VNV Nation 4/25 Observatory OC Show Review
VNV is one of our favorite live shows here at Up The Punx. I’ve seen almost every tour since 2002, and they’re at the top […]
No Values update (General Admission sold out!)
We’ve received word that general admission has sold out, there are still several other tiers available, but we wouldn’t sleep on this. Guaranteed to be […]
Punk Rock Bowling 2024 Lineup Announced – Madness, Devo, Descendents
Headliners are Madness, Devo, and The Descendents. Some of our favorite favorite bands, but 2/3 were headliners in 2021 leaving some to feel a bit […]
The Last Slam – Knitting Factory Noho’s Final punk show 12/29
Why can’t LA have nice things? The Knitting Factory Noho, located above the historic Federal Bar in North Hollywood is shutting it’s doors at the […]
Cruel World 2024 Lineup Announced
Our favorite post-punk/goth/new wave fest is hitting Pasadena, CA again this Spring – and it is a killer lineup! Blondie. Adam Ant. Ministry (doing an […]
Shane MacGowan (The Pogues) Passes Away at 65 from Pneumonia
The punk scene (and music scene at large) mourns one of the greatest lyricists of all time. The seemingly invincible front man has passed away […]
Exclusive video: The Linda Linda’s perform “77” with Alice Bag
Filmed live at the LAIST screening of Chinatown Punk Wars.
GBH w/ The Chisel & NIIS @ The Fonda in Hollywood 5/31/23 (Show Review)
The LA punks were treated to an epic night in Hollywood this Wednesday. First up was NIIS (pronounced “Nice”) Los Angeles locals, and this was […]
Cruel World 2023 – Accurate Name / Goldenvoice’s Redemption
Cruel World 2023 was (supposed to be) a one day post punk/new wave/goth festival in Pasadena, California on May 20th. It turned into a two […]
NOFX Final San Diego Show Review 5/13/23
Is NOFX done for good? We hope not – but they say this is their final tour, and for now, we believe them. The band […]