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EP Review: ‘Prehistoric Hijinks’ by Grapefruit

By Lawerence Linton
I was recently given an EP to review from Hawaiian punk/ska band Grapefruit - a long-standing group from Kailua, Oahu – titled ‘Prehistoric Hijinks’. Formed in 1992, the trio of Brandon (guitar/vocals), Justin (bass/vocals), and Tom (drums) have shared the stage with major acts in the punk scene, including the legendary Green Day. A blend of raw energy, memorable Continue Reading
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LOWLIFE: The Streetwear Brand Born From Trauma and Rebellion

By Lawerence Linton
Told in the designer's own words, a true punk story of rewriting a negative to symbolize a powerful positive. LOWLIFE isn’t just another streetwear brand. My mission is to create clothing that expresses the raw human experience - pieces that make someone say either; “What the hell are you wearing?” or “He’s wearing what I’ve been feeling for years.” Love Over Wealth, Live Continue Reading
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Album review: Greek punks The Overjoyed release ‘Overjoyed’

By Herman de Tollenaere
Athens, Greece punk rock quartet The Overjoyed have just released their third self-titled studio album. The songs are about subjects like personal struggles, mental health, addiction and identity.  Of the opening track 'Can’t Write Music', Leonidas writes: “I was in a really dark place… struggling with self-identity, drugs, a break-up… while living in a world recovering Continue Reading