Mr. Dinkles’ Mac musical upbringing spans church, folk, and rock; she’s carved out a voice that’s equal parts personal release and pointed commentary. For her, punk isn’t a genre; it’s shaped by honesty, community, and the willingness to say something that might cost you. At a time when so much energy gets lost online, her music pulls people back into the room: sweaty, loud, and fully present.

A 17-year San Francisco punk institution, Thee Parkside, is shutting down, another casualty of gentrification dressed up as “progress.” Of course, it’s more than a venue loss: it’s the erasure of a living, breathing community hub where music, misfits, and chosen family thrived. Unchecked development isn’t just displacing people, it’s hollowing out the soul of the city. The final nights at Parkside double as both a celebration and a protest, capturing a scene that refuses to go quietly, even as it’s priced out of existence.

Dan gives us a new installment of One Punk and His Monkey. Is it really the farewell? tour?

Scarboro allows themselves the grace of aggression through Hate Season.

Punk Rock Record Reviews: The Best of 2026, Part Five. Commitment, Codefendants, Grade 2, Grippers, Dropkick Murphys, Stabber, Haywire, Toxic Shock, and more!

Dance Hall Crashers are in the middle of playing a limited run of shows, and our Kim Moenice was fortunate enough to catch one of their NYC gigs with their longtime touring companions, Hepcat.

Early exposure to punk created a battle vest for one kid that needed it, before she could understand the lyrics or navigate a mosh pit. In a time where power looked like yelling, size, and fear, punk paved the way for a different kind of chaos, protective, communal, and comforting.

Supersonic Festival returns to Birmingham in 2026 as a smaller, “limited edition” run—but it’s still as uncompromising as ever. The lineup leans hard into experimental territory, from ØXN’s dark, drone-laced folk to boundary-pushing acts like Milkweed, Thorn Wych, and noise-rock provocateurs Prostitute, alongside hardcore, throat-singing, and audiovisual oddities. Offstage, the fest keeps its DIY spirit alive with workshops, art, and offbeat side quests, proving that even scaled down, Supersonic remains one of the most forward-thinking and sonically adventurous festivals out there.

The festival has sold out, and aftermarket prices continue to propel sky-high, likely due to the Bieber Effect.

Dan Wasted World is back with a new, exclusive “One Punk and His Monkey,” packed with new punk energy.

Before festivals and Ticketmaster, punk thrives in basements, living rooms, municipal spaces, and random nooks with poor lighting and questionable electrical situations. Third St. in Santa Cruz was one of those special places: a house venue run by three women who built a community around open doors and zero pretension. A look back at the magic of the house venue and why we need it now more than ever.

Fishbone storms back, celebrating the 40th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut In Your Face, proving once again why they remain one of the most electrifying and influential bands to ever hit a stage. With a two-set performance that pairs the iconic album in full with a career-spanning selection of fan favorites.

Punk Rock Record Reviews: The Best of 2026, Part Four. The Casualties, Good Riddance, Juicebox, Hindsight, Hillbomb, and more.

The Replacements never played the game right, no hits, no polish, plenty of self-sabotage, and somehow that’s exactly why we liked it. As a new generation rediscovers them in 2026, we dig into the band’s strange afterlife: how a group that seemed destined to disappear instead became permanent, fueled by myth, mess, and songs that are sort of timeless.

Rumors, gossip, and clickbait aside, Iggy Pop is very much healthy and heading to Coachella, Mosswood Meltdown, and Detroit with My Chemical Romance. Three shows. Choose wisely.

Millie Manders and The Shutup aren’t just part of punk’s next wave; they’re pushing it forward in real time. With two albums behind them, the band pairs raw urgency with sharp, clear-eyed lyricism that takes on heartbreak and political unrest.

As they head out on their UK “Back to the Futour,” these shows offer something different, with full-album performances that reflect on where they’ve been while driving things ahead.

The Dropkick Murphys headed back to their home turf of Boston for four days of unforgettable lineups as they celebrated 30 years of being a band over St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

Can’t Stop Talking continues the seductive ramblings of their post-punk sound with two new singles.

Justin Timberlake tries to explain himself, fails every sobriety test, and discovers that being famous doesn’t help on the side of the road. The footage is awkward, human, and impossible for a PR team to spin, unless it’s into an awesome dance video.

C.Y. Fest has been canceled amid allegations of sexual abuse, and In Spite Magazine’s Dee Ratchet raises the question: can we go longer than a few months without something in the punk ecosystem catching fire? Featuring photos by Kim Moenich. NO MEN CONTRIBUTED TO THIS ARTICLE, and that is probably for the best.