INTERVIEW: Paige Owens Talks “500 Essential Pop Punk Albums” – The Return of Vans Warped Tour and More


In this episode, Keefy chatted with Paige Owens of Idobi Radio and Ruffian Books to discuss her recent release “500 Essential Pop Punk Albums!” Paige has an encyclopedic knowledge of the genre and we totally nerded out on bands and albums selected, including some notable exclusions, the return of Warped Tour, and some forecasting for the lineups and future of Warped, and the just-released companion book, “500 Essential Emo Albums” which promises to be even more in-depth in its reviews!Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Ocre – So Often Lifeblood Comes From Ashes


Duo’s appear to have a winning formula, as is exemplified by Petbrick, Big Business, Organized Konfusion, and Tears For Fears which the promotional notes for this release recognizes, describing Ocre as combining power and elegance. 

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ALBUM REVIEW: Juliet’s Not Dead – This World Is Ours


Despite only releasing their first music at the turn of the decade, UK Rockers, Juliet’s Not Dead have been hard at work, grafting away, releasing numerous EPs and even their first debut album over the past 5 years. Now ready to demonstrate where the band plan to move onto, comes their sophomore release The World Is Ours (TMR Records). Just like the name implies, the band have lofty goals when it comes to their music. Hiring Grammy-nominated producer, Romesh Dodangoda, to bring that extra flair and sleek sound design to their music, the band have a lot of hopes and dreams riding on this album.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: ISLEPTONTHEMOON – Only The Stars Know Of My Misfortune


ISLEPTONTHEMOON is an anonymous solo project based in Atlanta, Georgia. Only The Stars Know Of My Misfortune (Bindrune Recordings) is their third full-length release.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Common Wounds – All Night Blood


Formed in 2018 under the Dead History moniker, Phoenix, Arizona’s Common Wounds’ respective members are drawn from the likes of Run With the Hunted, Landmine Marathon, Suicide Nation, Seas Will Rise, and War Tongue while All Night Blood their first full-length release follows on from last year’s S/T debut EP. Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: The Linda Lindas – No Obligation


All-female punk trailblazers The Linda Lindas have released their sophomore album No Obligation via Epitaph Records. Their latest musical effort follows their 2022 debut album Growing Up, also released via Epitaph Records.Continue reading


CONCERT REVIEW: Senses Fail – Saves the Day – Youth Fountain Live at The O2 Ritz


The New Jersey vs, The World tour has finally made it’s way to Manchester, a dual anniversary tour dedicated to the releases of landmark albums from two New Jersey scene icons Saves The Day’s Through Being Cool (Equal Vision) which is now celebrating 25 years and of course, Senses Fail’s 20 years-young iconic Let it Enfold You (Vagrant Records) album.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: The Funeral Portrait – Greetings From Suffocate City


Despite this being only their sophomore release, the emo rock outfit’s previous release, A Moment Of Silence was released almost a decade ago. Since then, The Funeral Portrait have been hard at work, honing their craft putting out singles here and there, all culminating with their second album, Greetings From Suffocate City. Looking to spin a tale across the album, the band are bringing theatrical charm and themes into their works. It’s clear from this that devising a story across the album has eaten most of the years since their last efforts, will this long passage of time be what the band are needing to take their music to the next level into the scene?Continue reading