Local Review: State Of The Nation – State Of The Nation

Local Review: State Of The Nation – State Of The...
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A convergence point of different sounds, State Of The Nation acts as a snapshot in time of punk, emo and grunge. … read more

The Linda Lindas Are Good at Being Angry, but It Doesn’t Come Easily

The Linda Lindas Are Good at Being Angry, but It...
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The Linda Lindas chatted with SLUG ahead of their first major headlining tour about the joys of playing all-ages venues and the difficulties of expressing anger as a young person.  … read more

Local Music Singles Roundup: April 2025

Local Music Singles Roundup: April 2025
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Sometimes I have to throw up my hands and say I got nothing — nothing but six excellent singles from six killer local bands. … read more

Localized: Fight the Future

Localized: Fight the Future
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With straightforward and strong opinions as the foundation of their lyrics and sound, Fight the Future continues the long-loved tradition of making punk music for the sake of social change. … read more

Catalyst 20 Years Later: A Conversation with New Found Glory

Catalyst 20 Years Later: A Conversation with New Found Glory
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I found myself with the opportunity to interview Cyrus Bolooki, drummer of New Found Glory, in the context of the band’s current tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their iconic album Catalyst. … read more

Shannon & The Clams Don’t Own Beauty, but They See It Everywhere Now

Shannon & The Clams Don’t Own Beauty, but They See...
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Shannon Shaw and Cody Blanchard discuss their emotional creative process, what it’s like to publicly grieve on stage and their love for their fans through it all.  … read more

Green Day’s American Idiot @ Kingsbury Hall 12.03

Green Day’s American Idiot @ Kingsbury Hall 12.03
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Alright, I know what you’re thinking. Punk rock? On Broadway? Are you fuckin’ serious? Set aside your thoughts on whether or not Green Day is “punk.” Instead, let’s talk about the awesome spectacle that is American Idiot.  … read more

Records … November 1995

Records … November 1995
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Like Pram the Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments came without a cover. They play abrasive old school punk which means you won’t hear this shit on the radio. … read more