In the wild jungle of rock and roll, where musical beasts roam and riffs grow like vines, there emerged a ferociously stylish pack of rockers known as The Hives. These Swedish sensations burst onto the scene with the energy of a thousand lightning bolts and the fashion sense of rock…

Hailing from Phoenix, AJJ (FKA Andrew Jackson Jihad) carved out a unique place for themselves in the folk punk genre. While the acoustic folk punk style they were playing certainly wasn’t new when they entered the scene, they were still able to really make it their own and stand out…

Portugal. The Man was originally formed in Alaska, in 2004, but the group calls Portland, Oregon home these days. The band initially consisted of John Gourley, Zach Carothers, and Jason Sechrist, with Gourley and Carothers serving as the primary songwriters. The band’s early sound drew influences from various genres, blending…

Formed in 1991, Rancid has become one of the biggest punk bands around, leaving an indelible mark on the music scene with their high-energy sound and rebellious spirit. …

There are a lot of great things that have come from Australia, such as Steve Irwin, the ultrasound scanner, and wine casks (goons), but perhaps the greatest of them all is Frenzal Rhomb. The band that has singlehandedly revolutionized the music industry in Australia. Maybe that’s hyperbolic? Maybe not… The…

In the midst of the early 90s punk popularity that had a huge impact in Berkeley, California, we’ve got Samiam. …

If one wants to talk about the New Jersey punk scene, it’s almost impossible not to mention The Bouncing Souls, a band that has basically become synonymous with high-energy live shows, working-class ethos, anthemic choruses, and relentless touring. Basically, if a basement show would have them, The Bouncing Souls would…

Emerging from the basements of the musical hotbed known as New Brunswick, New Jersey, Screaming Females immediately attracted attention through their eclectic style, immense guitar-playing, unique vocals, and DIY approach. The band was formed in 2005 by vocalist/guitarist Marissa Paternoster, bassist Mike Abbate, and drummer Jarrett Dougherty and self-released released…

Believe it or not, Anti-Flag has already been around for 35 years — first forming in 1988 (but not releasing anything until 1992). …