursed Soundtrack of Looksmaxxing

New hardtekk artists blend music with looksmaxxing culture, using specific lingo and visuals to attract audiences on platforms like TikTok.
SF music
fromThe Bold Italic
6 days ago

Bars With Live Music in San Francisco

San Francisco's bar scene offers vibrant live music experiences, featuring various genres and intimate settings.
Typography
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Four decades later, seminal queer punk zine 'Homocore' blasts back into view - 48 hills

Homocore anthology revives queer punk culture in San Francisco amidst changing social landscapes.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 weeks ago

Joe Sib Show in Santa Cruz-San Jose Punk Rock Story

It's time for 2026 California to wake up to the fact that Sib, Joe Sib, is a contender for the Best of Us Award. It's wildly rare to have an artist like Sib who crosses over from being in the early punk rock scene to co-founding SideOneDummy Records and discovering talent like Flogging Molly.
Humor
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

The Dolls Are Coming

"Anything that uplifts, empowers, or highlights women's creativity is a yes for me. The current state of the world is doing a number on women, and I want to contribute to their joy."
Women
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

Tour news: Jejune, Purity Ring, Bibi Club, Mosswood Meltdown, Khemmis, The Body / BIG|BRAVE, more

Bibi Club is currently on tour in Europe supporting their album Amaro, with a show in Brooklyn on May 21.
Music production
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

My New Band Believe: My New Band Believe

Cameron Picton's debut album reflects his complex songwriting and evolution after Black Midi, showcasing his unique voice in indie rock.
#truck-violence
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago
Music

Truck Violence announce new album, share "New Jesus"

Truck Violence announces new album 'The weathervane is my body' set for release on June 26, exploring themes of beauty, failure, and political commentary.
fromPitchfork
1 day ago
Music

Truck Violence Sign to the Flenser for New Album

Truck Violence announces new album 'The Weathervane Is My Body' and lead single 'New Jesus' addressing political issues in the U.S.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Truck Violence announce new album, share "New Jesus"

Truck Violence announces new album 'The weathervane is my body' set for release on June 26, exploring themes of beauty, failure, and political commentary.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Truck Violence Sign to the Flenser for New Album

Truck Violence announces new album 'The Weathervane Is My Body' and lead single 'New Jesus' addressing political issues in the U.S.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Teenage hardcore band XCOMM announce debut LP (new single & exclusive vinyl)

Teenage hardcore band XCOMM will release their debut album 'Time to Burn' on May 22, featuring production by Ross Robinson.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

We wanted to put a mark on the world': the sweaty, singular indie music scene of early-00s Brighton

Brighton was rarely described as a scene, despite being home to Nick Cave and Paul McCartney and hothousing a surge of remarkable young talent that's still thriving more than 20 years later.
London music
SF music
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

The 'Jesus of Cool' returns to rock San Francisco

Nick Lowe has a long-standing affection for San Francisco, performing there since the late 1970s and cherishing his memories of the city.
Music production
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
6 days ago

Sound of the Week: Baby Yors - Americano Doble - KALTBLUT Magazine

Americano Doble is a significant album by Baby Yors, showcasing a blend of experimental soul and pop sensibilities across fifteen tracks.
London music
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Outside Lands headliner gives subdued San Francisco show

Julian Casablancas' performance at the Strokes' concert showcased both energy in moments and a subdued presence throughout the show.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

Punk Island announces 2026 lineup

Punk Island festival returns for its 18th edition on June 27, featuring over 90 bands on Randall's Island from 11 AM to 8 PM.
fromConsequence
3 days ago

DEVO Rip Through Pointed Performance of "Freedom of Choice" at Coachella 2026

After getting the crowd to clap along to an ominous beat, a sardonic version of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' played over the loud speaker, setting the tone for their final song.
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fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Knumears tell us about 5 Los Angeles bands to know

Knumears is releasing their debut album Directions on April 3, showcasing their unique sound within the Los Angeles screamo scene. The album is available through Run for Cover and Summer Shade.
London music
NYC music
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Green Day frontman surprises fans with 'unbelievable' Bay Area show

Billie Joe Armstrong performed with the Coverups, a Green Day side project, at a surprise concert in Berkeley, delighting fans of all ages.
#social-distortion
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fromConsequence
5 days ago

Social Distortion Unleash New Song "Partners in Crime"

Social Distortion released 'Partners in Crime' as the second single from their upcoming album, Born to Kill, set to release on May 8th.
Music
fromConsequence
5 days ago

Social Distortion Unleash New Song "Partners in Crime"

Social Distortion released 'Partners in Crime' as the second single from their upcoming album, Born to Kill, set to release on May 8th.
#girl-trouble
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fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Girl Trouble Return With First Album in 23 Years

Girl Trouble returns to K Records for their first album in 23 years, titled 'As Is', releasing on June 26.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Girl Trouble announce first album 23 years: hear "Make It Mine"

Girl Trouble announces their first new album 'As Is' since 2003, featuring songs recorded over 15 years, releasing on June 26.
Music
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Girl Trouble Return With First Album in 23 Years

Girl Trouble returns to K Records for their first album in 23 years, titled 'As Is', releasing on June 26.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Girl Trouble announce first album 23 years: hear "Make It Mine"

Girl Trouble announces their first new album 'As Is' since 2003, featuring songs recorded over 15 years, releasing on June 26.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

50th Anniversary of Punk Rock in San Francisco (The New Farm)

A special 50th anniversary Punk Rock history event at The New Farm featuring bands and musicians from the dawn of the punk rock revolution of San Francisco. NO ALTERNATIVE, SLEEPERS AD, SOCIETY DOG plus AVENGERS guitar player GREG INGRAHAM performing with JEAN CAFFEINE, THE DEAD SAILOR GIRLS & INSECT LOUNGE.
SF music
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Stars of the desert rock scene shine at Mojave Experience

Mojave Experience festival celebrates authentic desert rock heritage through legendary musicians who established the genre, emerging organically from the desert community rather than importing external talent.
#american-football
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fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

American Football share Brendan Yates (Turnstile) collab "No Feeling"

American Football's new album LP4 features a collaboration with Brendan Yates, showcasing a unique vocal harmony in the track 'No Feeling'.
Music
fromConsequence
6 days ago

American Football and Turnstile's Brendan Yates Team Up for "No Feeling"

American Football collaborates with Brendan Yates for 'No Feeling,' showcasing a blend of rich harmonies and confessional lyrics.
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Punk Veterans Dwarves Announce New Album JENKEM and 2026 Tour Dates

Dwarves have announced their 17th studio album, titled J ENKEM, set to arrive June 6th via Greedy Records. In support of the upcoming record, the veteran punk band will embark on US tours in the spring and fall.
Music
#otoboke-beaver
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fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Jejune announce first US shows in 25+ years & Numero Group box set

Jejune's catalogue is reissued in the Wait A Lifetime box set, featuring albums, singles, and a booklet, with shows planned in the US.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Anaheim Ducks and the Offspring bring punk rock energy onto the ice with Come Out and Play Night

Thousands of cheering fans surround the ice at the Honda Center. The arena is loud, packed with fans in Anaheim Ducks jerseys. As the puck drops and the action starts, players zoom back and forth until - boom! A shot, and the Ducks score. But when the music hits for the first goal of the game, it's not the typical "We Will Rock You" by Queen. It's "Come Out and Play" by local heroes, and one of Orange County's most influential punk bands, the Offspring.
National Hockey League
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

7Seconds announce NY & NJ shows with Rule Them All & more

7Seconds reunited in 2022 and announced spring headlining shows in New York and New Jersey with additional West Coast dates featuring Circle Jerks and Gorilla Biscuits.
#punk
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fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago

In Defense of the Genre: Best Punk & Emo Songs of March

Punk, emo, and hardcore music continue to evolve, with new releases showcasing innovative sounds and styles.
#san-francisco-punk-history
SF music
fromMission Local
1 month ago

SF celebrates 50 years of punk at iconic Mabuhay Gardens

San Francisco's punk scene remains vibrant, as demonstrated by hundreds celebrating 50 years of punk history at the reopened Mabuhay Gardens venue.
from48 hills
1 month ago
SF music

Zines, memories, sonic assault: Mabuhay Gardens' 50-year SF punk detonation - 48 hills

SF music
fromMission Local
1 month ago

SF celebrates 50 years of punk at iconic Mabuhay Gardens

San Francisco's punk scene remains vibrant, as demonstrated by hundreds celebrating 50 years of punk history at the reopened Mabuhay Gardens venue.
from48 hills
1 month ago
SF music

Zines, memories, sonic assault: Mabuhay Gardens' 50-year SF punk detonation - 48 hills

Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago

Indie Basement: Best Albums of 2026 So Far (Q1)

Indie Basement highlights 21 favorite albums from the first quarter of 2026, showcasing a mix of indie veterans and new acts.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Dinosaur Jr., JAMC, Blonde Redhead, Meat Puppets, Julie, TAGABOW & more playing Total Bummer at Knockdown Center

Total Bummer festival in NYC features established alt-rock acts like Dinosaur Jr. and The Jesus and Mary Chain alongside emerging punk, shoegaze, and experimental artists across May 30-31 at Knockdown Center.
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Rocketship: A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness

Rocketship's debut album, A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness, sits at the crossroads of indie pop, marking a transition from raucous exuberance to a more tender, literary form.
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#sublime
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fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Sublime Announce Until the Sun Explodes, Their First New Album in 30 Years

Sublime will release their first album in nearly 30 years, 'Until the Sun Explodes', featuring Jakob Nowell as the new frontman.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Sublime Announce First Album in 30 Years

Sublime announces their first album since 1996, 'Until the Sun Explodes', featuring Jakob Nowell as frontman and set for release on June 12.
Music
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Sublime Announce Until the Sun Explodes, Their First New Album in 30 Years

Sublime will release their first album in nearly 30 years, 'Until the Sun Explodes', featuring Jakob Nowell as the new frontman.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Sublime Announce First Album in 30 Years

Sublime announces their first album since 1996, 'Until the Sun Explodes', featuring Jakob Nowell as frontman and set for release on June 12.
#emo
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fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Minutemen: "Corona"

The Minutemen's music reflects their working-class roots and political activism, blending musical curiosity with critiques of societal issues.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

New 'Emo Revival' book coming from BrooklynVegan's Andrew Sacher

Andrew Sacher's book 'Emo Revival' explores the DIY community and resurgence of emo and post-hardcore music from 2008 to 2018.
SF music
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

The emo kids who quietly became one of the century's biggest bands return to SF

Fall Out Boy remains a commercially successful, enduring rock band that still draws devoted fans and stages intimate shows despite changing musical trends.
SF music
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

His band defined 1990s indie rock. In SF, he reclaims a singular voice.

Stephen Malkmus, a founding member of Pavement, continues to define alternative rock as a solo artist and bandleader while maintaining relevance across three decades through evolving musical projects.
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fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Saetia, Uniform, The Saddest Landscape & more playing new NYC DIY punk fest Endless Fest

Endless Fest, a DIY punk and hardcore festival on June 12-14 at TV Eye, benefits ABC No Rio's reopening with headliners The Saddest Landscape, Saetia, and Uniform across three days.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Cigarette Mom Rock Is The Newest Music Genre & We Are Here For All Interpretations

The category's been going around social media for a bit, but there's even a domain exclusively for Cigarette Mom Rock. There, the meaning of the genre is described as a "feminine counterpart to 'divorced dad rock,'" but is also meant to conjure up images of your own hard-working '90s mom, driving you to baseball practice with the windows down and a cigarette in one hand.
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fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

In Defense of the Genre: Best Punk & Emo Songs of February

In Defense of the Genre columnist takes a break from BrooklynVegan to welcome his first child, with the column returning after his absence while other team members maintain coverage.
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fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

AFI's Jade Puget reunites with Redemption 87 bandmates in new hardcore band on Revelation Records (listen)

Jade Puget reunites with former Redemption 87 bandmates to form Birdlegs, releasing debut album Visions Beyond The Ape Cave on Revelation Records in April, blending youth crew hardcore with contemporary influences.
#joyce-manor
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fromFuncheap
2 months ago

90s + 00s Alt-Rock with Audiorage at St. James Gate

Live 1990s–2000s alternative rock night featuring covers of The Strokes, Green Day, Hole, Paramore, Offspring, Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down; Belmont address provided.
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Pacific Riot: Pop Punk Tribute Concert (San Jose)

Pacific Riot, a San Jose pop-punk tribute band, will perform a free all-ages show at San Pedro Square Market on February 28th.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: Boston Irish punk band the Dropkick Murphys could pass for Proud Boys. But look again.

A Dropkick Murphys 'Fighting Nazis Since 1996' T-shirt worn by ex-officer Michael Fanone during Jack Smith's hearing triggered a surge in shirt sales.
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fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Coheed & The Sleeping. members form Held., share song ft. My Chemical Romance's Frank Iero

Douglas Robinson and Salvatore Mignano formed Held. with Josh Eppard; 'New You Anthem' features Frank Iero; album Grey arrives May 15 via MNRK Heavy.
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Screamo band Youth Novel return with first album in 5 years (listen)

Michigan screamo band Youth Novel returned from hiatus with their excellent self-titled album in 2021, but then members turned their focus towards Heavenly Blue (now known as Heaven's Blinding Hue), who released their debut album We Have the Answer in 2024. But now, Youth Novel are back once again with their new album I Went Through This Experience Smiling. Picking right up where the band left off, it's an intense listen, as pulverizingly heavy as it is deeply beautiful.
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fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Twisted Teens: Blame the Clown

But mainly, it's the result of the New Orleans duo's unique stamp on the sound of underground punk: Honeywell, often in a leather vest, howls with a pack-a-day voice over racing, lo-fi guitar, while RJ Santos, always sporting a dapper suit and tie, plays pedal steel. It's garage punk with an old-school country twang; as their personality seeps through the sound like dye, it takes on the color of music's sepia-toned past and technicolor present.
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