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FILM AND TV

Interview: Cro-Mags Founder Harley Flanagan Talks New Role in Michael Imperioli Film

February 7, 2020 News Comments Off on Interview: Cro-Mags Founder Harley Flanagan Talks New Role in Michael Imperioli Film

By JOHN DALY Harley Flanagan of the Cro-Mags is more than a punk rocker, he’s an actor with a range of credits under his belt. His most recent project is the film “Between Wars,” which […]

Musicians

Heart Surgery Delayed Steve Jones’ Return to Radio, He Tells KLOS Audience

August 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Heart Surgery Delayed Steve Jones’ Return to Radio, He Tells KLOS Audience

By DONNA BALANCIA UPDATE 12/13 – Ending a three-month mystery, Jonesy told his KLOS-FM audience he had a heart operation and recuperation, which delayed his return to the radio. The following week, on 12/20 he […]

Indie

Amyl and The Sniffers Set Off Post-4th Fireworks at Teragram Ballroom

July 9, 2019 News Comments Off on Amyl and The Sniffers Set Off Post-4th Fireworks at Teragram Ballroom

Photos by CAMERON ACOSTA When Amyl and The Sniffers come to town it’s a sure thing they’ll blow your head off as they did with the rowdy crowd at the Teragram Ballroom the other night. […]

Musicians

The Hives to Release New Double A-Sided Single With ‘Good Samaritan’ and ‘I’m Alive’

June 28, 2019 News Comments Off on The Hives to Release New Double A-Sided Single With ‘Good Samaritan’ and ‘I’m Alive’

By JOHN DALY Almost 20 years after a smashing debut, the dapper Swedish punkers The Hives have released a new single “Good Samaritan” out digitally via AWAL. Both “Good Samaritan” and “I’m Alive” are featured […]

Festivals

Review: Gnarlytown in San Pedro was Bikes, Boards and Bands, But No Picnic

June 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Gnarlytown in San Pedro was Bikes, Boards and Bands, But No Picnic

By DAN MACINTOSH Gnarlytown was a day filled with extreme sports and punk rock, and smartly offered free entrance to children under 5 with a paid adult admission. With many children sitting atop their fathers’ […]

Live Reviews

Punk Rock Bowling: Vintage and New Music in DT Las Vegas

May 30, 2019 News Comments Off on Punk Rock Bowling: Vintage and New Music in DT Las Vegas

By DONNA BALANCIA Punk Rock Bowling gives fans a chance to see all their favorite bands in one place. It’s not every day festival-starved punk fans can see all the most beloved players on the […]

Punk

The Specials Day’ in LA Follows Band’s Punk Rock Bowling Success

May 29, 2019 News Comments Off on The Specials Day’ in LA Follows Band’s Punk Rock Bowling Success

  By DONNA BALANCIA   The Specials get a day in their name to celebrate the UK ska band’s message of inclusivity through music. May 29 will officially be known as “The Specials Day” in […]

Festivals

Punk Rock Bowling Flips for California Bands Stitches, Weirdos and The Dils

May 25, 2019 News Comments Off on Punk Rock Bowling Flips for California Bands Stitches, Weirdos and The Dils

By DONNA BALANCIA The Stitches, The Weirdos and The Dils rocked Backstage Bar as punk rockers from all over the world arrived in downtown Las Vegas Friday for the annual Punk Rock Bowling festival.  The […]

concerts

Flogging Molly, The Offspring, Top Sabroso Taco and Craft Beer Fest at Doheny April 6-7

January 29, 2019 News Comments Off on Flogging Molly, The Offspring, Top Sabroso Taco and Craft Beer Fest at Doheny April 6-7

By JOHN DALY Flogging Molly, Bad Religion and The Offspring headline the Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco and Music Festival Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 at Doheny State Beach. The fest is produced by […]

FILM AND TV

The Sloths Share Video for ‘Haunted’ from New Movie ‘The Amityville Murders’

January 28, 2019 News Comments Off on The Sloths Share Video for ‘Haunted’ from New Movie ‘The Amityville Murders’

By JOHN DALY The Sloths have released a new video for their song “Haunted,” which appears on the soundtrack of the movie The Amityville Murders. The film gets a Feb. 8 release from Skyline Entertainment. […]

Alternative

VIDEO: Le Butcherettes on The Set of ‘give/UP’ Video Shoot

January 26, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Le Butcherettes on The Set of ‘give/UP’ Video Shoot

Photos By DONNA BALANCIA Le Butcherettes take on a mystical appearance in the haunting new video for the single “give/UP”  directed by Gus Black. The single “give/UP” is from Le Butcherettes’ innovative new album bi/MENTAL. […]

Alternative

California Rocker ‘Hot New Videos Vol. 3’ Playlist: The Mrs, Swervedriver, Julia Jacklin, Jetboy

January 25, 2019 News Comments Off on California Rocker ‘Hot New Videos Vol. 3’ Playlist: The Mrs, Swervedriver, Julia Jacklin, Jetboy

California Rocker Hot New Music Videos Vol. 3 features new productions by The Mrs, Julia Jacklin and Jetboy. In each volume of California Rocker Hot New Music Videos, the staff selects the hottest music videos by new […]

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Alternative

Black Leather Jacket, Alice Merton and Sharon Van Etten Music Videos on California Rocker Playlist

January 19, 2019 News Comments Off on Black Leather Jacket, Alice Merton and Sharon Van Etten Music Videos on California Rocker Playlist

New music videos from Black Leather Jacket, Alice Merton and Sharon Van Etten are among the selections on the weekend California Rocker Playlist. Black Leather Jacket kick off the weekend list with the rousing “Village […]

Musicians

Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello Support Los Angeles Teacher Strike in Downtown

January 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello Support Los Angeles Teacher Strike in Downtown

By DONNA BALANCIA Wayne Kramer and Tom Morello made an appearance in downtown Los Angeles to support the striking teachers on Friday. Kramer, who recently has been touring MC50th and published a book, joined Morello to […]

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interviews

Flesh Eaters, Soul Asylum and Hunt Sales Records Among Anticipated 2019 Releases

January 17, 2019 News Comments Off on Flesh Eaters, Soul Asylum and Hunt Sales Records Among Anticipated 2019 Releases

By JOHN DALY There is strong interest in 1980s nostalgia these days and record labels are stepping up with eagerly anticipated releases in the first quarter of 2019. Punk and alternative titles are strong in […]

New Music

VIDEO: Punk Pop Outfit Zebrahead to Release Album ‘Brain Invaders’

January 15, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Punk Pop Outfit Zebrahead to Release Album ‘Brain Invaders’

By JOHN DALY Zebrahead, the Orange County punk-pop outfit has released a new video, “All My Friends Are Nobodies,” off their forthcoming album, Brain Invaders. The new album was produced by the band and Paul […]

Punk

Bikini Kill to Reunite and Play Shows in Los Angeles and New York

January 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Bikini Kill to Reunite and Play Shows in Los Angeles and New York

By JOHN DALY The influential women of the band Bikini Kill announced they will reunite to play a few shows this spring in Los Angeles and New York City. Kathleen Hanna, Kathi Wilcox, Tobi Vail […]

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Musicians

Video: Bob Mould Leaves His Legendary Punk Footprints In ‘Berlin’

January 14, 2019 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Bob Mould has been living in Berlin and has released a new video “letter” about his experience called “Berlin.” His album Sunshine Rock will be released on Feb. 8 on Merge Records. […]

Punk

Dead Friends 46 Capture OC Punk Feel with Aptly Named Album ‘Hardcore’ 

January 10, 2019 News Comments Off on Dead Friends 46 Capture OC Punk Feel with Aptly Named Album ‘Hardcore’ 

By JOHN DALY Dead Friends 46 calls it like it is. There’s no mistaking the genre of music on their new album called Hardcore. Orange-County, Calif.-based Dead Friends 46 were formed in 2015 by hardcore-punk […]

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Musicians

Record Preview: New Flesh Eaters Album, ‘I Used To Be Pretty’ Has Plenty of Bite

January 3, 2019 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA The Flesh Eaters sound better than ever and are looking good too with the new album I Used to Be Pretty.  Dave Alvin, John Doe, DJ Bonebrake, Bill Bateman, Steve Berlin and […]

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Punk

Interview: Death Valley Girls Celebrate ‘Darkness Rains’ Release With Party at The Echo

November 30, 2018 News Comments Off on Interview: Death Valley Girls Celebrate ‘Darkness Rains’ Release With Party at The Echo

By DONNA BALANCIA Death Valley Girls kick off the holidays with a record release party at The Echo to celebrate the album Darkness Rains. “When we decided where we wanted the record release show, we […]

Live Reviews

Review: John Lydon and Public Image LTD Celebrate 40th in LA

November 4, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: John Lydon and Public Image LTD Celebrate 40th in LA

By DONNA BALANCIA Punk rock’s John Lydon and his band Public Image LTD put on a victorious 40th celebration show in Los Angeles Saturday night.  It’s obvious The Public Image is Rotten Tour has gone […]

Punk

New Music Roundup: Death Valley Girls + Iggy? DCFC, GØGGs, Yoko’s Hell

August 2, 2018 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Bonnie Bloomgarden and Larry Schemel from Death Valley Girls had a special rendezvous with one Iggy Pop in Miami. The DVG duo said they had a “Real Cool Time,” leading us to […]

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New Music

Where is Punk’s Johnny Rotten? On Tour with New Music and Doc

July 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Where is Punk’s Johnny Rotten? On Tour with New Music and Doc

By DONNA BALANCIA Where is Johnny Rotten? On tour with new music and a documentary. Known in real life as John Lydon, the (arguably) most famous punk is bringing Public Image Ltd. to the El […]

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Musicians

Fur Dixon Pays Tribute to Former Bandmate Nick Knox of The Cramps

June 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Fur Dixon Pays Tribute to Former Bandmate Nick Knox of The Cramps

Nick Knox of the Cramps passed away Friday and former bandmate Fur Dixon took the time to write a tribute, which is running exclusively here on CaliforniaRocker.com.  Dixon and Knox were recently reacquainted after 29 […]

Musicians

PREMIERE: Fur Dixon Strikes with New Single ‘Don’t Tread On Me’

May 25, 2018 News Comments Off on PREMIERE: Fur Dixon Strikes with New Single ‘Don’t Tread On Me’

By DONNA BALANCIA Fur Dixon is angry about all that’s going on with our country and she’s written a dynamite song about it that premieres here on CaliforniaRocker.com called “Don’t Tread On Me.” “Don’t Tread […]

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