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June 26th, 2008

The Dollyrots Plan Summer Tour

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 […]

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June 23rd, 2008

Warped Tour Goes Green

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 […]

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May 12th, 2008

Monday Music Madness: The Johnstones

I hope all of you had a fantastic weekend and a lovely Mother’s Day, as well.
Now, let’s get the week started with some cool tunes from ska/punk outfit The Johnstones. Their new album “Sex” will drop June 3rd, but until then you can preview nine of their songs on the band’s Myspace page. Neato.
The Johnstones […]

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April 3rd, 2008

The Widow Jenkins Post Gallows Hill On Myspace

I posted a link to a song from The Widow Jenkins earlier in March; if you liked that track, check out their latest demo “Gallows Hill” on their Myspace page.
When you’re their, check out the new song and let me know what you think!
You can also vote for The Widow Jenkins in Warped Tour’s battle […]

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February 22nd, 2008

Rise Against Confirm Warped Tour Dates

Yes, my friends, Rise Against WILL be playing Warped Tour this year.
The dates have been confirmed - you’ll find those below the break.
Before Warped Tour, the band will be playing several shows in Europe, Switzerland and Germany.
In other news, Rise Against is still hard at work on the follow-up album to 2006’s The Sufferer & […]

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February 4th, 2008

Bands Announced for Smartpunk Stage of Warped Tour

Every year at Warped Tour, Smartpunk has a side stage where numerous bands play throughout the length of the tour. Well, you’re in luck my friends - there are some pretty awesome acts playing the Smartpunk stage this year.
If you plan to hit the Warped Tour this year, make it a point to check out […]

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