mesh’s boots on the pavement view of philadelphia
Following the release of their new album No Fun at All, the band discussed coming together pre-COVID, their slurry of influences, and the state of Philly’s DIY scene.
punk this week: the tubs, soul glo, bed maker, twisted teens + 13 more
A monster of jangle, a powerhouse Amanda MacKaye performance, two big album announcements, new sprgrs, and more.
1-800-mikey manifested a life goal with his perfect song “japan”
Two months after releasing 2024’s Digital Pet into the world, Mikey Barker fulfilled a life goal with a trip to Japan. Around that time, he sat down to discuss his vacation and his art.
punk this week podcast 100: tense + 1-800-mikey
We celebrate the Punk This Week centennial with a gourmet delicacy rarely seen on our shores: Bizza Shapes.
punk this week: eraser, 1-800-mikey, the go, spread joy + 27 more
It’s Labor Day weekend, which means a see/saw sale AND sick records from Generacion Suicida, Anytime Cowboy, Loose Lips, Retail Simps, and so many more.
see/saw jukebox: gouge away’s christina michelle
The Portland-via-Florida screamer on perfect punk records, the self-conscious nature of vocal warm-ups, and her cat Noodle.
puzzlehead’s new shoegaze jams beyond big sniff’s shadow
Katayoon Yousefbigloo talks writing with a band, her adversarial relationship with solo performance, and the new EP’s “no guitar solos” rule. “I’m really maturing.”
punk this week podcast: ty segall + totalitär
We learn that Tony the Tiger is nasty like that outside the U.S.
playlist: the 58 best punk songs of august 2026
Find a new band that shakes you out of your doldrums. And support independent music writers.
punk this week: nekra, ty segall, totalitär + 14 more
Rat Cage, Billiam, the Easy Eight, Ismatic Guru, Traps PS, and as always, brand new bands whose records completely rule.
punk this week podcast: plum + guiding light
In this episode of the podcast, the terms “gigacoaster” and “double dipped chocolate peanuts” are used.
punk this week: i will die in this jean jacket, guiding light, lothario + 14 more
Jim Blaha’s return, an outstanding new Xanny Stars 7", a couple killer records from Oslo’s punk scene, and so much more. And now I’ll mention the band Foot Fetish here for SEO purposes.