Alrighty, here it is—the fourth and final installment of our YETTs. Here are parts one, two, and three, if you missed those. Also, be sure to scroll all the way down to see our Top Ten 2025 YETTs! D. Gregory D. Gregory has been a reviewer for Maximum Rocknroll since 2024. He has been culturally […]
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Spanish goth/post-punk/new wave/pop from the early ’80s that was associated with the Movida Madrileña cultural movement is one of my soft spots. The resurgence of synth/post-punk from Spain in the last few years has been very welcome for me, and this band is one of the top-tier acts pushing this forward. On their second LP, […]
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A complete discography of one of the most important Spanish hardcore bands from the ’90s Zapatista movement. It’s perfect raw and political hardcore crafted to be used as a weapon in the face of oppression. Given the recent rise in fascism across the globe, this release couldn’t have been timed more perfectly. It comes correct […]
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Haunted pop music from New Jersey sound artist KILYNN LUNSFORD that is hard to describe in words but sounds like a mix of DIAMANDA GALAS, KATE BUSH, and The Munsters in the best way. This is a unique record and not a passive listen; otherworldly yelps and groans amass in the background of club beats […]
Read full "Promiscuous Genes LP" reviewOn this week’s MRR Radio, Zu From All Over takes a sick day to celebrate The Year of the Fire Horse and the last great batch of 2k25 releases, with the best Hardcore, Indie Punk, and Punkgaze, featuring a surprise appearance from Michael From The North Bay to celebrate his 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AT MAXIMUM ROCKNROLL RADIO!!
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And now, part three of the 2024 Year-End Top Tens! Here are parts one and two, if you missed those. The fourth and final part will be posted next week. Ben Marshall Ben Marshall is a rocker and a reviewer for MRR. A herbert with a heart of gold, a short-haired rock’n’roller, and part-time lager (top) lout. I […]
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And now, more 2025 Year-End Top Tens! Be sure to read parts one and three! Biff Bifaro Biff Bifaro does monthly cassette reviews for MRR. For over twenty years, they’ve been playing in punk bands, driving bands on tour, and running labels. Currently the brain behind Feral Kid Records and Tetryon Tapes. An excruciating year […]
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Welcome to 2026, and welcome to Maximum Rocknroll’s 2025 Year-End Top Tens. Once again, we asked MRR reviewers, friends, fellow travelers, and extended family from all over the world about what punk records defined the year for them. Be sure to read parts two and three! Alex Howell Alex Howell reviews records for MRR and […]
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Clickbait is a four-piece dance punk group from Chicago known especially for their charismatic costumes and playful live energy. As they geared up for a gig at Empty Bottle opening for legends ESG, and just before they embarked on their first ever European tour, we caught up with Jen (bass), Nick (drums), Sammy (guitar), and […]
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