The Best Riffs

What is a riff? According to Wikipedia: “in various popular music styles, riff refers to a brief, relaxed phrase repeated over changing melodies. It may serve as a refrain or melodic figure, often played by the rhythm section instruments or solo instruments that form the basis or accompaniment of a musical composition.” So that’s that cleared up then.

Rebellion 2014

It’s that time of year again and with that comes my limited coverage of events. At least I’m covering it better than Kerrang magazine, the bastards. This has all been written in pieces over the course of four days, so excuse the various drunken ramblings.

Hardcore Triple Feature

In this day and age it’s unusual for three hardcore albums to be released in the space of a couple of months. It’s even more unusual for three titans of the genre to release quality albums. Many bands are just seemingly going through the motions and churning out similar-sounding records but these are some of the best new releases I’ve heard in recent years.

Yesterdays

“Pennywise always sound the same,” say people who haven’t listened to too much Pennywise.

Ted DiBiase and the Million Dollar Punk Band

Someone and the Somethings bands have been around forever.

The Black Market

It was almost with a sense of dread that I approached listening to Rise Against’s latest offering.

Kings of Punk, Hockey and Beer

A trip to London is always a good idea, especially when the purpose is to drink with fellow Twitter mentalists.