Ryan Dillon

1 week ago | glidemagazine.com | Ryan Dillon

It is reaching a blistering heat here at the Ye Ol’ Caustic Saloon, and we are welcoming everyone in for a tall, cold glass of fresh new releases. As we enter what feels like an apocalyptic heatwave, with torrential storms erupting out of the bright blue summer sky, the outside world pushes and pulls us closer and further away. It is New Music Fridays like this that tether us to reality while giving us the illusion of escaping into serenity.

1 week ago | glidemagazine.com | Ryan Dillon

When it comes to pushing the boundaries of punk and truly dismantling the genre to make something fresh, The Cramps are one of the earliest examples of the artistic freedom associated with the genre. From their eccentric stage names, the founding members, Poison Ivy and Lux Interior, to their undeniably, palpably weird yet incredibly immersive live shows, The Cramps are one of the most unique voices to emerge from the ’80s hardcore era.

1 week ago | glidemagazine.com | Ryan Dillon

Australian genre-benders and punk manipulators Tropical Fuck Storm have never been the band to pigeonhole, and it would be a fool’s errand to try. Even in its rawest form, their refreshing power ballads warp the mind and melt the face while maintaining a welcoming humbleness that makes their off-kilter rock music so accessible. Born out of the ashes of The Drones, TFS emerged in 2017 and has continually found nuanced ways to display their dense walls of sound.

2 weeks ago | glidemagazine.com | Ryan Dillon

The heat of Summer is crashing through our windows with the fury of an intruder, and the humidity of a bustling kitchen. The sun beats down strongly on this New Music Friday, and what a cacophony of fresh releases we have for you this week. Think of this Caustic as a bouquet of roses. When put together, their beauty intensifies, but even on their own, there is an innocence that is captivating and lovely.

2 weeks ago | glidemagazine.com | Ryan Dillon

It is miraculous, and some could argue criminal, that it took this long to feature this band on a Golden Age Thursday. The early British punk days were marked by bands competing to be the first to achieve success abroad and secure a place in the U.S. punk pantheon.