C.Y. Fest has been canceled amid allegations of sexual abuse, and In Spite Magazine’s Dee Ratchet raises the question: can we go longer than a few months without something in the punk ecosystem catching fire? Featuring photos by Kim Moenich. NO MEN CONTRIBUTED TO THIS ARTICLE, and that is probably for the best.

Bay Area ska collective Soul Ska radiated a high-energy, costume-filled celebration of ska, soul, and controlled chaos. The night delivered everything from Screamin’ Jay Hawkins theatrics to Specials and Clash classics, serving as a reminder that Fishbone’s influence and Angelo Moore’s boundless stage presence remain as electrifying as ever—and why this anniversary tour is absolutely not one to miss.

Punk Rock Record Reviews: The Best of 2026, Part Three. Includes The Riptides, Grail Guard, Teenage Bottlerocket, Vipers, Fake Lighters, Brookhurst, Clockface, Melonball, Worthington’s Law, and more.

Bitch Please: Ladies Tea - Six legendary women in the early days of punk that weren’t just standing at the edge of the pit. These women were starting bands, writing songs, and redefining how punk could sound and look. Sharp, scrappy, and unapologetic, these women were an inspiration but what on earth happened at this tea party?!

OC Super Show ska drama after the Punk in the Park Brew Ha Ha fallout. Bands drop off, angry fans, a protest flyer making the rounds, and the growing backlash shining a light on the two faces of Cameron Collins.

Peter Hook and the Light are hitting the road, and John Greenwood brings the details on the tour along with a load of brilliant photos.

Punk would explode onto the music scene in the late ’70s, but the attitude had already been brewing in cinema for years. In this Punk on Film, we look at five films that were breaking all the rules before Blank Generation crashed down the doors. These flicks embody the spirit of rebellion, chaos, art, and an unwillingness to conform.

Tanks on the Mall, kids playing with guns, robot dogs built for surveillance, and fireworks that scared half the city. Dick Slaughter documents one of the strangest political spectacles he has ever photographed. The Army’s 250th birthday festival, AKA Trump’s Birthday Bash.

The Suicide Machines Back-To-Back Nights at Small’s Bar in Hamtramck, MI playing “War Profiteering Is Killing Us All”.

Legendary punk heroes, Strike Anywhere, hit the road for a short East Coast tour with longtime friends, Dave Hause and The Mermaid. Your girl on the rail caught them at the Ottobar in Baltimore, with local act, Over Our Eyes.

Doll Fest is back with three days of music, art, and femme-powered energy. Featuring Vial, Bad Cop Bad Cop, 18 fevers, and so much more, the festival celebrates the past, present, and future of grrrl power.

Total Supply Presents: Bad Beat E.P. 2026 Record Release Party in Downtown Detroit.

Blag Dahlia of the always a mess, always entertaining pop punk band The Dwarves took time to talk to Dick Slaughter about Punk in the Park, politics, and, of course, cocaine. This interview took place before the cancellation of the Punk in the Park tour. For the record, Blag and The Dwarves were never booked on the PITP Pittsburgh date.

In Spite Magazine is proud to present Bitch, Please, an ongoing series that is NOT just about being called a bitch. It is a cultural analysis explored through personal narratives.

Canadian rock duo Khn & Klek de Poitrine are poised to take over Planet Earth with math rock in 2026.

A $250 donation to Trump. A divided punk scene. Jello responds while the Dead Kennedys stay in. Shawn Stern calls out lies and hypocrisy. The Adicts drop out. The comments explode. Nothing will ever be the same. featuring photos by 6 of the ISM family. It feels sad.

Dick talks with Shawn Stern and gets Jello Biafra’s thoughts on the Dead Kennedys in their current incarnation playing Punk in the Park, while attempts to get a response from the band go unanswered. Featuring newly released photos of Jello, his former bandmates, and Skip, plus Paul Rotzler's spot-on flyer that feels especially relevant right now.

The Dropkick Murphys are hitting the road in style to celebrate their 30th birthday with friends The Aggrolites, Haywire, and Slugger. It’s a can’t miss lineup of hardcore oi reggae mayhem!

This month, 1MU experiences extreme Japanese tap dancing, virtual reality empathy, and a “punk bonanza” with Alternative TV…

Punk Rock Record Reviews: The Best of 2026, Part Two. Asspatch, EKG, S.M.I.L.E., Slutbomb, and more.