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20 pop-punk drummers who set the beat for the whole genre
If you’ve been a pop-punk fan for quite some time now, we’re willing to bet it was a fast, upbeat song that first made you fall in love with the genre. You probably still remember the jolt of energy you felt when your now-favorite songs blasted through your speakers for the first time, and you of course remember how fun it was to mosh and jump along to them at shows (yes, even after not having bee
The Wandering Birds (the Lawrence Arms) drop Derek Grant-directed video
Noted punk-rock label Red Scare Industries recently issued 15 Years Of Tears And Beers, a compilation of various roster members covering each others’ songs. Brendan Kelly, the Lawrence Arms founder whose band Brendan Kelly And The Wandering Birds make a nest on Red Scare, chose to cover the Lillingtons’ “All I Hear Is Static” in ’80s electro-pop style. “Here at Red Scare Indust...
Maybe They’ll Catch Fire: The Best of Alkaline Trio’s Side Pieces
The dark, twisted pop-punk of Alkaline Trio is the outcome of its equally talented members. Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano and Derek Grant all bring something unique to the table. Skiba produces the dark lyrics and simplicity, Andriano adds the timeliness and range while Grant, whose lead vocals are absent from Trio albums, contributes the textures and added rhythmic spice ...
Alkaline Trio drummer announces shows in support of solo album
Alkaline Trio drummer Derek Grant has announced a series of shows in support of his new solo album, Break Down, which is due out this December on Red Scare Industries. In light of the record's announcement, Grant has already released its lead single, "Love Is A Bad Dream," which you can hear below after checking out the tour dates: Derek Grant solo dates: 1/20 - Chicago, IL @ Reckless Re
“We were truly in pain, and that still translates”—Thoughts Of Ionesco’s Sean Hoen on his new memoir
Odds are, you’ve never heard of THOUGHTS OF IONESCO. That’s understandable: The Detroit-based three-piece were but a blip on the heavy-music scene’s radar, releasing a handful of abrasive, noisy, sludgy, jazz-influenced metal records that resulted in a few regional tours, a bit of label interest from Relapse Records and plenty of stories from old-school Michigan scenesters who witnessed the musica
Dead Ending (members of Alkaline Trio, Rise Against) stream “All The Villains You Call Boss”
Chicago hardcore/punk band Dead Ending are streaming a new song titled "All The Villains You Call Boss." They will release their DE III EP on April 15 via Bridge Nine Records. It features guest vocals from Jake Burns (Stiff Little Fingers) and Jeff Pezzati (Naked Raygun). Pre-orders ca...