Tag: punk

March 24, 2012

Off the Record - Death of Me

By Brandon J. in Video Flashback | Comments closed

I am giving you a double dose of Video Flashback today since it’s Saturday and I am sure many of us are bored 😉 Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Off the Record. This band released one album on Tooth & Nail Records (Remember When) before splitting and then signed with New School Records. They released a full length “Mulligan” (2002) and their finest release to date the “Nothing New” ep which released in 2004. This band had that So. Cal. skate punk sound down and really started going places with their last and final ep.… Continued →

March 22, 2012

Dogwood - Building a Better Me

By Brandon J. in Video Flashback | Comments closed

Today’s Video Flashback is from the band Dogwood with their video/song “Building a Better Me”. The song appears on the band’s album of the same name, “Building a Better Me” (2000 Tooth & Nail Records).… Continued →

February 28, 2012

Mxpx - Far Away

By Brandon J. in Music Videos | Comments closed

New music video for “Far Away” from long running pop-punk band, Mxpx. Video can be seen below. “Plans Within Plans” is due out April 3rd on Rock City Recordings. You can also sample every song on the new album via Amazon here.… Continued →

February 16, 2012

Close Your Eyes - Erie

By Brandon J. in Music Videos | Comments closed

Another new Close Your Eyes music video can be seen below. This video is for the track “Erie” off of “Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts”… Continued →

February 15, 2012

REVIEW : The Feel Good Drag - demo

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

The Feel Good Drag is a three-piece rock group based in Germany. They have released a 3-track demo EP on bandcamp for free that features their style of sunshine-infused rock’n’roll

January 30, 2012

Close Your Eyes - Carry You

By Brandon J. in Music Videos | Comments closed

Check out this brand new music video from Close Your Eyes for their song “Carry You”.… Continued →

January 4, 2012

An Honest Mistake - If I Told You This Was Real Would You Believe Me?

By Brandon J. in Music Videos | Comments closed

It’s finally here, the official music video for “If I Told You This Was Real, Would You Believe Me?” by Malaysian pop-punk band, An Honest Mistake. Check it out below. If you want to download this song for free, click here (Punk Never Dies).… Continued →

December 22, 2011

REVIEW : The Kings Kids - Set Sail and Seek...

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

The Kings Kids release their 2nd full-length album Set Sail and Seek... full of Oi / Street punk songs for fans of Flatfoot 56, Swingin Utters, Street Dogs and Rancid.

November 22, 2011

REVIEW : From The Eyes of Servants - From The Eyes of Servants EP

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

Check out From The Eyes of Servants and their 6-song self-titled EP on Red Cord Records. For fans of Take It Back / Close Your Eyes

November 14, 2011

REVIEW : Absolved - This One Goes to Seven

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

SoCal punk band Absolved release their 7-song album This One Goes To Seven on Thumper Punk Records.

October 18, 2011

REVIEW : Grave Robber - You're All Gonna Die!

By Rob J in Reviews | Comments closed

Check out this review of Grave Robber's new album "You're All Gonna Die!"

September 9, 2011

INTERVIEW : 20 Questions with Wretched of Grave Robber!

By Rob J in Interviews | Comments closed

Many of our readers here at IVM are familiar with Grave Robber. I was first introduced to the band via a myspace friend request a few years ago and my first impression was simply “whoa”. After checking out the songs, reading the lyrics, and so on it was impossible for me not to love what they’re doing. After catching a live show I can honestly tell you they have one of the best live shows around and if you have the opportunity to see them don’t miss out!… Continued →

September 8, 2011

REVIEW : The Hoax - Stumbling Through

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

Punk/hardcore outfit The Hoax released their album Stumbling Through on Thumper Punk Records back in the spring. It's pretty impressive, check it out!

September 5, 2011

REVIEW : The Great Transparency - Rebuild Your Love EP

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

Recently soaring to the tops of Christian rock charts, The Great Transparency carve out their own space with catchy pop punk and some arena rock sensibility, producing a really clean sound filled with serious lyrics about life and faith.

September 4, 2011

REVIEW : We Are Leo - Hello Ep

By Brandon J. in Reviews | Comments closed

Check out the review of Skies Fall Records label debut by band, We Are Leo titled "Hello Ep". It's a great little album and I find it personally enjoyable.

August 26, 2011

REVIEW : Unshackled - The Overcoming Years

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

Check out this review of street punk band, Unshackled (Thumper Punk Records), by BMer

August 19, 2011

REVIEW : Stellar Kart - A Whole New World EP

By Jeremiah Holdsworth in Reviews | Comments closed

Some Disney songs recreated!

August 17, 2011

REVIEW : Sainthood Reps - Monoculture

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

All you modern Tooth and Nail haters can finally relax, because Sainthood Reps brings the label back to the days of Frodus, Blenderhead, and 90 Pound Wuss. This is grungy post-hardcore with a Long Island twist.

August 2, 2011

REVIEW : The Shiny Darks - Stab At Love EP

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

The Shiny Darks bring back that old punk rock n' roll style on their free 4-song EP called Stab At Love

July 12, 2011

REVIEW : The Social Threat - Protest Songs

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

The Social Threat, a 3-piece punk band from Canada releases their 13-song debut Protest Songs. For fans of Pennywise, Dogwood, Good Riddance...

July 10, 2011

REVIEW : Grave Robber - Exhumed

By Rob J in Reviews | Comments closed

Check out Grave Robber's third full length release "Exhumed", which is actually a collection of new and old songs.

July 8, 2011

REVIEW : Addison - Gas Money EP

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

Addison is a pop-punk / alternative band reminiscent of Blink-182 / Millencolin. Check out their 3-song EP called Gas Money.

March 8, 2011

REVIEW : Craig's Brother - The Insidious Lie

By Brandon J. in Reviews | Comments closed

The infamous punk rock legends are back with their third full length "The Insidious Lie". Read on for my review.

February 28, 2011

REVIEW : After the Anthems - What If the Astronauts Are Lying

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

This Canadian three-piece brings more straight-up pop punk for fans of Relient K, Cartel, or MxPx. Their new album is free, so give it a listen and let us know what you think!

February 9, 2011

INTERVIEW : Flatfoot 56

By Joshua Hedlund in Interviews | Comments closed

Tobin and Brandon of Flatfoot 56 sat down with me before a recent show in St. Louis to discuss the joys and challenges of band life.

January 10, 2011

REVIEW : Arthur - Watch the Years Crawl By

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

Softer side-project from all three members of MxPx and their stage tech. Catchy love songs with a doo-wop flair.

July 30, 2010

REVIEW : 180 Out - Send Down Your Love

By Scott.L in Reviews | Comments closed

180 Out is keeping it in the family... and keeping it real... although without a single red mohawk to be seen.