Don't Sleep - Turn The Tide

As soon as the state of Pennsylvania gave the green light to reopen during the Covid-19 pandemic, DON’T SLEEP immediately took advantage to record the video “Refine Me,” an anthem about how to come out stronger on the other side. Vocalist Dave Smalley insists that, “We need to take inspiration from those that try to bring us down. Either through work, or family, or sadly in music - we get hurt in life, we all feel pain. People will betray you and as the old saying goes, ‘what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger’ echoes that truth, and “Refine Me” acts as a reminder to remember that.

Riverby - Smart Mouth

Sophia Greenberg and Tyler Asay left a Philly open mic night at 4 a.m. and started a band. That nocturnal split decision defines Riverby at its core, a power-pop outfit fueled by teenage optimism and the timeless power of a punchy one-liner. Bassist Doug Keller was scooped up during a smoke break between sets, and Dan Nazario joined soon after on drums. Smart Mouth, the band’s debut album, came together much like their lineup—sporadically, then all at once. And like Riverby’s beginnings, Smart Mouth shows confident noise sometimes emerges from the darkest of hours.

Barely Civil - I'll Figure This Out

"I’ll Figure This Out," Barely Civil’s sophomore full-length, offers temporary solutions to this existential concern. With Chris Teti (TWIABP, Fiddlehead) joining as producer, the band’s massive live energy translates into concise, yet expansive arrangements. “Box for My Organs” slams sonic triumph against plainspoken self-doubt. Grief and guilt are on the same plane in “Bottom of the Lake,” while the band contemplates the sustainability of burning their twenties at both ends on “The Worst Part of December.”

Coriky - Coriky

Coriky Coriky Punk Rock Theory

Consisting of three D.C. punk legends — Ian MacKaye, Amy Farina and Joe Lally - you could call Coriky a supergroup if you want. Except that something tells me they don’t tolerate that label well.

pabst - Deuce Ex Machina

Pabst Deuce Ex Machina Punk Rock Theory

Following the release of 2018’s ‘Chlorine’, Germany’s fuzz punks Pabst - short for (P)retty much (A)lways (B)ored, (S)ick, and (T)ired  - further honed their skills on the road, touring with everyo

Fake Names

Fake Names

Fake Names got its start when Brian Baker (Bad Religion, Minor Threat) and childhood friend/guitarist Michael Hampton (S.O.A.