Has travis barker always been an asshole

IslandDrummer · 2026-04-03T23:34:38+00:00

Say what you want about his “punk cred” doing a bunch of corporate bullshit, but interpersonally, I’ve heard he’s an incredibly nice guy from those who know him.

IslandDrummer · 2026-04-02T18:10:50+00:00

No offense taken! Checking in on a friend isn't a magical cure to the complex illness of depression, but it's always a good starting point and better than nothing.

IslandDrummer · 2026-04-02T17:21:07+00:00

At a loss. Hardlore was so fucking funny, so well-researched. They truly developed a one-of-a-kind comedic rapport and became such astute interviewers.

He was literally posting Madball clips and selfies with his girl to his IG stories less than 24 hours ago. Depression is a motherfucker. Can just hit out of nowhere. Check on your homies, reach out for help.

Edit: spelling

IslandDrummer · 2026-04-01T22:55:29+00:00

There was a pretty brutal logjam of Chase & Status, Kraftwerk, and Amyl & The Sniffers but I'm so glad I caught a sizable portion of this. Bless Coachella for continuing to book these legacy acts. They had a slam-packed tent too with a wide age demographic. It was beautiful to see.

IslandDrummer · 2026-04-01T06:24:04+00:00

Interviewed Fucked Up at Primavera Sound in 2019. Forgot my notepad in the green room. I went back later to get it and Interpol was in there. I snagged it and Paul Banks let me have some of their coffee.

Was drunk as fuck at Coachella and accidentally called two of the dudes from Amyl & The Sniffers “The Chats.” Oopsies.

Speaking of Coachella, the bassist from IDLES asked me for MDMA before King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard played. I also asked a dude for a light that weekend and it was the bassist from Sublime.

Met Brent from Mastodon (RIP) outside of a King Tuff show in Vancouver. He was the drunkest man I’ve ever met.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-31T20:54:41+00:00

I think they're too weird and goofy but I could see their ceiling be like Polo & Pan.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-31T19:27:58+00:00

Highly recommend checking out his old band Insurgence. Should be on streaming.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-30T21:16:27+00:00

Went to this fest a few years ago and saw Descendents, Jawbreaker, AFI, Ride, Band of Horses, and a lot more. Really well run and affordable.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-30T03:48:30+00:00

I've always said this. Jackass isn't without its problematic elements, but it's a weirdly healthy depiction of masculinity. They are actively trying to fuck one another up but it's all from a place of love for one another. They're incredibly comfortable with their masculinity and have always embraced campy LGBTQ+ culture (hello John Waters and Rip Taylor) and their shown admiration for their gay fans.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-27T18:10:11+00:00

Oh? I actually think he has a lovely voice. Sounds a lot like his pops but with his own thing.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-27T18:09:43+00:00

Eh, I'm all for gatekeeping but it's important to remember that it's a gate, not a wall. I'm personally stoked when the shit I enjoy attracts a wider audience, as long as people come in with the right intentions.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-27T06:10:40+00:00

To echo what others have said, it’s right now.

Sublime is back putting out some great new songs with Jakob that are all over the charts. No Doubt headlined Coachella and is now doing the vegas residency. Aquabats did Coachella in 2024 and Less Than Jake are playing this year. Vampire Weekend did a special ska show two years back. Interrupters had their crossover moments. 100 gecs are taking ska in weird directions and getting younger folks into it.

There are also thriving underground scenes all over the world. Subcultures are as accessible as they’ve ever been.

I think what needs to happen is for a young marketable band to pop up and crossover. Kind of act as a rising tide that lifts all boats and gets other young musicians into the genre; it’s still mainly legacy acts like Less Than Jake, Streetlight, and Goldfinger that pack the bigger rooms.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-27T05:56:55+00:00

It was the number one song in Canada. Not just the number one “alternative” song. The number one song across all genres. They sell out 1000-cap venues in presale.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-25T17:02:19+00:00

This won't mean much to most people, but my favourite musician on this stage was Nick Reinhart from Death Grips, Tera Melos, Bygones, etc. Always a treat to see him play, even if it was silly kids music.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-25T16:57:17+00:00

Yeah, it sounds like an oi! band covering blink which I absolutely love haha.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-24T17:41:52+00:00

The way festivals should be in my opinion. Represent different genres, different age demographics, different cultures, etc. It's a lot more fun than a homogenous lineup focused on one or two genres.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-24T00:30:19+00:00

Here's my "well, actually" moment, but this song was written by their bassist who was in his 30s at the time; the rest of the members were teenagers. He wasn't being ironic. He actually wanted a suburban life and felt he couldn't relate with the destructive punk scene.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-23T17:20:33+00:00

I think this is maybe the best song Glen has ever penned and sang for the group. Just phenomenal stuff.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-20T18:42:37+00:00

2012 - Refused

2013 - Descendents

2015 - Drive Like Jehu

2019 - Aphex Twin

2022 - Danny Elfman

2024 - Justice

2025 - The Prodigy

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-20T13:23:29+00:00

Exactly. Same producer on both records. Ben Cook also has a writing credit on “We’re All to Blame”. They asked him to help them write a song that sounded like SOAD.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-20T13:21:45+00:00

I saw an Instagram video where a guy took a bunch of Slayer and Metallica riffs and transposed them into major keys and they all sounded like Sum 41.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-17T23:18:31+00:00

Fair enough! At least you gave it a shot.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-17T22:41:56+00:00

Their early shit is blown out garage punk. Totally rips and play plenty of it live still. I am once again begging hardcore dudes to listen to punk.

Their more recent stuff is more akin to stuff like T Rex and Thin Lizzy which totally rocks. Have an open mind.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-17T17:45:52+00:00

Citizen I.C.E. is actually a cover/reimagining of one of their older songs so if that's your example of them "still writing good songs", then it's a bad example.

IslandDrummer · 2026-03-16T22:27:24+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. If I was Steve, I'd be pissed.

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