Intermission's debut album Power Corrupts is a visceral fusion of post-punk and hardcore energy. Released via Smoking Room, it condenses decades of influences into a blistering 16-minute manifesto. The album combines garage punk, post-punk, and hardcore elements, with tracks like New Fire and U.T.G. showcasing frenetic energy akin to Dead Kennedys. Lyrically, it critiques systemic failure and personal defiance, balancing macro-level anger with intimate vulnerability. Power Corrupts has garnered attention […]

Snooper and Prison Affair deliver a raw energy with their respective contributions to their collaborative split EP. This six-track release showcases the unique styles of both bands, blending Snooper's energetic, lo-fi punk with Prison Affair's gritty, synth-punk sound that encapsulates the essence of "egg punk." Snooper's side showcases a frenetic punk rock sound, reminiscent of early punk with a modern edge. Their tracks are characterized by driving rhythms, raw vocals, […]

A wild sequel to Mama Goblin’s solidarity comp see the world of underground music rally for Palestine again The underground music world continues to unite in offering support for the Palestinian people. After Paperface Zine’s Action Now! compilation and Mama Goblin’s first Palestine Solidarity Compilation earlier this year, we now have an incredible sequel—an even wilder, more diverse collection of underground talent. This time, the lineup features ATW favorites like […]

Mariano Melo, aka Marian Sarine, is a Brazilian multi-instrumentalist based in São Paulo, specialising in percussion and drums. Known for his drumming with the band DEAFKIDS and his solo work as Sarine, Mariano's latest album, “Asas Terenas,” features his first recordings under this name. The album began with organ themes recorded with Felipe Pato at the end of 2019, with additional instruments added throughout 2020 and 2021. A sonic mixture […]