punk this week podcast: suitor + hedge burners
It was only a matter of time before we did a podcast intro about Pop Tarts.
It was only a matter of time before we did a podcast intro about Pop Tarts.
The Minneapolis band of garage punk blood brothers behind “Smokin’ Fuckin’ Cigs” will play their first show in 13 years on March 28. Before a planned practice, we got together to discuss the present and past.
Members of Dick Diver and Split System make a beautiful new record. John Dwyer maintains a hot streak. Puppet Wipes + Chain Whip join forces for some blown-out rock'n'roll. All this and the promise of Trance Bill!
The Columbus band stay up late in Detroit to discuss writing songs with theremin, the regions that define them as egg punks, and hip-hop’s influence.
Gooey cookies, dry cookies, popcorn ceilings, Wigglytuff feelings.
New records from legends. A Bordeaux d-beat band that’s unafraid of rock theatrics. A fuzz-slathered monolith recorded in Havana. Tap in.
The Texas-rooted Queens rock'n'roll band have one year and a pair of three-song tapes under their belts. They discuss community, their love of touring, and what’s next.
A long-belated official release of Fugazi’s sessions with Steve Albini have surfaced, and we are still thinking about Pokémon.
Listen to some records about the end of the world + feed your rage during 2026’s latest week of unbelievable darkness.
Eau Claire and Minneapolis, come to the shows!
Uh oh...we started talking about Pokémon on the podcast.
The Nervous’ “I Got a Sickness” hits different when your kid gets norovirus. (Perfect song.)