Punk Music
Topshelf Records has ended its relationship with Washington, D.C. punk band Ekko Astral, canceling the release of their upcoming album The Beltway Is Burning. The decision follows internal conflicts, including a peace order filed by frontwoman Jael Holzman against former drummer Miri Tyler. The band plans to release the album independently.
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Korean American punk musician Paul Brickey has returned to South Korea after more than a decade away. He played a key role in shaping Hongdae's underground punk scene in the early 2000s before serving in the military and retreating to off-grid life in Oregon. Brickey reflects on his journey and the evolution of punk culture.