Never A Phase Network | Emo, Punk & Hardcore Music News, Reviews and Podcasts

tenmonthsummer Go Unplugged and Ask "Can I Bloom?" on midwestern haikus

tenmonthsummer strip down to banjo, guitar and one repeated question on their acoustic EP midwestern haikus. Wini breaks down the emotional EP track by track.

NO SKIP REVIEWS

Sweet Bike "Get Off Your High Horse And Raise The Roof" - Chicago Emo with an Edge

Wini's track-by-track take on Sweet Bike's sophomore album

NEVER A PHASE PODCAST

Never A Phase 26: MEGG

Never A Phase 26: MEGG On this episodeof the Never A Phase Podcast, Swemo is back in the home studio talking to MEGG! Megg lives in the dual worlds of SoCal and Nashville, starting out as a pop girlie, she’s embraced her inner Low Life and is now making pop-punk for the kids not afraid to get a l...

TRACK MARKS

GLIMMERS

Maggie and Alex of GLIMMERS join Foose and Ducky to talk about turning last-minute shows, independent touring, and creative chaos into momentum. They share how the band grew from their solo project, how they choose the opportunities worth saying yes to, and what it takes to keep moving when every...

FEATURES

Under Exposed V. 48 Pine Creek Academy

Your Elder Emo Mom introduces you to your new favorite band

ROCK FOR INITIATIVE

Magic The Gathering, Comfort Movies, and Puppy Monkey Baby with Sweet Bike

This episode of Rock For Initiative brings in Chris of Sweet Bike for one of the most delightfully all-over-the-place conversations yet, starting with a deep, unironic love for Puppy Monkey Baby and a debate over whether it could beat Seal on a seal's body in a fight. From there we dig into Nirva...

FEATURES

Punk Goes Fantasy Football: Your Guide to 2026 Scene Inspired Team Names

Erik Casarez gives you some great ideas for Fantasy Football names inspired by the scene!

tenmonthsummer Go Unplugged and Ask "Can I Bloom?" on midwestern haikus

Sweet Bike "Get Off Your High Horse And Raise The Roof" - Chicago Emo with an Edge

Never A Phase 26: MEGG

GLIMMERS

Under Exposed V. 48 Pine Creek Academy

Magic The Gathering, Comfort Movies, and Puppy Monkey Baby with Sweet Bike

Punk Goes Fantasy Football: Your Guide to 2026 Scene Inspired Team Names

Features

Under Exposed V. 48 Pine Creek Academy

Punk Goes Fantasy Football: Your Guide to 2026 Scene Inspired Team Names

Under Exposed V. 47 Live Well

News & Updates

The Paradox announce Proceed with Caution EP, share new single "I Kinda Like That"

The Ska Mailman Delivers His Biggest Package Yet: Lab Brats Announce Triskaidekaphobia

Good Terms Make a "Hard Call" with Explosive New Single

No Skip Reviews

tenmonthsummer Go Unplugged and Ask "Can I Bloom?" on midwestern haikus

Sweet Bike "Get Off Your High Horse And Raise The Roof" - Chicago Emo with an Edge

Harrison Gordon's New Album "BLISS": Track by Track Review

Lists & Guides

Your Very Alt 4th of July Playlist

The Ska Lover’s Guide to Long Beach Warped Tour 2026

Summer Festival Glam Guide for Baddies on a Budget