Doll Fest 2026 doesn’t ease you in, it throws you straight into the deep end. From the energy and charisma of the preshow to a stacked weekend at Oakstop, Maria and crew once again prove they’ve got an uncanny knack for pulling together lineups that hit from every angle: melodic, confrontational, strange, and unforgettable. Whether it’s the emotional lift of Skip The Needle, the unfiltered fury of ICK, the sheer force of 18 Fevers, or the beautifully unhinged spectacle of El Colectivo Sabinas (poor Pete), every set feels like a discovery or a reckoning. By the time War on Women detonates what’s left of the room, you’re not just watching a festival — you’re being dragged through it, gladly.

How independent artists and underground scenes are fighting back against isolation, algorithms, and the suffocating grip of late-stage capitalism. Centered around Damag3’s emotionally explosive Philadelphia show, where punk can still exist as an ethos rather than just a sound. Rooted in DIY culture, trans visibility, physical media, human connection, and collective resistance. In a world designed to keep people disconnected and endlessly consuming, spaces like this become more than concerts; they become proof that community, art, and rebellion still matter.

Fishbone’s 2026 “In Your to Face” tour isn’t just a show, it’s an immersive experience that pulls fans straight into the orbit of one of the most enduring, electrifying bands to ever do it. From the family-like chaos of the VIP meet-and-greet and soundcheck to karaoke gambles backed by the band themselves, the night blurs the line between audience and performer before exploding into the set. Celebrating four decades of In Your to Face, Fishbone tears through their legacy with the same joy, and some complete with surprise appearances. Angelo Moore's energy turns every moment into something bigger than music.

Before festivals and Ticketmaster, punk thrives in basements, living rooms, municipal spaces, and random nooks with poor lighting and questionable electrical situations. Third St. in Santa Cruz was one of those special places: a house venue run by three women who built a community around open doors and zero pretension. A look back at the magic of the house venue and why we need it now more than ever.

Fishbone storms back, celebrating the 40th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut In Your Face, proving once again why they remain one of the most electrifying and influential bands to ever hit a stage. With a two-set performance that pairs the iconic album in full with a career-spanning selection of fan favorites.