There is something special about a great band offering a release and letting everyone know it will be their last; it can make the consumption of said music be accompanied by a little something extra that is more felt than described. That feeling is felt hard with these last two poppy gems courtesy of CŒUR […]
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The 12” EP continues its victory lap as the coolest format going now in punk. This is a tight handful of throbby, synthed punk with vocals that absolutely send it to the balcony of the theater. It’s hip, it’s referential, it bounces—there’s really not a hair out of place here. “Ascension Day” really stands out, […]
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Emerging from South Africa soaked in distortion and steeped in skate punk tradition, the trio of youngsters who comprise TWENTY ONE CHILDREN stand proudly on the cover of their first LP. This Soweto group’s charm lies in their rough authenticity, and here it’s on full display. These simple, bashed-out songs are interspersed with soundbites of […]
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GO! may just be the perfect example of when a band is more than just a band. They represent something far beyond the music they created. Vocalist Mike BS had an influential zine called Bullshit Monthly and founded ABC No Rio, an iconic, long-running DIY venue that offered a more inclusive alternative to the notoriously […]
Read full "Just Say Go: 1989–1991 and The Time is Now LP" review(Temporarily) escape harsh truths and distorted realities with this week’s episode of MRR Radio from Erika Elizabeth.
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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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