Tag: indie punk
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Motorik Beats and Mundane Magic: Exploring Begging Dog’s Raw Indie-Punk DEMO 1
Jeff Kleinman, known for his work in Choir Boy, has stepped out with his new indie punk project, Begging Dog. Today, Dais Records gives the underground hit DEMO 1 a wide vinyl release. The record is a 26-minute journey through raw, homespun sounds, featuring rolling synth lines and motorik beats. Influenced by Bruce Springsteen’s direct…
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The Flatliners Drop Brand New Single “Misanthropy & Me”
JUNO Award-nominated, Toronto-bred punk mainstays The Flatliners have released their brand new single, “Misanthropy & Me.” The track is described as an “all-new anthem of apathy,” examining the shared human condition where hope and one’s sense of purpose begin to dissolve. The band reassures fans that their spirit is not broken, just worn out. The…
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Model Martel – A Thousand Couple Times LP (Snappy Little Numbers)
You know that feeling when a band just gets it? Not just the energy, but the architecture of a great song? That’s exactly what Cleveland, Ohio’s Model Martel has delivered with their new full-length, A Thousand Couple Times. It’s a carefully calculated blend of melodic punk rock, indie punk, and emo, executed with such precision…
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State Drugs – Parade Of Red Flags LP (Snappy Little Numbers)
Let’s talk nostalgia, but not the cheap, dusty kind. We’re talking about that specific, complicated feeling you get when a sound perfectly captures the emotional intensity and melodic genius of a bygone era, yet delivers it with the polish and perspective of the present day. That, my friends, is the experience of plunging headfirst into…
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Against Rebellion’s Romanticism: Hear Chloe Hawes’ Raw Punk-Tinged Confession “James Dean”
Chloe Hawes has released “James Dean,” a stripped-open punk-tinged confession that is a reckoning with self-destruction and the ghosts we carry. Hawes pushes back against the romanticism of rebellion, trading posturing for something messier and real. Playing every instrument but the drums (Anna Reed), the song features a smoky, intimate vocal that splits open the…
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Video Store’s ‘Everything Looks Better At Night’ Is Your New Emo Punk Obsession
Video Store dropped their new EP, Everything looks better at night, on November 1st. The record is a perfect slice of lo-fi emo punk, balancing fuzzy guitars with catchy, melodic, nostalgic yet fresh hooks. It’s an energetic, quick-listen EP that captures the feeling of a late-night skate session gone right.
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Interview: Barking Poets
We recently had a blast chatting with the guys from Barking Poets, the melodic punk rock trio straight out of London! We dove deep into their recent ripper of a single, “Pure Blood,” talking about how they cook up their songs, what their main influences are, and pretty much everything else. Time to crank it…
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Box Elder Release New Indie-Punk Single “Post College Days”
Wyoming/Salt Lake City indie punk band Box Elder has released their latest single, “Post College Days.” The track, dedicated to a friend who passed away, explores the changing landscape of friendships while navigating early adulthood. The band blends influences from late ’90s/early ’00s indie and emo with modern pop-punk, featuring high-energy guitars and ethereal synthesizers.…
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Angel Du$t Announce New Album ‘Cold 2 The Touch’ Via Run For Cover Records
Genre-defying punk rockers Angel Du$t announce their new album Cold 2 The Touch, out February 13 via Run For Cover Records. Known for blurring the lines between punk, hardcore, and melodic rock, the band delivers a 26-minute burst of high-energy innovation. The title track, released today, captures their trademark urgency — galloping drums, razor-sharp riffs,…
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French Indie Punk Band Joyblasters Serve Up “Back To The Pizza Planet” Vinyl
French indie punk band Joyblasters announce Back to the Pizza Planet, available digitally now and limited to 250 vinyl copies worldwide in November 2025. Formed in 2020 from the ashes of Water Mane, the group blends American punk, Midwest emo, and indie rock, delivering heartfelt, melodic songs packed with humor and sincerity. Known for their…
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Begging Dog Unleashes Raw Indie Punk Demos On Dais Records
Los Angeles-based artist Jeff Kleinman, known from Choir Boy, introduces his raw indie punk project Begging Dog with DEMO 1, now reissued on vinyl by Dais Records. Recorded entirely solo, the release blends garage punk grit with synth-laced, bass-driven melodies, proving Kleinman’s knack for heartfelt minimalism. His storytelling hits hard, honest, unpretentious, and drenched in…
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Premiere: Minor Planets Share Video For “Promises”
Thoughts Words Action is thrilled to premiere the brand new video for “Promises” by Barcelona punk rock band Minor Planets. The track is taken from their latest cassette and digital EP, released through Engineer Records, Slow Down Records, and Deal With Hate Records. “Promises” showcases the band’s signature blend of melodic hooks and emotionally charged…
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