Category: Bands to Look Out For
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It’s Time To Put Hawaii Harcore on the Map! An Interview With Ikaika
For all of the mainlanders, what does Ikaika mean? Also, why did you choose it? Ikaika in Olelo (Hawaiian language) stands for Strength & Resilience. I chose that name given the tragic context of how this project started. If it wasn’t for the Lahaina fires destroying my hometown back in 2023 (taking me out of
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DON’T EVER STOP, YOU BELONG HERE! – AN INTERVIEW WITH FESSSI K
What’s good Fesssi?! How did your 2026 start off? Hey yalll<3 it’s been wonderful! Spent the first day of the new year playing a fun show with some friends at Hawthorne (St. Pete), so an ideal start for sure. How long have you been singing and playing instruments? I started producing beats and singing in
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WE NEED MORE OF US OUT THERE! AN INTERVIEW WITH PILOT JONEZZ
How was your first time playing a Punk Black show? Ah dude it was amazing I think the first one was in Melbourne? I’m pretty sure. I just remember being so excited to like be platformed by a group I’m so aligned with. Like idk how did chocolate feel meeting peanut butter? How did your song ‘Gardens’
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History’s All But Forgotten First Black Metal Band: Black Death
Hailing from the Rust Belt of Cleveland, Ohio, and noted as the first all black heavy metal band, the name Black Death fits perfectly. Originated in 1977, the band at the time consisted of drummer Phil Bullard, guitarist Greg Hicks, and bassist Clayborn Pinkins. They were an instrumental band for a year until Siki Spacek joined
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4 BANDS/ARTISTS OF COLOR TO SEE AT THE GOTH/EMO PROM THIS SUNDAY
You may have already heard, but we’re throwing our first Goth//Emo Prom this Sunday in New Orleans! We have 3 dope ass bands, New Orleans own bad ass of burlesque, La Reina, and mf Toki Doki Hoe DJing through the night. It’s gonna be an amazing time, and we can’t wait for it! Grab Your
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BoB VYLAN IS UNDER FIRE FOR SUPPORTING THE FREE PALESTINE MOVEMENT, NOW IS OUR TIME TO SUPPORT HIM
If you havent heard, Bob Vylan has made major waves since their last performance at Glastonbury. Sticking to his principles and standing on business, he lead chants of “Free Palestine” and “Death, Death To The IDF.” Like many of us in the punk community, we are so fucking proud of them. Using your voice to
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THE BOYS ARE BACK! BANGARANG DROPS NEW SINGLE, OB-VI
Bangarang drops a motha fuckin hit that’s gonna be a Summer(mf) hit! Tampa based alternative fusion band, Bangarang has been cookin’! Bringing to you their latest single ‘Ob-vi’ aka oblivion. We get an upbeat certified head-nodder from Ric on drums and guitar riffs from Wes that could easily be on board with Chon or TTNG.
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House of Protection Drops a New Pulse-Racing Project
SOURCE By Saint House of Protection isn’t just a band, it’s a sonic and energetic force. Born from the minds of Stephen Harrison and Aric Improta, both known for their explosively creative work with Fever 333, The Chariot, and Night Verses, this new project carves out a creative space that’s as chaotic as it is
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Black Metal Navajo Screams Loud & Proud
Mutilated Tyrant, the Native American Black Metal band of the Navajo Nation goes hard. With singles and EP’s consistently dropping since 2017, they have been been dominating the south west of the US. Hailing from Arizona, Mutilated Tyrant brings a beautiful soundscape to their most listened song ‘Ho’dichiih Dóó Sáji’’ and nothing but eeriness with
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Raw, Grungey, and Bad Ass: Sandiles America’s Boyfriend LP Review
Brooklyn’s very own Sandile, brings a beautiful indie rock sound to this years chaotic fast paced craziness. They present America’s Boyfriend, a solid 10 track LP of cohesive musicianship and song writing. Kicking things off with “Shadow of You”, where you know this project is going to be good with lyrics like ‘If I had