Almost Punk Podcast

DEVO nearly killed by COVID-19. BAD COP/BAD COP rock the STEVE SOTO tribute. FAT MIKE joins Cameo, and he ain't cheap. MAD CADDIES cover SUBLIME for the Nowell Family Foundation. Plus, new music from COLD MEAT , DUMMY HEAD TORPEDO , and PLASMA CANVAS . Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020 News: Mark Mothersbaugh (DEVO) Survives Coronavirus Fat Mike on Cameo   Mad Caddies - "New Song" From...

NERVE AGENTS put the kibosh on 20th Anniversary of "Days of the White Owl." STEVE SOTO tribute to feature members of SOCIAL DISTORTION , JOYRIDE , DEATH BY STEREO , LAGWAGON , and BAD COP/BAD COP as a benefit to SAVE OUR STAGES . THURSDAY recruits Frank Iero from MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE . Plus, we discuss how socially distanced festival concerts are popping up internationally, whether punk rock algori...

Allegations of sexual misconduct in the garage punk underground. Ex- MISFITS singer proclaims himself as a "proud western chauvinist." BAD RELIGION to release autobiography and re-record "Faith Alone" as a symphonic piano ballad. DEATH BY STEREO release new album. BLAQK AUDIO release new EP. MXPX releases live acoustic "Life in Quarantine" album. Plus new music from the LIPPIES . Almost Punk Podca...

EFREM SCHULZ from DEATH BY STEREO stops by (virtually) to discuss the new DBS album, "We're All Dying Just in Time," coming out on August 7, 2020, with a live stream album release party on August 4th. In addition, we discuss DBS live shows and music videos with social distancing, fighting racism, supporting BLACK LIVES MATTER , plus Efrem gives us the scoop on future plans for VOODOO GLOW SKULLS ,...

This week on Almost Punk we discuss Emo Night L.A .'s panel on racism in the punk scene, attempt to manifest the return of the Nerve Agent s , and discuss the rise of streaming music festivals. Additionally, we lament filing paperwork with the DMV during the global pandemic, provide proper etiquette for holding doors open for strangers, and highlight new releases from Bad Cop Bad Cop , Sewer Rats...

Punk scene support for Black Lives Matter . Also, the National Independent Venue Association promotes the RESTART Act through www. SaveOurStages.com. Fat Wreck Chords releases 25th Anniversary Edition of No Use For A Name ’s Leche Con Carne. Coachella and Lollapalooza are cancelled -- what about Aftershock? Plus, new releases from Joyce Manor and Taking Back Sunday . Almost Punk Podcast - Best Pun...

Punk Rock Bowling goes virtual - Is it a strike or a gutter ball? Svetlanas and La Machina stand out despite terrible circumstances. Strike Anywhere release first new music in 11 years, and they're fired up! Fat Mike rides a bike while listening to 545 songs in a row. Bouncing Souls grow up. Are Hot Snakes the Radiohead of post-hardcore? Also, we discuss new music from Lawrence Arms , the future o...

We discuss festival streams from Riot Fest , Joey Ramone ’s Bday, and Punk Rock Bowling . New releases from Alkaline Trio , Swingin' Utters , and Jeff Rosenstock . We decide that quarantine is the best time to live your worst life possible. Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

Tom DeLonge ( Blink-182 ) discovers UFO's? Plus, new releases from Homeless Gospel Choir (folk-punk) and Chabad Religion (synagogal punk covers). Live music concerts to resume in May 2020 starting in Arkansas. Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

Teppei Teranishi from Thrice releases limited-run facemask with proceeds  going to @leeinitiative and their Restaurant Workers Relief Program.  Will band logo facemasks be the new fashion trend? Plus, NoFX release a live orchestral version of the Decline, and Riverboat Gamblers release a  new EP, "Live With Orchestra." Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

Anti-Flag livestream instead of tour (and now everyone is doing it!), NoFX release new video because everyone is bored under quarantine, Drakulas release full-length album smack dab in the middle of a pandemic... Plus,  how to open tainted cardboard boxes, and the future of live shows. Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

What's the deal with Green Day 's billboard? Plus, new music from Anti-Flag , Refused , and Drakulas . Are full-length albums dead? Does Rage Against the Machine still have rage? Why do people like tiny houses? Should all bands get a Canadian art subsidy? Will Fat Mike ever release his new podcast? Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020