There is a deep and abiding love between punk rock and dogs. Some might say it’s because of the shared sense of rebellion, or the fact that both are considered underdogs in their respective worlds. But whatever the reason, one thing is for sure: punk rock and dogs just go together. In this article, we will explore the history of punk rock and dogs, as well as some of the best examples of this unlikely pairing. So put on your favorite punk rock album and get ready to learn about some amazing dogs! Punk rock and dogs have been linked together since the early days of punk. In 1976, the Ramones r ..read more

The idea of keeping punk rock alive in the 21st century is a fascinating one. In the dying days of the seventies, punk was all about defying the conventional rules and making a statement with each new album. It represented an exciting departure from the music industry that existed then, and there were fans all over the country that would hurl themselves at any given show, chanting “Punk is God!” As the music became mainstream over the years, keeping punk rock alive has become more difficult. The thing about punk rock and music in general is that it never goes out of style. The reason for this ..read more

Down by Law, initially formed in America, has only one original member currently, Dave Smalley; he is also the one that started the punk rock band in 1989. From the time the band was formed, it recorded its music at Epitaph Records but then switched labels in 1998. The band’s commercial success has been considerable; nonetheless, the band has been immensely influential, having recorded seven studio albums. By 2003, the band was recording and touring before they went on a break. After a few years in 2008, they came back to the scene to create new content and do a tour. The tour, meant for 2009 ..read more

There will forever be a great debate about where punk originated. Some say the Sex Pistols in England were the first punk rock band. Some say the Germs in Los Angeles were the birth of punk rock. Many others claim that punk started at CBGB’s in New York. Regardless of where punk truly started, in the late 70s, punk rock music and culture spread across the globe. One of the places where the punk rock had special significance was in the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union was plagued by censorship and groupthink, and many young people were searching for a musical style that would allow them to voice ..read more

A lot of people may think that pop-punk is gone for good but apparently they have made a comeback recently especially in the Bronx. As a matter of fact, some people saw Simple Plan and New Found Glory have a tour that is entitled Pop Punk is not dead. It was just pushed around a bit but now is it making such a huge comeback but now people are just waiting for new tracks about it to come back for a bit. It is true how it was big back in the day especially in TV shows where there were many shows about it. Pop-punk became huge in pop culture as a lot of music fans would walk around the streets dr ..read more

Wax Trax! Records was an influential American independent record label that helped elevate underground new wave, punk, techno, and industrial music acts. The brand grew out of a few underground record stores then became a legendary record label, as documented in the film INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT: The Story of Wax Trax! Records. Some of the recording acts associated with the label include Ministry, Front 242, KLF, KMFDM, Underworld, Front Line Assembly, and My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult. From Record Store to Label The label’s roots trace back to 1975 when founders Jim Nash and Dannie Fleshe ..read more

Johnny Ramone (1948-2004) was a founding member of the American punk band The Ramones and helped bring a more rhythmic and pulsating guitar sound to punk music. The band was formed in 1974 and remained together through 1996. Here are some key highlights that defined the career of Johnny Ramone. Rise to National Prominence The Ramones formed in New York City at a time when the music scene was about to change. The energy crisis caused petroleum-based companies such as record labels to tighten their spending. Consequently, major labels resisted signing new acts and relied on established artists d ..read more

Just when we thought ska music is dead, it keeps on coming back thanks to bands who are committed to bringing this music back to life. They have new hit singles like Reasons to Leave and Objective to show how much they love the genre. The beats of both songs are very catchy and it is no surprise that so many people have already viewed them on YouTube and downloaded it on Spotify. They serve as inspirations to ska fans all over the world craving for new content and you can bet a lot of fans are awaiting this band’s next few moves. Some people would wonder how bands like Eli Whitney and the Soun ..read more

It would not be that hard to find a bio of the ska-punk band Kill Lincoln because of how popular they are. They have six members all playing different instruments. They have a lot of musical inspiration and they make music by blending in their own style of music. This year, they are proud to bring back ska music like never before. This genre was popular before then the bands that played them started to dissolve. It looks like this band is here to stay because it is one of those things that you would want to happen during the time of quarantine. Yes, we want to hear as much good news as possibl ..read more

The Japan ska music scene is a bit of a craze there as there were many bands looking to make a name for themselves. These pop icons became such a hit not only in Japan but in other parts of the world. It is no surprise how there are many ska bands in Japan and almost all of them have a ton of members that play different instruments. Some would all sing and they would not mind getting into the groove when the time is needed. Some of the bands include Yum Yum Orange, Kemuri, Determinations, and Ska Ska Club. Even if they rose to fame in the 1990s, the radio is still playing their nice music up t ..read more