Dag Nasty: Melodic Hardcore Pioneers If you’ve spent time exploring the roots of melodic hardcore, you’ve likely encountered the name Dag Nasty. Emerging from the vibrant Washington, D.C. hardcore scene in the mid-1980s, this band carved out a unique niche with their blend of melodic sensibilities, introspective lyrics, and punk …
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Howards Alias: A Progressive Force in UK Ska-Punk In the always-evolving world of punk and ska, few bands have managed to push the genre’s boundaries quite like Howards Alias. Formed in the late 1990s in Southampton, England, Howards Alias has been heralded as one of the UK’s most inventive and …
Leatherface
Leatherface: The Unsung Heroes of UK Punk When speaking of the pantheon of punk legends, it’s easy to toss out names like The Clash or Dead Kennedys. But those in the know understand that Sunderland, England’s Leatherface is among the most influential and underappreciated punk bands to ever plug in …
Sublime
A Dive Into Sublime: The Sound of Sun-Soaked SoCal Punk and Ska Welcome back, true lovers of punk and ska! Today we’re exploring a band that perfectly encapsulates the laid-back yet rebellious spirit of Southern California: Sublime. With a unique blend of punk rock, ska, reggae, and hip-hop, Sublime broke …
Flogging Molly
Flogging Molly: Celtic Punk Royalty In the world of punk and ska, few bands straddle the line between tradition and rebellion quite like Flogging Molly. Formed in Los Angeles in 1997, this seven-piece band built a sound that fused the raw energy of punk rock with the timeless soul of …
Stranger Cole
Stranger Cole: The Soul of Jamaican Ska When talking about the bubbling roots of ska and rocksteady, the name Stranger Cole is impossible to miss. Born Wilburn Theodore Cole in Kingston, Jamaica in 1942, Stranger Cole gained his nickname due to his solitary nature. Still, his music connected deeply with …
Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols: Anarchy, Rebellion, and the Punk Revolution If there’s one band that encapsulates the spirit of punk rock in its rawest and most unfiltered form, it’s the Sex Pistols. Formed in London in 1975, this English punk rock band exploded onto the scene with a fury of anti-establishment …
Sounds Like Chicken
Sounds Like Chicken: Australia’s Ska-Punk Gospel Heroes In the vibrant tapestry of Australia’s underground punk and ska scene, few bands left a mark quite like Sounds Like Chicken. Hailing from Melbourne, this energetic crew mashed up punk, ska, hardcore, metal, and even gospel influences into a sound uniquely their own. …
Sum 41
Sum 41: The Punk Rock Mavericks of Modern Times The Story Behind the Band Formed in Ajax, Ontario, Canada, in 1996, Sum 41 exploded into the punk rock scene with an energy and attitude that few could match. The original lineup featured Deryck Whibley (vocals/guitar), Steve Jocz (drums), Richard “Cone” …