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INDUSTRY REPORT # 68 Catching Up With July 19th, 2026 by Jimmy Alvarez When a defining moment in time lays claim to an era, those who lived through the era become gatekeepers to those moments making sure we never forget them. In the word of music, changing of the guard when it comes to musicalContinue reading “INDUSTRY REPORT # 68 | CATCHING UP WITH REEL BIG FISH”

GUTTERFEST VOL. 5 Live at Garden Amp July 17th, 2026 Review by Kevin Gomez It was a sunny summer day, perfect for an outdoor music festival as Guttermouth celebrated their fifth annual Gutterfest at the Garden Amphitheatre in Garden Grove on July 11th. As they do every year, the band took over both venues, theContinue reading “5th ANNUAL GUTTERFEST LIVE AT GARDEN AMP”

Ready to Trick or Treat to the Beat July 15th, 2026 by Kevin Gomez All systems go! The Aquabats are back to haunt your October and this time on a much larger scale. Last year the OC ska-punk superheroes hosted the inaugural Trick or Treat to the Beat – four concerts that were “a HalloweenContinue reading “THE AQUABATS ARE READY TO TRICK OR TREAT TO THE BEAT!”

And So It Is! “ADIOS AMIGOS” July 15th, 2026 by Jimmy Alvarez Punk rock has been around for the better part of five decades and bands from both sides of the pond can claim of the emergence of this beloved genre. Bands like The Clash, The Damned, Sex Pistols, Ramones are at the top ofContinue reading “THE ADICTS | AND SO IT IS!”

Set to Open July 17th July 14th, 2026 by Kevin Gomez Summer vacation, fireworks, warm sunny days. These are just some of the things we associate with July, along with the iconic OC Fair. Established in 1890, the annual fair kicks off this Friday and runs through August 16th. Tickets are on sale now, andContinue reading “OC FAIR & PACIFIC AMP SUMMER CONCERT SERIES SET TO OPEN”

Wrap Up Tour at The Wiltern July 14th, 2026 by Shane Pase There’s something fitting about The Damned closing out their Final Damnation 50 tour in Los Angeles at The Wiltern. On November 17th, the band that helped start British punk 50 years ago will take that stage as, quite possibly, their last U.S. showContinue reading “THE DAMNED | THE FINAL DAMNATION TOUR”

PWR/UP North American Tour July 13th, 2026 by Clara “Amaris” Becker You would have to be living under a rock to not have heard of AC/DC – and even then, you’d still feel the vibrations from their legendary guitar riffs. Known for iconic hard rock songs that seem to be the highlight of every actionContinue reading “AC/DC | NORTH AMERICAN PWR/UP TOUR”

L7’s Jennifer Finch Diagnosed with Aggressive Brain Cancer Friends & Family Launch GoFundMe to Help July 13th, 2026 by Traci Turner OCMN recently ran an interview with the legendary Donita Sparks of L7, promoting their massive North American trek dubbed The Last Hurrah Tour. Excitement was high for the band and fans alike, despite theContinue reading “L7’s LEGENDARY BASSIST JENNIFER FINCH DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND COULD USE OUR HELP!”

THE DEAD MILKMEN Set to Play at Belly Up Tavern July 12th, 2026 by Joey Clark While the ‘80s may be best known for new wave and hair metal, there was no shortage of standout punk bands sprinkled in there as well. The Dead Milkmen, a four piece from Philadelphia, stormed the hardcore punk scene,Continue reading “THE DEAD MILKMEN SLATED TO PLAY AT THE BELLY UP TAVERN”

THE ROLLING STONES Drop New Album “Foreign Tongues” July 10th, 2026 by Amaris Becker Sixty-three years after their first single, the Rolling Stones just dropped a new album, and it proves once and for all: things only get better with age. The Stones are best known for their larger-than-life songs that defined a generation. ThisContinue reading “THE ROLLING STONES DROP NEW ALBUM “FOREIGN TONGUES””