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

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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: Amyl and the Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness

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On October 25, Aussie punk icons Amyl and the Sniffers released their highly anticipated third studio album, Cartoon Darkness, via B2B Records and Virgin Music Group. This record follows the band’s 2021 sophomore album, Comfort To Me, and provides a heightened sense of poetic lyricism and societal commentary from the band, who are currently making themselves known as one of Punk’s most prominent names.Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Fightmilk – No Souvenirs

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The sign of a good album is when it reinvigorates your appreciation for a musical genre or style.

Take Fightmilk. No Souvenirs (Fika Recordings/INH Records) is the latest full-length from the Indie/Pop Punk outfit. The songwriting is enticing and clever; satirical at times but not haphazard or misguided.Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: The Linda Lindas – No Obligation

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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

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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: Trash Boat – Heaven Can Wait

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It is not until a band evolves and transforms their sound that they are able to unleash their fullest potential. With their last album Don’t You Feel Amazing? in 2021, British alternative rock outfit Trash Boat proved there was more to them than Pop Punk. With their fourth album Heaven Can Wait (Hopeless Records), the band has found their footing in their own unique blend of Rock, Metal, Punk, and experimental elements, taking the most captivating aspects of each to bring their brutal and contemplative vision to life.Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Boston Manor – Trophy Eyes – Split Chain Live at O2 Ritz Manchester

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First up tonight are Bristol collective Split Chain. Having only released their first single just over a year ago this group’s star has risen rapidly. Calling back to that late nineties / early 2000s Grunge/Nu-Metal sound the group bring the nostalgic vibe with a modern twist. Although seemingly new to the majority in attendance the crowd are receptive and the energy quickly warms up setting a good pace for the rest of the evening.Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Boston Manor – Sundiver

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While the band started with a familiar yet distinct brand of pop punk, British rockers Boston Manor’s sound has evolved into something even more defined. Ever since their second full-length Welcome To The Neighbourhood, Boston Manor have been experimenting with and expanding on a sound reminiscent of film noir—one that gets more and more vivid with each release. Their fifth album Sundiver (Sharptone Records) shines a new light to the world they continue to grow. Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Grumpster Gets Deep About Their New Self-Titled Album and Evolving As A Band

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In this episode, Keefy meets all of Grumpster! The East Bay Punk bands’ new self-titled album is out now from Pure Noise Records! The band chatted about the last few years of life, their new line-up, the songwriting and lyrics on the new album, touring with Jawbreaker, the magical power of a trombone feature in a song, and much more!  

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