No Echo

1 month ago | noecho.net | Ryan O'Connor

Boston hardcore’s proudest sons Street Power are gearing up to release My Time, the highly anticipated follow up to their first LP, 2023's Threads of Hate. After some lineup changes and relentless touring around the States, the band has grown beyond their own expectations when they debuted with their first demo in late 2021.

2 months ago | noecho.net | Ryan O'Connor

A 100 series shot is the most severe disciplinary infraction you can receive in prison, reserved for serious offenses such as murder, drug offenses, rioting or escaping. These offenses carry serious penalties if found guilty, adding an extra decade on top of the time the prisoner is already serving. Being incarcerated already seems like the worst situation one could ever be in but even when you’re already down there’s a boot that’s ready to stomp you even lower.

2 months ago | noecho.net | Ryan O'Connor

If you’ve kept up with COOKED from Burlington, Vermont the last couple of years, you know quite a bit about lead singer Bobby Bones’ traumatic battle with drug addiction and recovery. The theme has followed their tunes throughout all their releases and how could you blame them when it’s made for some insanely catchy yet violent tunes?

2 months ago | noecho.net | Richard Webb

Band: FreezeFrom: Kent, EnglandTheir formation story​:(Jack Aldrich, guitar): "Back in 2021, I’d been living abroad and had just moved back to Kent (South East England). I’d picked up guitar during lockdown and had been learning to play and writing a few riffs here and there. I think it all started when I was getting tattooed by my cousin Dan Wilkz (vocals). He mentioned he wanted to start a new project as he’s been in a few bands over the years (Take Heed, Domepiece).

2 months ago | noecho.net | Ryan O'Connor

While Boston Hardcore certainly gets a lot of the spotlight in the underground scene for pioneering so much and for its members having their finger on the cultural trigger, the city’s punk scene has been just as legendary and forward thinking. With names like Dropkick Murphy’s, The Ducky Boys, Darkbuster, The Trouble, and Showcase Showdown it’s surprising that Boston’s punk scene doesn't get as much shine as it used to.