Yard Sign is an online punk rock band, a one-man folk punk act, and Tik Tok Emo from Ohio. They specialize in songs about life, love, loss, and Star Wars. No matter the incarnation, Yard Sign is a variety of musical outputs led by Scott Marks, an elder millennial “Swemo” originally from New York, but calling central Ohio home for the past decade. Coming of … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Yard Sign
London-based Ghanaian artist psykhi has released his latest single “Dry”, a lo-fi piece that showcases his unique mix of punk and rap sensibilities. The track is a powerful exploration of escapism through creativity, touching on the role of imagination in distancing oneself from frustration and planting seeds of dreams for the future. The song features poetic lyrics, fuzzed-out guitars, raw vocals, and an uplifting chorus, … Continue reading Timeless yet fresh, it’s psykhi’s new single “Dry”
Rooted in Midwest punk rock, Bad Year formed in 2019 and calls Milwaukee home. Inspired by heartbreak, angst, and self-reformation, Bad Year injects the scene with anthemic chorus hooks and brutal optimism. In the spirit of promoting positive aspects of empathy and mental health, their cathartic melodies are known for freely inspiring listeners with a sense of mutual understanding and hope. The group put a … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: BAD YEAR
A lot happened between late 2001, the last time Brian Schatzel was in a band, and late 2020. Donald Trump, following 8 years of our first Black President, made racism acceptable and divided our country more than it has been since the civil war era. Then the pandemic hit and locked us all away. Needing an outlet more than ever, Brian began playing bass guitar … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: State Run Radio
Texas punk band Rules Of Enragement are back with a snarky, tongue-in-cheek skate punk track “Underground Guy”, featuring SLC Punk writer and director James Merendino’s commentary at the top of the song. We had a chance to chat with Robbie of Rules Of Enragement about the new single as part of our Refrain Interview Series: Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Rules Of Enragement
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