Almost Punk Podcast

Allegations of sexual misconduct in the garage punk underground. Ex-MISFITS singer proclaims himself as a "proud western chauvinist." BAD RELIGION to release autobiography and re-record "Faith Alone" as a symphonic piano ballad. DEATH BY STEREO release new album. BLAQK AUDIO release new EP. MXPX releases live acoustic "Life in Quarantine" album. Plus new music from the LIPPIES.

Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

• Death By Stereo "We're All Dying Just In Time"
  https://deathbystereo.bandcamp.com/album/were-all-dying-just-in-time
  
• Bad Religion "Faith Alone 2020"
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx4lcvTLwsc
  
• Blaqk Audio "Beneathe the Black Palms"
  https://blaqkaudio.com/
  
• MXPX "Life in Quarantine"
  https://chorus.fm/share/album/mxpx/life+in+quarantine+(liq+version)
  
• The Lippies "I'm A Reactor"
  https://thelippies.bandcamp.com/track/im-a-reactor

EFREM SCHULZ from DEATH BY STEREO stops by (virtually) to discuss the new DBS album, "We're All Dying Just in Time," coming out on August 7, 2020, with a live stream album release party on August 4th. In addition, we discuss DBS live shows and music videos with social distancing, fighting racism, supporting BLACK LIVES MATTER, plus Efrem gives us the scoop on future plans for VOODOO GLOW SKULLS, MANIC HISPANIC, and DIRTY BLACK SUMMER (Danzig and Misfits Tribute).

Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

Death By Stereo August 4, 2020 CD Release Show:
https://deathbystereo.veeps.com

Social Sanctuary Live Shows with Safe Social Distancing:
https://www.facebook.com/events/719144772208955/
https://www.gallagherstaging.com/

Bands:
http://deathbystereo.com
https://www.voodooglowskullsofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/manichispanic/

Instagram:
Efrem Schulz: https://www.instagram.com/efbystereo
Death By Stereo: https://www.instagram.com/DEATHBYSTEREOBAND
Dirty Black Summer: https://www.instagram.com/DIRTYBLACKSUMMERTRIBUTE/

This week on Almost Punk we discuss Emo Night L.A.'s panel on racism in the punk scene, attempt to manifest the return of the Nerve Agents, and discuss the rise of streaming music festivals. Additionally, we lament filing paperwork with the DMV during the global pandemic, provide proper etiquette for holding doors open for strangers, and highlight new releases from Bad Cop Bad Cop, Sewer Rats, Death By Stereo, the Muslims, Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes, the OBGMs, Punkband, and NOBRO.

Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

NEWS
Emo Night L.A. presents Racism in the Punk/Alternative Scene: A conversation led by Black voices
* Part 1
* Part 2
2000 Trees Festival

NEW ALBUMS
Bad Cop Bad Cop - The Ride
Sewer Rats - Magic Summer

SONGS OF THE WEEK
Death By Stereo - "Free Gun with Purchase"
The Muslims - "Blink 9-11 (What's My Race Again?)"
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes - "Fire"
The OBGMs - "Not Again"
Punkband - "Businessman"
NOBRO - "Til I Get It All"

Punk scene support for Black Lives Matter. Also, the National Independent Venue Association promotes the RESTART Act through www.SaveOurStages.com. Fat Wreck Chords releases 25th Anniversary Edition of No Use For A Name’s Leche Con Carne. Coachella and Lollapalooza are cancelled -- what about Aftershock? Plus, new releases from Joyce Manor and Taking Back Sunday.

Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

Punk Rock Bowling goes virtual - Is it a strike or a gutter ball? Svetlanas and La Machina stand out despite terrible circumstances. Strike Anywhere release first new music in 11 years, and they're fired up! Fat Mike rides a bike while listening to 545 songs in a row. Bouncing Souls grow up. Are Hot Snakes the Radiohead of post-hardcore? Also, we discuss new music from Lawrence Arms, the future of clubs, and our latest grudges.

Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

We discuss festival streams from Riot Fest, Joey Ramone’s Bday, and Punk Rock Bowling. New releases from Alkaline Trio, Swingin' Utters, and Jeff Rosenstock. We decide that quarantine is the best time to live your worst life possible.

Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

Tom DeLonge (Blink-182) discovers UFO's? Plus, new releases from Homeless Gospel Choir (folk-punk) and Chabad Religion (synagogal punk covers). Live music concerts to resume in May 2020 starting in Arkansas.

Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

Tom DeLonge (Blink-182) discovers UFO's? Plus, new releases from Homeless Gospel Choir (folk-punk) and Chabad Religion (synagogal punk covers). Live music concerts to resume in May 2020 starting in Arkansas.

Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

Teppei Teranishi from Thrice releases limited-run facemask with proceeds  going to @leeinitiative and their Restaurant Workers Relief Program.  Will band logo facemasks be the new fashion trend? Plus, NoFX release a live orchestral version of the Decline, and Riverboat Gamblers release a  new EP, "Live With Orchestra."

Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

Anti-Flag livestream instead of tour (and now everyone is doing it!), NoFX release new video because everyone is bored under quarantine, Drakulas release full-length album smack dab in the middle of a pandemic... Plus,  how to open tainted cardboard boxes, and the future of live shows.

Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020