Punk

  1. The Coathangers “Hurricane”

    In a word: yes. From this year’s Larceny & Old Lace. Who cares if she’s channeling vintage Courtney Love? These lady-punks have that psycho / hot thing down pretty good.

    August 28, 2011
  2. Spotlight: The 90s Revival

    There has been a recognizable shift in the musical landscape over the past couple of years, one that recalls the sounds of the early and mid 1990s: grunge, shoegaze, twee / noise-p…

    August 25, 2011
  3. F*cked Up “The Other Shoe”

    The band says David Comes To Life is a rock opera and not just a collection of awesome songs that Damian Abraham screams over. Their second clip continues to unfold the narr…

    August 22, 2011
  4. Mad Sin “Cursed”

    German psychobilly rockers Mad Sin look like the put on one hell of a live show.

    August 20, 2011
  5. Crystal Antlers “Two-Way Mirror”

    An animated video for the title track from the Long Beach rocker’s most recent album. They’re touring a bit this summer – a very fun and very loud show.

    August 9, 2011
  6. The Cute Lepers “Young Hearts”

    Seattle natives The Cute Lepers dropped by KEXP’s studio to perform a couple of their signature power punk tracks. The group are currently on Blackheart Records – Joan Jett’s label…

    July 6, 2011
  7. Iceage “Collaps”

    The video: a record player playing “Collaps”. Not much to look at, but the Danish punkers are making waves, and you’ll be hearing more from them for sure. On tour in the States now…

    July 5, 2011
  8. F*cked Up “Queen Of Hearts”

    F*cked up are a punk band from Ontario and might have one of the most interesting things going at the moment. Check out this first video from their new album, David Comes to Li…

    June 30, 2011
  9. The Death Set “Can You Seen Straight?”

    Originally from Sydney, Australia, The Death Set relocated to Brooklyn in 2005 and now call it home. Part punk, part electronic, their shows have a reputation for being super high …

    June 23, 2011
  10. Virgin Islands “No Doctor”

    From the very political Seattle punker’s first full-length, Ernie Chambers v. God, which just came out. Catch them on tour the rest of the summer.

    June 13, 2011
  11. OFF! “I Don’t Belong”

    First Keith Morris founded Black Flag, then he left them to form Circle Jerks, and that was more than 30 years ago. These days he’s rocking out with OFF! and still has plenty to ye…

    June 3, 2011
  12. The Rapture “Out of the Races and Onto the Tracks”

    My god these guys were awesome. If you don’t have The Rapture’s first album, Out Of The Races And Onto The Tracks, you should get it. Unless you have been raptured yourself, in whi…

    May 21, 2011
  13. No Age “Common Heat”

    French directing pair Wierdettes have provided No Age’s most recent video, from the Everything In Between LP. The animation follows a black blob as it morphs into lightening, tears…

    May 19, 2011
  14. Art Brut “Lost Weekend”

    Always cheeky, Art Brut’s first single from their new album, Brilliant! Tragic! The band is straight forward post-punk indie rock, but frontman Eddie Argos…he’s more of an enthus…

    May 18, 2011
  15. Chapter 24 “Blisland To Cry”

    Taking their name from a Pink Floyd track (where Syd Barrett wrote lyrics based on the I Ching), this is Chapter 24′s first video. The London-based foursome keep it punk, but in al…

    May 8, 2011