Suddenly Denmark is the world capital of punk music. Last year’s debut from Iceage was one of the year’s most earth-scorching records, and now we’re introduced to Lower, a tremendously exciting group with a single EP to its name. Enjoy “Craver,” and expect the EP to become available soon via Escho records.
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All the DC touchstones are present on this track from Capital-City punks Imperial China: Rites of Spring, Fugazi, The Dismemberment Plan. Battles show their face as well, as do various Zach Hill project. This all makes for a track that is both engaging and fascinating, and one that should appeal to fans of punk and polyrhythm everywhere. The band’s third LP, How We Connect, is out now via Sockets Records.
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We caught Ceremony’s crushing performance at Milwaukee’s DIY Borg Ward this weekend, and got to talk to the band for quite a while. A review/interview to come this week. You’ve been warned.
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“The message is simple: stop taking yourself so seriously and recognize that maybe the gaunt suicide girl standing next to you with the bondage pants and excessive eye liner is on to something after all.”
Tim Myers reviews the most bad ass album of the year to date, Every Time I Die’s Ex Lives. Click that awesome album cover to read.
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Click the photo and check out our full gallery from the best party of SXSW 2012, Mess With Texas. Featuring Titus Andronicus, Cloud Nothings, Ceremony, and more.
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The Men - Animal
While it’s an extremely lame thing to say, we must admit that punk’s not dead. Brooklyn hardcore meets pub rock band The Men released Open Your Heart yesterday, and god damn is it good. Ever wonder what a Pavement influenced Minor Threat album would sound like? Wonder no more.
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The entirety of our February mixtape, now available for your enjoyment. Click the photo to download.
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I really think Fucked Up will be remembered for decades to come as one of the best bands of their generation. Seriously, how can you beat this?
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Sappy indie rock got you down? Take a listen to Every Time I Die’s Ex Lives, their newest, to be released next week on Epitaph. Time to get angry.
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Kick-ass new single from ass-kicking punks Ceremony, whose recent show at Le Poisson Rouge we broke down here.
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Click the photo to check out the first side of our monthly mixtape, featuring Evian Christ, Mirel Wagner, Kendrick Lamar, Chromatics, and more.
