News in Punk

I wrote about the “Punk’s Not Dead” documentary during the summer of last year – I had no idea it had been so long. The documentary chronicled the past 30 years of punk music, and interviewed legendary bands that helped shape this diverse music form into what it is today.
Well, if you weren’t lucky enough to live in a city that held a screening of Punk’s Not Dead, you’re in luck – the documentary will be coming to DVD sometime in May.
You’ll be able to catch performances and interviews from bands like Bad Religion, Rancid, The Casualties and more. If …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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Here’s an interesting tidbit of information…
Beginning in March, PBS stations across the United States will be showing a documentary chronicling some of the history and live performances behind legendary punk rockers, The Clash.
The documentary, entitled The Clash: Revolution Rock will also be released on DVD April 15th. The PBS showings are merely a preview to what looks to be an awesome release.
For more information and for a complete viewing schedule, visit the official website here.
What are your thoughts? Share ‘em in the comments!
Denise

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I ran across an interesting news tidbit today.
Plans are in the works to create a fictional movie following a DIY (Do it Yourself) punk-pop band in the 1980’s called The Renegades.
The film, entitled “Let It Be” will attempt to show what the underground music scene was like in New York during this time period, and they’ve established that The Black Lips will star as the movie’s protagonists.
You can read more about “Let It Be” here.

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