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Interview with . . . Doghouse Rose
The best punk songs don’t pretend to have all the answers—they tell the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. That’s the space Doghouse Rose occupies, balancing vulnerability with humor and loud, cathartic energy. I caught up with lead vocalist Sarah Beth to talk about the band’s latest release, the realities of touring, finding inspiration, and writing…
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Interview with . . . The Real McKenzies
Some bands slow down after a few decades. The Real McKenzies have never seemed interested in that idea. Whether they’re crossing continents, packing venues with singalongs, or recording another round of Celtic punk anthems, they’ve built a career on momentum rather than nostalgia. With their new album, On Yer Bike, just out on May 29,…
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Interview with . . . J Mau & the Kissoff
J Mau is the musical project of Justin Maurer, currently leading J Mau & the Kissoff, a Los Angeles band shaped by a mix of punk, country, and West Coast roots music. The group brings together musicians from across different corners of the L.A. scene, including members of Kontrol Inc., The Zinfandels, and Guantanamo Baywatch,…
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Interview with . . . The Fake Friends
The Fake Friends are in the middle of rolling out their debut LP Let’s Not Overthink This via Stomp Records—a record built on instinct, noise, and the kind of honesty that doesn’t sit still for long. We caught up with lyricist and vocalist Matthew Savage to talk about the album, anxiety, songwriting, and why sometimes…
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Books On My Winter 2025-2026 to-Read List
The Books On My Winter 2025-2026 TBR List have probably been on my list since the spring. I know today isn’t Tuesday but my schedule is a bit off kilter. Plus, I wanted to talk about books. My reading progress slowed down a considerable amount during the spring and didn’t pick up speed. My goal…
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Thundersnow: Poetry Maybe #199
beginning the momenthe stopsinfecting my spiritwith greed time to brave the thundersnowkeep our outlooksafe from tortureemotions stable and our heart away fromthe hammerof spiesfix our Peter Pan collar compose the hurtto makeuncertaintysomething solid Poetry Maybe
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I hope Santa Brings
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is asking what is on our bookish wishlist. It’s been awhile since I’ve done a Top Ten Tuesday post but I can never resist doing a wishlist of any kind. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish. It is currently hosted by Jana at That Artsy Book Reader. Check…
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Interview with . . . Stone Sea
Stone Sea is an alternative rock project led by vocalist and guitarist Elvis Suhadolnik Bonesso, known for blending heavy, riff-driven songwriting with subtle world music influences such as Bossa Nova and Reggae. Formed in Brazil in 2014, the project has evolved across multiple scenes, spending several years in Ireland before settling in Málaga, Spain in…
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Triangle Path: Poetry Maybe #198
Walking by myself on the triangle path – room to sunlight to spotlight. Example of the flawed brilliance of my heart not being traded for anything unworthy. no announcement, no farewell tour just taillights trailing off into the darkness Let’s play a chord as bait for that feeling of twinkling lights and splurging on airfare.…
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Interview with . . . Wasting Time
Toronto’s Wasting Time are back with “Ripped Blue Jeans,” a fast, melodic punch of nostalgia out December 12 via People of Punk Rock Records. The song feels ripped straight from the late ’90s—sweaty shows, cracked sidewalks, and the kind of freedom that made punk feel like a lifeline. With five EPs and three full-lengths behind…
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