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Ska, Punk, and Other Junk – November 2025
Welcome to “Ska, Punk, and Other Junk!” With this monthly column, I’ll highlight all of the cool things...
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The Showcase – November 2025
I listen to a lot of music. No, really. If I’m not catching up on what my dudes...
Danny Brown at The Vic Theatre | Hyperpop Alive in Stardust
Danny Brown has never been one to shy away from a bold creative choice. He’s reinvented himself time...
The Evolution of Beneath You | A Conversation With Serge Verkhovsky and Mary Diridon
When I think about the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, my mind immediately goes to the tragedy,...
Pixel Grip at The Metro | Percepticide In The Flesh
There’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes with watching a hometown show unfold in real time. I...
Ronnie Martin – Evergreen Melodie | Newness and Nostalgia in Christmas Music
I have listened to the music of Ronnie Martin for nearly 30 years now. And if there’s anything...
Catherine Brookman – If A Song Fades Out, It’s Playing Forever Somewhere | Musings on Majestical Music
I spent lots of time with musicians of all shapes and stripes during my first two years of...
WICCANS – PHASE IV | The Unpredictable Future of Hardcore
For most bands, eight years between records would signal a slow death. For WICCANS, it’s almost a flex....
Sad Snack Interview and Premiere of “Vending Machine,” the Title Track from Band’s Debut Album
When it comes to Sad Snack, a ska punk band hailing from San Francisco, CA, the phrase “Good...
The Belair Lip Bombs – Again | Rock Music Lives, Thanks to Australia
While there are plenty of reasons behind its diminished cultural impact, rock music isn’t dead. It’s never died....