punk rock

09 Jul 2019

UK Punks Pro-Immigrant Anthem is Beautiful

There are punks on the other side of the pond, with a pro-immigrant, progressive message, and they happen to be fantastic to watch live. The Bristol band Idles exude a ton of charisma when they perform, watch as the lead singer is overwhelmed on stage, while the guitarist walks on

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04 May 2018

Ten Years of Radical Thought and Punk Rock : PM Press

By Jordan Ranft Since its inception ten years ago PM Press has been selling books at live music events, especially punk shows. At first glance it is a strange sight to behold. I was first introduced to them at an Adicts show in Sacramento, and the image of a book

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26 Apr 2018

Punk, Drag, & Christian Death, A Legacy

By Jillian Roberston Drag icon RuPaul once said, “Drag is punk rock. It’s a big FU to the status quo.” Long before RuPaul’s Drag Race became a global phenomenon, a punk rock musician in Los Angeles was taking that sentiment literally. Rozz Williams, creator of 80s punk rock band Christian

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18 Jul 2017

Punks With Lunch Keep Serving It Up In Oakland

In an increasingly cold and bullshit world, it’s really wonderful to see people taking care of the folks in their city who are in deep need. Back in 2016, we introduced you to a group who personifies this perfectly — Oakland’s Punks With Lunch. This group of punks provide lunches and supplies

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15 Jun 2017

Jim Jocoy’s Punk Rock Photos: A Window Into SF’s Better/Worse Times

By Sarah C Brady Nostalgic for the grittier, bygone San Francisco? Upcoming exhibit, Jim Jocoy: Order of Appearance, transports viewers back to a raw moment in SF history, when stateside punk was being birthed in local dives. Jim Jocoy, a Korean-born and Bay Area-based artist, has photographed the likes of

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