Did you know the lead singers of Rancid, Pennywise, and Strung Out all paint when they’re offstage? They are some of the featured artists in the new coffee table art book Punk Rock And Paintbrushes: The Insides Of Artists Written By Outsiders. Some of the world’s biggest punk icons have united for the one-of-a-kind collaboration….
In the words of Punk Rock Bowling’s brochure “It’s that time again. Lace up your boots, spike your hair, ditch your work, and F— the rest! Get ready for another edition of the biggest punk rock party of the year!” The team behind Punk Rock Bowling has worked hard for the last 17 years to…
Founder of Smelvis Records Elvis Cortez (Transplants / Left Alone) has become the Nike of punk rock. Once he sets his mind to something he just does it! Not only did he just release Hooligans United: A Tribute to Rancid through Smelvis Records, but also his string of release parties held April 10-12 rival the…
After twenty years Rancid has made an indelible mark in the music scene earning the respect and honor of fans and bands worldwide. To celebrate this milestone, Smelvis Records is releasing Hooligans United A Tribute to Rancid on April 14. Packed with 51 tracks on 3 vinyl LP’s or 2 CD’s, bands from a variety…
This year the annual Musink Festival refined an already great formula, but still came up short by the end of three days. On the plus side, the tattoo artists and vendors expanded to two exhibit halls and the lineup for the three nights of bands provided this writer enough motivation to attend. Moving the concert…
On August 4th The Interrupters had their first ever headlining show and CD release party at The Roxy Theatre in Hollywood, California. They were joined by Left Alone, Oceanside Sound System, HB Surround Sound, and very special surprise guests, Tim Timebomb and Friends. After touring with bands like Rancid, The Transplants, and Devil’s Brigade It’s…
