New York Magazine on the state of modern punk
New York Magazine has put togther an article and some statistics about what they describe as the modern state of punk rock, at least based on a survey of self-identified punks. Some notable - and probably not surprising - statistics tell that…
April 29, 2013

Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor talks about decision to return to major labels
Nine Inch Nails frontman and Academy Award winning score composer Trent Reznor recently spoke to David…
October 16, 2012

Cage the Elephant (with Dave Grohl): "Aberdeen" (live in LA)
Cage the Elephant recently enlisted Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl to perform two tracks with them at a recent Los Angeles date. They performed their own track, "Aberdeen," and a cover of the…
January 10, 2012

CBGB company files for bankruptcy
The company holding the name to the legendary CBGB club has filed for bankruptcy. Though the club itself shut down in late 2006, the name was purchased by a company that wanted to continue selling the venues' memorabilia and T-shirts. The club was first launched in…
June 14, 2010

The Scenics' lost album arrives in October
The Scenics, an early Toronto-based punk / new wave act that ran from 1976 to 1982, are returning with a new (lost) record and a short tour. The band's upcoming album is titled Sunshine…
September 15, 2009

The Used: "Burning Down The House (Talking Heads)"
The Used have posted their cover of the Talking Heads classic, "Burning Down The House." The song comes from the recently released covers compilation, Covers: A Revolution in Sound which also includes Mastodon, Against Me!, Avenged Sevenfold, Flaming Lips and…
June 05, 2009

In Memoriam: Hilly Kristal (1931-2007)
Hilly Kristal, founder of famous New York venue CBGB, died at the age of 75 this past Tuesday of complications from lung cancer. Kristal ran the club from 1973 to 2006, giving vital early support to the scene that brought the world the Ramones,…
August 29, 2007

In Memoriam: Photographer documents the dismantling of CBGB
The Punk Site's resident photographer recently took a trip to New York City to watch the dismantling of legendary punk venue, CBGB. You can check out the photos…
November 08, 2006

In Memoriam: Sirius Radio to broadcast last CBGB New York Show
As an addendum to our story about the performances which will close out the legendary CBGB venue, the final ever performance, by Patti Smith will be broadcast exclusively by Sirius satellite Radio. The famed club is closing following unsuccessful rent negotiations with its landlord. News of its demise has prompted worldwide press coverage and sparked several…
October 10, 2006

In Memoriam: CBGB's final week
We've now entered the final week of existence for legendary New York venue CBGB. Here's a reminder on how the schedule of performances shaped up. Tonight and the following two evenings will see performances by the reunited Bad Brains. The pioneering punk act will be joined tonight by Avail and tomorrow by the Bouncing Souls.…
October 09, 2006