billy bragg

Rancid's Lars Frederiksen on solo debut EP 'To Victory'

Lars Frederiksen is one of the most influential figures in American punk-rock history. Frederiksen has been the co-vocalist and guitarist for Bay Area punk legends Rancid for over 30 years. In addition, Frederiksen has also been a member of bands such as Lars Frederiksen And The Bastards, the Old Firm Casuals and many others. His […]

15 artists who draw influence from the Clash’s dynamic punk spirit

Some promo copywriter at the Clash’s American label, Epic Records, came up with the questionable slogan “19 songs by the only band that matters” for the sticker that appeared on the face of 1980’s U.S. release of London Calling. While singer/guitarist Joe Strummer, lead guitarist Mick Jones, bassist Paul Simonon and drummer Topper Headon didn’t […]

REVIEW: Anti-Flag live by the political messages they promote in new doc

Anti-Flag are a sharp and substantive band who will have a legacy that stands the test of time. But don’t just take our word for it. Watch Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello, singer-songwriter Billy Bragg, Rise Against frontman/guitarist Tim McIlrath, Brian Baker of both Minor Threat and Bad Religion and many more musicians […]

These 15 punk albums from 1983 will still floor you decades later

In the ’80s, many a cloth-eared critic and social dullard thought punk was just a mindless fad. Here in 2020, we know better than our parents ever did. But there’s still time for them to catch up. Because these punk albums of 1983 haven’t lost any of their potency. This APTV video rundown shows exactly […]

The 15 best punk albums of 1983 include eternal hardcore classics

1983: Hardcore rules, OK—at least if it comes from America. England was mired in the nü  pop of Culture Club and Duran Duran as its punk scene further slipped into shitty versions of what Motörhead did brilliantly. Not to say a similarly boneheaded ethic wasn’t starting to slip into U.S. hardcore. But the best of […]

Top 10 Homeland Security violation tracks to piss off the White House

Maybe it’s just us, but it seems like the Trump family are doing a fine job pitching civil rights, international diplomacy and economic stability into the crapper, continuing the work the Bush family did earlier this century. Then again, think of all the great music their presidencies have inspired. Recorded both pre- and post- 9/11, […]

Video Premiere: Young Statues, 'Covers' Side A (live)

Young Statues released their Covers 7″ via Run For Cover Records on December 4. Side A includes Billy Bragg's “A New England,” which features Brianna Collins from Tigers Jaw, and Ryan Adams' “Ashes Of Fire.” Watch acoustic performances of both in this exclusive video, and stay tuned for the Side B performance video on Thursday, […]

The Menzingers cover Billy Bragg

The Menzingers recently filmed a Nervous Energies session with photographer Ryan Russell. One of the three songs the band performed is a cover of Billy Bragg's “To Have and To Have Not.” Check it out below–and watch the rest of the performances here.