News in Punk

Pennsylvania based Captain, We’re Sinking (cool name, yes?) have uploaded their music video for the song “Breaking the Fourth Wall.”
The track the video is based on appears on their full-length album The Animals Are Out.
You can catch the video below; for more songs, information about the band and upcoming show dates, check out their Myspace page. I don’t know about you, but I like what I hear.
Thoughts? Leave ‘em in the comments.
Denise

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Want a chance to win a VIP Pass to Warped Tour? If you do, you’ll definitely want to enter this contest.
You have until 11:59 PM on April 18th, 2008 to submit your best Warped Tour band performance photos (up to three pictures per entry.)
In order to enter, you’ll need a Flickr account. If you don’t have one, sign up for an account (it’s quick and easy) and add your photo(s) to the group “Warped Reporter-Best Band Photo.”
That’s all you’ve got to do to enter for your chance to win a VIP Pass to Warped Tour.
Interested? Click here for full details.
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After much speculation and waiting, The Offspring have finally announced a title and release date for their long-anticipated forthcoming album.
Entitled “Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace,” the record will drop June 1st, 2008.
After nearly a year working on the album, I’m glad we finally have a name and a date – and I’m sure other Offspring fans are, too!
According to the band, the first single off their album will be called “Hammerhead.” Start keeping your ears out for the track to play.
Denise
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I’ve never heard of UK punk group AKA before – well, now I have, and I am unbelievably glad I did.
Check out for tracks from the group on their Myspace page and tell me your favorite – I’m totally diggin’ “Is This all there Is.”
From what I can surmise from their official website, their last release was a 21-song compilation album, entitled “Better than Silence.” Previously to that, they released a 12-song album entitled “There’s Nothing Left.”
In any case, check out the tunes, and drop me a comment letting me know what you think.
Denise
(Photo Courtesy of http://www.akaonline.org/)

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Wanna chance to win some free swag? Of course you do – who doesn’t love free stuff?
Well, today is your LAST CHANCE to enter the No Use for a Name contest. One lucky winner will receive a drum cymbal autographed by the band, as well as No Use for a Name drumsticks; an autographed copy of NUFAN’s “The Feel Good Record of the Year” AND an autographed NUFAN poster.
Five runners up will each receive a copy of the CD and poster.
What are you waiting for? Click here, fill out a simple form and enter for your chance to win. Remember, …read more

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On Sunday, April 13th, the National Geographic Channel will be airing a video entitled “Inside Straight Edge,” which will attempt to examine the culture behind the straight edge movement.
While principally known for their rejection of drugs, alcohol and casual sex, straight edge gangs are still considered violent AND dangerous by officials in cities like Reno, National Geographic mentions.
I wish I had premium cable; I’d have someone tape this for me. If any of you watch it, please go ahead and leave me a comment letting me know how it was. I’m interested to see how they examine the straight edge …read more

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Rise Against has posted a song from the European release of their recent EP, “This Is Noise.”
Check out “But Tonight We Dance” on the band’s Myspace.
The North American release features five songs, but the European release will feature 7 tracks, including live versions of “State of the Union” and “Like an Angel.”
While you’re at their Myspace, check out their upcoming tour/show dates, as well.
Stay True!
Denise
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New Found Glory has posted the title track “Tip of the Iceberg” off their forthcoming EP of the same name, due out April 29th, 2008.
The 6-song EP will feature three original songs, as well as three cover versions of songs by Gorilla Biscuits, Shelter, and Lifetime.
The EP will actually be a split release from New Found Glory and International Superheroes of Hardcore.
Check out “Tip of the Iceberg” of NFG’s Myspace page, here.
Have a great weekend. I’m leaving tomorrow on vacation until the 18th, but I will have blogs automatically post – don’t miss me too much
Denise
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It’s true; former music club CBGB, after being defunct for several years, has now been turned into an “upscale” clothing shop. Designer John Varvatos, whose menswear line will debut on Monday decided to turn CBGB into a clothing shop as a means to “combine music, fashion and memorabilia…[in one].”
Located in the Bowery District of New York, CBGB was home to performances by The Ramones, Blondie, Patti Smith and others who attempted to keep punk music alive.
While a few remnants of the club’s past still remain (1970’s fliers, black walls, and graffiti, to name a few), the atmosphere has, according to …read more

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Throwing their blogging hat into the ring, prolific punk rockers Anti-Flag recently launched a blog, entitled “We Are The Bright Lights.” (The name coincides with their upcoming album of a similar name, “The Bright Lights of America.”)
Once there, check out the brief video introduction, and consider submitting something yourself. Members of Anti-Flag launched the blog on the 5th anniversary of the War in Iraq, and encourage others to submit an issue that matters to them.
Kudos to Anti-Flag for creating an outlet for awareness; I anticipate the blog to do quite well once it gets going.
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