All Photos and Write Up by David "Widgit" McMillan of Stoned Spider Photography LAS VEGAS, NV -- This will be a little different than my usual installment as I won’t be covering a specific band or show. Hopefully this sheds a different light on punx and the punk scene here in Las Vegas. On May 29th 2024, myself and several other members of the local Las Vegas punk scene got together armed with food, water, socks and hygiene packs and set up tents and tables in a lot on Owens avenue in Las vegas. Our mission was to help and reach out to as much of the surrounding homeless communit ..read more

All Photos and Write Up by David "Widgit" McMillan of Stoned Spider Photography LAS VEGAS, NV -- This past Memorial weekend Las Vegas got invaded by spiky hair, studded jackets and some of the best music on the planet. That’s right, it’s once again the Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival. With a plethora of club shows, pool parties and after parties, on top of the three day festival itself, there was so much to experience. Great bands from Legendary headliners like The Descendents, Devo and Madness to some great local bands such as Twist Off and Muertos Heist. With such a variety of ..read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of music, the 1990s remain a notably transformative era, especially for what has come to be known as "geek rock." Isaac Kuhlman's conversation with S.W. Lauden and Rod Cervera sheds light on the decade's underground scenes. From grunge's emergence to punk rock's surge in popularity, these shifts paved the way for bands like Weezer, who sidestepped the hair-metal aesthetics of the eighties, breaking into the mainstream with a refreshing authenticity. On the 30th anniversary of Weezer's debut "Blue Album," Lauden, author-editor of the Generation Blue Project, and ..read more

All Photos and Write Up by David "Widgit" McMillan of Stoned Spider Photography LAS VEGAS - On Saturday April 27th Backstage Bar and Billiards was treated to a thundering performance from Legendary Misfits guitarist and his band Doyle. Being my first time catching this band live, I didn’t know what to expect, but I must say I was nowhere near disappointed. Growing up on the Misfits, I was pleasantly surprised to see and hear a completely different experience. With more of a metal sound, Doyle brought a brutality you would expect from someone who is called, The Vegan Beast. With shredd ..read more

Raised On TV has been of the best indie rock bands from Los Angeles over the past 4-5 years, and I was introduced to their music by a direct message from lead singer Keaton Rogers back in early 2021 when they were releasing singles for their upcoming 3rd album titled Fernando. Since then I have had the pleasure of getting to know the band which is really just two members, Rogers on guitar and vocals and his younger brother Kacey Greenwood on drums. I am going to let out a secret that their mom told me when I went to see the band play at the Whiskey A Go Go on the Sunset Strip a couple of ..read more

  LAS VEGAS, NV -- Punk Rock Bowling has announced another stellar lineup of headlining and support bands that span multiple generations and decades from the early 80's through to this decade. A trio of headliners are once again reliant on the elder generation with 80's melodic skate punk legends Decendents, 80's electro-punk genre benders Devo, and Madness will also be headlining day 3 of the event. If you are unfamiliar with their name, you have most certainly heard their most well-known single "Our House." While I have personally never thought of them as a punk band, they do have ..read more

This just in from the Powered By Rock News Wire. Private links to download the album (for review purposes only. Not for posting). WAV Files MP3 Files Nuremberg Germany's Melonball Release Acoustic   Nuremberg Germany's Melonball Release Acoustic EP 'eup•nea' An intimate take on their speedy punk rock sound. Featuring insightful acoustic versions of five tracks from their debut album 'Breathe', they bring a fresh perspective without sacrificing the energy of their political message and social criticism. Stream/Buy Here ..read more

This just in from the Powered By Rock News Wire. Brooklyn's Left Circles Announces Debut Album 'Nothing Is One Thing' out April 26 on Miserable Neighbor Records New Single + Video "Bleed It Out" Now     Brooklyn's Left Circles Announces Debut Album 'Nothing Is One Thing' out April 26 on Miserable Neighbor Records New Single + Video "Bleed It Out" Now Streaming Pre-Order The Album on Limited Green Swirl Vinyl Mixed by Travis Harrison (Guided By Voices, Built to Spill) and Featuring Kellii Scott (Failure) and Matt Hock (Space Cadet, The Explosio ..read more

This just in from the Powered By Rock News Wire. Private link to download 'Hot N' Heavy: Vol. 1': https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-DAchMu4uAXv-3AuVD8UHfRC_aIEoFIZ?usp=drive_link For review   “Hot N’ Heavy: Vol. 1” Out Now Compilation Features Bands From All Over The World Doing “Heavy” Covers of Favorite Hits By Artists Like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Tate Mcrae, Jon Bellion, Maroon 5, Waka Flocka Flame and More Stream/Share Here Available now on all digital streaming platforms ..read more

This just in from the Powered By Rock News Wire. Any chance you'd be interested in setting up an interview with San Diego's Los Saints? :) Private album download/stream link (out July 26): https://s   San Diego Alt-Rockers LOS SAINTS Release "Never Said" The Second Single Off Upcoming Debut Full-Length, Out July 26 Debuting Music Video for Lead Single "Faded" As Heard on Spotify's Fresh Finds, All New Rock and Apple Music's New In Alternative Stream "Never Said" Here Watch the 'Faded" Music Video Here ..read more