Song of the Day

Song of the Day

Grumpster, “Growing Pains,” from Mindless (Asian Man Records, 2020)

By Dan Vanderpool |

Melodic punk straight from the East Bay.

Song of the Day

Spy, “Bootlicker,” from Service Weapon (To Live a Lie Records, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

New California hardcore outfit share a vicious take on the sound with bands like Warthog and Protocol.

Song of the Day

Milk Bath, “Bootlicking 101” (World of Hurt Records/Different Kitchen Records, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

Ripping post-punk hardcore from members of No///Se and Glass and Ashes.

Song of the Day

Mal Aux Yeux, “Le Soleil Me...,” from Séquestré par la futur (Gargouille Association, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

Left of center punk that features shades of Ebullition Records, crust, post-metal, and rock steady (!).

Song of the Day

Manic Ride, “Roll with the Punches,” from Manic Ride (Refuse Records, 2019)

By Adam Yoe |

FFO: Anti Cimex, Discharge, Massgrave

Song of the Day

Man-Eaters, “At the Wheel,” from Gentle Ballads for the Simple Soul (Feel It Records, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

Dudes who you might know from Tarantüla, Cülo, and Bleeding Gums bang out a punky rocker.

Song of the Day

Rat Cage, “Charge Them with Murder,” from Screams from the Cage (La Vida Es Un Mus Discos, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

"...a malicious mélange of Mob 47-styled mangel, blazing UK82, and straight ahead hardcore punk fury."

Song of the Day

Death Tapes, “Revive,” from Preface (2020)

By Dan Vanderpool |

Admirers of Touché Amoré, Gouge Away, and United Nations should take notice.

Song of the Day

OTAGE, “Héros,” from EP 2020 (2020)

By Adam Yoe |

"...seemingly as well-versed in first-wave punk as they are the Havoc Records discography."

Song of the Day

Dead Man's Chest, “United States of Me,” from Dear God (Upstate Records, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

What happens when you mine influence from Hatebreed, Machine Head, and Slayer? Find out here.

Song of the Day

Fried E/M, “Modern World,” from Modern World (La Vida Es Un Mus Discos, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

"There are bits that recall the primitive, teenaged blasts of Wasted Youth or Ill Repute..."

Song of the Day

Holehog, “Radiation Blues,” from Radiation Blues (2020)

By Dan Vanderpool |

Sacramento punks tear it up with a complete toxic nightmare of fast tempos and snotty vocals.

Song of the Day

Jodie Faster, “Did Not Vote,” from Blame Yourself (Dirty Guys Rock, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

"Across the course of 17 tracks, they play a highly caffeinated and hyper alert brand of snotty hardcore."

Song of the Day

Deny, “Dystopia” (Flyktsoda Records, Cramada Records, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

Dig your teeth into some crusty hardcore from Sweden (or just listen to it).

Song of the Day

Inner Turmoil, “Worn Thin,” from Trapped at Birth (2019)

By Adam Yoe |

"They cherry pick as much from NYHC’s groove as they do Syracuse and Connecticut."

Song of the Day

Rigorous Institution, “World of Illusion,” from The Coming of Terror (Whisper in Darkness, 2019)

By Adam Yoe |

FFO: Electro Hippies, Discharge, (early) Celtic Frost

Song of the Day

Bato, “Dead End,” from Ravages of Time (Not for the Weak Records, 2019)

By Adam Yoe |

FFO: Government Warning, Jerry's Kids, Gang Green

Song of the Day

PEST!, “Milk,” from Sick Fuck (2019)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Gnarly hardcore punk from Brooklyn that sounds like it was written and recorded in a filthy basement.

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