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Media Reviews

  1. Sciatic Nerve
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Sciatic Nerve – Sciatic Nerve

    Cobra Skulls 2: Nothington Really Matters

    Kevin Rettie
  2. Propagandhi
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Propagandhi – Victory Lap

    Propagandhi returns with fervor and fury

    Mat Stokes
  3. Tim Barry
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Tim Barry – High on 95

    Tim Barry proves once again that while you can't go home again, there is value in experiencing the wanderlust that makes us all human.

    Mat Stokes
  4. Brand New
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Brand New – Science Fiction

    Let’s be honest, we all still have those days where all we want to do is listen to Brand New and cry.

    Josh Wright
  5. Atomic Girl
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Atomic Girl – The Future Is So Bright

    An atomic disappointment.

    Erin Doyle
  6. The Lillingtons
    Record Review
    Record Review

    The Lillingtons – Project 313

    Paranormal pop-punk at its finest.

    Erin Doyle
  7. No Use For A Name
    Record Review
    Record Review

    No Use For A Name – Rarities Vol. 1: The Covers

    Never forget Tony Sly.

    Erin Doyle
  8. captain, we're sinking
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Captain, We’re Sinking – The King of No Man

    Dear Other Music from 2017, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson here: never try.

    Mat Stokes
  9. Record Review
    Record Review

    Problem Daughter – Fits of Disorganized Boredom

    The Simpsons, and Meth, and Literary References, Oh My!

    Kevin Rettie
  10. Bad Cop / Bad Cop
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Bad Cop / Bad Cop – Warriors

    How can we not love a band that is a mere 'Y' away from our site's name?

    Kendra Sheetz
  11. The Coathangers
    Record Review
    Record Review

    The Coathangers – Parasite EP

    Siren Songs for the Modern Sailor

    Kevin Rettie
  12. Freya Wilcox
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Freya Wilcox & the Howl – Tooth & Nail

    Chicken Soup for the Filthy Rock and Roll Sou

    Kevin Rettie
  13. Nightmarathons
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Nightmarathons – S/T EP

    A modern band that claims to embody the spirit of nostalgia that won't make you sick and kill you.

    Mat Stokes
  14. Garrett Dale
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Garrett Dale – Two T’s EP

    Every time a punk strums an acoustic guitar, an angel gets its Red Wings boots

    Kevin Rettie
  15. Dollar Signs
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Dollar Signs – Life is Ruff

    Social Anxiety, Self-Deprecation, and Forced Solitude Has Never Sounded So Catchy

    Mat Stokes
  16. The Dopamines
    Record Review
    Record Review

    The Dopamines – Tales of Interest

    Kyle powers through a personal hangover and tells his take on 'Tales of Interest'

    Kyle Janis
  17. At the Drive-In
    Record Review
    Record Review

    At the Drive In – in•ter a•li•a

    "Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?"

    Kevin Rettie
  18. Dead Bars
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Dead Bars – Dream Gig

    “The singer can’t sing and the lyrics are really fucking dumb, but this band is so fucking good.”

    Kevin Rettie
  19. Record Review
    Record Review

    Direct Hit! – Domesplitter (Re-issue)

    What is old is new again as Kevin revisits Direct Hit's re-issue of 'Domesplitter'.

    Kevin Rettie
  20. Record Review
    Record Review

    The Flatliners – Inviting Light

    Long time Flatliners fan - Kevin - discusses why 'Inviting Light' seems to fall... flat.

    Kevin Rettie
  21. The Menzingers
    Record Review
    Record Review

    The Menzingers – After the Party

    Kevin loves parties. He just doesn't love what comes after them.

    Kevin Rettie
  22. Record Review
    Record Review

    Western Addiction – Tremulous

    Kevin discusses Western Addiction's growth between albums and why 'Tremulous' will be on his 2017 Top 10 List.

    Kevin Rettie

Band Of The Day


The Decemberists

Portland, OR

Features

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Live From The Rock Room

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The New Adventures of The Offspring

A weekly, episodic, scripted, action/adventure podcast following the adventures of Dexter Holland, Noodles, Greg K, Pete Parada and Redman who form
One Band, 5 Songs

A podcast dedicated to examining the career of one musical artist through the lens of five of their classic songs.
Love Songs Of The Month

Separate from his main gig with The Love Songs, Craigums (and sometimes his friends) recreate songs that have no business being recreated.
Scene Around

Shawn McClung points his camera at the people he’s met through music. One shot, black and white, in the moment. No other rules.
I Wanna Wear Your Skin

Jill and Kayla (two beautiful trash monsters) regrettably watch one Lifetime Original Movie every week and then talk about them, all while drinking
Friskie Morris Sessions

Discover punk, ska and hardcore music in this weekly multi-format program highlighting the local Chicago scene and beyond.
Question The Answers

Take a deep dive into the independent music scene. The Question The Answers podcast features interviews with creative people working together in th
enough.

enough. is a podcast which aims to shine light into the darkened corners of the music industry while discussing the ways we can and should improve

You Oughta Know

You Oughta Know is a collection of recommendations and picks from the Bad Copy staff.
Scream Therapy

Scream Therapy is a podcast that explores the link between Punk Rock and mental health hosted by Jason Schreurs. Guests include members of the unde

Columns

Bad Copy Running Club

A quarterly piece on getting active as a tool for a healthier life and creating safer spaces for everyone to feel better, mind

Gloom Tunes

Dollar Signs’ Dylan Wachman chats with musicians about the music that helped them navigate the hard times.
Up The Pets

Mat Stokes loves dogs and invites you to talk about all things pets.
At Odds

At Odds is a collection of musings from a man slowly descending into insanity by forcing himself to listen to the entire discographies of bands tha
Matt, Don't Drink It

Some people like bad movies. Matt Diamant likes bad drinks and rates his experiences with these concoctions. He also takes requests!
PBR with Erin

From fake lashes to healing rashes, Erin gives you the beauty advice you never asked for.
The Bottom End

Bass players are often the underrated and overlooked members of a band. We explore music and other noise from the perspective of those that hold do
Decent Panini

Some sandwiches are bad. Some paninis are decent. Kyle reviews them all!
Punx Who Panic

Our staff opens up about their struggles with mental health.
Flavor of the Weak

The memoirs of a career roadie.
Four Tours & Seven Beers Ago

An ongoing anthology of tour diaries.
Awful Sounds and Shitty Jokes

Unabashedly pretentious musings on noise, shitposting, and other cultural forces.

One Year Ago Today

  1. Premiere
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    American Thrills Releases Gin Blossoms Cover “Follow You Down”

     Kendra Sheetz
  2. Premiere
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Triple Fast Action Premieres New Single “Kickin’ Up A Rattle”

     Kendra Sheetz

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