The (International) Noise Conspiracy

Rock Against Bush – Vol. 2 – Review

March 7, 2005

Any good hawk knows we have to create a common enemy to garner support for our equally fabricated cause. Well, we have met the enemy, and they is us.

Punk-O-Rama – 8 – Review

October 15, 2003

As established a tradition as the Warped Tour, every year Punk-O-Rama features a blend of loved and hated stalwarts from Epitaph with upstarts making a buzz.

The (International) Noise Conspiracy – Bigger Cages, Longer Chains – Review

September 3, 2003

As one of the few buzz bands with any substance to justify the hype, T(I)NC leads the Scandal-navian invasion with their stylized mod garage punk.

The Giant Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle – Review

July 23, 2003

20 bands – spanning multiple genres – come together under Shepard Fairey’s infamous “Obey Giant” moniker to continue the fight against corporate advertising.

Punk-O-Rama – The Videos Volume 1 – Review

April 18, 2003

Videos (often a few) from Rancid, Refused, Bad Religion, NOFX, Offspring, Pennywise, Millencolin, Bouncing Souls, T(I)NC, Hot Water Music, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Guttermouth, Division of Laura Lee, and Death By Stereo.

How We Rock – Review

January 3, 2003

This comp nails it. Unlike Now That’s What I Call Shitty Music: Volume Four Billion, How We Rock compiles 19 hotshots and whatnots both trendy and “classic.”

Punk-O-Rama – 7 – Review

November 11, 2002

The one-sheet boasts “Artists include Rancid, Bad Religion, NOFX, and Pennywise,” a quick scan of bands shows an infiltration of hipster bands and garage rock.

The (International) Noise Conspiracy – Capitalism Stole My Virginity – Review

October 4, 2002

Bands like this is are talking out both sides of their mouth, trying desperately to have their (revolutionary) cake and (ironically) eat it too.

Plea for Peace Take Action – Review

April 19, 2002

This comp and the tour that supported it brought some of the biggest names in underground music across the nation, raising donations and spreading good music.

For Those Who Stand – Review

April 19, 2002

The more struggle for equality, defying authority, speaking up against “the norm,” the better. And what better way to do it all than through music?