MAXIMUM ROCKNROLL
Something is in the air! Things have been bubbly here at the MRR compound and the great weather is only a plus. We are working on a giant project to reorganize our record collection, we’ve had some absolutely killer bands come through for gigs and radio shows, we’re getting emails daily from new people wanting to get involved. And of course, without fail, come rain or shine, even if we have to bleed and ache through it without cease or sleep, we bring you another new issue full of ass-kicking punk!
In MRR #362, the July 2013 issue, we talk with Brazil’s crusty grinders HOMICIDE, catch up with BORN WRONG from hyperactive Ontario, Canada, and get to the bottom of things with St. Louis’ ragecore outfit SHAVED WOMEN. HONDARTZAKO HONDAKINAK from the French Basque Country discuss postage prices, pit dancing and pelota; we have the second part of our interview with L.A.’s influential punk zine We Got Power, and we check in with Texas raw punk lady-trio KURRAKÄ. We also have a witty and perceptive United Arab Emirates scene report and we get a chunk of the action in a juicy Toronto, Canada scene report. Dan Cunneen and Todd Burdette commemorate punk pioneer JEFF PAUL, and MRR’s web coord Paul interviews punk peers, long-standing German-based TRUST zine. All of this, plus a wicked cover by MRR shitworker Travis Igler, guest film reviews, and of course all the columns you hate to admit you love, book reviews, the most extensive record reviews in punk, and more!
MRR is contributor-driven, which means that we rely on punks like you for content. You don’t need an invitation to be a part of what we do.
For review and radio play consideration, send vinyl (preferred), CD, or cassette releases to PO Box 3852, Oakland, CA 94609, USA. Send us the final version of your record—we do not review digital releases, test presses, or promo CDs.
We will review everything that falls within our areas of coverage: independent punk, garage, and hardcore. This means no major labels or labels that are exclusively distributed by major-owned distributors. We reserve the right to reject releases on the basis of content. Music without vocals or drums will not be considered.
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We are always looking for interview, scene report, guest column, and photo submissions. Submission does not guarantee publication. In order to improve the chances of your submission being printed, please read our FAQ.
In addition to records, we also review independently published and produced zines, books, and movies. Please send physical copies to PO Box 3852, Oakland, CA 94609, USA. If you have a streaming link to your film, or if it is playing in the San Francisco Bay Area, please email the information to carolyn@maximumrocknroll.com.