Dropkick Murphys, seen at the Greek Theater in Berkeley on Aug. 20. 2017, are American Celtic punk legends forever. Alessio Neri/STAFF. It’s time for my semi-annual St. Patrick’s Day column. There are quite a few examples where genres really shine when brought over to a different culture than the…

Renforshort, courtesy. This week we feature the self-assurance of Jalen Santoy, contemplative self-criticism of Carly Cosgrove, apocalyptic anxiety of The Rumjacks, post-panic clarity of Caroline Romano, experimental distortions of WHY NOT and the jaded cynicism of Renforshort. Jalen Santoy, “5am Conduct” — The light percussion and acoustic guitar pairing…