Tag: punk
Mar. 1, 2019
Avril Lavigne returns from hiatus with confused but powerful album
Avril Lavigne has returned from her six-year hiatus and released a new album “Head Above Water.” The pop-punk princess of the early 2000s is back,…
Mar. 16, 2018
Vans Warped Tour founder talks legacy, tour highlights
Since 1995, Vans Warped Tour, a traveling touring festival, has brought the combination of action sports, music and education across North America. It is the…
Nov. 17, 2017
Soccer Mommy hits it out of the park at local punk show
For a bunch of nerds, the punk/DIY scene sure seems to have an odd fixation with sports. Just the other night, I saw a band…
Mar. 3, 2017
Japandroids rocks out for two nights at Union Transfer
When the Japandroids first announced their tour in support of “Near to the Wild Heart of Life,” it wasn’t New York City or their native…
Jan. 27, 2017
Reel Big Fish, Anti-Flag throw ska punk extravaganza at the Fillmore
No matter what some people may think, punk truly isn’t dead — and that includes all of its subgenres. Staple ska-punk band Reel Big Fish…
Jan. 20, 2017
Cherry Glazerr offers new take on grunge at PhilaMOCA
At just 19 years old, Clementine Creevy has a recurring role in the series “Transparent,” modeled for Saint Laurent and single-handedly created her band Cherry…
Nov. 18, 2016
Punk rock bonanza: The Frights, SWMRS, FIDLAR
I always think about the fact that I never fully appreciated the luxury of having my parents drive me everywhere as a kid. When they…
Aug. 19, 2016
The Frights stir Foundry crowd into punk rock frenzy
The Frights’ show was the first I attended while on duty for the Triangle so seeing them perform again kind of felt like everything had…
May. 27, 2016
Indie band ‘Twin Peaks’ amazes at Boot and Saddle
It was an all-Chicago affair at South Broad’s Boot and Saddle May 20. Jimmy Whispers and Ne-Hi opened the show for Twin Peaks, who are…
May. 20, 2016
Parquet Courts puts on solid show for rowdy Union Transfer fans
New York-based punk band Parquet Courts played a jam-packed Union Transfer May 11. Touring in support of their latest album “Human Performance,” Parquet Courts put…