Sounds Like: Bikini Kill, The Breeders, Doll Skin, L7, Cheap Perfume and Bratmobile
Directed by: Melissa Yu
The Damed continue to kick-ass and take names. They dropped their new video yesterday for “Ritual Revolution”. Per the band, “Ritual Revolution is a song about real covens of witches around the world that participate in a mass occult by casting binding spells over each waning moon to try and remove the president from office so he will stop doing harm to others.
This little track and video from the Damed, shows how strong the punk rock community is in our endless fight against the Trump administration and fascism. Be sure to pick up the record here, https://thedamedband.bandcamp.com/releases.
Sounds Like: Aimless Again,Dorkatron, The Livermores, Penske File, and the Mazlows
It appears Toronto Punks, Hangtime have dropped a new video for “When We Were Young” from their Fall 2020 EP release, ‘Destroy’. Ok so even though this whole quarantine pretty much sucks. It’s awesome bands are still putting so much out!
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Sounds Like: A Day To Remember, Sleeping With Sirens, Taking Back Sunday, and Brand New
Since placing in 2019 Fireball’s Hottest Band and opening for Flogging Molly in Glasgow, Take Today has hit a historic rise in popularity. Check out their new animated video, “Divide”, from their EP, ‘Visions’.
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Favorite Tracks: Make It Up With You, Never Alone, More Than Drugs, Up & Down, and Going Home With You
Sounds Like: Ramones, The Follow Ups, The Hacks, Screeching Weasel, the Queers and the Manges
We are going through some really rough times as a world right now. The Corona virus is running rampant through the streets of America. Murder hornets and “Karens” everywhere. Ok so maybe no murder hornets, but the never ending supply of “Karens” is getting old. Yes things suck right now, but this is not the end of the world. Perhaps you need some old school punk rock in your life? Maybe an old school 1-2-3-4 Ramonescore beat?
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The Ramones have always been my go to band for a much needed pick me up. Along with some others like the Queers, Dwarves, Lagwagon, and I guess I’ll admit it here, Greenday. Ok so only their first 5 albums. Nothing after that though haha. It brings me great pleasure today to bring you straight from Venice, Italy, On My Arms. They released their latest record, ‘More Than Drugs’ a few days back.
This EP follows their 2018 album release, ‘Life At Thirty’. Seriously go give that a spin as well! The new EP starts out with “Make It Up With You”. This track is catchy and upbeat. I’d have to say it’s my favorite off the EP. It’s simple and optimistic with great sing along lyrics. The next track is “Never Alone”. This one is heavy on bass. I love it! We all look forward to the next show and a few drinks with friends.
The third track is “More Than Drug”. Love can be a dangerous and addictive drug. This love song has some great guitar and drums. “Up & Down” follows with a great kick-ass beat and even some old school Casio sounding keyboard. The keyboard adds that Queers like fun to the mix. The final song is up next “Going Home With You”. It’s fun and honestly made me miss being a teenager again.
Overall, On My Arms, blew me outta the water. ‘More Than Drugs’ is a fun romp through a familiar Ramonescore landscape while paying homage to the Queers. Plus it’s upbeat and happy in a time where the sunlight may be difficult to locate.
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“GRIMACE RECORDSRe-releases the epic 1984 The International P.E.A.C.E. compilation to benefit Mutual Aid Anarchist organization Mutual Aid Disaster Relief. Who are working on the ground to fight the corona virus. www.mutualaiddisasterrelief.org
Just by listening to the online Grimace Records P.E.A.C.E Compilation Spotify playlist you are supporting the fight against the spread of the corona virus.
Commonly referred to as the P.E.A.C.E. compilation, first released in 1984 by R Radical Records, the label run by MDCfrontmanDave Dictor in association with San Francisco Bay Area punk fanzine Maximumrocknroll.The “P.E.A.C.E.” in the album title is an acronym for “Peace, Energy, Action, Cooperation, Evolution.” This record documents the state of Reagan-era hardcore, just before the popularity of extreme music spread into popular culture.
In celebration of 40 years of Hardcore, this release has bands from around the world in what was a mammoth task. “It was so exciting to connect punks around the world. There was no internet, we had to show up and find others. These are the pioneering hardcore political punk bands that forged the way for so many growing punk scenes around the world.”
Per Dave Dictor – MDC – (Millions Of Dead Cops)
““I have released the PEACE-War Compilation again with Grimace Records. Franco Mares, MDC – Millions Of Dead Cops MDC bassist and political punk father, Tim Yohannan, the founder of Maximum Rocknroll Radio and Zine (the Epicenter Record Store and Venue and the @924 Gilman Street Music Project.) I wanted to give newer generations another chance to catch the music and the collective experience of bands and people working together for a project to raise money for what we felt were dedicated groups.For the first PEACE-War Compilation, we sent off the money to Anti Nuclear Groups such as the Clamshell Alliance, the Great Peace March in 1986 that MDC participated in, to the Greenham Women’s Peace Group. Also included have been @Greenpeace, the @Sea Shepherd Global, Food Not Bombs (Global)(They’re still going strong! We all will miss the 40th Anniversary of this 40-year proponent of free vegan sharing), for Seeds of Peace, an activist soup kitchen supporting protesters in Mercury Nevada, Big Mountain, Navajo groups fighting Uranium Mining and who are now fighting fracking on Navajo land, Tractors For Nicaragua (food aid), the African National Congress(fighting Apartheid at the time). @Global Wildlife Federation, the Orangutan Project, and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).”
Track List:
1984 2-LP release Side A
No. Title Artist/Country Length
“Up Against a Wall” Articles of Faith (USA) 2:07
“Endless Blockads for the Pussyfooter” G.I.S.M. (Japan) 3:44
“Viejos patéticos” (Pathetic Old Men) Los Violadores (Argentina) 1:37
“Sometimes” Deadlock (Netherlands) 1:34
“Will It Ever End?” P.P.G. (USA) 0:57
“Peace of What?” Trash (USA) 1:22
“Police Brutality” Vicious Circle (Australia) 2:12
“Gartlands Pit” Condemned to Death (USA) 1:09
“Non mi dire” (Don’t Tell Me) Negazione (Italy) 1:27
“America the Beautiful” D.O.A. (Canada) 2:21
“Snap” D.R.I. (USA) 1:12
“Jump Back” Porno Patrol (West Germany) 2:05
“Drop Out” Treason (USA) 2:20
“Abortos” (Abortions) Shit S.A. (Spain) 2:04
“Silence” Septic Death (USA) 1:33 Disc 2 No. Title Artist/Country Length
“Life of Punishment” Cheetah Chrome and the Motherfuckers (Italy) 2:40
“No mai” (Never) Peggio Punx (Italy) 1:20
“An Uneasy Peace” (early version) The Proletariat (USA) 3:14
“From Protest to Resistance” Conflict (UK) 2:37
“Battlefield (Nightmare)” The Iconoclast (USA) 1:54
“Pay for Shit” Pandemonium (Netherlands) 1:03
“Kinky Sex Makes the World Go ‘Round” Dead Kennedys (USA) 4:18
“Skorbut” (Scurvy) Boskops (West Germany) 2:11
“Rats” Subhumans (UK) 3:19
“Peace Officer” White Lie (USA) 1:17
“R.A.T./Pentagone” Wargasm (Netherlands) 1:58
“Four More Hours” Slaughterhouse 4 (USA) 1:09
“Finale” Execute (Japan) 1:36
“Reagan Youth” Reagan Youth (USA) 1:18
“The Man Goes On” Impact (Italy) 1:33
“100 Million People Dead” Butthole Surfers (USA) 2:41
“Ataque” (Attack) Kangrena (Spain) 1:09
“Will Amerika” Porcelain Forehead (Canada) 2:26
“No Mercy, No War” Barely Human (USA) 2:48
“Contro la pace, contro la guerra” (Against the Peace, Against the War) RAF Punk (Italy) 4:02
“Moment by Moment/Exiled Shadows” Zenzile (South Africa) 2:11
“Missile Destroyed Civilization” MDC (USA) 2:30
CPRA fully supports Mutual Aid Disaster Relief. I am so excited to listen to this entire playlist over and over again. Please wear a mask to #Stopthespread
Way back in 2018 CPRA first checked out Denver’s Stray The Course. I have been a fan ever since. While their music sounds happy and go free. It’s actually full of depth unlike some of their predecessors. I’m looking at you New Found Glory! I kid of course.
So to my delight the band dropped a new video yesterday for “Between The Walls”. This awesome track is just another amazing example of why we here at CPRA love them so much!
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Favorite Tracks: Mass Hysteria, Call Your Name, Memories, and 80 Shots
Per Bandcamp: “Mass Hysteria” has 10 songs, including the singles already mentioned, and brings together special guest appearances by iconic musicians such as Mark Vecchiarelli (Shades Apart), Frank Lacatena (Slap of Reality / The Sophomore Effort), Scott Hallquist (Ten Foot Pole / DC Fallout), Émilie Pnkmondon (50 Shades of Punk Rock / Excuse me mister) and Felix (Hardlife / Mallet / Kamikazes Refuse).
Sounds Like: NOFX, The Offspring, Bricheros, Pennywise, and The Vandals
As COVID-19 and government corruption race across the globe. I felt like today would be a good day to highlight some awesome underdogs from Brazil. End Of Pipe may have formed in 2006, but their 90’s punk sound continues into 2020. On June 1rst 2020, the band dropped their latest release, “Mass Hysteria”. Oh and today Bandcamp is donating all fees made from purchases to change and racial justice programs today! So be sure to make a purchase! So let’s check out “Mass Hysteria”.
We’re waiving our share of sales this Friday, June 5th, from midnight to midnight PDT. Here’s a list of artists and labels with special releases, including many donating to organizations in support of racial justice and change. https://t.co/G5W0kdakHz
The title track, “Mass Hysteria” is up first. This song reminds me of Bad Religion’s, ground breaking “Suffer” album. Everything on this song kicks ass. Medeiros’s vocals sound like a young Greg Graffin, while the guitar shreds 90’s like chords. Berretta’s drums are like a riptide and lead an angry revolution with Censi’s bass lines. This track has a guest appearance from Felix from Hardlife / Mallet / Kamikazes Refuse.
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The next track is “80 Shots” and encapsulates the Black Lives Matter message, “Society is deeply rooted in systematic racism”. It also features Emillie Plamondon, from 50 Shades of Punk Rock / Excuse me mister. I could go on about this forever, but the message is simple. We MUST stamp out racism in all forms and end police brutality. “80 Shots” is a fantastic song with powerful lyrical content.
“They did not order to stop it Did they want to kill a man or our entire humanity? They had no chance to survive The old racist way of shooting first and asking later”
Would I be an asshole if I said I chose my punk rock family over my own personal family? Well if that’s the case I am indeed an asshole. Our punk rock family has always been there during the worst of times and fits perfectly with the next song, “Choose Your Family”. I bet you will be singing along quickly with this catchy number. Medeiros kills it again on vocals. “Chance For The World” follows brilliantly with some chaotic 90’s chords, and excellent bass lines.
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The next song, “Lost Cause” features a guest appearance by Mark Vecchiarelli from Shades Apart.The guitar absolutely shreds on this track. It has a classic 90s skate punk sound. This is one of my personal favourite tracks. Scott Hallquist from Ten Foot Pole / DC Fallout guest appears on the next song, “Call My Name”.
This is my overall favorite song! It strays the line of great melodic hardcore, yet retains a great pop punk style. The last song is, “Memories”. This one feels dark, yet the chorus provides a gleam of hope. The gang vocals on this one really stick out for me. The work on guitar is super impressive.
Overall End Of Pipe’s, “Mass Hysteria” is an excellent album packed with everything I love about 90s punk rock. The melodic hardcore mixed with occasional metal riff is a blast to listen to. Don’t delay pick this one up and also help Bandcamp support racial injustice at the same time. You can buy this album here, https://endofpipe.bandcamp.com/. Also if your band would like to tour South America contact Uirá Medeiros with Foreign Bands On Tour!
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On May 19, 1951 a legend was born in Forest Hills, NY, NY. On what would be Joey Ramone’s 69th birthday, 20 bands got together to release a Ramonescore comp called “Ramonescore Brigade. Three awesome labels, Mom’s Basement Records/Mom’s Cellar Dweller, Waterslide Records, and Council Pop Records got together to release this kick ass record on vinyl. It is currently sold out so I suggest you hit them up and ask to make a purchase. Denver locals The Bricheros are also on the record with “Narcoleptic Youth”.
Side Hey Johnny Terrien & The Bad Lieutenants – I Lost My Mind McBain – When I Was Old Atoms – Pre-Teen Coke Fiend Evil O’Brians – I Wanna Be Dumb Follow Ups – Hey Yo (Ballad Of Razor Ramon) Fil McRackin & The Hens – Great Eggspectations Black Russians – A Blaze In The Soviet Sky Softcrime – Skip The Punk Rock Show Radio Blast – Dog In The Window Tarleks – Silver Machine
Side Ho Barbecuties – Wearing Thin Yodees – Loony Radio Buzzkills – Without A Trace Prozacs – We Wanna Rock Kobanes – Dilemma Mean Black Cat – Don’t Sell It (Don’t Give It Away) Anderson Stingrays – I Don’t Wanna Be A Vampire Heart Alarms – Digging In My Heart Bricheros – Narcoleptic Youth Sad Sally – F.L.N
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Favorite Tracks: Bombs Away, Story And The Gaslight, White Coats, Young And High, Go Under, Hell Meet Hand basket
Sounds Like: Doc Rotten, Bad Religion, Debt Neglector, and Rise Against
We get a ton of music submissions weekly to CPRA for reviews, etc. Sadly we don’t get time to check out each one. We have to be picky and truth be told I really dislike that. Keep in mind CPRA is purely volunteer based and volunteers are always needed. Bands one way to get our attention is to have a kick ass video. Music videos can be pricey to make, but they will help your band! And this kids, is how I found The Run Around’s, “Bombs Away”.
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The first track is indeed “Bombs Away”. With a kick ass intro like this, you can’t help but start nodding your head. The drums are so damn good. The lyrics speak of America’s desire to continue our never ending war machine. Why can’t we stay out of other countries’ business, https://nypost.com/2020/05/06/us-will-use-every-tool-to-get-ex-soldiers-back-from-venezuela/? Check out this awesome video below!
The next track is “Story And The Gaslight”. This track goes out to all bands who try to hit the road. I myself have never toured and have no idea what that experience may be like. Again another tack that kicks ass. Amazing bass and guitar riffs, energetic drums and great vocals by Fein. This track also pays homage to rhythm guitarist, Jeremy Kitt. Jeremy passed suddenly in 2014 leaving the band and his family at a loss. There’s also a great riff at the end of the track.
Have you ever felt you just don’t belong, because some “Normie” put you down? Have you ever felt you’re crazy? Well welcome to the club. Let’s party until the “White Coats” take us away! This track is powerful yet playful. It filled me with a sense of pride. Yeah I’m crazy, but so is my punk rock family. This anthem will get stuck in your head!
Pic by Alex Zarek
The next track is “Young And Hi”. I love this drum beat. Growing up sucked and this track reminds us how tough it can be for young punks. When I was growing up I was told I can be anything I want to be. It wasn’t until I got older I realized I went through some serious shit. The lyrics relate on so many levels and are a blast to sing with. The guitar riffs have an old school glam metal feel, and I love it.
“Go Under” is a love song. We all know what happens when the afterglow wears off. It sucks! If you’re going through this shit I really feel for you. “I was your lightning, you were my thunder, never really looked at another, but the lightning crashed, there was no more thunder, life goes on, then we go under”. I love this track in so many ways!
Well we have came to the finish line with, “Hell Meet Hand Basket”. This is hardriven political punk rock! Here we are in the USA where rednecks shoot “Robbers” in the streets and our ACAB cops slam kids to the concrete. As the track says, “We are lost, we are caged, we are anything but free”. I encourage you to read up on the so-called land of the “Free”.
In reflection I have one statement to make. Where TF have these guys been all my life? I’m adding The Run Around’s, “Bombs Away” EP as a nominee for CPRA’s best of 2020 EP. “Bombs Away” has massive potential and this band deserves to hit the national touring stage. I found myself again through music, played by someone else. You can listen on any big streamer and be sure to buy if you can.
