The ’70s see album sales explode and the domination of FM rock radio. Recording studios and techniques become more ...

2026 is looking to be a busy year for Social Distortion. In addition to the cruise (and a number of other tour dates), the ...

“Dark Wave,” hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs’ Matt Sebastian, explores the darker side of classic ’80s alternative, including ...

Black Veil Brides continue their artistic leap with the one-off single "Certainty." It's our Heavy Song of the Week.

Jan 9, 2026 KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977. On today's show, we indulge in our first New Music ...

A$AP Rocky trades hip-hop for psychedelic rock on 'Punk Rocky', channelling Tame Impala vibes with an 80s new wave aesthetic ...

The December roundup of our punk column ‘In Defense of the Genre’ includes recent news, reviews, and features, along with a ...

There is no shortage of great books, from romance and thrillers to mystery and memoir. Here are a few titles to add to your ...

Noel used the term in describing the 1996 concerts at Knebworth, England’s largest outdoor music venue. The shows drew a quarter million fans over two days, eclipsing even the great ’70s and ’80s ...

The common thread running throughout this all dayer would have to be around the tones of headliners Hot Water Music and Bruce Springsteen; post hardcore, punk rock, alternative indie, however you want ...

When hearing their band name, it’s immediately clear that Viagra Boys are here to have a good time. They offered further evidence of that earlier this year with the title of their 2025 album, the more ...

Diego Pavia didn't get the storybook ending he would have wanted at last weekend's Heisman ceremony. Instead, he lived long enough to see himself become the villain. One of those Heisman voters wasted ...