punk this week
punk this week: institute, station model violence, rifle, gylt + more
Several albums were announced this week as the punks seem to speak to the nightmare we’re living through.
Evan Minsker
Evan Minsker is a critic and journalist who used to run Pitchfork’s news section. Now he freelances and runs this newsletter about punk records.
podcast
punk this week podcast: winged wheel + bungee jumpers
On the allure of brightly colored frosting and the elusive nature of backyard mint. And punk records.
punk this week
punk this week: doe st, bungee jumpers, flower power + 14 more
Itchy and the Nits’ return, a perfect EP of Irish speed punk, plus new stuff from Private Wives, Anytime Cowboy, mangled, Joe Glass, Ace of Spit, and many more.
podcast
punk this week podcast: slut intent + fog lamp
“We have the fucking right of way, you fuckface!”
playlist
playlist: the best punk songs of december 2025
The best stocking stuffer of 2025 was any of these sick brand new punk songs.
punk this week
punk this week: slut intent, national photo committee + 6 more
The first great punk records of 2026 reveal themselves.
podcast
podcast: friends of punk this week on the best of 2025
Musicians, writers, and homies gather round the podcast to share their favorite punk things of the year.
punk this week
punk this week: the clubs, power pants, autofill + more
A free brief column recommending the Christmas week punk records.
podcast
punk this week podcast: the best punk records of 2025
Evan and Nina break down their top three punk records of the year.
playlist
best of 2025 playlist: 103 favorite punk songs
The good stuff, unranked but playlisted.
punk this week
punk this week: coffer, cartoon, guitar wolf + more
Ring in the holidays with a massive 65-song benefit compilation that begins with a new Eddy Current Suppression Ring track.
podcast
punk this week podcast 63: wandering bird + coffee stain
We discuss sniffin’, pissin’, the Nazgûl, and Muppets.