The Tinglerz – Peccadilloes – Helltown Harlots – Thee Swank Bastards with Mizz Szandora – at Double Down Saloon – Las Vegas, NV

I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect Friday night. The only band I had ever seen on this bill was Peccadilloes, and they always put on an awesome show.
So the first band up was "Thee Swank Bastards" They totally surprised me ! I listened to some of their music on the internet and thought wow this is different. Their sound is like "Surf And Soul" they sound like the Ventures, Jan and Dean, the surf music from the 60′s. Read more

Narcoleptic Youth – Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed

I’ve always found Colorado to be somewhat boring. The last time I was there visiting family, I made it a priority to find a good record store that is similar to the ones we have in Orange County.  We found one that reminded me of Orange County so it felt like home. They had band posters everywhere, show listings, t-shirts, etc.  Not to mention they had a great selection of used Punk rock music. Read more

In Defense of Punk Rock

Most of us who are into Punk rock initially got involved in the movement at some point in our teenage years. With acne on our faces, foam dripping from our mouths and giant chips on our shoulders we found excitement in music that was loud, full of energy, and completely anti authority. The excitement and fear that is associated with going to a Punk show for the first time is an unusual and unfamiliar feeling that leaves you constantly seeking the same sort of experience over and over again. Young punks become adrenaline and testosterone addicts Read more

In Control – The Nard Curse LP

In the Summer of 2002 In Control made it out to the East Coast during their tour of the United States. My buddies and I first caught them at a show in Lawrence, Massachusetts and then went to see them in Boston. A few days later we ended up seeing them again when they were playing in Wilkes Barre, Read more

Anti-Flag w/ Aiden, Cancer Bats & Broadway Calls – House of Blues Anaheim – Anaheim, CA

After almost a whole  day of boredom passing by, at the last minute on Sunday I decided to get ready and head down to House of Blues Anaheim to go see Anti-Flag. I called a cousin to go with me and we rushed down to Downtown Disney hoping Read more

The Eyes – T.A.Q.N.

In the past few years record collectors have benefited greatly from Artifix Records’ quest to release every great lost recording from the early years of Southern California Punk rock. With access to the complete archives of Dangerhouse Records, Artifix has managed to make some amazing gems see the light of day. The six songs on this 10" include the "TAQN/Topological Lies" tunes, Read more

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