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Australia’s beloved punk / rock ratbags Dune Rats releasedtheir fourth studio album Real Rare Whale via Ratbag Records/BMG. Featuring the hit singles ‘UP’, ‘What A Memorable Night’ and ‘Melted Into Two’, their new album represents a new phase for the group and is their most ambitious and cohesive collection of work to date.

Join the upcoming performances at Joe’s Pub From Tuesday, july 26 through Sunday, August 7. Featuring Eszter Balint, Danny Lipsitz and the Brass Tracks, Peter Smith, Matteo Lane, Taína Asili, Ben Abraham, Amanda andrews and more!

Harlequin Productions is presenting Hedwig and the Angry Inch by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask, through August 6 at the State Theater. Honoring Olympia’s status as a punk rock center, every weekend will feature a different local band opening the show with a 45-minute set. Get a first look at photos here!

The Ford will present a celebration and discovery inspired by LA’s culturally rich neighborhoods and communities. Each unique family event features artmaking, live performance, dancing, or listening with artists. These are daytime events, best for ages 3-11.

Joe’s Pub has announced incredible performances coming up in July and August plus join us this Sunday at Astor Place for Juneteenth. Don’t miss performances from First Ladies of Disco (Martha Wash, Linda Clifford, and Norma Jean Wright (formerly  of Chic), Matteo Lane, Cocomama, and more.

Forming in Brooklyn in 2014, The Wilful Boys inception began after a chance meeting at the now defunct Cake Shop, a venue that would become a staple venue for them until its closure at the end of 2016. The name says a lot, these boys are loud, boisterous and stubborn—but they’ve got good hearts. Listen to the new single now!

Hailing from La Rochelle (France), the Double Cheese band kicks out fun, raw garage punk with a slightly off-kilter-charm that seems to define the current sound coming out of France. Their sound is an absolute burner that features grimy guitar solos and conjures up the smell of sweat and spilled beer. People who enjoy Thee Oh Sees, Black Sabbath, and more will enjoy the band. Their upcoming album, 'Thee Black Album' is set to be released on May 27th. 

Legendary rock band The Who have announced a brand new tour for 2022, THE WHO HITS BACK! The iconic band’s upcoming North American trek promises to be another rock n’ roll knockout, bringing singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist/songwriter Pete Townshend back to U.S. venues. Check out the complete list of tour dates!

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, Cassadee Pope, is hitting the road in 2022 with her upcoming THRIVE Tour. This Fall, Pope released her ninth career album, THRIVE, which uniquely blends two musical genres that helped shape her sound - Country and Pop Punk. Cassadee Pope is a GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-certified singer-songwriter.

Sheffield Theatres and Clean Break today announce the cast for Typical Girls by Morgan Lloyd  Malcolm, at the Crucible Theatre from Friday 24 September to Saturday 16 October and streamed  live on Wednesday 6 October at 7.15pm. 

In a mental health unit inside a prison, a group of women discover the music of punk rock band The Slits and form their own group. An outlet for their frustration, they find remedy in revolution. But in a system that suffocates, can rebellion ever be allowed?

Gifted singer-songwriter Arlo McKinley will release his debut solo record at age 40 on John Prine's Oh Boy records - after he almost gave up on music altogether, his story is one of hope and sincerity, and he is living proof that great songs will reach the right ears eventually, even if it takes time.

After nearly a decade of steady singles, Mazare’s massively anticipated debut EP showcases his immense experience, creativity, and sharp ear. ‘Paracosm’ opens with lead single ‘Wake Up’ with Bloodhounds, a heavy-hitting hard rock and trap crossover that announces Mazare’s arrival in style.

Learn about all of the events and performances taking place as part of this year's festival, running 6-28 August 2021.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH is a cult-classic, a powerhouse genre-defining rock musical that truly rocks. Hed-Heads are still in love with her story 23 years later. In this exclusive interview, Oklahoma City's Hedwigs Matthew Alvin Brown and Jared Blount break down what this character means to them, and how she changed the narrative on live theatre.

'It's time to hit the reset button,' says Eric Hausser of the US punk band Counterpunch, when he looks at the hate and strife over religion, gender and sexuality.

Half Past Two is a 9-piece blend of ska, rock, reggae, and pop punk from Orange County, California.

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

Orlando-based alternative rock band Miramar Drive have released their new single 'Caves,' available on all digital platforms NOW.

The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is celebrating International Women's Month on Saturday, March 21 on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza with a FREE event where you can meet inspiring female creators and indulge your own DIY spirit at Rock, Paper, Scissors: ¡DAMAS! Live music pulsating from the Argyros Plaza stage will provide an energetic soundtrack to inspire your creativity. The pop-rock sisters of the Sledge Grits Band will kick off the afternoon, followed by Go Betty Go and their punk rock, rough and tumble sound. Between sets, join us for an open forum conversation with several prominent SoCal women artists and innovators about creativity and what drives them. Try your hand at some art of your own with a colorful mixed media collage workshop led by local artist Trinh Mai. And don't forget to stop by the Segerstrom Center booth and create a pin with our special button-making machine! While you take a break from art-making, enjoy drink specials and tasty bites from George's Café.

Chance Theater's regional premiere of the punk rock Lizzie, The Musical won the LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award for a?oeBest Production of a Musical (Intimate Theatre)a?? last night at the 30th Annual Ovation Awards. The ceremony was at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. 

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, Grammy-nominated Americana artist Shawn Mullins, Queen of Percussion Sheila E., Mexican American rock musician Alejandro Escovedo and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, January 17 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Veteran indie singer songwriter Carrington MacDuffie introduces her punk rock-infused rendition of a classic holiday hit, “Blue Christmas” today. She's also planning to release a new concept video for her take on the vintage holiday tune, which will visually portray her unique approach to music and art, thus breathing new creative expression into a nostalgic recorded work.