Defiance, Ohio Tour Announced

Written by Frankie Cappello Tuesday, 31 August 2010 14:12

Defiance, Ohio will be touring through September in support of their latest album Midwestern Minutes. The tour includes two dates with veteran rockers The Bouncing Souls. Midwestern Minutes was released in July by No Idea Records. Tour dates are posted below.

Cause A Scene Compilation Out Today

Written by Lisa Garelick Tuesday, 31 August 2010 12:04

Bright & Barrow Records have compiled what they believe to be the best of New York and New Jersey into one compilation dubbed Cause A Scene Compilation, Volume One. The label has enlisted the likes of The Measure [SA], House Boat, Wax Phantom, The Tattle Tales, and more as a part of the project. Check out the track listing below and be sure to attend the release show this Friday in New York at Arlene's Grocery with special guests The Tattle Tales, Banquets, and more. 

The Menzingers Premiere 'I Was Born' Video

Written by Josh Allamon Saturday, 07 August 2010 03:41

The Menzingers premiered the video for their latest single, 'I Was Born', on MySpace Thursday night. The track is off of the band's sophomore album Chamberlain Waits.

Samiam Plan Reunion Tour

Written by Matthew Schimkowitz Friday, 30 July 2010 16:34

Classic 90s Dr. Seuss enthusiasts Samiam have announced a reunion tour of New York, New Jersey, and Germany in support of their rarities compilation, Orphan Works, due out late summer on No Idea. The record contains outtakes and unused material from their first and only major label record, Clumsy to the almost shelved classic You're Freaking Me Out. Read more for tour dates...

Fest 9 Details Announced

Written by Josh Allamon Thursday, 29 July 2010 17:34

Arguably the greatest event in the punk rock world takes place each year in Gainesville, Florida. Since 2002, The Fest has been a gathering of bands and friends over a few insane days of music and partying. The much anticipated details for Fest 9 have been released on the official Fest website. This year's festivities will take place from October 29th-31st. The site confirms that Holiday Inn will once again be the party headquarters and that a new venue, 8 Seconds, will be participating in the event.

What's to be expected at the ninth installment of Fest? 'Who knows! More of the same. More friends, more family, more brew, more party times, more high fives, more hugs, more passed out fools on random couches, and more other things I can't bring up in public.'

The Gaslight Anthem- New Shows/Tonight Show

Written by Frankie Cappello Monday, 26 July 2010 08:17

The Gaslight Anthem have extended their summer touring into the fall with a string of headlining US shows supported by Fake Problems and The Menzingers. Be sure to check out there updated list of tour dates. The Gaslight Anthem also performed on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno this past Friday.  

The Measure (SA) / New Bruises 7" Split

Written by Frankie Cappello Monday, 19 July 2010 21:31

The Measure (SA) have joined forces with New Bruises to release a 7" split on Kiss of Death Records. The 7" has four songs from The Measure (SA) and two from New Bruises. In addition the digital download features New Bruises performing a cover of "More Metal" by Mid Carson July.

The split is available as a free digital download here

Lemuria Recording New Album

Written by Frankie Cappello Saturday, 17 July 2010 15:37

Punk pop trio Lemuria are currently in the studio recording the follow up to 2008's Get Better. For the next few weeks they will be stationed at the Magpie Cage in Baltimore, MD working close with producer J Robbins (Jawbreaker, Hey Mercedes, The Promise Ring).  

"Right when we started recording this album, we knew we wanted to record with J." says drummer Alex Kerns, "His catalog and style best compliments the new songs we're working on."

Kerns describes the new material as "higher energy" while still staying true to the trademark sound which made Get Better such a success. The as of yet untitled album will be Lemuria's debut for their new label Bridge Nine Records. 

Tigers Jaw / Man Overboard- Tour

Written by Frankie Cappello Friday, 16 July 2010 18:02

Tigers Jaw has hit the road for three weeks in support of the reissue of 2008's S/T album. They'll be sharing the stage with The Sidekicks as well as select shows with Man Overboard who are currently touring the U.S. in support of Real Talk. Both albums will be released by Run For Cover Records on July 20th. Read more for the complete tour schedules.

Castevet/Into It. Over It. - Snack Town 7" Split

Written by Frankie Cappello Wednesday, 14 July 2010 16:58

Chicago's Castevet joins Into It. Over It. for their latest release Snack Town. This delicious split is part of a series of 7 inches fronted by Into It. Over It. entitled Twelve Towns. A limited pressing of 500 records is up for pre-order now on Topshelf Records. All vinyl pre-orders come with an immediate digital download.

To pre-order the 7" click here.