Are you ready for some high energy (old school) punk & rock n’ roll fusion music? If so, then Pat Todd & the Rankoutsiders are the perfect band to get into right now. Spin their new banger of a song “If Only I Could Fly Backwards In Time” and get hooked on the bluesy screaming guitars and the Johnny Thunders-style punky vocals. The energy in … Continue reading Pat Todd & the Rankoutsiders with Punk Infused Outlaw Rock N’ Roll
Remo Drive is gearing up to release their sophomore record. They have just released another teaser to follow up “Two Bux” and “The Grind.” Their new single is called “Around The Sun” and feels a bit more relaxed than most of the songs on their “Greatest Hits” album yet still feels similar enough musically to be well received by their original fan base. It almost … Continue reading Remo Drive release 3rd Single from Upcoming Sophomore LP “Natural, Everyday Degradation”
Fans have longed to hear it! The Get Up Kids have dropped a new full length record! It’s their first LP release in 8 years. The Get Up Kids have recently been back on the road doing a South America tour in 2017 and a U.S. tour in 2018 to support the release of their EP “Kicker” [RTP’s Review of Kicker], and are currently on … Continue reading The Get Up Kids drop first record in 8 years / “Problems” is a colossal emo-rock LP [Full Review]
There’s a genre that is loved by so many, yet it’s still very underground. It’s called folk punk. It’s also called anti-folk by many. The genre has gained a cult following through acts like Paul Baribeau, Mischief Brew, Dead Blonde Girlfriend, Cranford Nix and AJJ. Now there’s a new folk punk star on the rise. Their name is Brian Huntress and they are currently on … Continue reading Introducing Brian Huntress to Folk Punk Fans (On Tour Now)
Punk rock and politics have long gone hand in hand. Sometimes the relationship is loose, a general distrust of government or desire for anarchy. Other times, punk has mobilized against leaders and candidates to fight injustices or policies. The punk landscape has always been rich with political songs and political bands, whether the brash Sex Pistols cry for “Anarchy in the UK” or NoFX’s anti-Bush … Continue reading Forget MAGA, Let’s MPPA: Make Punk Political Again with AMERICAN HIGH
In 2011, I Set My Friends on Fire released Astral Rejection – a sweet, grating fusion of crunkcore, extreme metal and emo-pop. It continued what the band pioneered on their 2008 debut to largely negative reviews. What’s not as well known is that there was an original version of Astral Rejection. Epitaph Records shelved it in 2010. But now, the label has decided to release … Continue reading I Set My Friends on Fire’s O.G. ‘Astral Rejection’ to Get Official Release
The queer folk-punk artists will depart on a 7 day European tour starting on April 11th, 2019! These two can really rock the acoustic guitar so be sure not to miss these shows across Europe! 11th April: Maastricht. Lbb Cafe 12th April: Amsterdam. Bajesdorp 13th April: Groingen. Viola 14th April: Leipzig. Rhizomia 16th April: Munich (secret gig) 17th April: Bavaria. Musik koelbl 18th April: Berlin … Continue reading Ren Stedman & Chuck SJ Announce European Tour
Inspired by the likes of Talking Heads, Ought, The Fall, Devo and Preoccupations, UK-based band Youth Sector, are the latest craze for indie music lovers. Their dark-politically-themed single “Run” is a great snap shot of their unique sound that features a heavy bass guitar, and fun-sounding synthesizers. Sounding a bit like early punk rock and 1980’s pop music, Youth Sector has hit the nail on … Continue reading Youth Sector Releases Politically Inspired Banger “Run”
Today is International Women’s Day. Rock the Pigeon is celebrating with one of the most powerful female fronted acts we know, Even Minor. The 5-piece touring outfit, Eve Minor, fronted by Eve herself, are punk rock legends. Eve Minor’s new self-produced music video “Heroin” demands lots of attention. The video has a DIY feel to it that adds to the grungy and punk sound that … Continue reading Celebrate International Women’s Day with Eve Minor
“I wrote ‘Metropolitan’ the week I moved to New York City. I was in-between jobs, didn’t know how to navigate the city, and only knew a handful of people. I spent that week hidden away in my empty apartment with my acoustic guitar and extreme anxiety.” – Pete Iannitto Keep Score is out with a new indie-rock track titled “Metropolitan.” The song could be called … Continue reading Keep Score Releases Punk Track about Surviving NYC
