playlist: the 68 best punk songs of july 2026

A massive month for new punk music requires a small blog about what we do in the margins.

punk this week: mopar stars, society + 14 more

Eraser, Xanny Stars, Gold Cup, Sistema de Entretenimiento, and way more. Somehow, Jimothy makes a cameo.

punk this week podcast: dog date + mesh

Nina sees one billion shows. Evan’s child slams into a zydeco musician. We lose it for construction workers losing it for Emeril. “Falcon CRUST!”

punk this week: cel ray, mesh, cuticles, dog date + 13 more

Plus new records from Constant Insult, Odor Eater, BADZY, Topper, Cujo, and more.

punk this week podcast: cry cyclops + cold comfort

Your assignment? Watch (or rewatch) Face/Off.

punk this week: oust, kinetic orbital strike + 18 more

Richmond peace punks Dream World, Cry Cyclops (mem. Bits of Shit), Celebrators (the Tomothy Records crew), and a pile of stellar work from new bands across the globe.

today’s milk are still looking for tomorrow’s sound

The Kalamazoo band features sicko artist Jeff Mahannah on drums. After a Detroit show, they discussed EP mode, funky drumming, and never becoming road dogs.

punk this week podcast: twisted teens + the carp

An episode about Twisted Teens’ continued hot streak and the advent of Drumba.

punk this week: twisted teens, the carp + 16 more

NightFreak, Billy Gardner & Friends, Ultra Lights, Sharp Pins, Yankee Bastard, Youth in Asia, Vital Stress, and more. A stacked week.

punk this week podcast: overlooked favorites + the ritornello form + hot load

A discussion of our favorite overlooked punk records from 2026 so far (aka records we haven’t brought to the podcast until now).

age of peace’s idyllic and necessary gear shift

Angie Willcutt and Micah Wu made waves with their vibrant and playful punk outfit Artificial Go. The Cincinnati duo find folk sanctuary as Age of Peace.

punk this week: smirk, chrome cell torture + 16 more

Gone fishin’. Here’s a free column with plenty of recommendations (and minimal writing).