In a sea of singles, splits, and EPs, Animation Cel marks BILLIAM’s second LP. This prolific bedroom musician (who has maybe outgrown that label?) does not disappoint fans, with sixteen tracks of buzz, synth-wobble, and screech. In large font, the inner sleeve reads “Autismcore / Billiamwave LP#2”—so if we were lacking a genre handle, we […]
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Deathrockers CATAPHILES from Bremen, Germany recently released the Shadow Self LP, and it’s pure bliss for those of us who enjoy exploring the darkness. Masc/femme dual vocals is the first thing you’ll notice about CATAPHILES, and in this context they provide a sonic balance as well as an emotional unity. Lyrics provide both strong social […]
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Killer release following a series of likewise killer releases from this prolific group. Body creates an atmosphere of dread and paranoia in a tight eight-song parcel. Overdriven vocals suck the listener into an unsettling void and taunt with an unrivaled perversity of damaging tunes. Creeping elements of post-punk claw through the wreckage, but it’s all […]
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The term “dukkha” refers to discomfort, unease, or something that causes pain or sadness in Buddhism, probably a bit like MTV skacore or dad jokes in secular life. I had never heard of either this genuinely interesting concept, or of the band DUKKHA from Ohio, but I will try my best to remember both. This […]
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Eraser has spent the past couple of years making noise in Philly basements, winning over many a discerning punk with their blend of post-punk and no wave. Now they’re making noise in punk’s critical circles with their debut release, Hideout 12”, brought to you by Philly institution Siltbreeze Records. We sat down with Kat Bean […]
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And now, part three of the 2024 Year End Top Tens! Here are parts one and two, if you missed those. Also, be sure to scroll all the way down to see the Top Tens of this year’s Top Tens! Ben Perkins Ben Perkins publishes Another Subculture, a London punk newsletter, and co-hosts Repetitive Strain with Victoria […]
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And now, stay tuned for more 2024 Year End Top Tens! Part one is here, part three to follow next week. Ana Armengod Ana Armengod is a Philly-based artist, filmmaker, and vocalist in DE RODILLAS. My favorite things in 2024 in no particular order: THE DARK – Sinking Into Madness LP (Toxic State) GUERRA FINAL – Purgatorio […]
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Welcome to 2025, and welcome to Maximum Rocknroll‘s 2024 Year-End Top Tens. Once again, we asked MRR reviewers, friends, fellow travelers, and extended family from all over the world about what punk records defined the year for them. Part one of three this week, part two to follow next week. ALEX HOWELL Alex Howell reviews […]
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