The legendary Tom Waits collaborated with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to release an extremely limited 78 RPM vinyl recording of “Tootie Ma Was A Big Fine Thing” , and “Corrine Died On The Battlefield.” The two tracks were originally recorded in 1947 by Danny Barker, and are the earliest known recorded examples of Mardi Gras Indian chants. Proceeds from the sale of this project will benefit the Preservation Hall Junior Jazz & Heritage Brass Band.

The first one hundred records will be accompanied by a custom-made Preservation Hall 78rpm record player as part of a Deluxe Donation package. The remaining four hundred and four will be available as a standalone record for the Basic Donation package.
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Jesu will be releasing Heart Ache & Dethroned on November 16, 2010. The album features the entirety of Jesu’s previously UK-only 2004 debut, Heart Ache as well as the brand new Dethroned EP. The 4 tracks from Dethroned were originally conceived and partially finished in 2004, but were only finally completed in 2010.

Check out a stream of a song from Dethroned via Stereogum.
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Scranton’s finest exports The Menzingers are currently in the midst of recording an acoustic album. Currently untitled the album is being recorded in the band’s apartment in South Philadelphia. The release will be coming out via Red Scare.

The band released Chamberlain Waits this year. The band is heading down to the Fest this year and then will be heading across the pond to Europe for the rest of the year.
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Face to Face have posted a stream of their song, “Should Anything Go Wrong.” It comes from their upcoming album, Laugh Now, Laugh Later which is expected in 2011. Tonight, the band will also be appearing on an episode of TLC’s L.A. Ink.
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Street Dogs have recorded a new PSA to express their support for a “Free Tibet.” The band has joined with the non-profit Built On Respect to raise awareness for human rights violations in Tibet. Vocalist Mike McColgan, and Built on Respect founder, Heidi Minx, call particular attention to the recent crackdowns on jailed Tibetan artists Tashi Dhondup and Dhondup Wangchen commented:

We enjoy certain freedoms living in a democracy, and one of them is using our voices for human rights. We are particularly appalled at the charges and sentences against filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen and singer, Tashi Dhondup.

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Some footage from Bomb the Music Industry!‘s surprisingly controversial Weezer tribute performances has been posted online. The clip features the band’s performance of “Buddy Holly” from Weezer’s 1994 album Weezer.

It can be found on If You Make It.
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The Jam‘s 1980 classic, Sound Affects will receive a deluxe reissue next month on November 1, 2010. The album has been digitally remastered and will feature a second disc with demos, covers and more.

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Bitter End have announced tour dates over the next few months including shows with Bad Brains, Alpha and Omega, Madball and more.

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The Mag Seven have launched a 80 second preview of their cover of Black Flag‘s classic, “My War” from 1984’s My War. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming digital and vinyl release, Black Feathers, which is due out November 16th, 2010. The instrumental band has featured members of Black Flag, Descendents, Rise Against, Toadies, Hagish, Only Crime, True Widow and more. The artwork for the EP (seen here) was painted by James O’Barr (creator of The Crow graphic novel).

Check out the song preview on their MySpace page.
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Defunct Denver, CO band Only Thunder have posted a free download of their final recorded tracks. All the songs are available via their Facebook Profile.

Their final released album was 2008’s Lower Bounds.
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Welcome to a very special Fest edition of Punknews’ Band on Band. Today we feature The Measure [SA] and New Bruises. Both bands are not only playing this year’s Fest but also share a split available on Kiss of Death Records. Luckily for us, Lauren of The Measure [SA] and Bryon of New Bruises recently took some time to quiz each other about beavers, drummers and canine behavior.

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