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It’s funny to think that, at one point, you were either a Damned or a Clash “guy.” According to Captain Sensible they hated each other. I guess the punk scene in the UK was pretty competitive back in the day. Whatever the case may be, the Damned can rightfully claim to have had the first punk rock release in the UK with Neat Neat Neat and New Rose. My good friend, who I was in a band with and knew/knows...

We all wrote off Ben Weasel, right? After what happened at SXSW 15 years ago, we thought it was all over for him. His band quit on him, he put out a statement actually TAKING the blame for something he did, and all the punk rockers started disassociating with him, including his label. After all this time, I still don’t know how to process it. It’s a low point for everyone involved for sure, and it’s something Ben Weasel has...

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Where does one even START with Public Image Ltd and John Lydon. Is he divisive? Absolutely. Is he talented? Arguably, yes. Did he revolutionize music? In some people’s minds, including his own, this is probably true. I’ve always wrestled with Lydon’s music and personality post-Sex Pistols. I love the Sex Pistols. Probably more than I should, but Public Image Ltd has been a band I’ve wrestled with. Post-Sex Pistols, it seems like John Lydon has been the only one who’s...

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Photos, as always, by the unmatchable Zach...

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It’s not easy making friends. At least that’s the case for me now. I think about that a lot, because I consider myself an extrovert. Maybe, I’m a total asshole and I just don’t know it? Maybe it’s because I live in Boston or because people I know keep moving away. Also, I’m in my forties with a family. Who knows? But yeah, making friends in this city hasn’t been easy. One person I DID meet in Boston is Kurt....