punk this week
punk this week: fugitive bubble, early grave, the drin, c.o.f.f.i.n. + 14 more
Perennial, EVINSPRAGG, Wesley and the Boys, and Name Names are among the bands rounding out a massive week for new music.
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: lack + unity
We celebrate trail mix nut variety, salty crunchies, and the late Domino. It’s episode 101. This one’s for the dogs.
punk this week
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.
interview
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.
podcast
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
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.
jukebox
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.
podcast
punk this week podcast: ty segall + totalitär
We learn that Tony the Tiger is nasty like that outside the U.S.
playlist
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
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.
podcast
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
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.