Tag: melodic punk rock
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Antillectual Drop New EP
Antillectual is releasing their first-ever Dutch EP, Antillectueel, today, featuring around 9 tracks in their direct native language. This leftist-populist, counterculture punk release is designed to help listeners process recent election results. The songs tackle local symptoms of global issues, including the shift to the right, populist figures, and tax evasion, using the in-your-face Dutch…
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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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Grazer Grant – Revolution 4 Dummies LP (Grazil Records)
If you’re looking for a comfortable retreat from the relentless absurdity of the 21st century, you’re looking in the wrong place. Their 2024 full-length, Revolution 4 Dummies LP, is a carefully constructed platform for thinking outside of the box, a necessary 15-track blueprint for critical engagement disguised as an anthemic, high-speed party. This band isn’t…
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Grazer Grant / Roadside Memorial – Brutalismus | La Bajada 12” (Grazil Records)
Today, we’re talking about a 12” split record that vividly showcases how global punk rock mechanisms are not only highly functional but are actively working to dismantle tired conventions. Brutalismus | La Bajada, separate recordings by Austria’s Grazer Grant and New Mexico’s Roadside Memorial, converge on this fine piece of plastic to deliver eight tracks…
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The Mendozaz – The Completely Fictional History Of This Great Nation Of Canada CD
If you’ve ever wondered what Canadian history sounds like when filtered through a furious pop-punk lens, fueled by cheap beer and a commitment to chaos, The Mendozaz have finally delivered your answer. Toronto’s punk powerhouse, fronted by the core trio of Jonny, Michael, and Dic, has dropped their most audacious and hilariously unhinged work to…
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Moonraker Drops Cover Of The Smoking Popes Punk Classic
Southern California punks Moonraker have dropped a surprise Halloween single: a fiery, harmony-laced cover of The Smoking Popes’ classic, “Rubella.” The digital-only track injects Moonraker’s trademark blend of grit and heart into the 1995 favorite, reimagining its bittersweet melody with punchy guitars and soaring dual vocals. Drummer/vocalist David Green noted the cover was originally intended…
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Barking Poets – Pure Blood
Nearly a month ago, Barking Poets released their latest standalone single, once again proving they’re not only a prolific band but one of those exceptional punk rock trios that always break all the rules and shapeshift the boundaries of their sound. Although their recent works, such as “Change Our Ways,” “Losing Contact,” “The Mess I…
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No Comply Builds Hype For Upcoming LP With New Single “Falling From Above”
Belgrade pop-punk band No Comply has released a new video for their single “Falling From Above.” The track is the latest preview from their highly anticipated self-titled album, NO COMPLY, which is set for release on November 28, 2025. The video builds excitement for the forthcoming record, which promises more of the band’s energetic and…
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Citizen X Released Video For “Time To Say Goodbye” Featuring Kattie Replicunts
Belgrade melodic punk rock band Citizen X has released the video for their track, “Time To Say Goodbye,” featuring Kattie Replicunts. The song is taken from the band’s Distant Sound EP, which was released in December 2024. The new video highlights the band’s hook-filled style, reminding fans of their recent release and continuing the momentum…
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The Bare Minimum – Doomed City EP
“Doomed City” is the latest release by The Bare Minimum, an outstanding Canadian band based in Toronto. It’s their brand-new extended play, arriving after “Is A Gateway Drug,” a critically acclaimed full-length released in 2022 that you should also check out as soon as possible. Heavily promoted by “Fare Inspector,” an excellent standalone single that…
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Dim Prospects – Abscheu und Neugier LP (Noise Appeal Records)
Jugular and hearty punk rock always comes with a certain weight of expectation. It’s a lineage stretching all the way back to the eighties, from melodic hardcore giants such as Hüsker Dü to the raw desperation of Leatherface. The bands like that simply understood that rage isn’t just about speed but about melody twisted into…
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Dealing With Damage Return With New Single “Wrong Sometimes”
Dealing With Damage return with their new single “Wrong Sometimes,” released via Serial Bowl Records. The London-based garage punk outfit channels frustration and fatigue from the doomscroll era into a blistering burst of Sonics-style energy. Following their acclaimed 2023 album Use The Daylight, the band pairs pointed lyricism with raw, joyous punk grit. “Wrong Sometimes”…
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