Band Spotlight: The Hazards Talk New Album No Turning Back
For The Hazards, No Turning Back describes where the band finds itself after years of writing, recording, performing and figuring out exactly what they want their music to sound like. We caught up with the band a second time, and this was a full circle moment as The Hazards were our first Band Spotlight feature.…
Band Spotlight: Titanskull Blends Heavy Metal, Thrash, and Technicality
Formed in 2013, Titanskull has spent more than a decade developing a sound that refuses to sit neatly inside one corner of heavy metal. We sat down with the band and learned about their sound, musical influences, goals, and lessons learned. Watch the full interview below: The band features Bill on vocals, JC and Taylor…
Warped Tour Long Beach 2026 Recap: Bands, Food, VIP Tips & What You Need to Know
The Vans Warped Tour returned to Long Beach on July 25 and 26, 2026 drawing thousands of music fans of all ages for a weekend packed with live performances, crowd surfing, mosh pits, and nonstop nostalgia. With temperatures climbing into the summer heat and cell service nearly impossible to use, attendees did something rare AF:…
Band Spotlight: SOxGNAR Inland Empire Duo Blends Punk, Hardcore, Doom and DIY Spirit Into Their Own “Crack Rock” Sound
We recently sat down with Inland Empire duo SOxGNAR, made up of Dean (drums, vocals) and Scotty Audio (guitar, vocals). This Rialto/Cigarette Island based two-piece carved out a style that’s equal parts punk, hardcore, doom metal, surf rock, and unfiltered chaos. Ask them how they’d describe it, and you’ll get an answer that’s as unconventional…
Robert Lopez to Donate Historic Guitar During August 1st Guided Tour at the Punk Rock Museum
The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, NV is adding another piece of punk history to its growing collection, and this time it’s coming directly from one of Southern California’s original punk pioneers. On Saturday, August 1, Robert Lopez (aka El Vez) and Hector Penalosa of The Zeros will lead a special guided tour through…
Band Spotlight: Duderella Talks Touring, Creativity, and the DIY Music Scene
We recently sat down with Highland Park/East L.A. band Duderella and learned about how the band formed, the lessons they’ve learned since 2013, the challenges they’ve faced, and how they persevered. Get to know Duderella. Watch the full interview below: Dan (bass and vocals), describes Duderella’s sound as an “alternative punk stoner pop confection.” It’s…
Band Spotlight: CFA Talk DIY, Punk, and Playing Without Setlists
Some bands spend years trying to figure out exactly who they are. CFA never really cared about fitting into a box. Learn about guiarist/vocalist Adrien, and drummer/vocalist Ariel’s band and watch the full interview. The Inland Empire two-piece has been through lineup changes, long breaks, COVID, and enough starts and stops to make most bands…
Punk Rock Museum Spotlight: Tony Sly Day Celebrates a Legacy That Still Brings People Together
For Fiona and Keira Sly, Tony Sly Day isn’t just another event on the calendar. It’s a chance for family, friends, longtime fans, and the punk rock community to come together and celebrate the life and music of the late No Use for a Name frontman. We caught up with Tony’s daughters to learn more…
Band Spotlight: Nerve Hooks Turn Righteous Anger Into Hardcore Punk Community
Nerve Hooks delivers hardcore punk as an outlet to release anger, build community, and give other bands the opportunities they once needed themselves. Check out the full interview below: The Inland Empire band is comprised of Owen on guitar and vocals, Danny on guitar, Richard on bass, and Josh on drums. Together, they describe their…
Inside Banana Split: The Punk Compilation Uniting Children of Eden, Quid Punk Quo, and Bate
Some compilations are just collections of songs. Banana Split is something different. In one of our biggest interviews, we sat down with three bands simultaneously to discuss their new compilation. Bringing together Children of Eden, Quid Punk Quo, and CFA (filling in for the absent Bate during our interview), the project celebrates what happens when…
Band Spotlight: Get to Know Liverpool’s Sibling Punk Band, Yee Loi
We recently chatted with Yee Loi and grilled them about their melodic punk band, their goals, history, and their sound. Keep reading to learn more about the Liverpool trio made up of siblings Rose, Matilda, and Donnie. Check out our full interview with Yee Loi: For guitarist Rose, it all started with a summer trip…
Band Spotlight: Yesterday’s Donuts Reflect on Their Journey, Influences, and Future
The Southern California band has been together in one form or another since 2015, blending psychedelic garage rock, punk, surf, indie, and improvisation into a sound that’s difficult to categorize but impossible to ignore. Their songs often shift gears unexpectedly, from melodic passages into explosive bursts of energy without warning. Frontman Dylan cracked us up…
Live Review: Chance the Rapper’s Juneteenth Hollywood Bowl Celebration
Fans of Chance the Rapper filled the Hollywood Bowl on Juneteenth, celebrating a night of good vibes, dancing, and educational lessons offered up through documentary clips highlighting African-American struggles, perseverance, and community. Opening up for Chance the Rapper was DJ Novena, followed by Vic Mensa, and lastly D-Nice joined by the DC 6 Singers. The…
Band Spotlight: Who’s Cuter Now? on Music, Saying Yes, and Cultivating a Scene
We recently interviewed the Orange County indie emo band Who’s Cuter Now?, and we learned that their success isn’t measured by record deals or sold-out arenas. It’s measured in friendships, community, and the simple joy of creating something meaningful together. Watch the full interview below: Who’s Cuter Now? formed in January 2024 by vocalist/guitarists Frankie…
Band Spotlight: Children of Eden on 10 Years of Music, Brotherhood, and Longevity
We recently interviewed Children of Eden after watching them perform for the first time in Vegas at the dimly lit, somewhat smelly, Double Down Saloon. We learned that after ten years, dozens of songs, countless collaborators, and more drummers than most bands would survive, this La Mirada, CA group is not just a band anymore;…
Band Spotlight: Desperate Measures Play Every Show Like It’s Their Last
We recently sat down with Desperate Measures, a trio out of L.A., CA. They don’t just play shows, they detonate them. Their shows are explosive and no matter the size of the crowd, they always give 100% to any performance. Made up of Danny on drums, Drew on guitar and vocals, and Moi on bass,…
Spotlight: Loud in LA Founder Diego Talks Music Photography, Promotion, and Building Community
For Diego, creator of Loud in LA, it started by going to shows with friends and bringing a camera along for the ride. Less than a year later, he’s photographing bands, conducting interviews, promoting artists, organizing shows, and creating opportunities for musicians throughout Los Angeles, CA What began as a passion project quickly evolved, and…
Band Spotlight: Wilmington’s Autofil Blends Indie Rock, Alternative, and Real-Life Stories
If you ask Wilmington, California’s Autofil what kind of band they are, don’t expect a straightforward answer. One minute, they’re talking about indie rock. The next they’re referencing The Strokes, Incubus, synth-pop, post-hardcore, emo, metal, and even Backstreet Boys. Somewhere in the middle, somebody gets called, “Dad,” somebody forgets a bandmate’s name, and the conversation…
Flights Canceled, Virtual Q&A Activated: Inside NOFX’s SF IndieFest Screening and Q&A
The screening of 40 Years of Fuckin’ Up at SF IndieFest at the sold out Roxie Theater on May 28, 2026, didn’t exactly go according to plan which, felt very on-brand for NOFX, but it turned out great either way. Just hours before the post-screening Q&A at San Francisco’s Roxie Theater, the band’s flights into…
CJ Ramone Talks Punk Rock, Podcasts, Introversion, and Carrying the Ramones Name
For millions of punk fans, the Ramones are the blueprint and foundation of so many punk bands today. Stepping into the role once held by Dee Dee Ramone might sound impossible to most people, but for CJ Ramone, it started with something simple: showing up early. During our C² spotlight, CJ opened up about auditioning…
Director Spotlight: James Buddy Day on Making NOFX’s 40 Years of Fuckin’ Up
During our conversation James Buddy Day, Director of the NOFX documentary 40 Years of Fuckin’ Up, he opened up about digging through decades of chaotic archival footage, navigating the unpredictable world of NOFX, his background in true crime documentaries, and why DIY creativity still matters more than ever. Digging Through 40 Years of Punk History…
Band Spotlight: Miswired Talks Sobriety, Punk Rock, Mental Health, and Recovery
Some bands are formed through Craigslist ads, random garage jams, or mutual friends at local shows. Miswired was born through something much deeper: recovery, connection, and pure chaotic chemistry. The Southern California punk trio made up of Mackie (guitar/vocals), Charlotte (bass/vocals), and Gustov (drums), may only be a little over a year into their journey, but…
Meet Petey: The Punk Scene Videographer Capturing Southern California’s Underground Music Culture
The bands may be on stage, but someone has to preserve the chaos. If you’ve been to enough Southern California punk and hardcore shows lately, chances are you’ve seen Petey weaving through the crowd with a camera in hand, somehow everywhere at once. One second he’s crouched near the barricade capturing a guitarist mid-jump. The…
Band Spotlight: 40oz Folklore Bring Old School Punk Energy Into a New Era
We sat down with the band members of 40oz Folklore at Cideshow Rehearsal Studios for a new installment of C² Band Spotlight, where the group opened up about rebuilding the band across multiple cities and eras, balancing music with family life, and crafting a heavier, faster version of 40oz Folklore for a new generation. Watch…
The Punk Rock Museum Las Vegas Guide, Tickets, Tours and What to Expect
If punk rock had a physical home, it would be this. Loud, chaotic, nostalgic, and somehow still evolving, the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas will suck you in and yes, we stayed for four hours and still weren’t ready to leave. What Is the Punk Rock Museum? Opened on April 1, 2023, the Punk…
Band Spotlight: This Is A Revolver Talks Music, Influences, and Their Unpredictable Sound
If you think you know what punk sounds like… This Is A Revolver is here to mess that up in the best way possible. We caught up with the LA-based band at The Ledge for their first-ever interview (yes, we love a debut moment), and what we got wasn’t just another “we’re a punk band”…
Band Spotlight: Inglewood Punk Group The Hazards Talk Music, Struggles, and New Video “Graves”
Who Are The Hazards? Emerging from the raw energy of Inglewood and East Los Angeles, The Hazards are part of a new wave of LA punk bands bringing grit, chaos, and authenticity back into the spotlight. Made up of JackL (vocals/guitar), Carlos (drums), Dro (lead guitar), and Jeff (bass), the band blends classic punk aggression…
