Lauren’s Picks

Lauren’s Favorite Albums of 2020

December 18, 2020 by Lauren Mills

It’s that time of year once again. It’s the time of year where self-important smucks like myself list their favorite albums of 2020. Music has comforted me during this crazy here. Here are my top 10 favorite releases of 2020 in no order. Beyond that, I’ve listed tons of other...
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Bracket talk about new album ‘Too Old to Die Young’

August 19, 2019 by Lauren Mills

I guess my first question is the most obvious one. Bracket released their new album 'Too Old to Die Young' on May 31st through Fat Wreck Chords. It’s your first album on Fat Wreck Chords since 2000’s ‘When All Else Fails.’  How does it feel to be back on your...
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Lauren’s Picks: Shrug Dealer

November 06, 2018 by Lauren Mills

Shrug Dealer is a new fast, technical skate punk band from New York. Their self-titled EP was independently released on August 10, 2018. I was introduced to the band through my friend Rob Latterman. He is a punk rock lifer who runs the record label, Hidden Home Records. You might...
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Lauren’s Picks: Eat Defeat

October 10, 2018 by Lauren Mills

U.K. pop-punk act, Eat Defeat, released their new album I Think We'll Be Ok on August 3, 2018 through Bearded Punk Records. I Think We’ll Be Okay is the follow-up to their 2017 EP Time and Tide. I caught up with the band's vocalist, Andrew Summer to discuss the record....
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Melted channel anxiety through music

August 02, 2018 by Lauren Mills

Located in Long Beach, California, Melted is a surf punk band established in 2014. In the midst of a rich scene, the band soaks up invaluable advice from seasoned musicians. Chiefly, the guidance helped them grow into a more focused, goal-oriented band. “On my first few tours, the bands I...
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Jared Stinson (Sic Waiting) leads the musical journey of a lifetime

August 02, 2018 by Lauren Mills

A dark cloud looms over America. The bitter divide runs deeper than ever. On the surface, we’re lacking in empathy, stable leadership and civil discourse. In the underground, the punk scene thrives from sea to shining sea. Within this scene lives a sense of empowerment, kindness, and community. My name...
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