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Off the Record: Northcote on Hardcore Roots, Healing Work, and What Comes Next
By the time Northcote’s 2015 album Hope is Made of Steel hit turntables and playlists, Matt Goud had already carved out a unique...
Nick Davies


Kevin Bivona of The Interrupters Is Producing Rudy Nuño’s New Record
Rudy Nuño has been a steady force in L.A.’s underground punk and alt scene for over a decade—known for his heartfelt songwriting,...
Nick Davies


The Punk You Ignored in 2005 Is the Punk That Matters Now
If you were hanging around punk message boards in the mid-2000s, you probably remember the term "orgcore" — that unpolished, brutally...
Nick Davies


Philly’s Heartbeart Echoed Loud Last Weekend
Something special went down in Manayunk last weekend. For three days straight, a patch of Philadelphia’s riverfront pulsed with grit,...
Sara Saturday


The Jack Knives Drop New Video for “Kill Me First” — A Punk Rock Love Letter to The Community
The Jack Knives have always worn their hearts on their sleeves, but their new video for “Kill Me First” might be their most heartfelt...
Nick Davies


OFF THE RECORD WITH... LENNY LASHLEY
Lenny Lashley has never been one to follow the crowd. From his days fronting Boston punk staple Darkbuster to his deeply personal solo...
Nick Davies


Scene Safety, Street Smarts, and Solidarity: Inside the Work of SafeSceneNJ
By the summer of 2024, a few longtime volunteers in New Jersey’s underground music community were feeling something shift. They had spent...
Nick Davies


The Carolyn Find Clarity in Chaos with New Single “75mg Prologue”
Atlanta punk trio The Carolyn return with their first new music in over a year, dropping the raw and reflective single “75mg Prologue.”...
Phil Andersen


The Best Festival You Probably Haven't Heard Of... Yet.
In a world overflowing with massive music festivals that boast overwhelming crowds, sky-high ticket prices, and an often impersonal...
Sara Saturday


Still the Best Punk Festival in America
Punk rock is having a moment again—if it ever really left. With legendary acts like The Misfits and Green Day playing Coachella this...
Phil Andersen


The Best Independent Punk Album in a Decade
In these modern times when music often feels disposable, "Into the Night" by The Jack Knives is a welcome change of pace — a record that...
Nick Davies


2025: The Punk Rock Revival
Mike Ness of Social Distortion As we usher in 2025, punk rock is experiencing a resurgence. At the forefront of this revival is the...
Nick Davies


Best Show of the Year? Bouncing Souls Night 3 in California
On the third and final night of their residency at the Garden Amp in Garden Grove, CA. The Bouncing Souls delivered a performance that...
Sara Saturday


The Lawrence Arms are the Definition of Orgcore
If you are still wondering what "Orgcore" is, go and listen to The Lawrence Arms. This band has crafted a legacy that stands out in the...
Phil Andersen


Op-Ed: The Menzingers Are the Best Orgcore Band of All Time
In the landscape of punk rock, the subgenre known as "Orgcore" stands out for its robust dedication to sincerity, storytelling, and...
Felipe Rodriguez


Artist Spotlight: Tim Barry
Each month Orgcore.org highlights one band or artist who we think defines the Orgcore movement, either by past achievements or by...
Phil Andersen


The Young Hearts: Punk’s Rising Stars Deliver with “Hell or High Water”
The punk scene is no stranger to raw emotion and powerful storytelling, but every so often, a band emerges with the kind of lyricism and...
Nick Davies


The BEST Orgcore Album of 2024
Alkaline Trio's latest album, "Blood, Hair and Eyeballs," hits shelves with such gusto that it’s easy to declare it the best Orgcore...
Phil Andersen


Op-Ed: Punk Rock Killed Itself
Punk rock, with its roots steeped in the ethos of rebellion and individuality, has always been a movement characterized by its defiance...
Chris Ramos


2025: A Pivotal Year for Punk Rock's Resurgence
2025 is poised to be a monumental year for punk rock, poised on the edge of either an exhilarating revival or a short-lived nostalgia...
Phil Andersen
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