Young Poor & Angry Press

We live in a world of instants. People can send emails, instant messages, and texts that reach their recipients in seconds. We can look up anything and everything on the internet, watch television on our phones, and even in some cases video chat across the world. That being said, this instantaneous-ness that surrounds our culture has set a dangerous standard of achievement lately. I grew up in a world before even dial up internet. Our life line to the world was a television set or the radio. It was... more

Heidi Minx interview Palden speaks about imprisoned Tibetan filmmaker, Dhondup Wangchen, and China’s reaction to artists. Please watch this interview as it’s extremely important and will change how you look at the way China conducts their human rights activities. Heidi is a well known punk rocker and human rights journalist currently living in India. Do YPA Press and Heidi Minx a favor by sharing this link with your friends so they can better understand the plight of these peaceful people. ... more

An oil spill flows down into Liberty Park Saturday, June 12, 2010 in Salt Lake City. A Chevron pipe broke in the foothills of Salt Lake, sending oil down Red Butte Creek, eventually dumping it into the park's pond. (AP Photo/The Deseret News, Matt Gillis) By: Political Buzz Examiner Ryan Witt Most of the country’s attention is understandably focused on the Gulf oil spill given the magnitude of the disaster.  However, few know about a much smaller oil spill in Salt Lake City, Utah which... more

I’m going to start by saying this is not a new concept at all. Bill Maher was doing this way before I was and will probably continue to do it. I started doing New Rules on twitter for awhile and people requested more of them, so we decided over at the YPA office on a particularly boring day that I would write these. New Rule: If your band changes sound drastically than you have to change the name of the band as well. Thus from here on out Bury Your Dead will be called Bury Your Nu-Metal and... more

(Editors Note: I’d like to give it up to Stoney for getting this interview for us finally. It took about a month to finally get Andres to sit still long enough to knock it out. Hard working guy that he is, Andres never has a moment. As an editor I can relate.) Young Poor And Angry: For all the people who don’t know, explain how Donnybrook got it’s name and how you got to the current line up. Andres Stewart: The word Donnybrook! comes from a town in Ireland where they have a festival... more

YPA Press: When did the tired and true first become a reality for you guys? Kurt: The Tired and True originally started with Jay and me in his mother’s basement in Clinton, CT. We spent a year messing around with different members and song ideas until my friend Phil signed on as our drummer in the summer of 2009. We’ve just been playing music since we were kids together and our song writing as a band took on a whole new form. Are you guys all from CT? We’re all southern CT natives.... more

Whether it’s rocking a 40 hour work week, going to shows or creating clothes Gavin SP is one hard working cat. We caught up with the Florida native recently to discuss the inspiration behind his new spring line. The clothes are extremely hardcore and hip-hop inspired without being carbon-copy rip-offs of labels like Ed Hardy (which, lets face it are just rip offs of traditonal tattoo art a lot of people already sport anyhow…permanently.)  As well as the line Gavin is in the band Palestine... more

Please state your name and location for the record G from Setback, NYC So how long has Setback been a band? We started somewhere around ‘92-’93 then in 1997 we took a 13 year vacation and got back together for the 2008 Black ‘N Blue Bowl (Superbowl of Hardcore) How many line up changes have you guys seen since your inception? We had a few line up changes, but the line up we have now is solid and stronger. How do you feel about the abundance of crews out there giving the fact... more

What are your musical influences? Soul, Motown, Stax, Early Heavy Rock, Zeppelin, Sabbath, The Faces, the Stones How did you come up with the name Dirty Sweet? It seemed to fit the sound and the concept of the band. We play heavy rock as well as Soulful folk style songs. What do you listen to on the regular? Ipod playlists that consist of all styles of music really New album coming soon, tell us what we can expect from DS? Full sounding, complete rock album touching on many styles and genres of... more

When did you start Immunity Clothing? Immunity Clothing has been an idea / been in effect since early 2006. However, I wasn’t in a position to get serious with it until LATE 2008. How did you get Immunity Clothing started? My best friend in the entire world, Tim Brown, was moving away to college so he and I decided to start a clothing company where we would learn the entire screen printing process from the ground up. I quit my job at the time and we drove up to Oregon. We taught ourselves how... more

It takes a hell of a lot to impress me in the punk genre. I love punk music, but I also love good punk music. I love stuff that makes me wanna drink beer, hang out with my friends, read a newspaper and get pissed off. Without a doubt Angel City Outcasts is one of the most unique bands I’ve heard in a really long time. Trying to pinpoint what you like about this band is like trying to find out what got you into rock and roll to begin with. Whether it’s blistering fast tracks like Five... more

When I was sent the press release for this band the first thought that came to mind was “oh dear god there is going to be some carnage on this tour” as this band’s bio reads more like a police blotter. That being said you probably think the Kings of Nuthin’ are some Blood for Blood style hardcore band or a sneering punk rock band, but the truth is this band has a style all their own. The first release since 2002, the band comes back stronger than ever and with a stolen piano... more

Listening to hardcore records for me is a lot like pitching a baseball game. There are some bands that I can open my day with. Bands like Hatebreed who get the blood flowing and every single song is a hit. There are bands that are middle relief, meaning they need someone to open for them because while they’re good they need time to warm, and then there are closers. Closers are bands that save the day, bands that throw strikes every time. For me listening to Rhinoceros is like listening to one... more

First hearing the name Polar Bear Club, I was a bit skeptical on what exactly to expect. After giving the “The Summer of George” EP a solid listen, I could easily see why PBC was becoming a band to recognize. Even though the EP only had 3 tracks, it was a solid album. The raw vocals against the hard-rock edge captures an emotion like no other. With their sophmore release “Chasing Hamburg” I was ready to dive in. Like many of you, I’ve had those days when you’re... more

As many of you, I grew up listening to Deftones. Albums such as ‘Adrenaline’ and ‘Around The Fur’ were the staple of Deftones. A lot of time has passed since those years, and while recording their more experimental (now indefinitely delayed) album “Eros” in 2008, a car-accident landed bassist Chi Cheng in the hospital, where he remains. Deftones decided to scrap the album and start fresh, bringing you “Diamond Eyes”. A hard-hitting creative outlet for... more

This is the first outing from Buffalo’s Rust Belt Lights. Released in the US by State of Mind Recordings and in Europe by No Panic records. It has become apparent that the kids who listened to what was being passed off as punk rock in the nineties are now making records. I hate to say it, but this is a watered down version of a watered down version. The vocals are sappy and the guitar tones are over-produced and dull. However, the beats are snappy. According to their MySpace page, they have... more

When I first heard about Kingdom of Sorrow from my friend Gino I was hesitant. Personally I wasn’t a big fan of Jasta’s project with Danny Diablo called Icepick. It was good, but it didn’t have the punch that I always expect from Jasta. So when I finally got the album I was needless to say really surprised. The band features Kirk Windstein of Crowbar and Down along with Jasta on vocals. If you’re a fan of Hatebreed or Slayer than this album is definitely for you. This second... more

If you’re into hardcore chances are you’ve heard of Alpha & Omega. The California hardcore band that has literally everyone in hardcore talking. What you may not have known is that A&O was recently in horrific traffic accident. “We were driving through from Denver to Vegas. We were in a snow storm from the time we left Denver all the way through Utah. At around 5am we hit a patch of black ice and lost all control. We flew off the side of the road and flipped down a bank... more

When listening to Grizz Rock the word prolific comes to mind. The kicker is when you ask the average kid on the street they don’t know who this MC is. They can tell you who he’s worked with probably. MCs like Queen Latifah, G-Fella and his crew the Ruff Ryders (DMX and Swizz Beats.) The fact that they know is a shame because Grizz Rock has released one of the best pure hip-hop/rap albums out this year. The album is a gripping chronicle of life’s ups and downs. It’s music that... more

It’s been a long time since we’ve had a hip-hop group out there that has rappers that can work on their own as well as in a collective . The last time it happened was Wu-Tang Clan and only for two albums. I remember that magical day I first put Enter The 36 Chambers in my cassette player  and bumped Protect Ya Neck at full volume, so loud that my Mom could actually hear Method Man through my headphones. I was transported to a place where verses overshadowed catchy hooks and bling. It... more

My friend Chris over at Immunity Clothing turned me on to this band recently. Normally when it comes to pop-punk Chris’ tastes and mine are far different. I think pop-punk is stuff like Green Day where real punk is stuff like The Exploited and The Clash. I was hesitant when the album finally got sent to my desk by the band upon my request. I quickly downloaded the digital copy and began listening. Then I listened again, and finally restarted the album for the third time. What I found the third... more

The boys who made me believe metalxc0re can be tough and substantive are back with their sophomore release Returners. In the last two years we’ve grown to adore this band, but the question remains the same: Will the overcome the curse of the sophomore slump or will they return to dominate much like the title of the new album? This can be answered when you play Greater Distance. This track and the rest of the album prove that the illusive curse has no bearing on them whatsoever. Greater Distance... more

What can I say about this band? First and foremost it’s a damn shame they broke up. Second off, this is not an album for the faint of heart. Nor is this an album if you JUST started listening to hardcore or metal. If your favorite band is Every Time I Die or As I Lay Dying. This is an album if you’re a veteran hardcore listener. Someone who lost their soul to this music long time ago and now yearns for a day when bands made you thrash around like a Baptist at a tent revival. This is an... more

Like her or hate her, you have to admit the Helen Thomas’ anti-Israel sentiments are at least a little funny. John Stewart lamb basted the oldest living White House correspondent for the comments against Israel. Stewart gave Thomas a brief history lesson than slamming her for the on camera antics. “Why did the Jews ever leave Germany and Poland?” Stewart asked after Thomas. “If anyone knows why the Jews left it, it’s ‘Mother Time.’ Seriously, Helen, what... more

Apple has officially revealed it’s specs and pricing ($199) sending cell phone geeks into a fit of sheer joy. This came after the controversy surrounding the Gizmodo incident. The phone is awesome and worthy of all the hype (and lawsuits) but before you decide that it’s worth the coinage check out how it stacks up against Jane Lynch. a2a_linkname=parent.document.title; a2a_linkurl=parent.location.href;  Read More →

Everyone has been upset about the oil spill, and no matter how many times we think to ourselves while filling up at a Shell station across the street from a BP “fuck you” it just doesn’t seem to have as much impact. Well finally someone has summed up most of our feelings about the oil spill and BP’s criminal negligence. Comedian and MTV Movie Awards host Azia Ansari took aim at the British Petroleum company while making us all laugh a little about this horrific event. While... more

The man who brought the words “ponzi scheme” to everyone’s vernacular apparently is showing no remorse behind bars according to a piece by Steve Fishman for New York magazine. According to the Fishman article Bernie Madoff is not only showing no remorse for the victims of his investment banking scheme, but is also growing quite the following in prison because of it. Madoff is reporting paling around with one former mob boss and a spy in their federal prison in Butner, North Carolina.... more

The long awaited album from now hardcore/metal staples This Is Hell was released today. The album isn’t a vast departure from their previous work. The only drastic thing that’s different is the quickness of the songs. Singer Travis Reilly is on point with the quick fire vocals that seem to line up with the slow breakdowns of the album. Though this is definitely a much faster This Is Hell than we have heard in the past. What sets this apart as well is lyrics that you can sing along to.... more

Chief Operating Officer (COO) of BP Doug Suttles insists that there is no undersea oil plumes in “large concentrations” that have been detected from the spill in the Gulf of Mexico. A spill that is currently costing fisherman and other beach/ocean related commerce to suffer in the past month since it’s happened. Suttles told NBC’s “Today” show that it “may be down to how you define what a plume is here.” Meredith Vieira didn’t let Suttles get... more

By Heidi Minx: Over a year and a half ago, I started a column for InkedMag.com, called Inked for A Cause — it combined two of my passions: socially-minded people and my 20-year love affair with body art. Like most tattooed people, my tattoos have a deep personal meaning to me. But about four years ago, I noticed a transition — my tattoos became more defiant. The Tibetan flag is outlawed in Tibet. The phrase Bho Rangzen, 'Free Tibet,' is also punishable. Crackdowns on artists... more

The primary battle is over and Carly Fiornia has emerged victorious against her challenger, but the war for the Senate is far from over and she has come out swinging against incumbent senator Barbara Boxer. Some might remember Boxer as the fire-filled Senator who came out hard for health care reform, something that democrats everywhere were more than thankful. Instead of using her victory speech as a stump on the issues plaguing California citizens, Fiorina decided to sling some mud against her popular... more

Frankly this album is a long time coming. I love pop-punk and you see we do a lot of reviews of those records. They’re great and they make me smile. Though there are some days I don’t want to smile. There are some days when I want unabashed anger and rage at the status quo. Those days aren’t meant for pop-punk and in some respect hardcore too. Those days are reserved for bands like D.O.A. This album is everything a growing punk needs to survive. Fast songs, fast vocals and insightful... more

This situation in Arizona hasn’t changed much despite increased boycotting of the state when it comes to conventions and other events. The ban on illegal immigrants and the new law passed in Arizona is just the tip of the iceberg. Arizona Republicans will likely introduce legislation this fall that would deny birth certificates to children born in Arizona — and thus American citizens according to the U.S. Constitution The law comes from Arizona congressional representative Russell Pearce... more

Over the past few years a new voice has emerged from the throws of the Republican party. We call her Sarah Palin or for some, like Ed Schlutz, the more fitting name Karabo Barbie. But before we launch into this, lets give a quick synopsis of this woman’s life and career; Palin went to five different colleges, eventually graduating with a degree in journalism. This no doubt to go into a career in sideline reporting for hockey games. By some dumb stroke of luck she became the Major of Wasilla,... more

When you listen to Show of Force you might get a bit of nostalgia, I know I certainly do. NYHC style is slowing dying out with bands reverting to a more “metal” feel when it comes to their hooks and breakdowns. Show of Force takes that concept like a pitbull and shakes it till it’s dead. Don’t look for any fluff or sing-song melodic lyrics from this band. They’re pure adrenaline mixed with the intensity of bands like Merauder, Dmize, and Cold as Life. This isn’t... more