Visiting The Cuckoo’s Nest In 1981 As A New Waver Among The Punks
By Keith Walsh I fell into the group of hardcore punks in my senior year of high school, which was 1980 and 1981. I was a meek new waver, wearing…
Controversial? Interview With Eric Mattson Of ‘Good Luck, Ugly!’ Part 2
By Keith Walsh Eric Mattson of Good Luck, Ugly! and Makeshift3 has a lot to say. I’ve been chatting with him since doing our interview in March, and I’ve decided…
The Smart, DIY Punk Of “Good Luck, Ugly!”
It’s a smart approach to punk – borrowing the catchiness and daring attitudes without resorting to bad taste. I had the opportunity to exchange emails with Eric Mattson, drummer of…
MindFree’s “Motown Grunge” Unites Friends Old And New
Though vocalist/guitarist and songwriter Mark Abbruzzese has played in dozens of bands across the decades, his latest project MindFree is something very unique and different. “MindFree is the most genre…
Gilles Snowcat Reviews Brick Bosso’s ‘Ska Time’
Anonymity is fine, obscurity is acceptable — sometimes. But, more often than not, there are bills to pay. That’s why I was so glad to see this review by Belgium’s…
State Of The Union: Controversy In Washington, D.C. Inspires “Ska ‘N’ Bones” To Compose Absurd Tune
When it seemed that public protests and debates on social media weren’t effective ways to voice their opinions and frustrations about alleged corruption in the Trump Administration, members of the…
Pomona’s Hexed Delivers A Powerful Punk/Psychedelia Hybrid
Ever since the beginning of punk rock, the musical style has been a very effective vehicle for people to pick up an instrument and express rage, disappointment and basically any…
Timely New Video From The Brat Features Unreleased Tune, Homage To 1968 School Walkouts
2017 saw East LA’s 80s punk band The Brat back in the spotlight with the release of the stunning 21 set disc, “Straight Outta East LA.” The album displays the…
Introducing Ska ‘n’ Bones: Lifelong Pals Create Musical Chaos With Inspiring Political Tune “Smally Fingers”
A group of musical friends in Southern California have banded together to create a raucous and fun ska dance tune in the style of second wave ska. Calling themselves “Ska…
Pomona’s Hexed Deliver Innovative Psych-Punk
When the five friends in Hexed get together with their instruments to make some music, get ready for some loud and innovative sounds. The psych-punk band from Pomona have been…