Legendary O.C. rock venue Chain Reaction closed it’s doors in January 2026 after 30 years in operation.

John Greenwood gives us his 25 favorite photos of 2025, featuring a heavy dose of snaps from Rebellion Festival and Doll Fest, with appearances from The Damned, Fishbone, Steve Ignorant, MDC, and plenty more.

Dropkick Murphys are celebrating three decades as a band in true punk fashion with the St. Patrick’s Day tour, culminating in a Showcase Showdown in Boston with all their friends. Come join us!

After losing two homes in the Eaton fires, long-time Morrissey collaborator plays a ‘hometown’ show at Backyard Party

Riot Fest 2025, celebrating 20 years of bringing us insane lineups and all our favorite bands reuniting. Your girl on the rail, Kim Moenich, attended the anniversary fest and is here to tell you all about it.

Looking for the best punk and alternative music festivals in 2026. Dollfest founder Maria Chaos lists her top 10 must-attend festivals around the globe, from legendary international events to community-focused DIY gatherings.

Phil Thorns shares 25 of his favorite concert shots, featuring snaps from around the UK, including Rebellion Festival, Scarborough Punk Festival, O2 Academy Leeds, O2 Ritz Manchester, Rock and Roll Circus Sheffield, and Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield.

Punk Rock In Detroit: The Top 40 Live Shows of 2025.

Fat Mike’s birthday takeover at the Punk Rock Museum is a superfan’s dream. Dick Slaughter Photo brings the details, some loving ISM family ball-busting, seven newly released NOFX photos, and a handful of fresh fan shots.

Béton Armé, Dark Thoughts, Slug, Fen Fen, and WMD at Smalls Bar 12/11/2025.

1MU’s favourite live show of 2025 involved no guitars, no microphones, and in his case, no chair. What it involved, however, was a lot of metal…

The music nerds at In Spite Magazine count down their favorite concerts of 2025, featuring Mille Manders and the Shut Up, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Teenage Bottlerocket, Iggy Pop, Levity presents LASERSHIP, My Bloody Valentine, Philthy Dronez, and so much more.

Ska, punk, and even Latin rock are alive and well in the all-ages music scene in LA. And the girls are leading the charge …

LEE STOCK 4 brought The Pound back to life with two stages, 54 bands, and relentless DIY energy. From TWAT’s scorched-earth punk to The Vaxxines’ rabble-rousing close with Elegant Trash, Sacripolitical, Ultrafiend X, and many more in between, it was a sun-soaked reminder that the Bay Area scene is very much alive.

The Supersuckers “Must’ve Been Dirty 2025” Tour is exactly what it sounds like: loud, grimy, and not to be missed. Backed by the outlaw stomp of Scott H. Biram and the rockabilly of King Sickabilly,

LEE STOCK is a full-tilt DIY love letter to Bay Area punk, resurrecting the legendary Pound and spotlighting the unstoppable force behind it all, Lee Austin Hoffman. From guerrilla solar-powered shows to community-built lineups,

Leftover Crack, World’s Scariest Police Chases and The Lowcocks in Detroit at The Shelter 12/01/2025.

Forget the turkey; this is the chaos you actually look forward to every year. The Koffin Kats return with their annual pre-Thanksgiving blowout, with Against The Grain and The Rumours along for the ride.

Punk is alive and well in Flint, Michigan! Join us at Local 432 for an explosive night with The Suicide Machines and local favorites The Write-Ups. Expect sweat, speed, sing-alongs, and a room full of people who actually care about the scene

Fishbone turned a fan-made video into an official release and used it to expose the side of the music industry most artists never dare name.