Music
Bashing the Fash out of the Punk Scene
Punk is broadly accommodating, but the line is drawn at fascism. And it is always entertaining when fascists learn that the hard way!
Music
Arts & Culture
Ranjit Arapurakal: Jersey-Raised Rocker on World Tour Takes a Pause for the Cause
We strongly suggest a listen to this cat. He will hit the feels hard, musically, spiritually and politically. Kam Williams interviews.
Arts & Culture
Portland Antifa Brings It With ‘Rock Against Fascism 1’
On the year anniversary of Donald Trump going to the White House, Portland’s Antifascist came out for good music, good vibes and a message to a rather active fash in their town that they really can’t rest easy!
Music
Hugh Masekela, Rest in Peace!
The Twitter account of the South African Father of Jazz describes him as “Human Rights Activist, Musician, Husband, Composer, Brother, Performer, Father, Artist, Friend.” That he was and more.
2017
Janelle Monae: Nobody’s Hidden Figure
Janelle Monae is one of today’s most talented artists, but she spoke her mind while being a celebrity. Chuck Tackett opines.
2017
NYHC Legends Sick of it All Gets Grilled Standing Up for Immigrants on Their Facebook page
Yeah, like a bunch of idiots who probably don’t even know what NYHC means are going to scare this band by trolling them. Unite Asia
2016
Micky Fitz of the Business, Rest in Peace!
A damn legend if there ever was one. F— Cancer. We feature video of a public access program DLJ produced in the 90s where Micky sat down to talk. Rest in Peace, bruh. Blabbermouth.net
2016
Erik Petersen, Rest in Peace!
“Come sit down we’re lamenting, about yesterday’s sad ending…” We only had this poet for 38 years, but man, what years they were. PunkNews.org
2016
Metal Band’s Drummer’s Longtime Associations With Hate Group Threaten its Future
We spoke with the Baltimore band Bestial Evil about the drama that ensued when they fired their drummer Evan Phillips last week. We don’t know what happens next now that they brought him back.
2016
Muslim Survivor of Paris Attacks Writes Open Letter to Eagles of Death Metal Member Following Remarks in Racist Website
If you are about the things Jesse Hughes is about, you’re supposed to get smacked down this hard!