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Angel Face features members of Teengenerate, American Soul Spiders, Raydios, Ruler, The Fadeways, and Firestarter. First coming together in 2021, Angel Face is gathering steam with their new single and LP released on Slovenly Records. I had the opportunity to talk to Fink about his new band, his past and the future. Scene Point Blank: Did the band name come … Read more

Ramona Jan has a storied career as a pioneer who established herself as an audio engineer in an industry largely dominated by men. With Ramona’s connection to Mediasound, she orchestrated her band at the time -- the Comateens (in 1979) -- to record their first single, “Cool Chick/Danger Zone” on Teenmaster Records. Ramona is also an esteemed author (Jon Bon … Read more

Doctor Explosion first "exploded" (yes that was intentional) onto the scene in 1989 from a picturesque city along the coastal area of Northern Spain. Perhaps, not a household name in North America yet but these things take time much, like when you sip a fine Scotch and let it slowly wash over your palette and enter your bloodstream. I had … Read more

David Scott Schwartzman's "If It's Tuesday This Must Be Walla Walla": The Wacky History of Adrenalin O.D The Wacky Hi-Jinx of David Scott Schwartzman Often deemed the funniest band in hardcore, A.O.D. were a staple in the heart of hardcore: laughing their way out of New Jersey into nearby towns, cities and into many a filthy punks hearts. A.O.D. were … 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

Featuring Mostly Current Releases and Re-releases with a few favourites chucked in. Think of it like a lager washing down some well-loved beer nuts.  Follow if you feel compelled at Empty Generation. Hope to keep this flowing...... 1. Johnny Moped-Lockdown Boy Single- Damaged Goods- 2023 2. Social Distortion- Telling Them-re-release … 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 drop from … 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