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Writer Kurt Duvel tracks Blink-182’s ‘Anthem’ trilogy through 24 years of desperation, devastation and determination, as drummer Travis Barker’s 2026 documentary ‘Louder Than Fear’ sets the beat.
Read MoreWriter Kurt Duvel recaps a raucous punk double-header by PUP and Illuminati Hotties in London, where cathartic chaos, communal choruses, and one big 'Reservoir' rendition proved that misery loves musical company.
Read MoreWriter Kurt Duvel shares his top five songs of 2024—where cosmic-country ballads meet soaring indie anthems—with thoughts on Green Day, Kacey Musgraves, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Wishy, and Kings of Leon.
Read MoreIt’s #SpotifyWrapped season, so here’s writer Kurt Duvel’s top five songs of 2023 and some thoughts about Queens Of The Stone Age, Foo Fighters, The Tubs, Mammoth WVH, and Fall Out Boy.
Read MoreGiven the tumultuous backdrop to its release, writer Kurt Duvel did not have high hopes for Panic! At The Disco’s new album Vices And Virtues. Read his thoughts on the surprisingly-good outcome.
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