Band Spotlight: Tiger Sunset Brings Indie Rock and Baja Sauce From South Florida
We asked Tiger Sunset to describe their sound and we got “indie rock and Baja sauce.” The South Florida band is emotional without being precious, loud without taking itself too seriously and prepared to derail an interview with Taco Bell sponsorship pitches, tour advice and stories involving horses, bowling alleys and destroyed guitars. Check out…
Q&A With Spike Slawson of Spike and the Gimme Gimmes
As the voice of Spike and the Gimme Gimmes, Spike Slawson fronts punk rock’s ultimate cover band, transforming pop hits and show tunes to country classics into full-throttle punk songs. Disarray caught up with Spike to talk about how he became the Gimmes’ frontman, the art of reinventing familiar songs, and what keeps the band…
Band Spotlight: Cuva Bimö Brings Post-Whatever Rock From the Bay Area
Formed in the Bay Area in 2023, Cuva Bimö is what you get when a Craigslist ad actually works. The band came together after guitarist and vocalist Pete and drummer Ricky found themselves with a few song ideas and fewer people to play them. They turned to Craigslist, where the search produced at least one…
Band Spotlight: Psychosonic Brings Raw Punk Energy and B-Movie Horror
If Psychosonic had to file their music under one section of a record store, the Los Angeles band would throw themselves into punk. During our interview with the band, it becomes obvious there’s a lot more happening here. Keep reading and watch the full interview with the band. Watch the full band spotlight below: Psychosonic…
Band Spotlight: The Brat, East L.A. Punk Legend Rudy Brat on Breaking Stereotypes, Losing Control and Keeping the Music Alive
In the late 70’s, The Brat was carving out its own place in the Los Angeles punk scene. For guitarist and songwriter Rudy Brat, punk wasn’t initially about a particular sound or look. Keep reading and watch the full interview with Rudy Brat and Alice Dee, the new frontwoman of the band. Watch the interview:…
Band Spotlight: Thing of Twins Found Their Sound by Doing Things Their Own Way
The twin brothers behind Thing of Twins have been playing together since their teens, but their musical education started before they ever formed a band. Their father introduced them to artists like The Doors, The Beatles and Queen, while their older brother brought hip-hop, nu-metal and bands like System of a Down into their radar.…
Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards 2026 Returns Sept. 20 With Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan and More
The Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards return for their eighth edition on September 20, 2026, at The Orleans Showroom in Las Vegas, drawing in rock legends and rising artists, with Van Halen’s Sammy Hagar set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. Watch the video below: Produced and hosted by Vegas Rocks! Magazine publisher Sally Steele,…
Band Spotlight: Philip Peters Revisits The Roommates and Quiet Room as Lost Punk Recordings Find New Life
Nearly 50 years after The Roommates emerged from the Bay Area punk scene, co-founder Philip Peters is watching music he made find a new audience. Keep reading and watch our interview for the full story. The Roommates formed in the late 1970s after Peters and his childhood friends discovered bands like The Ramones and Sex…
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: 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,…
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;…
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…
