Today, For the Punks was lucky to meet a new band from half-way across the globe. Jonathan Miller, vocalist of the hardcore punk outfit, Woolly Boy, tells me all about their latest EP and introduces the Israeli Punk scene. The group’s newest project titled Wasted… Read More »Woolly Boy: A Brutal New Album and a Glimpse into the Israeli Punk Scene
“Don’t waste your potential. The problem with people I come across, they often have so much to offer, but they’re too scared.. Get uncomfortable. Normalize it.” Photo by Alexa Harkness Joi Desiree Berry is a young and talented artist, born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida.… Read More »Joi Desiree Berry: September 2020 Creator of the Month
With mental health continuing to be a struggle for so many people inside and outside the music industry, Zie West thought it was important to have a conversation about all things mental health. We thought it was important to have an open conversation about the… Read More »Mental Health Matters: An Interview with Zie West
We got an inside look at Taylar Glasgow’s epoxy resin art business. Taylar gave us all the details from how she makes her products to what inspires her to create, and so much more. Read below to get to know more about Taylar & TGxstudio.… Read More »Taylar Glasgow Talks TGxstudio and Epoxy Resin
Recently I sat down with the young punk band Orphan Riot, composed of frontman Noel Greene on vocals/guitar and Ian Horlbogen on bass, following a promo photo session for the addition of their new drummer, Isaac Cisneros. I met up with the band at an… Read More »Orphan Riot Talks “American Endgame”
Bloodflower Design, a United Kingdom based designer, is For The Punks’ July 2020 Creator of the Month! Lucinda, who designs under the name Bloodflower Design, turned her passion into a full time career in the music industry. Keep reading to hear the story of how… Read More »Bloodflower Design: July 2020 Creator of the Month
Photo by Alex Zarek When one of your favorite DIY bands and good friends are releasing new music, you’re just as excited as they are. I “sat down” (aka quarantine style Facebook Interview) with Ohio Post-Hardcore outfit, The Safest Ledge, to discuss their upcoming single,… Read More »The Safest Ledge Returns with a Crushing New Single and Music Video
Marie-Anne Conde is a nineteen year old aspiring artist who works with several mediums including digital paint, charcoal, acrylic paint, pen and ink, and more. From reading books to watching animated shows, Marie-Anne discovered her love for art. This inspired her to study the visual… Read More »Artist Marie-Anne Conde on Mental Health Awareness
We paint our pain onto canvases and host art shows, providing visual candor for our communities. We invite them into our imaginations, in hopes of inspiring them to find beauty in their own human experiences. We mix the beats of our hearts during panic attacks,… Read More »Band Manager and Podcast Host Briana Boyd on Mental Health
I recently had the chance to talk to Valentina Caballero, a a photographer and director based in Toronto, Canada. She’s changing the game with her unique perspective and excellent work. She recently started a music/interview film series last year called SUITE. Later this month, she… Read More »Valentina Caballero: Photographer and Director