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When I wrote for a different punk music site (before I was lucky enough to get this gig – whooo hoo!), I had the opportunity to review The Dollyrots album “Because I’m Awesome.” Full of pop-punk goodness, it was a decent album – but afterwards, The Dollyrots sort of dropped off my radar.
Well, now I hear they’re planning a few summer tour dates, INCLUDING several appearances at Warped Tour.
For a partial listing of tour dates, click “Read More.”
What do you think about The Dollyrots, anyway? Love them? Hate them? Ever heard of them…? Drop me a line and leave me …read more

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Always wanted to see robots dance to punk music? Well, even if that thought has never crossed your mind, you could get the chance to see the concept in action anyway.
According to this article, artist Fiddian Warman created 6 foot tall robots to listen to – and actually LIKE – punk music; oh, and there’s dancing too.
In an effort to create a robotic version of his younger self, Warman created the robots to be controlled by a neural network. This means the robots can actually learn, so Warman has apparently been playing classic punk music to the robots in an …read more

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Yes, folks, it’s finally here – Less Than Jake’s 7th album has arrived today. As you are aware, you can enter to win a copy of GNV FLA for yourself (you have until July 6th, so get to entering.)
Anyway, you can listen to a full album stream if you aren’t sure you want to pony up the cash for GNV FLA by clicking here.
Excited? Already have the album? Love it or hate it? I want to know, so leave your comments.
Stay true,
Denise

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In an effort to reduce their carbon footprint, Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman plans to make a strong effort to “go green.”
According to this article from The El Paso Times,  Lyman created the Warped Eco Initiative as an eco-friendly approach to keeping the tour as “green” as he possibly can. Recycle, Reduce, Reuse will be a popular theme for the long-running tour this year; additionally, the tour has switched to using biodiesel fuels for large vehicles and a solar-powered stage and Warped Eco tent.
If fans really want to help out, they will be encouraged to make use of the recycling …read more

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Happy Friday, folks! I hope you have a terrific weekend planned; it’s killer hot, so find ways to stay cool!
In any case, the 5th installment of the Less Than Jake webisodes is now available. In this episode, Roger talks about about the recording process and demos.
Remember, their upcoming album GNV FLA is due June 24th, so keep an eye out for it. Only a few more days folks!
Check out the video below, and have a great weekend.
Denise

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Are you planning on checking out the deluxe edition of Bad Religion’s “New Maps of Hell” when it’s released on July 8th?
If so, you may be interested in a trailer that was recently released for the deluxe album. The trailer includes previews of the video footage that will be included with the album.
As you may already be aware of, the deluxe version of “New Maps of Hell” will include quite a bit of extra stuff, including new tracks and a bonus DVD.
Check out the trailer below, and stay true.
Denise

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As if releasing their new album “Agony and Irony” on July 1st isn’t enough for Alkaline Trio, they’ll also be debuting a customized pair of Nike skate shoes aptly named The Heart and Sole Air Zoom Cush. The shoes will be exclusively debuted in Huntington Beach on June 27th, but folks nationwide can expect to see the shoes July 11th.
You can look forward to a red and black color scheme complete with customized details such as reflectors and bike-inspired graphics. Of course, the Alkaline Trio logo will be prominent on these shoes.
Check out a picture of the shoe to the …read more

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Yes, friends – it’s true. The Offspring’s long-awaited album “Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace” has officially been released throughout the US and Canada TODAY.
If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on a copy, it’s available for sale now at Amazon.com for $8.99 as a digital download, $9.99 for a CD.
Unfortunately, funds are a little low this month so I won’t be buying it today (bummer…) but if you were planning on snagging a copy for yourself, hop on over to Amazon and get to it!
Stay true,
Denise
(Photo Amazon.com)

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Recently, I reviewed Jonny Dongel’s album “A Fifth of Nowhere.” Of every song on the album, “Sorry Simon” was the track that drew me in first, and kept me hooked until the end of the album.
Much to my pleasant surprise, I discovered that “Sorry Simon” had a music video! It’s interesting – and definitely worth a look.
Check out the video below and let me know what you think!
Stay true,
Denise

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For all the Less Than Jake fans out there, check out “Abandon Ship,” the first track previewed from Less Than Jake’s forthcoming album GNV FLA. The album won’t hit stores until June 24th, but you’ll definitely want to check out this song.
You can hear the track via Punknews.org’s LTJ profile page right here.
What do you think? Love it? Hate it? Leave me your comments below.
Stay true,
Denise
(Photo Credit: Amazon.com)

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