NOFX Backstage Passport
Fat Wreck Chords/Fuse
8/10
I’ve always maintained that there are two main branches of punk music- not genres, but branches. There’s... Read More...
The Riot Before
Fists Buried in Pockets
Say/Ten Records
The Riot Before doesn’t let down, and they don’t astonish. Fists Buried in Pockets is another energ... Read More...
Miss Derringer
Winter Hill
Nickel & Dime/Triple X Records
8/10
I am not the only one who judges a book by its cover, or in this case, an album by its ... Read More...
YEAH YEAH YEAHS
IT’S BLITZ!
Interscope Records
8/10
The new offering from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs bursts open with its hand showing for all to see, and it see... Read More...
Mouthbreather
Thank You for Your Patience
Kiss of Death Records
7/10
I saw these guys a year ago on Modern Life is War’s last tour in Mouthbreather’s homet... Read More...
Japanese Goth
Tiffany Godoy & Ivan Vartanian
Universe Publishing
4/10
What I expected to be a history of Japanese Goth culture was simply a picture book. ... Read More...
It started as a simple idea fueled by a wish to create change, and now their impact can be seen all over the world, among people young and old. Stylish, fun, an... Read More...
Los Angeles Sol vs Sky Blue FC
Home Depot Center
May 15th, 20098/10
Soccer girls? Awesome. 22 of ‘em on the field and many more on the sidelines? That muc... Read More...
Karate High School
Invaders
Eyeball Record
8/10
Fuck. Yes. Where pop punk has become mired in shitty haircuts and band members taking themselves seriously... Read More...
The Motel Life began in 2007 in the city of Ontario, California. The band spawned from the breakup of several local bands that buckled under the pressure of pop... Read More...
Manchester Orchestra
Mean Everything To Nothing
Favorite Gentlemen Records
9/10
I loved Manchester Orchestra’s last record. It was a perfect blend of mela... Read More...
One Win Choice
Define/Redefine
Jump Start Records
6/10
I’m not all that into hardcore, but if I am going to listen to it, I’ll take the melodic stuff, ple... Read More...
Aaron Beaumont
Nothing’s Forever (Not Even Goodbye)
Milan Records
8/10
Singer-songwriter Aaron Beaumont’s musical journey will come full circle at the Hot... Read More...
Shook Ones
The Unquotable A.M.H.
Amongst positive feedback, it only takes a couple message-board publicized disappointments to have your curiosity sparked... Read More...
Punk Goes Pop 2
Various Artists
Fearless Records
7/10
Oh, Fearless. I will always stand by your side, even if you misname your compilations. I understand ... Read More...
Iggy Pop
Préliminaires
Astralwerks
8/10
Now, I understand that many artists like to expand their range and push themselves and all that, but jeeeeeeez. Fu... Read More...
