Alkaline Trio

In today’s punk scene, where it seems that flashy makeup and a high count of Twitter followers accounts for more than actual musicianship, the days when punk bands were more than forgettable flavors of the week seem so distant. Which is exactly why we should all take notice of when actual legit bands who still make legit rock music play small and intimate shows in legit venues. Though they’re by no means an anciently old band, if you ask any good young band in modern punk, they’ll tell you Alkaline had at least some hand in shaping their musical leanings. Though, I repeat, make sure you’re asking a good band. - Brien Overly