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Mar 30

A Conversation with Koitus | Metal-esque Band from Hawthorne, CA

Koitus is an up-and-coming metal-esque band from Hawthorne, California. “Coitus” is the technical term for sexual intercourse. They...

Jan 8

A Conversation With Raccoon Union

Quynn (Q) from JUNK! sat down with Elliot and Ashley from experimental punk band Raccoon Union. Though from Huntington Beach, Raccoon...

Dec 23, 2023

A Conversation With Maraia Mariselli of Washer and Gecko Presents

17-year-old Maraia Mariselli from Anaheim, California has been hosting shows under the name Gecko Presents since 2022, their first show...

Nov 2, 2023

New Single Review: “Knuckle Tight” and “Capricious” by Hot Nife

On Thursday, November 2nd of 2023, the music industry was blessed with another release from Los Angeles post-hardcore band Hot Nife. If...

Jun 9, 2022

The Smell: 24 Years of DIY! An Interview with Jim Smith

Since 1998, The Smell has stood as a welcoming space for the art and music community in Los Angeles. Photo by Quynn Lubs Originally, The...

May 9, 2022

Song Review: The Novel Nostalgia of Bluedive's "Kario Mart"

The Covid-19 pandemic allowed people to distance themselves from sterile cubicles and redefine professionalism. Creative projects were...

May 4, 2022

EP Review: Memos From Sailor Jerry By Torched Eyes!

By Lily Christiansen Torched Eyes is a rock-punk-garage band from LA that released their first EP, Memos From Sailor Jerry, on December...

Apr 26, 2022

An Interview with Draino: Writing processes, new music, inspirations and more!

Apr 19, 2022

An Interview with Deism: Band history, debut album, future plans and more!

An interview with Deism: sludge metal band from Lancaster, Calif. New music, band history, future plans and more!

Nov 23, 2021

An Interview with Zebrahead: New EP Release, Band History, Upcoming Tour, and more!

Throughout the 90s, Orange County witnessed an explosion of local punk music accompanied by a pattern of bands getting signed to major...