interview
in the van with s.h.i.t. in japan
On tour behind their new album For a Better World, the Toronto band discusses finding community through fury and almost pulling the plug.
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.
interview
On tour behind their new album For a Better World, the Toronto band discusses finding community through fury and almost pulling the plug.
punk this week
Other than that new Amyl and the Sniffers album, there are some sick records this week out of Paris, Philly, Detroit, Cincinnati, and of course, Australia.
podcast
Plus new ones from S.H.I.T., Corker, SLIM0, and the Dogs.
record exchange
In this installment of “Record Exchange,” Dana Margolin discusses the works of Jay Reatard, befriending the frontperson of Moist Crevice, and the kinds of songs that encouraged her to become an artist.
punk this week
A stacked Palestine benefit compilation, the latest from PYPY, and so much more.
interview
Recorded in 2017, Live at Value Sound Studios is one of the year’s best albums. Once intentionally shrouded in mystery, the band’s leader and songwriter now reveals the journey that led to its release.
podcast
Plus new records from Black Ends, Picture That, Faze, Crowning, and Oaktails
punk this week
Plus the debut album from Black Ends, a new one from UV-TV, some new heaters from 11PM Records, and more.
podcast
Plus new records from Quarter Conscious, CLASS, Known Bloom, and Pressure Pin.
punk this week
Plus the latest from Fan Club, Power Pants, Rowdy, Achterlicht, and more.
podcast
Plus new ones from Kontrolle, Noids, Bad Dog, and Black Button.
playlist
Check out the greatest heavy rock'n'roll music from the past month.