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Back in Australia for the first time since 2012, punk rock pioneers, DESCENDENTS return in February 2017 in support of their new album, Hypercaffium Spazzinate.
To say that the DESCENDENTS invented pop punk is a gross understatement. They perfected the warp-speed amalgam of adolescent angst, snotty attitude and championship melody infesting the airways today. “You can draw a straight line from their records to modern punk acts” proclaim Nerdist. They took a genre that was about spikes, chaos and anarchy, and brought it to earth, singing about girls, growing up and food.
Formed in 1978 against the fertile musical backdrop of Los Angeles’ South Bay scene (Black Flag, Minutemen etc), the caffeine-addled crew were less interested in social movements than bowel movements, with Rolling Stone declaring, “DESCENDENTS are the most playful group to emerge from the SoCal hardcore scene”.
Fast forward to 2016, and lo and behold, the DESCENDENTS are back in the saddle with the release of their first full length in 12 years, Hypercaffium Spazzinate – a nod to Descendents' well-documented coffee obsession. Sure, the guys are now writing as adults – in the loosest sense of the term, but there’s a renewed sense of punk rock energy here. It’s faster, more reckless, and more intense.
No one’s accusing the DESCENDENTS of maturity. For the better part of the band’s four-decade career, they’ve been the gold standard for puerility in pop-punk. But what do you expect from a band that pledged “Thou shalt not commit adulthood”?
Punk, pop, buzzing, summery, heartfelt, defiant, adolescent and wise all at once – The DESCENDENTS sound never gets old. Don’t miss your chance to witness live performances of classic tracks, “I’m the One”, “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up”, “Everything Sucks” and “Silly Girl”.
Tickets on sale 9am Friday 28th October. Be sure to set yourself a reminder, as tickets will go fast!
We had an amazing time. Venue provided easy entry 45min prior to start time and was pretty high brow for a punk show . Ha. Plenty of bars to grab a drink, easy access to bathrooms and venue has a coat check. Adolescents started promptly at 8, followed by Circle Jerks and Descendants all sounding amazing and providing wonderful sets to end this tour!!
I enjoyed the first support band and enjoyed Circle Jerks though I don't understand why Keith felt he had to give exhaustive lessons in the history 80s SoCal punk throughout the set. The Descendents were good but they just didn't hit the spot for me on the night they just felt dry with little stage presence. Also while completely accustomed to the changeover period between acts the length of time waiting between bands seemed completely unnecessary for the actual setup time
I have been a fan since Everything Sucks and they have never sounded better and have aged like a fine wine. The vocals from Milo, and the Drums from Bill are just as good as when they were in High school maybe even better and they have aged like a fine wine. Glad to see Milo is doing better and still enjoying the crowd as if he was 21 again my admiration for them will never die and there music will live on forever. COFFEE FOR LIFE!!!
Spot was amazing. Especially if you want bowl while watching the concert. Couldn't have a better view and a great bunch of hosts looking after you.
The show was amazing!! I was on a concert high the entire next day
Descendants rocked. I think they sound better than ever. Thx for the memories
All three groups brought their A game. It was wonderful to see the original fans right next to the newer fans. Energy, great performances and the hum of excitement were all brought together as one.
You just have to go! If you don’t know why you should just stay home.
Loved the energy they brought to the stage. Would definitely see them again!
This was one of my favorite bands growing up but I never got to see them back in the day. Unlike a lot of bands from my younger days that underwhelmed me when I finally got around to seeing them, Milo and the guys absolutely killed it. The crowd (young and older) was totally into the whole show. Highly recommend seeing them.
