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Interview w/ Hungarian Rockers The Hellfreaks

May 17, 2018

Interview w/ Hungarian Rockers The Hellfreaks

Spend some time getting acquainted with Budapest, Hungary's punk rock outfit The Hellfreaks. The collective have been crafting their aggressive rhythms for quite some time now, and aim to get their sound over to American audiences whom may not be too familiar with them. We talk about how the group got started, their musical influences, how the recording process usually works for them, and their hopes for the future. Here is the transcript from our chat: Give us your names and

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Interview w/ North Shore Native Punkster Radiator King

Jan 17, 2018

Interview w/ North Shore Native Punkster Radiator King

Check out my interview with Brooklyn based and native New Englander Radiator King in my exclusive chat with him. Originally going by the name of Adam Silvestri, he has a punk based musical aesthetic to him that really cuts to the emotional essence of what music is all about, and speaks to bring out a certain elegance and grace that is equal parts eye-opening and musically informative. Recently, Adam took some time out to talk about his musical beginnings, his experiences grow

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Charlestown Punk Rockers Duck & Cover Set To Hit Up O'Brien's on 6/17

Jun 5, 2017

Charlestown Punk Rockers Duck & Cover Set To Hit Up O'Brien's on 6/17

Charlestown's own native punk-rockers Duck & Cover will be making an appearance in Allston at O'Brien's next Saturday 6/17. The collective have been a mainstay in the Boston area for a few years now, with their brilliant and incendiary punk-rock stylings attracting fans from left and right, and even getting those who aren't traditional punk-rock fans knee deep into the scene. These guys have been featured sporadically on the site over the last few years, and I always apprecia

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Local Boston Punk Rockers The Digs Release Unhinging New EP "Kinetic"

Mar 28, 2017

Local Boston Punk Rockers The Digs Release Unhinging New EP "Kinetic"

Local Boston punk rock sensations The Digs just released their brand new EP just last week called "Kinetic". The quick moving, 4 track set encapsulates everything there is to love about this local trio, who have slowly been making a name for themselves with their hard nosed vibe, which has an easy accessibility to it so that even if you're not a punk rock junkie, you can definitely find something to appreciate about these gents and find a common ground musically. These guys a

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NJ/MA Based The Hannas Create An Enticing Punk Blend On "The Bend"

Feb 20, 2017

NJ/MA Based The Hannas Create An Enticing Punk Blend On "The Bend"

With roots from both New Jersey and Boston, The Hannas are crafting a fast and furious punk blend on their latest EP titled "The Bend". The band have a raw, fast paced intensity to them that is equal parts refreshing and invigorating as it shows a band that are sticking to their laurels, and doing what suits them best and not veering too off course in the process. What I loved from these guys from the outset was their youth and musical tastes that are evident when you first h

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Quincy Punks Bundles Teaming Up w/ Blame Shifters At O'Brien's This Sunday 1/8

Jan 4, 2017

Quincy Punks Bundles Teaming Up w/ Blame Shifters At O'Brien's This Sunday 1/8

Quincy based punk rock trio Bundles are gearing up for a big local rock show to kick off the new year, happening at O'Brien's this Sun. Jan. 8 at O'Brien's along with East Bridgewater's own Blame Shifters. It's an album release show for them, and both of these acts have a hard edged mentality to them that really gravitates immensely towards the punk/hardcore scene that is starting to become more prevalent in the South Shore these days. Bundles have been featured on the site a

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Dec 19, 2016

Oxford, UK Based The Kaos Release Gorgeous Music Vid For "Cold"

Oxford, UK based punk rockers The Kaos have released their beautifully shot vid for the song "Cold". The video takes us behind the scenes of the band recording the song, which includes Josh Audas on guitar and vocals, Ellis Reiber-Hodgson on bass, and Adam Warren on drums. What's great about the band is that even if you're not a punk rock fan, you'll absolutely love this vid as the song isn't too overly intense, and hits at just the right angle for you to fall viciously in lo

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Quincy Punk Treasures Bundles Gearing For Record Release Show on 10/18 @ OBrien's

Oct 4, 2016

Quincy Punk Treasures Bundles Gearing For Record Release Show on 10/18 @ OBrien's

Quincy based punk trio Bundles are gearing for a big record release show two weeks from today on October 18th, when they play O'Brien's directly in the heart of Allston Rock City. The event is to celebrate the release of their split 12" with Dan Webb and The Spiders that will be released on Gunner Records. Bundles are no stranger to the site as they've been featured before, same goes for Dan Webb and The Spiders as they both have an infectious and dynamic energy that is so po

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Charlestown, MA's Duck & Cover Streaming New EP "Stuck in Decline" on Bandcamp

Sep 23, 2016

Charlestown, MA's Duck & Cover Streaming New EP "Stuck in Decline" on Bandcamp

Charlestown, MA based punk outfit Duck & Cover have made available their latest EP released last month "Stuck in Decline" available for streaming over on Bandcamp. The group have an old school, punk influenced aesthetic embedded deep within their soul that comes across as very old school and representative of a genre that isn't as prevalent as it once was, but the guys do their darnedest to keep the spirit and enthusiasm of the scene alive and well. I've heard of these guys m

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Boston Punk Treasures Zip Tie Handcuffs Release New LP "Headspace"

Aug 19, 2016

Boston Punk Treasures Zip Tie Handcuffs Release New LP "Headspace"

Photo Credit: Steve Nisotel Boston punk rock masters Zip Tie Handcuffs are back with their all new full length effort "Headspace" that will be officially released tomorrow 8/20. The effort is a spaced out, wondrous dreamland of in your face melodies coupled with the band's trademark punk aesthetic that runs rampant throughout their music, and one that doesn't relent until the very end. The guys have been featured on the site multiple times before, and are regular mainstays to

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Interview w/ Local Punk Rockers Sports

May 16, 2016

Interview w/ Local Punk Rockers Sports

Kicking off your week with an interview with Boston based punk collective Sports. The guys just kicked off their first ever national tour last Wednesday @ Out of The Blue Too art gallery in Cambridge that saw the dynamic band seeking to expose themselves to a growing audience, and an opportunity to give them a great sendoff as they trek across the country showcasing their sound to more people than ever before. The guys were awesome enough to take some time out of getting read

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Locals Sports Gearing To Kickoff US Tour Tonight @ Out of The Blue Art Gallery

May 11, 2016

Locals Sports Gearing To Kickoff US Tour Tonight @ Out of The Blue Art Gallery

Local Boston favs Sports are gearing up to kickoff their first ever national tour tonight when they grace the stage at Out of The Blue right on Mass Ave in Cambridge, just across the street from the famed Middle East. They have a fresh, vivacious, and exciting sound that is all the rage about town, and are true leaders and representatives of what embodies a great local band like these talented gentlemen. The trio consists of Kris Ward, Sean Duffy, and John Blank who literally

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Mar 17, 2016

Boston Punks The Rayguns Plan To "Live Forever" With Brand New EP

Boston based punk rock quartet The Rayguns have just made available their brand new EP titled "Live Forever". The raucous and intense collection of tunes shows the high energy music that the collective are capable of belting out at any given time with fervent energy and a strong, cohesive musical bond that sets their name right out into the open for everyone to marvel over and be curious about at the same time. I myself didn't know too much about these guys when I first heard

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Burlington, VT Natives Suburban Samurai To Kick Off Mini-Tour Next Friday 1/15 @ O'Brien's

Jan 8, 2016

Burlington, VT Natives Suburban Samurai To Kick Off Mini-Tour Next Friday 1/15 @ O'Brien's

Based out of Burlington, VT comes the trio known as Suburban Samurai, who will be kicking off a short, week-long mini-tour that will start next Friday 1/15 at O'Brien's in Allston. The tour is called the Winter Wasteland Tour, and it's an appropriate name as temperatures at night drop to bone chilling levels, but their music will definitely warm you up inside and make you feel raw and energetic. If you're not familiar with their music, it's a potent and straightforward blend

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Nov 18, 2015

Quincy Based Punk Rockers Bundles Release Converse Rubber Tracks Vid For "Dead Reckoning"

Quincy based punk rockers Bundles have just released a brand new visual nugget for your musical enjoyment from their recent session at Converse Rubber Tracks studios in Boston. The vid is for the track "Dead Reckoning", and gives you a behind the scenes look at all the goings on behind this exquisite session shot in black and white that gives it an old school, stop motion feel to it. The guys were recently featured here on the site about a month or so ago, and I commented on

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NYC Based Everything Ever Stopping By The Democracy Center in Cambridge on 12/4

Nov 16, 2015

NYC Based Everything Ever Stopping By The Democracy Center in Cambridge on 12/4

NYC based punk rockers Everything Ever are set to stop by The Democracy Center in Cambridge next week for what is sure to be an intense and jarring night of music next Friday, 12/4. The guys will also be performing with Sports and Yeehaw!, whom will be performing for the final time. This is Everything Ever's first tour since they were robbed of all their possessions totaling $6,000 back in Manhattan this past summer. The guys are getting back on their feet with this one, and

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Quincy Punk Natives Bundles Release Two Songs Off Forthcoming Sophomore LP

Oct 14, 2015

Quincy Punk Natives Bundles Release Two Songs Off Forthcoming Sophomore LP

Based from the South Shore of Quincy, punk rock trio Bundles have released a taster collection of two songs from their forthcoming studio release. The first song "Dead Reckoning" was recorded during their recent Converse Rubber Tracks session in Boston, and the other track, "Prisoner's Dilemma" will be on the new EP as well. The songs originally made their debut on the Mutiny on the Microphone podcast just a couple of weeks ago, and now they're publically available for all to

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Boston Punk Rock Sensations The Digs Gearing Up For 11/21 Release of New LP "Manic"

Oct 13, 2015

Boston Punk Rock Sensations The Digs Gearing Up For 11/21 Release of New LP "Manic"

Boston based punk rock collective The Digs are putting the finishing touches on their brand new studio release titled "Manic" currently set for a Nov. 21 release date. The guys have been working feverishly to cobble the effort together over the course of the past year, and they couldn't be happier for this effort to finally come to fruition, and into the hands and ears of curious music fans who are eagerly anticipating the latest fruits of the band's labor. I'm largely unfami

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Oct 9, 2015

Local Punk Favs Trophy Lungs Release Homespun Vid For "Bathroom Graffiti"

Boston based punk rock trio Trophy Lungs have just premiered their brand new video for the song "Bathroom Graffiti" off their forthcoming album Day Jobs. The intense video will punch you right in the gut and kick you in the teeth with its fast paced, frenetic nature driving you wild almost instantaneously, and bringing you back to the spirit and essence of your youth. This was a totally throwback experience for me, in the sense that it brought me back to the days back in the

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Boston's Trophy Lungs Gearing Up For Midwest Tour, Stops By O'Brien's on 10/1

Sep 8, 2015

Boston's Trophy Lungs Gearing Up For Midwest Tour, Stops By O'Brien's on 10/1

Photo Credit: Jonas Em Boston based punk rockers Trophy Lungs are prepping to hit the road for a MIdwest jaunt that will expose their sound to music lovers near and far. The guys have been heavily embedded in the local scene for some time with their highly raw and potent punk blend turning heads all around, and even inviting in listeners from outside the genre who may be a little hesitant to check out their music, but will be more than willing to give it a try anyways. I'm de

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