Best Punk Albums of 2021

Bob Vylan: We Live Here

Jeff Rosenstock: SKA DREAM

Joystick!: I Can’t Take it Anymore

Out in Public: God is Dead and Has Been Replaced by Trans People

Amyl and the Sniffer: Comfort to Me

Sincere Engineer: Bless My Psyche

The Best of the Worst: Better Medicine

Origami Angel: #GAMIGANG

1876: Pow Wow Punk Rock 2

The Dirty Nil: Fuck Art

Turnstile: GLOW ON

Slant: 1집

Tigers Jaw: I Won’t Care How You Remember Me

Soul Glo: DisNigga, Vol. 1

The Raging Nathans: Waste My Heart

Destroy Boys: Open Mouth, Open Heart

We Are the Union: Ordinary Life

Catbite: Nice One

Honorable Mentions:

MDC/Noogy Split

Rebuilder: Live from 2021

Descendents: 9th & Walnut

Idles: Crawler

The Bronx: Bronx VI

Dropkick Murphys: Turn Up That Dial

Meet Me @ The Altar: Model Citizen

Hot Mulligan: I Won’t Reach Out to You

One Step Closer: This Place You Know

Mannequin Pussy: Perfect

Rest Easy: Sick Day EP

Dollar Signs: Hearts of Gold

Face to Face: No Way Out But Through

Death of Guitar Pop: Pukka Sounds

Singles:

The Mighty Might Bosstones “The Final Parade”

Survive “Show Me the Body”

Drug Church “Tawny” and “Bliss Out”

The Linda Lindas “Oh!”

Frank Turner “Non-Serviam” and “Miranda” and “Haven’t Been Doing So Well”

Recommends: Circle Pit

Pushed to Revenge was ready for 2020 release out of the gate. This is Circle Pit‘s third release (Wiseass Records) and this 5 song EP gives a good taste of what this band has to come and beyond. They have a unique style of thrash, guitar-driven riffs, with a clever socio-political sense. Circle Pit likes to tackle provocative themes such as religious oppression, scene culture, and the current political climate. In other words, no one is safe from their specific brand of snark and brutality.

Noteworthy tracks:

Killdozer- This track made me look up if this was a true story of a man rebuilding a bulldozer into a killing machine. Spoiler alert, it is very real. I will let you dig that gem up.

Hipster Holocaust– Reminds me of when Jello Biafra yells about hippies.

Right to Die– Great trash banger about death.

Similar Artists: MDC, D.R.I, Confused, and ASS

Where to find their music: Bandcamp, Spotify, and local shows. Support your local and global scene.

The Dicks from Texas Documentary Release

This documentary was a long time coming. After 16 years, the documentary film project is finally done and is going to be shown this weekend at the Dick’s hometown. The documentary is called “The Dicks From Texas” directed by Cindy Marabito. The reason this film is getting so much regard is due to what the Dicks really meant to the Austin punk scene in the 1980s. The Dicks were a larger than life punk-hardcore band that pushed the envelope of sexuality, politics, and music. They are best known for their songs such as “Hate the Police” and “Kills from the Heart”.

The reason this documentary is important to watch is that it is a piece of Austin’s music history and a pivotal moment in the punk scene. They rocked against Reagan. They played alongside MDC and the Big Boys. Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye, and Mike Watt all want to talk about how great this band was. I don’t think I really have to sell much more here.

They are also releasing a tribute album with such bands as The Bulimics, Black Irish Texas, The Fuckemos, and much more. It is currently streaming here: The Dicks From Texas and Friends

Also here is the link to the event April 1st at the North Door: https://www.facebook.com/events/1042028645817597/

Pre-orders and additional information on the documentary can be found here:http://www.thedicksfromtexas.com/dicks.html