NEWS (source: punknews.org)
Survival Guide: "Prohibition"
18 May 2012 | 9:00 am
Survival Guide, the latest project from Emily Whitehurst and Jaycen McKissick, (ex-Tsunami Bomb / The Action Design) have released a video for their song "Prohibition" via FILTER Magazine. The song comes off of their Wildcat EP.
Punknews Podcast: The week of May 15th, 2012
17 May 2012 | 9:20 pm
It's fest week on the Punknews Podcast. Lower case. This week Adam White, Rich Verducci and Kira Wisniewski talk about This Is Hardcore, Pouzza, Bamboozle and Riot Fest, all of which had announcements and features on the Org this past week. We also chat about the punk community's reaction to the Laura Jane Grace news.
...all this and music from Truckasaurus, Red Collar, and Thick Shakes.
You can click Read More to stream and/or download the show, or subscribe via RSS or iTunes. You can always send us your feedback in the comments section or via e-mail.
This episode of the Punknews Podcast is sponsored by Pouzza Fest, the punk rock festival taking over downtown this weekend with the likes of The Dwarves, Classics of Love and Hot Water Music among many, many others.
Aggronautix release Sex Pistols figures
17 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
Aggronautix have unveiled the Sex Pistols vinyl figure series. There are 3 vinyl figures of lead singer Johnny Rotten, bassist Sid Vicious, and guitarist Steve Jones.
The figures will be available June 28 but you can pre-order them here.
The Scandals: 'Trenchknife' (Exclusive)
17 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
Today's stream comes from Bayonne, NJ-based The Scandals. We've got a stream of the band's new EP, Trenchknife. The release was recorded and produced by Pete Steinkopf of the Bouncing Souls and mastered by Stephen Egerton of the Descendents. You can listen to it here first before its May 29th release on Gingervitis Records. Pre-orders can be found here.
You can find it on their Punknews.org Profile
The Scandals have also released a video for the track "Allnighters" shot in the style of Bruce Springsteen's classic music video, "I'm On Fire".
Tours: Old Crow Medicine Show announce new album and tour
17 May 2012 | 3:45 pm
Old Crow Medicine Show have announced the details for their 4th studio album. The full-length will be titled Carry Me Back and is due for a July 17th release through ATO Records. Produced by Ted Hutt (The Gaslight Anthem, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly), the release is the band's first since 2008's Tennessee Pusher.
In addition, Old Crow Medicine Show will heading out on tour this summer throughout the eastern US with The Lumineers and The Milk Carton Kids accompanying them on select dates.
Four Year Strong leave Universal
17 May 2012 | 3:30 pm
Four Year Strong recently told Alternative Press that they are no longer with their label, Universal Motown/Universal Republic. The cause of the departure is due to the band's 2011 album, In Some Way Shape or Form, which was released due to Universal's label merger. The band's manager said the following:
Four Year Strong will be heading out this summer on The Vans Warped Tour. Read all on punknews.org »When the merger between Motown and Republic happened, our album was essentially done... Republic put out the album since it was done and didn't seem like they had much intention other than that, so we were able to get off the label. Nobody is unhappy about this on our side.
Tours: Lemuria (UK)
17 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
Lemuria will be heading out for a small tour of the UK starting this July. They will be touring in support of 2011's
Pebble
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Lemuria recently released the 7-inch, Varoom Allure.
Tours: Planes Mistaken for Stars
17 May 2012 | 2:30 pm
Illinois post-hardcore band Planes Mistaken For Stars will be reuniting for a run of shows in August. The band formed in 1997, and called it a day in 2007. Members went on to bands such as Hawks and Doves, Ghost Buffalo, Git Some, and others.
Lions Lions detail new album
17 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
Boston-based, post-hardcore act Lions Lions have detailed their upcoming full-length, To Carve Our Names. The record is due out on June 19th, 2012 via Hollywood Waste. In addition, the band is streaming a song from the record, "The Undertow."
Tours: State Lines / The Hotel Year
17 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
Tiny Engines act State Lines will be hitting the road this summer with The Hotel Year, covering the midwest and east coast. State Lines will be releasing a 4-song EP on June 26th; you can steam two of those songs here.
Sparta: "Chemical Feel"
17 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
Sparta has unveiled their first new material in six years: a song titled "Chemical Feel." You can check out the song from Alternative Press. The band is also giving the song away as a free download, which you can get in exchange for your email address on their official website.
As previously reported, the band will be hitting the road later this month.
All Teeth
17 May 2012 | 12:45 pm
California hardcore act All Teeth have announced that they are calling it a day. The band posted to their Facebook this morning:
We are sad to announce that after many years of world travel and friendships built, we have decided to disband. Thank you to everyone for your support along the years. It has meant the world. -All Teeth
The band debuted in 2009 with their full-length, I Am Losing. Their now final release, the Young Love EP, was released last year. Read all on punknews.org »
Tours: Refused (Canada)
17 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
Reunited hardcore act Refused will be making their way to Canada in August for a trio of shows in Alberta and British Columbia.
Mountain Man joins No Sleep Records
17 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
Worcester, MA hardcore act Mountain Man have joined the No Sleep Records roster, the label has announced. The band will be releasing their debut EP for No Sleep this summer.
The band released Grief last year via Think Fast! Records. You can stream that album on the band's Punknews.org Profile.
Tours: Frank Turner (US)
17 May 2012 | 11:30 am
Frank Turner has announced some US tour dates for September of this year, including an appearance at Chicago's Riot Fest. The tour will feature Frank with his backing band, The Sleeping Souls.
