Subhumans take The Iron Roses out on tour, as they continue their longstanding tradition of bringing bands who are often marginalized in our scene. At a time when other bands are suspiciously quite, Subhumans refused to be silenced.

Peter Hook & The Light are taking the Get Ready 25th anniversary tour to Australia and New Zealand, beginning July 8 in Christchurch before wrapping the global run with a North American leg later this summer. Along with performing New Order's Get Ready in full, fans can expect a rotating set of favorites from both New Order and Joy Division. John Greenwood argues that Hook's shows remain far more than nostalgia, capturing the atmosphere, emotion, and intensity that made those songs timeless in the first place.

We took a day trip to Lightning in a Bottle, where our too-short time there barely scratched the surface of what this transformational Bakersfield electronic music festival has to offer.

Punk, Hardcore, and Metal at Rodriguez Skate Park w/EKG, Stacked Deck and Honeyfoot.

King of the Monsters Records celebrated 31 years in operation with a truly “monstrous” fest that brought together some bands who had been on hiatus for nearly three decades, and introduced us to a ton of incredible newer groups.

Some families give you roots. Others give you reasons to run. This chapter follows a path from a fractured childhood into the welcoming chaos of punk, where skateboards, spray paint, loud music, and the right group of misfits become a lifeline. Beneath a graffiti-covered bridge, war stories are traded like cigarettes, proving that sometimes the closest thing to therapy is finding people just as beautifully fucked up as you are.

Bad Nerves release new single, announce U.S. and Canadian Tour followed by shows with Sex Pistols.

In Spite of everything the modern music industry has become, Mosswood Meltdown remains a fiercely independent celebration of punk, art, and outsider culture. With performances from Pavement, Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill, Otoboke Beaver, The Dead Milkmen, and more, plus John Waters, Peaches Christ's Punk Pride, and a weekend built on community instead of corporate sponsorship. Mosswood consistently proves that the underground is where the real magic happens. Featuring photos by Dick Slaughter with new previously un-released photos of Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill,

Human Issue offers listeners an examination of our complacency in vice and the cycle we craft as we try to give it meaning.

Pop Punk, Ska, and OI! Boss BBQ with The Bad-Ups, Bad Assets, and The Old Breed.

In Spite Magazine Proudly Presents CAT by Lob, Installment Seven.

This month, 1MU discusses 3 legends in their own rights - of hip-hop (Mike D in London), of horror cinema (Dario Argento’s personal museum), and of making a complete racket (Merzbow in London)…

In Spite of freezing weather, the Scarborough Punk Festival 2026 delivered another unforgettable weekend of punk rock. With standout sets from Yur Mum, Hung Like Hanratty, Booze & Glory, The Casualties, Chaos 8, Chelsea, UK Subs, and The Anti-Nowhere League, the festival proved once again that great music, great people, and a few pints can overcome just about anything.

Punk Rock Record Reviews: The Best of 2026, Part Eight with The Dwarves, Worthington’s Law, Manic Hispanic, Iron Reagan, and more.

Luicidal, “The OG’s of Suicidal Tendencies” at Smalls Bar with Detroit 442, The Lowcocks, and Sushi.

All-ages shows in LA are hitting an all-time high, with teen bands from OC and beyond bringing the energy and culture to a new level.

The second half documenting 1MU’s trip to noisy, radical Birmingham, with reviews of Guttersnipe, Bong II, Microplastics, and more…

A farewell tour decades in the making, Cabaret Voltaire's stop in San Francisco was a powerful reminder of why the band remains one of the most influential and forward-thinking acts in electronic music history. From pioneering audiovisual performances and shaping the foundations of techno-industrial music to inspiring generations of artists and fans, the group's legacy was on full display in a set that balanced innovation, nostalgia, and raw energy. As original members Chris Watson and Stephen Mallinder bring the Cabaret Voltaire story to a close, this final chapter celebrates a band that was always years ahead of its time.

Tied Down Detroit 2026 Day #2 w/Carry On, Angel Du$t, Bad Beat, Skinhead, Pig Pen, Warthog, D-BLOC, The Sissy Boys and more.

Tied Down Detroit 2026 Pre-Show #2 with 100 Demons, Rotting Out, Death Before Dishonor, Division of Mind, The Killer and more.