You’re the lucky reader of the 19th edition of the Punknews.org Vinyl File. This column aims to keep you informed with upcoming releases as well as spotlighting interesting releases, your favorite band’s own collections and labels with an history of vinyl releases worth talking about. As always, Vinyl File is brought to you by Ben Conoley.

Vinyl File is going to be presented in a no-frills fashion until after the holidays. While we may not be posting much in the way of news until then, keep checking back weekly for features. To get your fill on what’s coming out, head over to the Vinyl Collective message board where a whole lot of record nerds are discussing everything from Saves the Day to Isis records all the time.

This week Vinyl File is pleased to bring you an interview with Dan Askew of Second Nature Recordings. Dan has been involved in a slew of fantastic vinyl releases over the years, many of which you probably count as amongst your favorites.
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Generic Insight Radio will air a recent interview with Shook Ones tonight on the show. The show is set to begin at 10:00 P.M. EST (7:00 P.M. PST), while the interview itself will air around 10:45.

You can listen here.

Says the band:

I think Funds was drunk at the time, so check it out.

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Be Your Own Pet recently spoke to Rolling Stone about their forthcoming sophomore album. The record is titled Get Awkward and is due out March 18, 2008.

Frontwoman Jemina Pearl said:

“I was trying not to think about, ‘ohh second album, better not suck,’ ll of us just tried to concentrate on writing better songs. We went into the studio more ready and willing to work really hard and try different things.

According to the story, the band toys with more influences, adding surf-rock and classic girl-group sounds to their garage punk sound. The album was also influenced by a number of films including Robocop, Return of the Living Dead, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls.

The band’s previous album, Be Your Own Pet, was rated among the best of 2006 by Punknews.org.
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Natavia Lowery, personal assistant to former Ramones manager and New York City realtor, Linda Stein has pleaded not guilty in the murder of the 62-year old. According to a report from NME, Lowery first claimed that a masked man had committed he crime after bursting into the apartment and telling Lowery she would be the last person to see Stein alive.

She then admitted she killed her boss with a weighted yoga stick after Stein had brandished the stick, blown smoke in her face and made racist comments. Lowery’s attorney Ron Kuby is saying Lowery was coerced into a false confession after a 12 hour interrogation session.

Surveillance footage shows Lowery leaving the building shortly after the murder took place. The murder weapon was never found.
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Tiger Army have announced dates for a January tour with support from skateboarder Mike Vallely’s Revolution Mother and The Dear and Departed.

The band will also be appearing on Fuel TV on Thursday, November 29th, at 6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST. The performance will re-air at the following times: 9:00 PM PST on November 29th, 11:30 AM PST/2:30 PM EST and 2:30 PM PST/5:30 PM EST on November 30th.

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Rivers Cuomo has posted several tracks from his upcoming solo/demos release. The record is titled Alone – The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo and is due out December 18, 2007. A full length track, “Blast Off” can be found on his myspace page.

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Buddyhead has announced the signing of Jubilee. The Los Angeles-based band includes Aaron North (The Icarus Line, Nine Inch Nails), Michael Shuman (Queens Of The Stone Age, Wires On Fire), Evan Weiss (Wir es On Fire) and Loren Shane Humphrey (The Willowz)

The band’s first 7-inch / cd single, Rebel Hiss from their forthcoming debut album hits stores on January 21, 2008. digital format of the single will also be available, as well as a very limited edition, hand-numbered 7-inch version, which will include an exclusive B-side unavailable on any of the other formats. This 7-inch will ONLY be available at the shows on Jubilee’s UK tour in January 2008. According to the label:

The band is more than halfway done recording their album, which to me, sounds something like The Replacements, The Stone Roses, Neil Young, Blur, Jane’s Addiction, Bob Dylan, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and The Verve, all sliced ‘n diced together quite nicely. And… For some reason, the band chose to record this album and single with a dozen different drummers. Some of these friends include: Carla Azar (Autolux), Josh Freese (Devo, A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails, eh… everybody), Kevin Haskins (Bauhaus, Love & Rockets, Tones On Tail) and Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal)

No music has been posted yet, but it’ll eventually show up here.
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Black Lips have unveiled touring plans for the next few months as they continue to support their Vice Records debut, Good Bad Not Evil.

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Stockholm-based d-beat/hardcore outfit Disfear have posted the first song from their upcoming full length for Relapse Records. The record is titled Live The Storm and is due out January 22, 2008.

The album was recorded with Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou at his God City Studios in Salem, MA. The band is planning on at least two visits to the United States in early 2008 hitting both coasts.

You can check out “Get It Off” on their myspace page.
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Foo Fighters have announced their first tour of 2008. The jaunt is in support of their 2007 full length, Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace.

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The Killers have released a new Christmas single on iTunes. The proceeds from the sales of “Don’t Shoot Me Santa” will go towards supporting Bono’s (RED) Campaign to fight AIDS worldwide.
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