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punk this week podcast: eddy current suppression ring + hillsboro

The first episode of Punk This Week that we recorded after getting yelled at by a legitimate icon.

1d ago·2 min read·349 words

playlist: the 58 best punk songs of may 2026

On fatigue, a period of self-imposed isolation, overthinking the numbers, and of course, extremely good punk records.

2d ago·4 min read·631 words

punk this week: eddy current suppression ring, pinky tex + 16 more

New ones from Full Size, the Bug Club, Patois Counselors, and M.A.T.B. (FKA Miranda and the Beat), plus can’t-miss records from brand new bands.

4d ago·3 min read·552 words

byproxy did not plan to sound like this, and it rules

The brand new Portland band jammed together and quickly recorded one of the best punk demos of the year. They are not the death rock band they initially envisioned.

May 27·9 min read·1795 words

punk this week podcast: marbled eye + film

Punk This Week’s wide-reaching poll begins—how do YOU dry your hands in the bathroom?

May 26·2 min read·320 words

punk this week: marbled eye, g.u.n., sweeping promises + 13 more

Read about new stuff from Alien Nosejob, Retail Simps, MK Ultras, Total Con, Smirk, Eye Ball, Timmy Vulgar, and more.

May 22·2 min read·356 words

greg wheeler & the poly mall cops display their rabid live show with “reception”

A video that makes a strong case to go see these livewire Des Moines rockers.

May 21·2 min read·301 words

punk this week podcast: pinklids + prisonnier du temps

An episode with music so exciting, you’ll want to cover your office floor in hot coffee.

May 19·2 min read·349 words

punk this week: g2k, touch girl apple blossom, prisonnier du temps + 13 more

The Spatulas return, Detroit has a big week, Chronophage start a label, and some monsters of budget rock step forward.

May 16·3 min read·538 words

a picnic with portland punk lifers noxeema

Punk veterans Erin, Cissie, Katie, and Marat on making punk about the human body, returning with their first 7" since 2019, and the eternal balance between work and art.

May 13·1 min read·36 words

punk this week podcast: cola + t-models

We dream about those bar carts that look like globes and use our platform to encourage every venue to serve milkshakes at the punk show.

May 12·1 min read·32 words

punk this week: artificial go, jazz, army of god + 8 more

The latest from Dan Melchior, some unstoppable Australian anarcho, a vintage garage rock redux of “One Step Beyond,” and more.

May 8·1 min read·32 words

see/saw jukebox 11: king tuff

Kyle Thomas on his favorite punk record of all time, his discography, growing up a punk in Vermont, the true freaks who love Happy Birthday, and much more.

May 7·1 min read·33 words

punk this week podcast: no peeling + heathen axe

On Max Rebo, Ewoks, Rancors, the Sarlacc pit, and the audacity of George Lucas.

May 6·1 min read·23 words

playlist: the 60 best punk songs of april 2026

Plus a blog about life as a corporate music media house cat before becoming a punk world social butterfly.

May 5·1 min read·28 words

punk this week: the sleeveens, heathen axe, puzzlehead, mock execution + 17 more

No Peeling, Answering Machines, Brendan Wells, Useless Eaters, Memo PST, IRKED, Fentanyl, Genre Is Death...this week is out of control. Happy May Day.

May 1·1 min read·36 words

teeter/totter: a see/saw benefit compilation

Proceeds split between the PCRF + Immigrant Defense Network. Punk is for the children.

Apr 30·1 min read·19 words

punk this week podcast: assembly + subtle turnhips

With the image of J.K. Simmons’ beefy arms burned into the backs of our eyelids, we persevere to discuss punk music.

Apr 29·1 min read·29 words

ypsi’s tongue + the act of sludgy punk as resistance

The trio of Darby, TJ, and Justin mix political action with intense music. With the release of their first demo, they discuss Ypsilanti’s DIY past and future.

Apr 27·1 min read·37 words

punk this week: white fence, shaved ape, urq + 18 more

A massive week featuring Optic Sink’s experimental film scores, the returns of Subtle Turnhips and Lightning Bolt, a loaded Billiam comp, and new Poo Poo Talks.

Apr 25·1 min read·37 words

punk this week podcast: media puzzle + choncy

On wrestling finishers, the return of the Arrivals, Winston Hightower's latest, and finally turning the corner and loving a band’s music after a decade on the fence.

Apr 21·1 min read·35 words

punk this week: winston hightower, choncy, media puzzle + 13 more

Outstanding new ones from London’s SKINTERN, New Orleans’ Tonya, Perth’s Termite, and more sick records from across the globe.

Apr 18·1 min read·30 words

spreadsheeting music fandom is the entire point

On growing up a collector and the deep psychological itch that’s scratched by creating, sorting, ranking, and envisioning a canon of your own.

Apr 15·1 min read·30 words

punk this week podcast: clubhouse + tórax y las extremidades

Baseball, basement shows, and punk analysis including “this German frontperson’s name sounds like an Appalachian grandmother’s nickname.”

Apr 14·1 min read·27 words

punk this week: la raf, esperanza, stepmother + 9 more

Blurbs and a playlist covering stellar new punk records from Mexico City, Hiroshima, Melbourne, Berlin, and elsewhere.

Apr 10·1 min read·27 words

eraser emerge from their philly hideout for some bbq

With Sonam, Pier, Kat, and Juliette in Memphis. The Philadelphia punks discuss symbolism, Mariah Carey’s audiobook, caps, and the spirit of the band.

Apr 9·1 min read·32 words

punk this week podcast: brainwash victims + pretty baby

Yambag, Robber Robber, Dr. Pepper-flavored Peeps, and some long-belated research into the city of Charlotte.

Apr 7·1 min read·24 words

punk this week: yambag, brainwash victims, commitment, poison ruïn + 16 more

A massive week for Philadelphia, a surprise eight-song psycho 7” from Yambag, plus a barrel of wild hardcore records and much more.

Apr 4·1 min read·34 words

see/saw jukebox 10: touché amoré’s jeremy bolm

More perfect punk records enter the jukebox as Nina, Evan, and Jeremy bond over Beavis, Butt-Head, Ramones, and terrifying airplane experiences.

Apr 2·1 min read·28 words

playlist: the 50 best punk songs of march 2026

On two years of see/saw and what it is about this project that keeps filling my cup. (It’s the community.)

Apr 2·1 min read·29 words

punk this week podcast: hedge + censer + stuck

With the see/saw year 2 party in the books, Evan’s still thinking about the weekend’s sounds and snacks.

Mar 31·1 min read·27 words

punk this week: dry socket, censer, king tuff, stuck + 13 more

Downtown Boys, Billiam, SUX, Spiritual Law, the Antics, Mother Nature, and more ring in see/saw’s second year of existence.

Mar 27·1 min read·31 words

punk this week podcast: suitor + hedge burners

It was only a matter of time before we did a podcast intro about Pop Tarts.

Mar 24·1 min read·24 words

the sleaze on reuniting after 13 years + their dirtbag teen era

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 a…

Mar 23·1 min read·48 words

punk this week: hedge burners, damaged bug, suitor + 14 more

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…

Mar 21·1 min read·48 words

dana brave the wind advisory in the van with a king size box of nerds

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.

Mar 18·1 min read·40 words

punk this week podcast: 2m8o + top shortage

Gooey cookies, dry cookies, popcorn ceilings, Wigglytuff feelings.

Mar 17·1 min read·16 words

punk this week: powerplant, guitar wolf, 2m8o + 13 more

New records from legends. A Bordeaux d-beat band that’s unafraid of rock theatrics. A fuzz-slathered monolith recorded in Havana. Tap in.

Mar 13·1 min read·31 words

guyscrapers set their sights high

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.

Mar 11·1 min read·32 words

punk this week podcast: fugazi + pura manía

A long-belated official release of Fugazi’s sessions with Steve Albini have surfaced, and we are still thinking about Pokémon.

Mar 10·1 min read·27 words

punk this week: pura manía, powerwasher, yankee bastard + 13 more

Listen to some records about the end of the world + feed your rage during 2026’s latest week of unbelievable darkness.

Mar 6·1 min read·32 words

see/saw presents: four shows in march 2026

Eau Claire and Minneapolis, come to the shows!

Mar 5·1 min read·15 words

punk this week podcast: landowner + station model violence

Uh oh...we started talking about Pokémon on the podcast.

Mar 3·1 min read·18 words

playlist: the 54 best punk songs of february 2026

The Nervous’ “I Got a Sickness” hits different when your kid gets norovirus. (Perfect song.)

Mar 2·1 min read·24 words

punk this week: station model violence, draümar, landowner + 15 more

Mark Ryan’s odex unleashes a full-length while Blood Cannery gathers the egg punk Justice League to defeat hunger.

Feb 28·1 min read·29 words

see/saw jukebox 09: eraser

The Philadelphia punks bring some perfect records to the jukebox as their Dry January group chat has its integrity threatened.

Feb 26·1 min read·24 words

punk this week podcast: institute + hotbrothers

Heather the Jerk. Mod Lang. Personal Style. Chicago hot dog ingredient rankings. Ritual Cross’ very specific compliment(?) from a child. The Sleaze’s dachshund. More!

Feb 24·1 min read·31 words

mod lang make pop rock for mothers and meatheads alike

In a back room somewhere in the Third Man compound, the Detroit rock'n'roll supergroup chart their journey from hard rock to ’70s hi-fi power pop.

Feb 24·1 min read·35 words

punk this week: public figures, mod lang, heather the jerk + 10 more

A new full-length from Harry Wohl (Uranium Club), Institute’s full 7", a pair of sick records from New Orleans, and much more.

Feb 20·1 min read·35 words

punk this week podcast: twisted teens + jacques grêle

A podcast that begins with a Grimace surprise and ends with some generational talent.

Feb 17·1 min read·23 words

a big clown tour diary: blood, insomnia + the revenge of road nachos

Tracking the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Memphis/Jackson clown punks’ weekender. Learn how the members of this band would like to be executed if given the choice.

Feb 16·1 min read·41 words

punk this week: twisted teens, class act, p. noid, van goth + 14 more

An unreal week of new records featuring Earth Tongue, Private Lives, Jacques Grêle et les Fausses Fuites, Giallo, S.M.I.L.E., and much more.

Feb 13·1 min read·36 words

punk this week podcast: ritual cross + zero sum (with david anthony)

We welcome our first ever guest co-host and force David to hear us talk about how great he and his band Ritual Cross are.

Feb 10·1 min read·36 words

we now return to itchy & the nits

The Australian trio on wielding giant puppets, fearing giant jellyfish, and finding inspiration in Betty, Veronica, and H.R. Pufnstuf.

Feb 9·1 min read·27 words

punk this week: w-9, itchy & the nits, ritual cross + 17 more

Bandcamp Friday heralds the return of the Nits, a new obsession from Liverpool, BUIO OMEGA covering Black Flag, Jaguar 777’s lust rock, and much more.

Feb 7·1 min read·38 words