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The 15 best punk albums of 2002, from Sleater-Kinney to the Used

The most notable aspect of punk rock in 2002 was the mainstream ascension of garage for the first time since the ‘60s. But all those albums by the Strokes, the White Stripes and the Hives that went mega this year were all recorded and released in 2002. Which explains their inclusion on this list, rather […]

10 emo songs with lyrics that are even sadder than you thought

The beauty of emo music is that it provides a canvas for our own emotional projections. The lyrical narratives, even when relatively specific, often have just enough ambiguity that we can relate them in some sense to our unique circumstances. With that said, knowing the backstories of our favorite songs can elevate them to a whole new […]

Exclusive: Tom Morello comments on West Memphis Three release; Henry Rollins, others weigh in

The West Memphis Three, a trio of men who have been in jail since 1993 after being accused of killing three second-graders, have been freed. According to the Los Angeles Times, defendants Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin “pleaded guilty to the murders of three 8-year-old boys in May 1993, but are able to […]