Punk/Ska Music

Part memoir, part hallucination, Legend of a Rock Star by punk pioneer Dee Dee Ramone, bassist of legendary New York group The Ramones, is a thoroughly compelling read.

Dec 14, 2009 - Robin Schroffel

Cartel's new album called "Cycles" is about exactly what it sounds like--the classic steps of a dying connection or relationship.

Dec 13, 2009 - Elisabeth Sharber

Chris Judd, the guitarist in up and coming alternative punk band First Among Equals caught up with Suite101 to discuss a variety of topics, including the band's origins.

Dec 4, 2009 - Dean Parr

Featuring former and current members of Darkbuster, the hardcore punk veterans of Drago headlined a spirited show at the Midway Cafe in the suburbs of Boston.

Nov 26, 2009 - Charlie Doherty

'Bring The Walls Down' is the first full length album of Reading's First Among Equals. This reveals they have the potential do well on the pop/punk scene.

Nov 23, 2009 - Dean Parr

Some people were born with rock 'n' roll in their veins. Others, not so much. With album covers tattooed on her body, Care Failure belongs to the former camp.

Nov 22, 2009 - Shawn Conner

Following the release of their 4th album, Daisy, Brand New went on tour promoting both new material and a new musical focus which was not unlike their L.I. predecessors.

Nov 17, 2009 - Todd Christopher Petty

Opener Glassjaw performed a stellar if short set that had the crowd moving and screaming along, while Brand New focused on late album material.

Nov 16, 2009 - Nicholas Fehertoi

Following their "breakup" in 2005, The Get Up Kids played their final shows and said goodbye to fans. Four years later, the kids have grown up and sound better than ever.

Nov 9, 2009 - Todd Christopher Petty

YouTube has made many sensations and one of its latest goes by "the UkePunk." Real name Paul, his jangly ukulele versions of '70s punk classics are simple yet brilliant.

Nov 9, 2009 - Robin Schroffel

Much more than a clinical documentary, End of the Century is an in-depth portrait of the characters and kinships behind punk rock legends The Ramones.

Nov 2, 2009 - Robin Schroffel

Long forgotten by almost everyone except the folks at Overground Records, Satan's Rats are a must-hear obscurity for anyone into the '70s punk sound.

Nov 1, 2009 - Robin Schroffel

One of the most well-known Rastafarians in history, Nesta Marley, or Bob Marley as most would know him; set the world ablaze with his deep socially conscious music.

Oct 30, 2009 - Brandon Marcel Cherry

Axe To Fall is a hardcore powerhouse that sees the 19 year old band still pushing their creative envelope and inviting an impressive roster of friends along for the ride

Oct 21, 2009 - Nicholas Fehertoi

After thirty years, The Beat, who cleverly fuse ska, punk, pop and reggae influences can still pull in the crowds and offer then both classics and some new directions.

Aug 27, 2009 - Michael Mackey