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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...
Quynn Lubs
Mar 30, 2024
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A Conversation with Beccy of Rose Rage | Riot Grrrl Punk from Berlin, Germany
Rebecca (Beccy) is the lead singer of Riot Grrrl punk band Rose Rage from Berlin, Germany. Rose Rage formed in 2019, and currently...
Quynn Lubs
Feb 20, 2024
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Creating and Sustaining a Safe and Inclusive Music Scene
The scene felt like a safe space for me when I first started going to shows. I thought I had finally found a place where I was able to be...
Quynn Lubs
Jan 15, 2024
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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...
Quynn Lubs
Jan 8, 2024
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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...
Quynn Lubs
Dec 23, 2023
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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...
Quynn Lubs
Nov 2, 2023
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Album Review: "The Need to Destroy and Rebuild" by Hot Nife
Hot Nife — formed in February of this year — is Lukas Hutler on guitar, Alec Asatoorian on drums and Luis Ho on vocals. This three piece...
Quynn Lubs
Jul 7, 2022
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Show Recap!! Ohad n Astrid EP Release SHAPESHIFTER in DTLA
By Onyx Fife Photo by Onyx Big ups to Ohad and Astrid for throwing this show!!!!!! Little Friday the 13th moment. I’m sorry this is late...
Onyx Fife
Jun 16, 2022
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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...
Quynn Lubs
Jun 9, 2022
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Film Review: Green Room (2015)
Director and Writer: Jeremy Saulnier Main Cast: Anton Yelchin, Patrick Stewart, Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat, Joe Cole, and Callum Turner....
Madison Fink
May 30, 2022
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SHOW RECAP!! Enjoy LIVE with D.I. and the Mainliners in Santa Ana
By Marvin Smith Wyatt Shears (one half of The Garden) took the stage May 7th in Orange County alongside punk legends (!!!) D.I. and local...
Marvin Smith
May 17, 2022
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Song Review: Sirena by Draino
“Sirena” by Draino By Poleen Imme Draino is a progressive grunge band who released their single “Sirena” in 2021. As I listened through...
ipoleen
May 16, 2022
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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...
Madison Fink
May 9, 2022
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Check the Sheriff: A History of Misconduct within the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department
There is an egregious amount of misconduct that occurs within the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
Quynn Lubs
May 4, 2022
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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...
Lily Christiansen
May 4, 2022
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Sluttony's "Everybody's Business" Review and Mini Interview!
by Marvin Smith Sluttony is an all femme Santa Cruz based band who released their first single "Everybody’s Business" back in March...
Marvin Smith
May 2, 2022
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An Interview with Draino: Writing processes, new music, inspirations and more!
An Interview with Draino: Writing processes, new music, inspirations and more!
Quynn Lubs
Apr 26, 2022
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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!
Quynn Lubs
Apr 19, 2022
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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...
Quynn Lubs
Nov 23, 2021
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