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DECENDENTS & FRANK TURNER ROCK ANAHEIM

DESCENDENTS & Frank Turner Rock House of Blues Anaheim March 10th, 2026 Review by Kevin Gomez Descendents and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls are currently on the final leg of their coheadlining tour of North America. Friday night both bands played the second of back-to-back sold-out shows at the House of Blues in Anaheim.Continue reading “DECENDENTS & FRANK TURNER ROCK ANAHEIM”

LESS THAN JAKE GOES TO COACHELLA TOUR

Goes to Coachella Tour March 9th, 2026 by Kevin Gomez Gainesville Rock City’s favorite sons, Less Than Jake have finally made it to the big leagues. As the band’s newly announced tour states, the Less Than Jake Goes to Coachella Tour will be celebrating with stops along the way to commemorate their featured set atContinue reading “LESS THAN JAKE GOES TO COACHELLA TOUR”

NEW MUSIC AND TOUR FROM TOADIES

Set to Charm Us March 8th, 2026 by Traci Turner While the ‘90s had incredible music that truly defined the era, many bands were never heard from again. However, some songs are such iconic examples of the decade, they remain in regular rotation on radio – and my own playlist. “Possum Kingdom” from Toadies isContinue reading “NEW MUSIC AND TOUR FROM TOADIES”

GORILLAZ | NORTH AMERICAN MOUNTAIN TOUR

North American Mountain Tour March 5th, 2026 by Traci Turner The English band like no other, Gorillaz are launching a North American tour for their latest release, “The Mountain.” In February, Gorillaz delivered their ninth album, propped up by previously released single, “The Happy Dictator.” The track features legendary alt pop punkers, Sparks (brothers RonContinue reading “GORILLAZ | NORTH AMERICAN MOUNTAIN TOUR”

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF FACE TO FACE

Coming to The Novo March 5th, 2026 by Kevin Gomez When you think of the biggest punk rock anthems of the ‘90s, certainly one of those has to be Face to Face’s “Disconnected,” which became a staple of 106.7 KROQ’s lineup, and is still in regular rotation these days. The song was originally released onContinue reading “CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF FACE TO FACE”

NEVER MIND THE DELAY | HERE’S SEX PISTOLS

NEVER MIND THE DELAY Here’s March 2nd, 2026 by James Keith The Anarchy in the U.K. tour is officially back on — and punk fans have every reason to celebrate. After last year’s disappointment, when Steve Jones suffered a broken wrist that forced the tour to be canceled, the legendary guitarist is healed up andContinue reading “NEVER MIND THE DELAY | HERE’S SEX PISTOLS”

THE PRODIGY | HEADED TO THE WEST COAST

Headed to the West Coasts March 2nd, 2026 by Traci Turner The Prodigy were responsible for one of the greatest music videos of all time – in my humble opinion – with 1997’s “Smack My Bitch Up.” The English electronic rockers were all over alt and rock radio (and my CD player) that year thanksContinue reading “THE PRODIGY | HEADED TO THE WEST COAST”

INDUSTRY REPORT # 56 | CATCHING UP WITH CODEFENDENTS

INDUSTRY REPORT # 56 Catching Up with Codefendants February 26th, 2026 by Kevin Gomez Since their debut album, “This is Crime Wave” dropped, Codefendants have been a can’t-miss band immediately catching people’s attention. Not just singing about, but having lived that outlaw lifestyle, the band combines elements of hip-hop and punk with themes of criminalityContinue reading “INDUSTRY REPORT # 56 | CATCHING UP WITH CODEFENDENTS”

INDUSTRY REPORT # 55 | CATCHING UP WITH FRANKIE AND THE STUDS

INDUSTRY REPORT # 55 Catching Up With February 26th, 2026 by Jimmy Alvarez For most people there is a saying that hits close to home, “Music is Life.” For me, I’ve always liked my music loud with over-the-top guitar licks and vocals had to move me. If there was a great message in the song,Continue reading “INDUSTRY REPORT # 55 | CATCHING UP WITH FRANKIE AND THE STUDS”