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.

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.

Bad Cop Bad Cop started their tour with Iron Roses in Hamtramck, MI.

The album for our times, The Misery Suite by Black Guy Fawkes drops on September 19.

Fest 22 took place this weekend with over 350 punk, hardcore, and metal bands performing in over a dozen venues around downtown Gainsville, FL.

Our girl on the rail, Kim Moenich, attended the annual fundraising Carnival for Musack Rocks, featuring Fred Armisen, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, T.S.O.L, Punk Rock Karaoke, Josie Cotton, and more.