By DONNA BALANCIA Philly-based punk-ska-hardcore-indie label Jump Start Records has launched its very first subscription club to coincide with the label’s 25 year anniversary. “Somehow, some way, we’ve managed to stick around for 25 years,” label […]
By DAN MACINTOSH The Damned was the first punk band from the United Kingdom to release a single (“New Rose”), so why is this London-birthed act not always immediately mentioned whenever discussing pioneering punk, the […]
By JOHN DALY Melvins and Redd Kross took Alex’s Bar by storm, giving fans a show that will be long remembered. Alex’s Bar in Long Beach is one of the best places to see any […]
James Intveld Dynamic in Opening Set Photos and words By DONNA BALANCIA The Blasters have not lost a step, bringing their trademark country punk to the Brouwerij West in San Pedro. This is a show […]
By DONNA BALANCIA Life can be so complicated. Thank goodness Bleached straightens it out for us with their new album Don’t You Think You’ve Had Enough? With Don’t You Think You’ve Had Enough? (Dead Oceans), […]
California Rocker Staff Picks California Rocker staff has assembled the latest video playlist of “Cool Tunes” covering mostly punk and alternative music old and new. With selections ranging from The Damned and Peaches to Fur […]
By DONNA BALANCIA Starting out, when The Motels, The DoGs and The Pop were trying to get gigs, no venue would book them. In 1976, it was hard to get a gig if you were […]
By DONNA BALANCIA The music world went silent in grief on Friday morning with the loss of Tony Kinman, one of the legendary greats of SoCal music. He passed away at his Los Angeles home. Kinman […]
Review by DAN MACINTOSH Richard Hell and The Voidoids were right there in the thick of New York’s burgeoning punk rock scene, which also included iconic acts like Blondie, Talking Heads and Television. In fact, […]
Streetwalkin Cheetahs Warm Up with Angelo Moore By DONNA BALANCIA The Dead Boys celebrated the 40th anniversary of their landmark album, Young, Loud and Snotty, with a raucous party for the ages at The Viper Room […]
Alice Bag is one of the leaders of the punk movement in California. She has never been one to shy away from the tough questions. The former LAUSD teacher will be sitting down with Teri […]
Stage Diving and Masks Rule By DONNA BALANCIA The Black Lips brought the toilet paper and opener Timmy’s Organism cleaned up the accolades at The Regent Theater. Timmy’s Organism was in keeping with the punk-themed […]
The Drill Fest by Wire Packs the Echo By JOHN NORRIS and DONNA BALANCIA Wire held its Drill Fest at The Echo and Echoplex, and it was a rare opportunity to see some of punk’s originators […]
Three Strong Bands Prove Punk Still has Legs By DONNA BALANCIA When The Orwells play a show, it’s more like a PE party. Friends, fans and strong opening bands are the name of the game […]
Escovedo and Jesse Malin to Play Federal Underground By DONNA BALANCIA Alejandro Escovedo has had an interesting career. He may come from the famous musical Escovedo family, but he’s punk rock through and through. He’s […]
Guys Behind Rank and File Create ‘Blues-Punk’ With Ford Madox Ford By DONNA BALANCIA Chip Kinman, the power behind Rank and File and The Dils, is using his new band Ford Madox Ford to take […]
Robbie Grey: ‘I’ll Melt With You’ is ‘The Song That Pays The Bills’ By DONNA BALANCIA LOS ANGELES – Modern English may look a little different than back in 1981, but the music is better […]
Veterans and Young Performers Whose Recent Shows Brought Out The Best By DONNA BALANCIA – There’s so much to do in Los Angeles – let alone the state of California – no one person can […]
By DONNA BALANCIA – Richie Ramone may be one of the last of the Ramones, but today he’s creating new traditions. The former drummer of the Ramones has his own band with whom he tours […]
By DONNA BALANCIA — It was a mixed bag of cool performances at The Echo, with Small Wigs, The Herms and Big Ups in a triple-header designed to knock your head off. Small Wigs have […]
Photos © Heather Harris; Donna Balancia asks Ron Young, the dynamic frontman for Little Caesar, the important questions. DB: Your band put on a great show last week at Paladino’s. What are your touring plans for […]
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