Brakrock 2026, day one, part one.
Brakrock 2026, Day One, Part One with Pulley, For I Am, Evergreen Terrace, Tim Vantol, Fatal Move, Deez Nuts, and more.
Dick's Picks: 50 of the Cutest Couples at Rebellion Festival
Our overlords at In Spite Magazine demanded 50 of the Cutest Couples at Rebellion Festival, so Dick Slaughter reluctantly dug through thousands of photos. The result? Punk couples, best mates, fans, band members, and a whole lot of people who simply looked happiest together.
Breakfast with the Dickies
After three years of persistent whining from the author, Dick Slaughter’s Breakfast with the Dickies is finally here. Join Leonard, Stan, and the gang for fancy cheese, Pokémon hunting, newly released photos, questionable breakfast decisions, and a fart bomb that nearly delayed the entire tour. Plus, discover Stan Lee’s favorite candy bar and the proper way to hang toilet paper.
Get Ready to Stand and Deliver—Rebellion 2026
We asked John Greenwood to write a preview of the Rebellion Festival Run-Up shows, the new warm-up gigs Rebellion has added in the week before the festival. Instead, he handed us a wonderfully entertaining account of travel anxiety, a deep-seated distrust of the TSA, and a healthy dose of reminiscing about past Rebellions. In the end, he also remembered to tell us everything you need to know about this year's Run-Up gigs. Along with great photos from Dick Slaughter and John Greenwood himself, it's the perfect way to get ready for another week of punk rock in Blackpool.
Fear and Loathing Down Under – The Bizarre Odyssey of Convict Class
From a backyard shed in rural Australia to the stage at Rebellion Festival, Convict Class have built their reputation the old-fashioned way, with relentless touring, uncompromising songs, and an unwavering respect for the people who keep punk alive. Al Wilby and Shane "Sten Gun" Stenhouse in Blackpool, talk about the band's unlikely rise, the stories behind the music, and why, in 2026, there's still plenty worth raging against.
Brakrock in Duffel, Belgium, is the place to be August 7–8, 2026.
August 7–8, 2026 with The Casualties, Total Chaos, Terror, The Exploited, Bad Cop/ Bad Cop, No Fun At All, Pulley, Good Riddance, Haywire, Agnostic Front, The Suicide Machines and more.
Mosswood Meltdown Day Two: Farewell to the Republic of Punk
It may only exist for three days, but Mosswood Meltdown leaves a lasting mark, sending festival friends home with new family, throbbing ears, sore feet, unforgettable performances, and the sense that the other best part of an amazing lineup is the community it creates.
Mosswood Meltdown Day 1: Festival Family
With giant puppets, garage rock, flying beavers, and Iggy Pop proving that 79 is no obstacle to stealing the entire weekend. Dee Ratchet gives us the scoop on Mosswood Meltdown with photos by John Greenwood and Dick Slaughter, taking you inside an unforgettable Day One.
Total Chaos & Noogy at the legendary Ace’s High Saloon SLC.
Total Chaos, Noogy, The Debasers and Fail To Follow at Salt Lake City’s legendary Aces High Saloon.
Teenage Bottlerocket, Sludgeworth and GRPPLNG at The Sanctuary.
Teenage Bottlerocket, Sludgeworth and GRPPLNG at The Sanctuary.
Subhumans Take The Iron Roses On Tour: When Actions Speak Loudest
Subhumans take The Iron Roses out on tour, as they continue their longstanding tradition of bringing bands who are often marginalized in our scene. At a time when other bands are suspiciously quite, Subhumans refused to be silenced.
Get Ready To Go Down Under with Peter Hook & The Light
Peter Hook & The Light are taking the Get Ready 25th anniversary tour to Australia and New Zealand, beginning July 8 in Christchurch before wrapping the global run with a North American leg later this summer. Along with performing New Order's Get Ready in full, fans can expect a rotating set of favorites from both New Order and Joy Division. John Greenwood argues that Hook's shows remain far more than nostalgia, capturing the atmosphere, emotion, and intensity that made those songs timeless in the first place.
Summer Already Peaked at Lightning in a Bottle
We took a day trip to Lightning in a Bottle, where our too-short time there barely scratched the surface of what this transformational Bakersfield electronic music festival has to offer.
Punk, Hardcore, and Metal at Rodriguez Skate Park.
Punk, Hardcore, and Metal at Rodriguez Skate Park w/EKG, Stacked Deck and Honeyfoot.
KOTM Records 31st Anniversary Fest reminded Us of Why We Love This Scene
King of the Monsters Records celebrated 31 years in operation with a truly “monstrous” fest that brought together some bands who had been on hiatus for nearly three decades, and introduced us to a ton of incredible newer groups.
Bad Nerves release new single, announce shows with Sex Pistols.
Bad Nerves release new single, announce U.S. and Canadian Tour followed by shows with Sex Pistols.
Divine Intervention: Mosswood Meltdown Is Back, and It's a Sacrament
In Spite of everything the modern music industry has become, Mosswood Meltdown remains a fiercely independent celebration of punk, art, and outsider culture. With performances from Pavement, Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill, Otoboke Beaver, The Dead Milkmen, and more, plus John Waters, Peaches Christ's Punk Pride, and a weekend built on community instead of corporate sponsorship. Mosswood consistently proves that the underground is where the real magic happens. Featuring photos by Dick Slaughter with new previously un-released photos of Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill,
Pop Punk, Ska, and OI! Boss BBQ with The Bad-Ups, Bad Assets, and The Old Breed.
Pop Punk, Ska, and OI! Boss BBQ with The Bad-Ups, Bad Assets, and The Old Breed.
Signposts Underground: June 2026
This month, 1MU discusses 3 legends in their own rights - of hip-hop (Mike D in London), of horror cinema (Dario Argento’s personal museum), and of making a complete racket (Merzbow in London)…
Scarborough: Where the Weather Hates You but the People Don't
In Spite of freezing weather, the Scarborough Punk Festival 2026 delivered another unforgettable weekend of punk rock. With standout sets from Yur Mum, Hung Like Hanratty, Booze & Glory, The Casualties, Chaos 8, Chelsea, UK Subs, and The Anti-Nowhere League, the festival proved once again that great music, great people, and a few pints can overcome just about anything.