OFF! Cancels Tour Dates While Frontman Recovers from Diabetic Coma
According to a report by Rolling Stone, punk outfit OFF! have canceled a nine-day stint on the West Coast.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJack Black Tears out Man's Heart in New OFF! Video
Miss the days of the over-the-top cheesy ‘70s B-rated movies? Have no fear, Jack Black and OFF! are here.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Dave Foley in a New OFF! Video
As part of what seems to be a fake public-access show circa 1982, hardcore punk band OFF!, along with Dave Foley of Kids in the Hall, help youngsters understand a new trend everyone’s talking about—punk. Foley, in an very Dr. Phil-type role, asks a group of teenagers whether they’re “punk rockers.”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch OFF!'s Video for "Cracked"
LA punk band OFF!, which was recently formed by Keith Morris of Black Flag and The Circle Jerks, released their debut full-length album in May. Today, they released the first installment of an “episodic trilogy” of videos of songs off the album.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCatching Up With OFF!'s Keith Morris
After four punk-rooted, blink-and-they're-over EPs, LA hardcore revivalists OFF! released their first full-length album today through VICE Music. Clocking in at a neck-breaking 16 minutes, the album is filled with aggressive, inspired cuts like "Wiped Out" and "King Kong Brigade." We caught up with the band's frontman, former Black Flag and Circle Jerks singer Keith Morris. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesOFF!: OFF!
When OFF! collected their first handful of seven-inch singles onto 2010’s The Four EPs, they perhaps unknowingly proved that hardcore’s ideals were timeless and regenerative—at least as much as those of SoCal pop or Laurel Canyon folk. Led by former Circle Jerk frontman Keith Morris, he of the immense dreadlock, the band of L.A. punk vets pared punk down to its very basics: rambunctious double-time guitar riffs, angrily accusatory lyrics, and half-shouted (two-thirds-shouted?) vocals. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsWatch OFF!'s "Wiped Out" Video
Hardcore revivalists OFF! released their video for “Wiped Out” today. The track, which clocks in at just over a minute, includes shots of West Coast skate culture. More specifically, the video focuses on—you guessed it— wipeouts. Richard Kern directed the video, which features footage from Transworld Surf, Max Hull and John Wilson. read more
Found in: Music, NewsOFF! Release New Song, Announce Tour With Refused
Los Angeles-bases punk group called OFF!, formed by Keith Morris (ex-Black Flag, Circle Jerks) are going to release their self-titled debut on May 8. The debut is 16 songs and is a follow up to their collection First Four EPs. read more
Found in: Music, NewsOFF! Announces New Album, Tour
Los Angeles-based hardcore supergroup OFF!, comprised of Black Flag co-founder and Circle Jerks frontman Keith Morris, Burning Brides' Dimitri Coats, Hot Snakes/Rocket From the Crypt/Earthless’ Mario Rubalcaba and Redd Kross' Steven McDonald have announced a new album and upcoming tour. read more
Found in: Music, NewsPitchfork Music Festival Interviews and Portraits
Check out Josh Darr's series of artists portraits taken at Pitchfork Music Festival. read more
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