News in Punk

Ever heard of Harbour 81? Neither had I, but I am so glad I took the time to check them out.
Netherlands-based punk/hardcore outfit Harbour 81 have posted a couple of new tracks on their Myspace page. After giving them a listen, I had to recommend them to all of you.
While I would have loved to hear a little more music from them (they only have two songs up,) what I did hear made me want to track down more of their stuff.
They’ve also got a few upcoming show dates up as well, so check those out if you’re interested.
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Want to check out a video recording of Bad Religion’s acoustic set on KROQ? The band performs (live) a number of songs, and it’s a pretty neat vid. Check it out. Let me know what you think!
The video was recorded on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) so yeah… it’s a couple days old. Sorry! Better late than never, yes?

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No Use For A Name has just announced a slew of European tour dates for April. The band will be supporting their forthcoming effort, The Feel Good Record of the Year (the album is due April 1st, 2008.)
Also joining the band on tour are Far From Finished, who are supporting their 2007 release Living in the Fallout.
Check out some of the tour dates below the break.

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Florida punk/hardcore group Ambush! have posted two new tracks on their Myspace page for your listening pleasure.
The tracks will appear on their upcoming album American Monster.
You can check out the songs here, and while you’re at it go ahead and check out some of their upcoming show dates as well.
Let me know what you think!
Denise

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While traditionally I feature new or unheard-of bands on my Monday Music Madness feature, in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day I decided to showcase a little bit of Irish punk this morning. Who better to kick off the day than one of my favorite bands, Flogging Molly?
They’re playing 2008 KEDJ St Patrick’s Day Bash in Tempe, AZ today and have a bunch of other show dates lined up through the next couple of months as well. If you’re in the area, I strongly encourage you to get yourself to a show.
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Courtesy of Punknews.org, Anti-Flag fans can rejoice this weekend with a new song from the band’s upcoming album “The Bright Lights of America.”
In addition to the new track, check out their brand new “webisode,” and a couple of videos for your perusal.
It’s kind of hard to see at first, but when the player pops up, just look towards the bottom for the new track.
Click here for the goods, and have a terrific Saturday.

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Let’s kick start the weekend with two new tracks from Dead Hearts. While details are not confirmed, these songs are rumored to appear on their next full length, but stay tuned for further details if/when I get them.
These are the first new songs since 2006 for the group, and they can be heard on their Myspace page.
Have a fantastic weekend, folks – and, as always, stay true.
Denise

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Check out “The Skeleton of Dorian Gray,” the new demo from The Widow Jenkins here.
Preview the song at the Warped Tour Battle of the Bands page, and let me know what you think!
In other news, the band also appears hard at work on writing/recording material for their full length, expected to be released sometime this summer.
More details when I have them; until then, stay true.
Denise

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While their European release will be handled by Epitaph, Pennywise’s upcoming album “Reason to Believe” will be released via Myspace Records on March 25th, 2008.
Right now, you can get a free download of a track off the upcoming album, courtesy of KROQ. You can even receive a free digital copy of the album once it’s released if you add Textango as a friend on your Myspace page.
To listen to and download “The Western World,” click here.
Stay TRUE!
Denise

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Albeit a day late, this week’s Monday Music Madness features the punk/hardcore group Discipline. They’ll be releasing a full length album sometime in May, and are hard at work recording the record, entitled “Old Pride, New Glory.”
In addition to the album, you’ll also receive an 18-track bonus disc, which includes cover songs Discipline has recorded.
If you’ve never heard their stuff, check out some of the music they have on their Myspace page.
Stay True!
Denise

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