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New York quintet Sounds of Goodbye have been hit with some hard luck, including losing both their guitar and bass player. Now that the band is finally back in working order, they are conjuring plans for a tour sometime in the Spring. Stay tuned for that.
Additionally, the band will be releasing a 6 song EP in the near future. I’ll have more info on that when it’s available.
In the meantime, check out some of their tracks at their Myspace page. My favorite? “At the Edge of Silence,” which starts out with a very melodic intro and transitions into lyrics like …read more

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Happy Holidays!
I hope Santa brought ya’ll everything you wanted, and then some. It’s been such a hectic month! I can’t wait for the new year – I have some exciting things planned for this blog and beyond
In any case, I’m bringing you new music this week from The Loved Ones, with a new track entitled “Pretty Good Year.” While not entirely new (it originally appeared on Fat Wreck’s Hanuk-Comp CD), if you haven’t heard it yet I strongly suggest you check it out.
With lyrics like these, how can you not give it a listen?
“Will this overture seem …read more

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Fans of Alkaline Trio have long awaited a re-release of their groundbreaking album Goddamnit, originally released in 1998.
The album will be reissued by Asian Man Records (totally remixed and remastered) and also include Alkaline Trio’s first demo ever recorded. I’m salivating at the thought.
Additionally, the album will come with a brand new DVD entitled “Original Sin: The Story of Goddamnit.” You can also expect to see a live performance from the band on this new DVD.
Anyway, check out the remastered song “Weak Week” on Myspace, and rock on. Seriously, this reissue promises to be pretty kickass. What are you waiting …read more

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Dig the idea of free stuff? Check out this contest featured on Punknews.org, just in time for the holiday season.
Due to the recent release of their new DVD, Taking Back Sunday have promised to give one lucky fan a copy, entitled The Louder Now DVD: Part Two.
Additionally, the winner will also receive a selection of kick ass holiday movies, including A Christmas Story and more.
What are you waiting for? Head on over to Punknews.org and check it out.
For complete rules and contest information, click here.

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Today, I’m bringing you a little holiday spirit – punk style!
The upcoming full-length from Canadian trio The Short Fused will feature Xmas Sell Out, a Christmas-inspired (sort of?) tune which can also be heard on their Myspace page.
Anyway, you’re going to have to see for yourself, so what are you waiting for? Check it out!
Stay True,
Denise

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I’m ending the week with a link to a new track from California’s The Singularity.
Check out the band’s cover version of Weasel’s Hey Suburbia, which is available for download.
I hope all of you have a terrific weekend, full of good people, great times and most of all – good music!
Stay True,
Denise

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Check out the latest track from the Buzzcocks off their 28 song live album.
The song, entitled “Moving Away From The Pulsebeat” can be found on their Myspace page here.
The album, entitled 30 has already seen a digital release, and a CD release should soon follow. This is the followup album to 2006’s Flat-Pack Philosophy.
What are you waiting for? Check it out.

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If you were disappointed when San Diego’s Finch broke up, keep reading to find out tour dates for their upcoming reunion shows.
Last year, the band announced that they were taking an indefinite break, so I am super excited about their upcoming shows.
Click “Read More” for the first set of tour dates. Keep your calendars free, you hear?

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Check out this new video from Simple Plan, the first video to be released from their upcoming album.
The album, entitled Simple Plan, will drop January 29th, 2008.
Watch the video below. Until next time, stay true.
Denise
 

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Following their 4th Annual Countdown to St. Patrick’s Day tour in February 2008, Flogging Molly plan to release their next album, which will be entitled Float.
The official release date for the record is March 4th, 2008.
This album will be the followup to 2004’s studio album Within A Mile Of Home and 2006’s CD/DVD combo Whiskey on a Sunday.
I’ll keep you posted, but until then stay true!
Denise

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