A brutal, unflinching serialization about surviving abuse, finding refuge in punk, and carrying the weight of trauma into adulthood and emergency response work. Moving between memory, firehouse reflections, and the formation of Al & the Coholics, it traces how music, rebellion, and chosen family became a lifeline for someone trying to outlive the ghosts that never fully leave.

The Casualties, The Drowns, The Lowcocks, and Come Out Fighting at Sanctuary Detroit 5/14/2026.

A dive into the grimy, paranoid world of Reagan-era sci-fi and horror cinema, where consumerism, media manipulation, addiction, and class warfare mutate into cult classics filled with punk spirit and anti-establishment rage. From alien-controlled capitalism in They Live to the cosmic nihilism of Repo Man, these films channel outsider rebellion, body horror, and distrust in the American Dream at the exact moment it began to decay in plain sight.

How modern punk has evolved beyond sound into activism. Not In Our City 2, a 22-band international compilation released by Knifetwist Records benefiting Make the Road New York, is both a musical statement and a direct act of solidarity for immigrant communities. Through contributions from bands across multiple countries, the compilation channels anger, compassion, and resistance into tangible action, emphasizing punk’s enduring role as a community-driven force against injustice.

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.

Punk Rock Record Reviews: The Best of 2026 Part Six with Terror, Picket Line, 1R2R, Here’s Your Warning, P.H.S., Off With Their Heads!, Guitar Wolf, Dummy Toys, Crippled Fox, Manicdotes and more.

Mr. Dinkles’ Mac musical upbringing spans church, folk, and rock; she’s carved out a voice that’s equal parts personal release and pointed commentary. For her, punk isn’t a genre; it’s shaped by honesty, community, and the willingness to say something that might cost you. At a time when so much energy gets lost online, her music pulls people back into the room: sweaty, loud, and fully present.

A 17-year San Francisco punk institution, Thee Parkside, is shutting down, another casualty of gentrification dressed up as “progress.” Of course, it’s more than a venue loss: it’s the erasure of a living, breathing community hub where music, misfits, and chosen family thrived. Unchecked development isn’t just displacing people, it’s hollowing out the soul of the city. The final nights at Parkside double as both a celebration and a protest, capturing a scene that refuses to go quietly, even as it’s priced out of existence.

Dan gives us a new installment of One Punk and His Monkey. Is it really the farewell? tour?

Scarboro allows themselves the grace of aggression through Hate Season.

Punk Rock Record Reviews: The Best of 2026, Part Five. Commitment, Codefendants, Grade 2, Grippers, Dropkick Murphys, Stabber, Haywire, Toxic Shock, and more!

Early exposure to punk created a battle vest for one kid that needed it, before she could understand the lyrics or navigate a mosh pit. In a time where power looked like yelling, size, and fear, punk paved the way for a different kind of chaos, protective, communal, and comforting.

Supersonic Festival returns to Birmingham in 2026 as a smaller, “limited edition” run—but it’s still as uncompromising as ever. The lineup leans hard into experimental territory, from ØXN’s dark, drone-laced folk to boundary-pushing acts like Milkweed, Thorn Wych, and noise-rock provocateurs Prostitute, alongside hardcore, throat-singing, and audiovisual oddities. Offstage, the fest keeps its DIY spirit alive with workshops, art, and offbeat side quests, proving that even scaled down, Supersonic remains one of the most forward-thinking and sonically adventurous festivals out there.

The festival has sold out, and aftermarket prices continue to propel sky-high, likely due to the Bieber Effect.

Dan Wasted World is back with a new, exclusive “One Punk and His Monkey,” packed with new punk energy.

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.

Punk Rock Record Reviews: The Best of 2026, Part Four. The Casualties, Good Riddance, Juicebox, Hindsight, Hillbomb, and more.

The Replacements never played the game right, no hits, no polish, plenty of self-sabotage, and somehow that’s exactly why we liked it. As a new generation rediscovers them in 2026, we dig into the band’s strange afterlife: how a group that seemed destined to disappear instead became permanent, fueled by myth, mess, and songs that are sort of timeless.