Mike Park helped revolutionize the DIY spirit of punk via activism efforts like Plea for Peace, inspiring other Asian American artists, mail order, his unorthodox unofficial handling of deals, and helping bands grow rather than increase his income. The label became more of just a haven for misfits of punk and ska, but also helped launch the careers of Less Than Jake, Alkaline Trio, Joyce Manor and others. As beloved indie label Asian Man Records celebrates its 30-year anniversary, here are the top 10 albums the label has released.
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It’s been 15 years since the last Social D record , and “Born to Kill” is a welcome return of the Orange County icons. A little more subdued , but “Born to Kill” still has that signature Social D angst and rock ‘n roll sound .
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H.E Creative debut comic is a nostalgia-filled, haunting journey about all things punk rock.
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“Dad, what were you like in the 90s?” asks the popular social media viral trend. For starters, this writer was listening to Goldfinger’s 1996 self-titled debut in his room as part of an introduction to the ska/punk genre. On Friday night at Houston’s House of Blues, Goldfinger made its long awaited return to the stage in Texas and made many 16-year olds in the 1990s very happy.
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Karl Alvarez is more than just the “Bass Master General,” as devoted DESCENDENTS fans like to call him, and the band continues to prove they are more than just pop-punk pioneers, but punk rock legends that are still going strong.
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As 2025 comes to an end, it is time to count down the 10 best albums of the year.
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The West Coast leg of the “ECFU” tour launched Thursday, Dec. 4 at Houston’s White Oak Music Hall, and featured two of the best punk rock acts from the 1990s the Bouncing Souls and H20 tearing it up like they always have.
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The blink-182 classic “Aliens Exist” has gotten a fan-made music video full of blink lore and UFOlogy insider information.
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Making its Texas debut and opening for popular screamo/ country core act Bilmuri, Driveways didn’t disappoint.
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