With their self-described ethics of “left-field feminism, queer politics, and situationism,” HUGGY BEAR pushed the limits of the British music scene during their brief existence from ’91–’94. Based out of Brighton/London, they were friends and co-conspirators with BIKINI KILL—touring the US with them, releasing a split album together on Kill Rock Stars, and essentially bringing […]
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Australian metallic powerviolence unit PERSECUTOR doesn’t ease into Lateral Violence. Five tracks with no breathing room, just a direct barrage of aggression. They follow a more modern approach to their craft, emphasizing the fat, buzzsaw guitar tone more along the lines of a band like NAILS, which I wouldn’t necessarily call “powerviolence,” but they certainly […]
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Rescued from the depths early ’80s UK DIY cassette obscurity, Let’s Mutate collects twelve tracks from two demos recorded in 1982 by Yeovil’s short-lived BIKINI MUTANTS, who planted stakes right at the junction of anarcho-punk and indie pop. While their associations with some of the heaviest hitters in both of those worlds might be used […]
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Absolutely delightful Oi! that takes cues from the earliest wave of ’80s French bands who arguably produced the genre’s best output. GARE DU NORD utilizes many of the hallmarks you’d come to expect from the style: gruff gang vocals, stomping rhythms, and crunchy guitars with warbly reverb effect. What sets them apart though is their […]
Read full "Appels de Phares EP" reviewOn this week’s MRR Radio, Zu From All Over celebrates the NEW GREATEST MUSIC SCENES IN THE WORLD!!! Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus OHIO, with the best Weirdo Punk, Hardcore, and Tap-y Midwest Emo to usher in this new utopia of creativity and explosive influence.
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Far from any major cities and never a convenient spot on a touring route, the seemingly sedate neighbouring seaside towns of Falmouth and Penryn are an unlikely setting for a growing punk scene. However, over a long period of time, a local punk community has thankfully become a regular presence here. Cover photo: Dee Loraine […]
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Alrighty, here it is—the fourth and final installment of our YETTs. Here are parts one, two, and three, if you missed those. Also, be sure to scroll all the way down to see our Top Ten 2025 YETTs! D. Gregory D. Gregory has been a reviewer for Maximum Rocknroll since 2024. He has been culturally […]
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And now, part three of the 2025 Year-End Top Tens! Here are parts one and two, if you missed those. The fourth and final part will be posted next week. Ben Marshall Ben Marshall is a rocker and a reviewer for MRR. A herbert with a heart of gold, a short-haired rock’n’roller, and part-time lager (top) lout. I […]
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And now, more 2025 Year-End Top Tens! Be sure to read parts one and three! Biff Bifaro Biff Bifaro does monthly cassette reviews for MRR. For over twenty years, they’ve been playing in punk bands, driving bands on tour, and running labels. Currently the brain behind Feral Kid Records and Tetryon Tapes. An excruciating year […]
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