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September 7, 2016   Home to some of the biggest punk, metal, alternative and hip-hop artists of our generation, Riot Fest has quickly become one of the bigger and more sought-out music festivals over…

July 19, 2016   In the thick of an illustrious 30-plus year career, it’s sort of crazy to think a band’s best might come in their thirty-third year of existence. But, for punk icons…

May 18, 2016   Happy Riot Fest day, everybody! After waiting for what feels like forever, the kind folks at the Chicago-based punk rock festival have finally (and we mean FINALLY) pulled back the…

March 31, 2016   Before sitting down with any artist for an interview, there’s an understanding that you almost never know what you’re gonna get from that particular person. You know, maybe a tour…

March 24, 2016   Now, before you call us out on it: Yes, we know South By Southwest officially ended last Sunday. However, what you need to understand is that after spending multiple days…

February 1, 2016   In support of their first-ever autobiography (what, you don’t think punks can read? What do you think you’re doing right now… punk?), longtime noise makers NOFX have just announced a…

May 28, 2015   If yesterday’s Riot Fest announcement wasn’t already enough excitement for the week, Austin, TX’s Fun Fun Fun Fest has just revealed their 10th annual lineup.Spread out across the first weekend…

April 28, 2015   For 25 years now, Fat Mike and his Fat Wreck Chords crew have been bringing their own brand of unapologetic, in-your-face punk rock to fans all over the world. Now,…

April 12, 2015   Thank you to everyone who tuned into our Dash Radio show tonight. While we may not have had an interview guest, we hope you still enjoyed your time. To all…

January 20, 2015   After making news back in December announcing his punk rock musical and concept album Home Street Home, NOFX frontman Fat Mike has been relatively quiet about the project. That is,…

September 7, 2016   Home to some of the biggest punk, metal, alternative and hip-hop artists of our generation, Riot Fest has quickly become one of the bigger and more sought-out music festivals over…

December 10, 2018   We don’t know about you guys but we’re pretty ready to move on to 2019. Considering how things have gone this year, the idea of a new year with new…

November 9, 2016   Disclaimer: We aren’t positive every band on this list is anti-Trump, but really, at this point who cares.Welp, here we are. The figureheads on TV said it would never happen…

March 16, 2020   Warning: This video may be triggering to some as it shows multiple suicide attempts. Currently stuck at home practicing social distancing like the rest of us, today punk rock legends…

May 18, 2016   Happy Riot Fest day, everybody! After waiting for what feels like forever, the kind folks at the Chicago-based punk rock festival have finally (and we mean FINALLY) pulled back the…

November 22, 2017   Look, whether you’re for or against Black Friday, we can all agree on one thing: Waiting in line sucks. Unless you’re Timmy Turner’s parents, there’s no one in their right…

April 19, 2019   In preparation of his new Cokie The Clown full-length album You’re Welcome dropping next week, NOFX frontman Fat Mike has just debuted a somewhat shocking music video for his new…

November 22, 2017   Hello fashionistas and welcome back to our brand new weekly adventure down Band Merch Avenue. Here at The Noise, we know how valuable your time is. So instead of having…