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I like Rancid, and I like Japan. Well, I THINK I’d like it if I actually had the chance to visit, but I digress.
In any case, Rancid plans to play a few shows in Japan after they headline the Punk Springs 2008 Festival. See those after the break.
In other news, the band’s still hard at work on their upcoming full length, the followup to their 2003 release Indestructible. You can expect that album to drop in June. More details as they arrive!
Click “Read More” for show dates, and stay true.
Denise

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Botox Party (a fitting name for these pop punkers) have just announced they’re hard at work on an upcoming full length.
The album will be released via Raise Your Fist Records, and the band expects to start recording some time in April or May. I’ll give you more details as they’re announced.
Until then, why not give some of their music a listen?
I especially love “Elitist Social Class.” They hit home with lyrics like these:
“Punk rock is a community
Where you treat everybody equally
It’s not about the art it’s about the friends you make
Everything is a carbon copy it all looks and sounds …read more

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Who doesn’t like a double dose of new music in the morning?
Pennsylvania punk rockers Live Set Disaster have just released a full-length entitled “Clifton Heights Punk Rock.”
If you want to hear some of the songs off the album, click here for their Myspace.  Six songs are available to listen to, so check it out already!
Stay True,
Denise

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While hard to classify, Rhode Island quintet “She Rides” definitely has some punk influence coming through on their songs. That said, that’s why they’re the featured Monday Music Madness band for today!
Take a look at some of their tracks, available on Myspace.
The songs will also be on their upcoming EP, available on Myspace now and iTunes in March.
Check them out here, and stay true fellow readers.
Denise

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There’s nothing I like better than a little weekend music madness – so here ya’ll go!
Popular music mag Alternative Press has recently posted a new song from Pennywise, which will appear on their upcoming album entitled Reason to Believe.
You’ll be able to grab the album for yourself when it debuts March 25th, 2008. Until then, check out “Something To Live For” here (It’ll be the first song listed on the page, under “Exclusive Streams.”)
Stay True!
Denise

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Happy Saturday morning, folks!
If you’re interested, Fat Wreck Chord’s just posted a track from Good Riddance’s forthcoming live album, due out March 18th.
The record is entitled “Remain In Memory,” and the song is entitled “Mother Superior.” Download the song here.
This will be the last album you can expect from the group, because Good Riddance played their last show on May 27th, 2007.
Stay True!
Denise

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Fat Wreck Chords has already booked NOFX and No Use For A Name on the label’s tour for February and March, but there’s some more good news if you’re interested in catching a show.
The label has actually added MORE tour dates to the package. For the first two months, the groups were touring with The Flatliners. When the tour resumes in May, NOFX and No Use For A Name will tour with American Steel.
For the May tour dates, click “Read More.” For further details and all show locations, click here.

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In a recent post, I wrote about the latest installment of the “Punk Goes…” series via Fearless Records.
The latest installment, Punk Goes Crunk, will be released on April 8th.
If you’re at all interested in punk rockers trying their hand at rap and hip hop, I’ve got the track listing for you right here.
Love it or hate it, you’ve gotta admit it’s an interesting concept. Click “Read More” for the track listing.

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Yes, believe it or not there IS such a thing as a punk love song.
While it might deviate from the traditional, romantic, sappy Lionel Richie-esque music you’re used to hearing on V-day, I’m a fan of the non-traditional.
For some of my recommendations for the best punk love songs for Valentine’s Day, click “Read More.”
Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments!

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On my never-ending quest for new music, I came across Toronto-based punk outfit Brutal Knights.
So far, I like what I hear.
Apparently, the group also plans to release a four-song EP entitled “My Life My Fault.” No firm release date has been set for this yet, but I’ll keep you updated.
In the meantime, why don’t you check out two of their tracks that I believe are expected on the EP – “My Life My Fault” and “Be My Babysitter.”
Let me know what you think!
Oh yeah, and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Denise

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