Maximum Rocknroll is heartbroken/excited to announce that we are donating our archives — paper files, photos, notes, zines, books, ephemera, and yes, the greatest punk record collection the world has ever known — to the Center for Popular Music at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This might seem random, but it’s the culmination […]
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There’s an Italian concept called “sprezzatura,” which refers to the art of making something difficult look effortless. While it’s mainly used referring to one’s visual style, it’s the perfect encapsulation of all aspects of this TEO WISE record. This collection of Italian punk, with a spaghetti Western veneer and power pop sensibilities, is the freshest […]
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A change of pace for the mighty Iron Lung Label, this 7” resurrects material from Australian first-wavers the VACANT LOT. Citing the BUZZCOCKS, MAGAZINE, and WIRE as influences, their four-song Living Underground EP was the band’s sole release from their initial late ’70s run. Vocalist George Howson has rebuilt the band here with a strong […]
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Gotta love it when a band clocks in with a demo that is a completely realized batch of tunes. That’s exactly what ABOLITION offers up for us here. Four-chord Parisian street punk that attacks like a psychotic mutant with liberty spikes. Striking the balance between hardcore punk and UK82 with catchy, gritty tunes they burst […]
Read full "Abolition demo cassette" reviewOn this week’s MRR Radio, Zu From All Over celebrates Michael From The North Bay’s 50TH MAXIMUM ROCKNROLL RADIO EPISODE (and her 20th), with the best Punk, Indie Punk, Hardcore, and even a Ska Band(!) to fulfill his aspirations of spotlighting the Sonoma County Independent Music Scene!
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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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Punks of the pre-internet age were good at sleuthing out information, tracking down new bands and finding meaningful connections between seemingly disparate groups of like-minded maniacs. My friends and I in the deep south, far away from coastal cultural meccas (insert RANCID quote here), traded notes about our hours spent pouring over liner notes, thank […]
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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. Don’t forget to read PART 2 and PART 3! ALEX HOWELL Alex Howell reviews records for MRR […]
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And now, more 2024 Year End Top Tens! Be sure to read PART 1 and PART 3! 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 EP (Desolate) […]
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