Alkaline Trio – I Wanna Be A Warhol – Music Stream August 2, 2013 They polished the punk into rockin’ teen anthems, songwriting know-how and the brilliant production team in Fort Collins shine through: Authentic and FUN.
Masked Intruder – 25 to Life – Music Stream July 30, 2013 Sure, it’s a novelty, and punk pop needs another gimmick like I need Frank’s Red Hot Sauce squirted in my eye, but this one’s worth the sting.
Less Than Jake – Done and Dusted – Music Stream July 29, 2013 Combines tour-only EPs Greetings from Less Than Jake (2011) and Seasons Greetings from Less Than Jake (2012), plus a pair of unreleased tracks,.
After The Fall – Decade – Music Stream July 3, 2013 After the Fall have pretty well nailed the rampaging punk stylings of the late ’90s. Like NOFX, but with less horns and songs about lesbians.
The Tossers – Emerald City – Music Stream June 27, 2013 Fun, energetic, trust-worthy, with tin whistles, fiddles, and hearty sing-a-longs. Emerald City doesn’t disappoint, nor break any new ground.
Bad Religion – Fuck You – Music Stream June 25, 2013 Immaculate production, fast-paced, quality skate punkpop, layered whoa-ohs, and scathing cultural criticism, it’s all here in spades.
Paramore – Now – Music Stream June 20, 2013 I’ve got a huge soft spot for Paramore’s unfailingly earnest and polished punk pop, and especially the incredible vocals of Hayley Williams.
The Bronx – Ribcage – Music Stream June 17, 2013 Songs like “Ribcage” are nestled amongst other paeans (or laments?) to blown paychecks, desperate times, and unrealized dreams.
The Night Marchers – All Hits – Music Stream March 6, 2013 Four years since their debut, huffing blues rawk daily, three quarters of Hot Snakes are back in sweaty black as The Night Marchers.
Bad Brains – Into The Future – Music Stream February 20, 2013 30 years in, do you really expect Bad Brains to blow your mind? In the early ’80s, they raged, dropping jaws. In 2012, well, they have some new songs.