Tag: the specials
Chrissie Hynde sees protest anthems and love songs as one and the same
Akron, Ohio born and bred Christine Ellen Hynde has led the Pretenders from the top of the charts since the band’s debut single, a...
Here are 10 times ‘SNL’ brought punk into America’s living rooms
“Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” Those words have rung out across American airwaves at roughly 10:35 p.m. every sabbath for 45 seasons....
QUIZ: Can you pass this ultimate ska music trivia quiz?
Ska may be one of the most polarizing words in the English language. Many of its superfans have lived and died by the genre...
Discover 50 unsigned bands from every state in the US
From sea to shining sea, the U.S. is teeming with talented bands and musicians. Every state and region of the country has its own...
These 16 early Afro-Punk artists made huge contributions to alt-rock
The 2003 documentary Afro-Punk lifted the lid on how many black musicians and fans were part of punk culture. Yet even today, there persists...
15 punk-rock albums of 1979 that still rule four decades later
By 1979, punk was firmly established. Seemingly, a million new bands formed weekly, releasing great singles seconds later. But some of the old guard...
Punk Rock Bowling announces daily lineup for 2019 edition
Punk Rock Bowling is celebrating its 21st birthday on memorial day with a stacked lineup that includes Rancid, Descendents, Adolescents, and many more.
The festival...
Marianas Trench announce tour dates and other news you might have missed today
Punk Rock & Paintbrushes Holiday Art Show returns for a third year—plus, don’t miss Capsize's new video for "Blind." Check out the news you might...
Florence + The Machine, Liam Gallagher to support Rolling Stones
Florence + The Machine and Oasis' Liam Gallagher are among the artists tapped to support the Rolling Stones on the legendary rock band's U.K....
John Bradbury, drummer of the Specials, dies at 62
John Bradbury, drummer for the legendary English two-tone ska band the Specials died last night at age 62. The band made the following announcement...
