Category: Punk

Dakota Carlyle and Dylan McCartney, usually known for their eccentric sounds in The Serfs and The Drin, take a different route with Motorbike—throwing on leather jackets and rocking out. The band itself was born out of an accident. Bassist/engineer Jerome Westerkamp crashed his motorcycle, and that was reason enough to…

Erase Errata left a gap for punky, noisy New Wave—one that Nape Neck now seems poised to fill. The Leeds-based band immediately feels familiar, channeling the legendary Californians with shredding, jittery urgency and a hypnotic, cool groove. Their new self-titled release (via Dot Dash / Red Wig / OCCII) compiles…

Until now, CIVIC were known for their gritty, high-speed proto-punk. With their new album, the Australian band is embracing new influences. Chrome Dipped (ATO) is set for release on May 30. The newly unveiled title track leans into post-punk territory—melodic yet still hard-hitting.

A small milestone for The Men: Buyer Beware (Fuzz Club) marks the New York band’s 15th album. They’ve always evolved but never shied away from looking back. Now, they find themselves right in the middle—this new record feels fresh yet familiar. The Men have developed a strong connection with Travis…

Motorbike was born out of an accident. After a fantastic debut album, the band is now set to release its second record. Kick It Over (Feel It) will be out on March 21. The Ohio-based band blends straightforward punk with post-punk and raw garage rock. For the new album, they…

When John Dwyer of OSEES met David Barbarossa in London, sparks flew. They quickly formed CHIME OBLIVION, bringing in Weasel Walter, Tom Dolas, and H.L. Nelly to record a few songs. These will be released on April 18 via Deathgod. One track is already out. NEIGHBORHOOD DOG is a stormy…

Thank you for the earworm, Lambrini Girls! Thankfully, the debut (via City Slang) from this British duo shares little in common with the Baha Men. Instead, it’s a fast-paced, rumbling noise-punk affair, infused with furious shouts tackling socially critical themes. Produced by Daniel Fox of Gilla Band—who’s been carving out…

Amyl and the Sniffers may need to be careful not to become caricatures of themselves. Their gritty pub punk has gone mainstream, and now they’re headlining mid-sized festivals that usually lean toward big, swaggering rock acts. Their placement among deep, rumbling guitars feels almost cartoonish, but the raunchy catchiness of…

In the punk scene, Lambrini Girls are considered a hot commodity, and their debut album is highly anticipated. Titled “Who Let The Dogs Out“ (City Slang), it’s set for release on January 10th. As a teaser, they’ve dropped the bold and brash “Big Dick Energy”.It’s undeniably a very cool, appropriately…

Jake Robertson remains highly prolific with his project Alien Nosejob, releasing new albums almost annually. His seventh output, Turns the Colour of Bad Shit (Anti Fade / Total Punk / Drunken Sailor), once again presents a focused thematic approach. The inspiration here is ’70s punk—specifically, that pivotal moment when the…