Punk/Ska
Punk/Ska. Posts that fall into the punk, punk rock or ska genres.
Founder Jamie Mittendorf Talks Blackout Fest 13
September 25th, 2019 by Trish CasslingBlackout Fest 2019 is just over three weeks away, and we wanted to get a little background on the festival. We chatted with its founder, Jamie Mittendorf about how the festival got started, how they pick the bands you get to see, his all-time favourite acts, and more! Before we get started, check out this […]
Parkjam Alternative Night Delivers the Best in Punk and Ska
September 8th, 2019 by Trish CasslingParkjam Day 3 was a completely different animal. It was harder, louder, and so much punkier. The main stage lineup included headliner multi-award winner, The Offspring, one of my all-time favourites MxPx, ska-punk band Reel Big Fish, and Oakville punk band Seaway. In addition, on the Forest City London Music Awards Spotlight Stage were Toronto […]
Blackout Fest 2019 Lineup [Brantford]
August 21st, 2019 by Trish CasslingBlackout Punk Fest featuring Direct Hit, The Anti-Queens, The Penske File, Seaway, Like Pacific, Keep Flying, Harbour, Young Culture, Romancer, Calling All Captains If I asked you where the longest-running punk festival in Ontario happens, would you say “Brantford”? Probably not, but it is! Blackout Punk Fest heads into its 13th year in downtown Brantford […]
Westward Music Festival – 5 Must-See Acts [Vancouver]
August 18th, 2019 by Trish CasslingWestward Music Festival, presented by MRG Concerts, returns for its third year to downtown Vancouver. The four day, multi-genre, multi-venue music festival, runs from September 12th to September 15th. This year they’ve got a stellar lineup, and below, I’m giving you my top 5 must-see acts, but first, a few important details. Festival-goers can buy […]
CJ Ramone and the Final Tour Live at Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern
August 16th, 2019 by Trish CasslingCJ Ramone rolled into Toronto with Dog Party on his final tour, and we were there. CJ and Dog Party were joined by Toronto punk rock band DOWNBELOWS. It was a show for the history books. DOWNBELOWS were just finishing up their set when I arrived, and the audience was in full swing. There were […]
Music 4 Cancer Festival 2019
August 14th, 2019 by Trish CasslingThe Music 4 Cancer Festival is back in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec for 2019. The event is presented by Le Trou du diable Microbrewery and Molson, in collaboration with Solotech and One Dot Design. M4C takes place on September 13th and 14th in the heart of the city. The M4C Family has announced that Me First and the […]
Dog Party – Operator [Q&A + 5 Quick Questions]
August 11th, 2019 by Trish CasslingDog Party are a two-piece punk band made up of sisters Gwendolyn and Lucy Giles, and they’re currently touring with CJ Ramone. (Check out the CJ Ramone post for all of the dates.) They released their debut album in 2009, and since that time, they’ve released an additional five albums, including their latest release, Hit […]
C.J. Ramone – The Final Tour [Q&A + 5 Quick Questions]
August 7th, 2019 by Trish CasslingCJ Ramone is one of the few living past members of one of America’s best-known punk bands, the Ramones. The former Ramone’s bass player has been touring for more than 30 years, and he’s ready to hang up his touring hat. That tour will be stopping here in Toronto on August 15th at the Legendary […]
Screaming at Traffic – I Don’t Like Sports Tour [Q&A + 5 Quick Questions]
August 4th, 2019 by Trish CasslingScreaming at Traffic, have headed out across Canada on their I Don’t Like Sports Tour. After opening in their hometown of Winnipeg at The Cavern on August 2nd, they’ll be touring through to the middle of September, first hitting cities to the east before taking on the west coast and ending their tour with another […]
MATTYFEST 2019 Announces Music and Food Line-Up!
July 30th, 2019 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish CasslingMATTYFEST is coming, and boy is it going to be a big day in Toronto! Chef, content host, cookbook author, and all-around rad dude, Matty Matheson is set to bring music and food to Echo Beach on Saturday, September 7, 2019. With Wu-Tang Clan headlining the musical side of the event, we know that these tickets […]
Lagwagon Announces New Single, Album, and Tour!
July 29th, 2019 by Joshua MurrayIt’s a big day for Fat Wreck Chords legends, Lagwagon. The band is back and ready for action with a brand new album, a major tour, and to kick things off they’ve released a new single, Bubble. If you remember the 90s Fat Wreck Chords punk glory days, that information just might make you giddy. […]
Parkjam Music Festival Announces Alternative Night Lineup!
July 29th, 2019 by Joshua MurrayThe Parkjam Music Festival has added some great names to the 2019 festival with the addition of Alternative Night on Saturday, September 7. Headlined by The Offspring, Alternative Night at Harris Park will get loud, fast, and be a lot of fun for the London, ON crowd. Joined by MxPx, Reel Big Fish, and Seaway, […]
5 Quick Questions The Last Gang [Punk in Drublic Preview]
June 30th, 2019 by Joshua MurrayWhen the Punk in Drublic festival comes north to Edmonton and Vancouver, The Last Gang will be there and will be ready to roll! Originally formed in 2007 and reformed in 2013, The Last Gang’s lineup is Brenna Red (vocals/guitar), Robert Wantland (drums), and Sean Viele (bass). The Orange County three-piece will hit the stage […]
5 Quick Questions with Sudden Impact [’77 Montreal 2019 Preview]
June 27th, 2019 by Trish CasslingSudden Impact is a Canadian Hardcore/Thrash band based out of Toronto. The band’s current line-up consists of Johnny Borodenko (vocals), Michael Brunt (guitar), Steve Milo (bass) and Scott Fraser (drums). Sudden Impact started out as a skate punk band, but they’ve morphed, adding thrash, hardcore, metal and rock creating a whole new sound. Founded in […]
The Meringues 5 Quick Questions [New Single – Cold Nights]
June 27th, 2019 by Trish CasslingKingston, Ontario’s The Meringues are back with a hot new single. Cold Nights is the second single off their self-titled EP. I was in from the opening notes. Cold Nights at 2:21 is reminiscent of classic old punk and ska. The song is short, sweet, and catchy as fuck. There’s a ton of back and […]
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