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These 15 classic albums made 1996 a crucial year in punk history

1996: President Bill Clinton was squaring off against Kansas Sen. Bob Dole in a successful bid for a second term in the White House. On April 3, former math professor Ted Kaczynski was arrested in his remote Montana cabin, suspected (correctly, it turns out) to be American domestic terrorist the Unabomber. Conservative public policy bulwark […]

Ash matures into marbled hard rockers on 'KABLAMMO!' (Review)

Ash Kablammo! Irish rockers Ash have been churning out spring-loaded punk-pop since the mid-'90s. During these two decades, the trio have matured from bratty romantics with a heart of gold into marbled hard rockers, while expanding their knack for sterling chorus hooks and a tendency toward sincere expressions of love and longing. All of these […]

Cat Power, Ozma, Ash, the Cribs, Workaholics' Adam Devine, more on 2014 Weezer Cruise

Alt-rock icons (and three-time AP cover stars) Weezer have announced the support acts for the 2014 Weezer Cruise. Sailing from Jacksonville, Florida, to the Bahamas from Feb. 13-17, 2014, the Weezer Cruise will feature multiple performances from its namesake headliner as well as additional sets from Cat Power, Ozma, Ash, Toro Y Moi, the Cribs, […]