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.

Dick Slaughter takes in Iggy Pop at the Zitadelle in Berlin. At 78, Iggy is still tearing through stages like a force of nature—shirtless, unstoppable, and backed by a band of musical virtuosos.

Iggy Pop sets off on a world tour with stops in Japan, the EU, the UK, and Brazil. Along the way, he’ll appear at massive festivals and share the stage with the Sex Pistols, Queens of the Stone Age, Katy Perry, and Mariah Carey.

We asked the In Spite Magazine family to share their top ten performances of 2024, and these are the ones that made it in by the deadline. Featuring iconic acts like NOFX, Iggy Pop, Subhumans, Devo, and so many more, this list highlights an incredible year of live music. But it begs the question: who didn’t make the cut? Let us know who we missed!

Dick Slaughter addresses nasty internet comments about the NO VALUES FESTIVAL and tells us to check out The Garden because they used to sweep his floor.

Punk icon Iggy Pop headlines NO VALUES in Pomona, CA. Dick Slaughter's review of Iggy's latest album 'Every Loser' and an Icelandic security guard's perspective add unique layers to the punk rock experience.