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”
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THE RETURN OF LOST 80’s LIVE
THE RETURN OF Lost 80’s Live March 4th, 2026 by Traci Turner One of the most beloved nights of ‘80s music returns to the Greek for 2026 and the lineup is sure to please! Lost 80’s Live is back in 2026 and you must attend! You can get your “Safety Dance” on with Men WithoutContinue reading “THE RETURN OF LOST 80’s LIVE”
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”
SOCIAL DISTORTION & DESCENDENTS COMING TO THE PALLADIUM
with Descendents Coming to The Palladium February 24th, 2026 by Kevin Gomez The music world is absolutely blowing up this week with Social Distortion news. Monday the band posted a video showing founding member and lead singer Mike Ness clad in leather jacket and black shades walking down the street kicking a can. He thenContinue reading “SOCIAL DISTORTION & DESCENDENTS COMING TO THE PALLADIUM”
PENNYWISE ANNOUNCES WEST COAST TOUR
Announces West Coast Tour February 23rd, 2026 by Jimmy Alvarez Punk rock had been a big-big part of our culture since its humble beginnings in the mid ’70s. Bands like Sex Pistols, The Damned, The Clash, Buzzcocks, New York Dolls and Ramones led the way on their high-energy road to ruin. Since then, bands likeContinue reading “PENNYWISE ANNOUNCES WEST COAST TOUR”
ZZ TOP & CHEAP TRICK COMING TO HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Coming to Hollywood Bowl February 23rd, 2026 by Amberlee Meyer The Hollywood Bowl will host an evening of American rock icons with the legendary Texas blues-rock band ZZ Top, and the formidable Midwest pop-rock group Cheap Trick, for one night only, August 5th. Both giants will tour independently of one another this spring and summer.Continue reading “ZZ TOP & CHEAP TRICK COMING TO HOLLYWOOD BOWL”
BLACK FLAG: LIVE AT OBSERVATORY SANTA ANA
Live at The Observatory Santa Ana February 20th, 2026 Review by Todd Markel The Observatory in Santa Ana hosted what promised to be a stacked night of old-school punk. That promise took a small hit just days before the show when The Dickies quietly bowed out for unknown reasons. Disappointing, sure, but once the lightsContinue reading “BLACK FLAG: LIVE AT OBSERVATORY SANTA ANA”