Pop punk quintet Øff Guard peaked our interest when they described their intriguingly catchy sound as "intricate emo rock'n'roll." These may not be the most natural musical genre bedfellows, but the Long Island, New York-based band really make it their own as evidenced by last month's launch of their debut EP. The five-piece of Matt... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Russian Girlfriends
No we haven't turned into one of those conspicuous Russian websites that promises you a wife that looks like Anna Kournikova (deletes Internet history), we're actually introducing you to American punk rockers Russian Girlfriends. Despite not actually having Russian girlfriends - no, none of them, boring! - the New Mexico five-piece have honed a style... Continue Reading →
Introducing: The Fill Ins
Having made the most of your long Bank Holiday Weekend, I'm pretty sure you'll be in need of some good old fast-paced punk meets rock'n 'roll to get your brain back in gear. Luckily for you, we have the perfect tonic in North Carolina-based quartet The Fill Ins. You can't help but rock along to... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Bad Mary
New York has a fair claim to being the home of punk, with the likes of Ramones, Blondie and Lou Reed pioneering the genre from the famous east-coast city. Now picking up the mantle are Long Island rockers Bad Mary, who harness that 70s vibe with a modern twist in their energetic, fast-paced punk. Bad Mary began... Continue Reading →