In an attempt to re-write the book on how to put together an awesome line-up for a six week tour, this package came roaring into DC. Not only were all the bands on this tour riding a massive wave of momentum (due to new and relatively new releases), this evening was also the same day [...]

Ever since “The Death of Your Perfect World” came out a couple of years ago, I was totally stoked on BURIED ALIVE. That was one heck of a metalcore disc. That thing was beefy, speedy, and downright viscious. And all too short. So like any fan of rip-roaring hardcore, I anxiously waited to see this [...]

You know how some towns, buildings, etc…are deemed historic by the various local governments and states? I think living punk and hardcore bands that have the same unwritten status should be named historic as well. BREAKDOWN have been more or less a stalwart in the NYHC scene since the mid 80s, and although this is [...]

Within the first 30 seconds of hearing this album, I was already liking it more than their previous outing, “Hopeless Romantic.” The BOUNCING SOULS have returned to the style that made them famous and updated it with the melodic punches that make their music so irresistable. The BOUNCING SOULS are fun! The music is heartfelt, [...]

Continuing on in that fine tradition of releasing Burning Heart products here in North America, we are treated to the newest installment from BOMBSHELL ROCKS, and all I gotta say is that I love those Swedes!!! As many of you might know by now, BOMBSHELL ROCKS are one of the best RANCID style rockers out [...]

Friday night shows are the best. After a long week, nothing feels better than to let loose at a show on a Friday night, especially in an environment that is as cool and relaxed at the Black Cat. It’s the only venue in the DC area that can pack in 800 + kids and have [...]

I was rather excited when I heard that Nitro had bought the licensing rights to release this disc in the US as my previous experiences with BODYJAR have been quite enjoyable. Although these guys are relatively unknown in the US, they are one of the biggest pop-punk acts in their native Australia and receive frequent [...]

Alright, a few months ago I wrote a column on band names, and one of my main gripes was the emo/hardcore band name game. You know, combine a few words into one, and then draw out the song titles into some bout of intrinsic turmoil. So when I opened up the package from One Day [...]