My World of Music – est. 2013
Punk has always been associated with a rebellious spirit and a nonconformist attitude. Punk rock has been the musical outlet for this mindset, and the movement has also had a strong political dimension. ZSK carries this mindset into the present, and their newest album, "Feuer & Papier," embodies it. The Berlin-based polit-punks' eighth record features... Continue Reading →
Alternative rock with a punk attitude — that's Donots for more than 30 years. The band premiered in 1994 and has released numerous albums. To celebrate three decades of Donots, the band played shows in 2024. Some took place in smaller clubs, while others happened in bigger venues. All were sweaty and featured excellent music... Continue Reading →
“Leuchtraketen” is perhaps the most fierce track on the eighth studio album by Berlin skate punks ZSK, reminiscent in sound and content of the band’s early albums such as “Herz für die Sache.” Powerful guitars and aggressive vocals define this song about protesting on the streets. “When the world escalates, we have to escalate too... Continue Reading →
"For the People" is the meaningful title of the new Dropkick Murphys album. The release of their 13th studio album is a two-step affair: the digital version was unveiled on July 4, 2025—Independence Day—and the physical version will follow in October. The new album from Dropkick Murphys features twelve new songs. As expected from a... Continue Reading →
The Florida based Punk Rock band, Dial Drive is back with new music. After recently signing with SBAM Records, the band has their new self-titled album ready to go. Starting with a string´of new singles, their third LP will be released later in 2025. When asked about the new music, Jake LeDrew (Vocals/Guitar), had this... Continue Reading →
Rise Against is one of the most popular US punk rock bands, and this August they will launch a new album called “Ricochet”. Four years after releasing “Nowhere Generation”, the quartet is back with twelve new songs. As with previous albums, “Ricochet” offers more than just music. Rise Against's songs carry a message as the... Continue Reading →
"Nothing stops them, no matter how much we sometimes want it to. No photo brings them back. We are all just universal seconds. Brief sparks in an eternal tail. How brightly do you flash briefly? Don't touch the clock!" - Rantanplan Rantanplan release another foretaste of their new album “Blast Off NY”, which will be... Continue Reading →
Rumkicks is a trailblazing all-female punk band hailing from Seoul, South Korea. Formed in 2018 by guitarist and vocalist Jung Yeawon, the group has become known for its high-energy performances, sharp-edged sound, and fearless social commentary. Their music blends pogo-punk and pop-punk influences with a distinctly Korean sensibility, a style they’ve dubbed “post-Joseon punk”. The... Continue Reading →
Feine Sahne Fischfilet are one of the acts of the moment this summer. They have just managed to get an album to number one in the German charts for the first time in the band's history. Last weekend, they were also among the big winners at the twin festivals Rock am Ring and Rock im... Continue Reading →
Today, I'm heading to Flensburg, a northern German city that's on the tour route of a prominent German band right now: Feine Sahne Fischfilet. The group recently released their latest album, "Wir kommen in Frieden", and after a release show in their hometown of Rostock, they will play three additional shows, one of which will... Continue Reading →
The German punk band Feine Sahne Fischfilet have a new album coming out on Friday, May 30. It is the sixth album from the Rostock-based band and a next step for them. Two years after launching "Alles glänzt", the new release has the potential to solidify the band's role in the German music scene. Their... Continue Reading →
UK based Templeton Pek are releasing their second single after signing with Double Helix Records and SBÄM Records. “Hurricanes” is a high-energy punk anthem offering hope after chaos, a powerful message for anyone rebuilding. Soaring melodies, hooky riffs, and raw emotion and produced by George Perks, it blends modern punk with an anthemic edge. The... Continue Reading →
Unantastbar is a punk rock band that hails from Brixen, South Tyrol. Since their start in 2004, the band has provided high-energy punk rock for more than two decades. To celebrate this anniversary, the band released a live album called "Wir Leben Laut. Live." Their connected studio release, "Wir Leben Laut", was the band's first... Continue Reading →
German punk rock veterans Die Toten Hosen from Düsseldorf will embark on a tour in 2026 with a show at Trabrennbahn Bahrenfeld, Hamburg on August 27th, 2026. Known for energetic and electrifying live shows tickets selling fast and here are all the dates: 08.06.26 Esch/Alzette - Rockhal13.06.26 Stuttgart - Cannstatter Wasen20.06.26 Zürich - Stadion Letzigrund27.06.26... Continue Reading →
While the Easter Bunny is trying to put all his eggs in one basket, a rock'n'roll power package is rolling across Europe as we speak. Swedish hard rock powerhouse The Hellacopters, who recently released a great longplayer called 'Overdrive', have embarked on a European tour and joining them on this road trip are Supersuckers. It... Continue Reading →
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