Author: punkblack
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Ocean’s End Releases “Diverge Collide” Music Video and It’s Fuckin’ Dope
Central Florida pop punk band Ocean’s End, is ready to take on 2023 and run the gauntlet. They’re more than just pop punk though. Crossing and meshing styles of hard rock and 2000’s alt rock. Ocean’s End just dropped their video for “Diverge Collide”. Showing off legit storytelling and crispy visuals shot and directed by…
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PUNK BLACK Kicked Off 2023 with a Dope Ass Show in Melbourne, FL
We kicked off our first Punk Black event of 2023 in Melbourne, FL. Surprisingly, not in a bigger city like Miami or Jacksonville, but we had the opportunity to work with Black Box Blackout. They are an organization for black creatives in Melbourne, ran by the wonderful Kristen Warren. When we spoke to her on…
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21 Black Cosplayers You Need to Follow Right Now
#28DaysofBlackCosplays is one of the dopest times of the year. So many badass Black cosplayers fill our timelines, and we thank the old gods and the new that we get to see some much representation! Take a look at the cosplayers below, and please be sure to follow and support your favorites! Charlie Rocket Cosplay…
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The Secret History of Black Punk
Visual artist and comic writer, Raeghan Buchanan aka Peppermint Raygun, has a unique and unforgettable style that is steadily rising throughout the punk community. Not to be categorized in one genre, but she shines with the comic book style portraits with beautiful shading piecing everything together. Peppermint Raygun’s The Secret of Black Punk takes you…
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PUNK BLACK Brings an All Femme Fronted Line Up To SXSW
You read it, right folks! We’re heading back to SXSW this year for another Official show, and we’re bringing all Femme Fronted bands! All the acts are fucking AMAZING, and we’re so excited to see them all kick ass at SXSW! The details are below, but you can also find info and RSVP here! When:…
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Reclaiming the Rock Genre: Elishia Sharie Releases New Single “A Storm Is Comin”
Soul rocker Elishia Sharie released her latest single, “A Storm Is Comin,” featuring special guest Kellindo. Who just happens to be the guitarist of the infamous Janelle Monae. With this collab of Elishia and Kellindo, you know it’s going to be fire. “A Storm Is Comin’” has the perfect groove and soul that could be…
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PUNK BLACK’S BEST OF 2022
It took us a little longer than we would have liked(website troubles smh) but the PUNK BLACK best of 2022 List is finally here! It was a fun a difficult journey creating this list, so we hope you enjoy seeing these amazing artists! Please remember to follow and support your favorites! 18 COSPLAYERS OF COLOR…
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21 TikTok Channels Created by People of Color to Follow in 2023
These were some of our favorite TikTok accounts to follow in 2022! Follow them for great music, laughs and content! Paleos The Official La Reina RichBlackGuy WhoisDSharp thekidke_ fiyadara mitchiethedoll babysuccubuz jen_rossyion agentphe king_probherbs thouartanuli folkslove_ak dragonbabyt rdcworld1 thebaddestmitch rob_kazi baldwinvoices mndiaye_97 nimay.ndolo rencomics
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8 Bands of Color on the Rise in 2023
Did you plan on blinking in 2023? Well while it seems unnatural, we’d recommend against it. If you blink too much you‘ll miss the rise of these amazing bands and artists below! They’ll all be souring through the ranks of industry this year, so make sure to catch them when you can! As per usual,…
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10 Musicians of Color Who Absolutely Killed It in 2022
These musicians went a step further this year and absolutely killed it! From new shows, to new music, to new movies and new opportunities to spread the word of POC bad assery, these were musicians we loved seeing in 2022! We know you’ll need to keep an eye on them this year, so please remember…