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If punk rock had a patron saint of wild nights, dubious decision-making, and stories best left untold, Laundromat Kingpin would be singing its praises. A fresh, unserious punk rock project with roots in a veteran act, this new musical force is storming onto the scene with “Miracle on St. Patrick’s...
Murry Robe: Lo-Fi Rock ‘n’ Roll With His New Release, ‘Dial Tones’ Rock ‘n’ roll has never been about perfection. It’s about energy, attitude, and the magic that happens when a melody and a backbeat hit just right. Few understand that better than Murry Robe, a staple of Toronto’s underground...
Punk rock powerhouses Bad Religion and Dropkick Murphys are joining forces for a co-headlining tour this summer, bringing fans a high-energy fusion of punk anthems and Celtic-infused rock. The tour will feature support from The Mainliners and promises to be one of the most electrifying live experiences of the year...
Brian Setzer Faces Battle, Remains Hopeful for Full Recovery Brian Setzer, the rockabilly legend behind The Stray Cats and The Brian Setzer Orchestra, has shared difficult news with fans: he has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that has temporarily taken away his ability to play guitar. Despite the setback...
Bite Me Bambi Releases ‘Eat This’ Accompanied By New Single & Video ‘Too Many People’ Orange County’s own punk-ska firebrands, Bite Me Bambi, are about to make your Valentine’s Day a whole lot louder. Their brand-new album, Eat This, arrives today and is available now, delivering a potent cocktail of...
Real Sickies Unzip ‘Under A Plastic Bag’ Giving Us A Look Inside Racketeer Radio KFQX brings you the latest from one of the northland’s finest punk rockers, and this one’s a real barnburner. Edmonton’s own Real Sickies are back in the fray with their fifth full-length, Under a Plastic Bag...
Punk Legends Rancid and Green Day Bring Their Stories to Film The pulse of punk never dies—it simply finds new ways to electrify audiences. In 2025, two of punk rock’s most enduring forces, Rancid and Green Day, are making the leap from stage to screen, bringing their stories to the...
NOIR CITY: Seattle Returns Friday with Femme Fatales Seattle cinephiles and noir aficionados take note—NOIR CITY: Seattle is back with a vengeance, and this year, it’s all about the dames. From February 14-20, the festival takes over a brand-new venue, SIFF Cinema Downtown (2100 4th Street), delivering a week of...
Jazz Fest Fever: Racketeer Radio KFQX Broadcasts LIVE from Monterey Jazz Bash 2025 Right then, gather ’round, you delightful oddities. It’s that time of year again. No, not that time of year. Far more important. It’s the 45th anniversary of The Monterey JazzBash. Yes! Forty-five years. (Pause for slightly bewildered...
David Johansen: A Punk Icon’s Fight for Health and Support For decades, David Johansen has been a shape-shifting force in rock ‘n’ roll, from fronting the legendary New York Dolls to his reinvention as Buster Poindexter and his deep dive into American folk and blues. However, behind the scenes, Johansen...
The First Gold Record in History: Glenn Miller’s ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ Before the rock ‘n’ roll era saw Elvis Presley and The Beatles shattering sales records, and long before streaming services began tallying digital plays in the billions, there was a time when music sales were measured in physical copies...
Fresno’s Multifaceted Mardi Gras: Masks, Music, and Museums You think Mardi Gras is just beads and singining the blues? Wrong! Dead wrong! It’s a chance to escape the LA smog, maybe see some actual stars in the sky, and definitely hear some killer tunes. Plus, they got parades! The Great...
The Jack Knives Beat to the Sound of Their Own ‘Punk Rock Heart’ with New Single The Jack Knives are back with their latest single, Punk Rock Heart, a rousing, anthemic track that captures the tension between youthful idealism and the realities of growing up. Out now, the single is...
Messer Chups Unveil Spine-Tingling New Single, Limited Vinyl Album Ahead of U.S. Tour with Electric Six The eerie, electrifying sounds of Messer Chups are back to haunt your speakers with their latest single, Kiss of the Night, the first taste of their upcoming album, Don’t Worry, Be Creepy, set to...
Swingin Johnny: To Goode to Back Down – As He Releases A Ska Version of A Chuck Berry Classic In the grand theater of punk rock, where rebellion is the leading act and defiance plays the supporting role, one name stands tall amongst the hepcats—Swingin Johnny! A punk rock gladiator...
The Secret Agents Unveils Electrifying New Single, “The Heist” For Their New Retro Spy-Themed Album for the Modern Era The Secret Agents of Los Angeles’ premier purveyors of ‘60s-inspired jazz, spy cinema soundscapes, and infectious pop, rock, and R&B, have released their latest single, The Heist. Packed with mystery, suspense...
A Call to the Wild: Mardi Gras Gold in California Forget the decadent rot of New Orleans, you soft-bellied, lily-livered saps. If you crave the raw, untamed spirit of Mardi Gras, the real gold, then you must head inland to the very heart of California. Forget the Mississippi mud; we’re...
The Riptides Set the World Ablaze with ‘Burn After Listening’ Declaring ‘End of the World’ Ottawa’s long-standing punk rock mainstays, The Riptides, are back with a vengeance, ready to make waves with their upcoming LP, Burn After Listening. After more than 25 years of delivering high-energy, melodic punk rock, the...
Slowly Slowly Embrace Change and Catharsis with ‘Forgiving Spree’ Slowly Slowly returns with their most open and bold album yet, Forgiving Spree, a record that blends anthemic energy, raw emotion, and a dynamic edge. Drawing inspiration from The Killers, Bruce Springsteen, and John Farnham, while also channeling the contemporary influence...
Vans Warped Tour Announces Initial Bands For 2025 Shows The Vans Warped Tour is making a triumphant return in 2025 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Events are scheduled in three major cities across the United States. The tour will kick off in Washington, D.C., on June 14 and 15 at...
Bridge The Gap Set Date To Release New Full Length Album ‘Gainsayer’ Melodic punk dynamo Bridge The Gap is back to shake up the airwaves! Hot off their acclaimed debut Secret Kombinations, the trio has announced their sophomore album, Gainsayer, set to drop on April 11th. Released under Double Helix...
Sewerside Bombers Release their New Single, ‘Bad Medication’ The punk rock provocateurs from southern Flordia, Sewerside Bombers are back to ignite the scene with their electrifying new single, “Bad Medication.” Dropping like a Molotov cocktail on the airwaves, the track is a gritty anthem of rebellion and raw energy, capturing...
Rise Against Release New Single, ‘Nod’ With not much detail or warning, Rise Against erased their Instagram on January 21st and posted an image of a wall of orange with dots that formed “January 23rd”, leaving anticipation for the remaining hours. As the clock struck midnight on the date displayed...
Scowl Announce ‘All We All Angels’ With An April 4th Release Date on Dead Oceans Santa Cruz’s Scowl is back, and they’re pushing boundaries like never before. Known for their venomous, fierce, and antagonistic hardcore sound, the band is set to release their sophomore album, Are We All Angels, on...
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