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A Conversation with Lisa Kekaula (Vocals) and Bob Vennum (Guitar) of The Bellrays For over three decades, The Bellrays -- Riverside, California’s powerhouse duo of Lisa Kekaula and Bob Vennum -- have blurred the lines between punk, soul, garage rock, and rock ’n’ roll fury. Their music has always been raw, electrifying, and cleansing. I sat down with them both … Read more

Punk Under the Sun – Interview with Joey Seeman and Chris Potash Some music scenes become legendary — New York, London, Los Angeles — but others almost vanish without a trace. South Florida’s early punk underground is one of those nearly forgotten worlds: sweaty, chaotic clubs that appeared and disappeared in months, flyers taped to telephone poles, demo tapes with … Read more

Almost three decades after their original run, The Gits remain a vital part of Seattle’s punk rock history. Their raw intensity, emotional directness, and fiercely independent spirit continue to resonate with new generations discovering them through streaming platforms and reissues. In 2026, the band’s legacy is further honored with the release of Etcetera, a specially curated LP for Record Store … Read more

I first discovered the New York Dolls in the mid-to-late 1980s, just as I was beginning to stretch the boundaries of my musical journey. Up until then, my exposure to music had mostly come through my parents, aunts, and uncles. They planted the initial seeds, and those seeds quickly grew, fueled by my insatiable curiosity for new sounds -- and, … Read more

The Boys Ignite Toronto at the Horseshoe Tavern — March 13, 2026 Toronto’s miserable March chill didn’t stand a chance against the sweat, noise, and electricity inside the Horseshoe Tavern as fans packed shoulder to shoulder, awaiting a true punk institution. One voice rang out from the crowd declaring that … Read more

This is by no means a comprehensive list. It is largely compiled from News items, Wikipedia lists and Social Media Posts. Please note some of the additions are songwriters or composers of the songs. R.I.P Read more

It's time to crack one open, sit by the fire and hit shuffle. Different takes on Classic Yuletide hits... HO HO HO..  Read more

  Featuring Death, Alcohol, Screams, Spit and Clones. Ride the third rail to eternal damnation... All Aboard! A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer down your pants Read more

Stephen Hamm, a legendary figure in the Vancouver music and arts scene for over three decades, is proud to announce the release of his second single, "Are You Receiving Me?", from his upcoming album Songs of the Future. Fans of Slow, The Evaporators, and Tankhog take note. Stephen's album will … Read more

Phil Marcade sadly passed away-June the 5th/2023 in Paris. I had the fortunate opportunity to interview Philippe recently. Philippe had a great sense of humour and a warm friendly demeanour. Wherever you may be I hope you are jamming with The Sender's much loved guitarist-Wild Bill Thompson. Your memory lives … Read more