From Berkeley to Blackpool: Rebellion Starts Here
John Greenwood took the long road from California to Blackpool—but first, he made a crucial pit stop at Berkeley’s UC Theatre, where punk legends TV Smith and The Damned turned back the clock (and blew out the amps). With Rebellion Festival 2025 looming large on the horizon, John shares a preview soaked in nostalgia, noise, and the kind of performances that prove the old guard’s still got more bite than a crate of feral rats.
Unnamed Festival Project 4 in Santa Rosa
John Greenwood reports from Unnamed Festival Project 4 in Santa Rosa, held at the Arlene Francis Center—a nonprofit, community-driven cultural hub with a vision for a better world.
Make Sluts Not Bombs: Slutbomb Concert Report
Jordan Ranft catches Slutbomb and Starsdontmeananything in his hometown of Santa Rosa, California.
San Francisco’s Not Dead: FNG at The Independent
Jordan Ranft takes in Family Not a Group (FNG), a 17-person collective of rappers, singers, DJs, and artists, at The Independent in San Francisco, CA.
Bite Me Bambi and Eat This
John Greenwood sits down with Bite Me Bambi frontwoman Tahlena Chikami to chat about the band's new album, Eat This, and their upcoming appearance at Berkeley’s Doll Fest.
Angelo Moore Tried to Fishbone My Girlfriend
John Greenwood took his girlfriend to the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, CA, to see Fishbone, Bite Me Bambi, Strawberry Fuzz, and Damage—but by the end of the night, he almost lost her to Fishbone’s electrifying frontman, Angelo Moore. Find out how the night unfolded and who truly stole the show!
My Corona: Rebellion 2024 Day 4
One Man Underground guides us through his final day at the Rebellion Festival, featuring a phenomenal lineup including The Satellites, Convict Class, Rumkicks, Blyth Power, The Dollheads, Meryl Streek, Johnny Echols and Love, and Andy Scott with The Sweet
MINDS IDLE GO BACK TO THEIR ROOTS
Phil Thorns heads to The Hallamshire Hotel in Sheffield, UK, to witness Minds Idle return home for an unforgettable show.
Music Festival Celebrating Feminine Energy Powered by Feminine Energy
Be a part of Doll Fest 2025, a Berkeley, California, music festival celebrating feminine energy powered by feminine energy. Confirmed performers include Dog Party, Ansible, Stop The Presses, The Iron Roses, and Tsunami Bomb.
Passed Out Punx AT PUNK ROCK BOWLING, Where Sleeping in Public Becomes Art
If you take a nap at Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival in Las Vegas, you might wake up to find yourself turned into a work of art. Rachel Blitz clues us in about the Passed Out Punx Instagram page which has been documenting the sleeping habits of the punks at PRB and beyond for nine years.
STERN ON PUNK ROCK BOWLING WITH THE MUMMIES
Dick Turns his interview with Shawn Stern of Youth Brigade and producer of Punk Rock Bowling into an opportunity to try and kill the kings of budget Rock the Mummies by possible heat stroke. Asks questions from fans. Asks Shawn what kind of underpants he wears and makes a mockery of music journalism. We couldn’t be happier.
Are You With Them? Are You With Us? Pick a Side.
Bob Vylan’s new album, 'Humble as the Sun,' is out. Dick Slaughter convinced us into letting a superfan write his review for him. We got much more than we bargained for. In depth and with too many beautiful newly released photos is an understatement. These two seem to like Bob Vylan a lot. Find out why.
PUNK’S NOT DEAD IN VEGAS: it’s dad, and dad knows a good value
Punk Rock Bowling will be taking over Downtown Las Vegas with performances by Devo, The Descendants, Stiff Little Fingers, The Subhumans, and a whole lot more. Get ready for Family Fun in Sin City.
Rebellion Band Spotlight: Paranoid Visions Shares Their Favorite Rebellion Bands
Get the low down on Rebellion and Blackpool from someone who has performed there 23 times. Meet Peter Jones of Paranoid Visions in our first Rebellion Band Spotlight
NEVER MIND THE THEME PARKS, HERE’S REBELLION
What happens when 10,000 punk rockers take over the English seaside resort town of Blackpool? Fun for the whole family – that’s what.
Trigger Pulled: How Not To Tour Brexit Britain
The UK has closed its doors to the entire European DIY music scene. At least we have our precious, PRECIOUS sovereignty. And bendy bananas.