Category Archives: Punk Rock

News from the Punk Rock music scene.

Lineup changes, new music from Nations Afire (ex-Rise Against, Ignite)

Nations Afire have posted an update with a lineup change and also some new demo material. The band has announced that guitarist Nik Hill (Ignite) has taken over vocal duties in the band. The new four piece has signed a publishing deal with EMI Publishing and also posted two new demo songs featuring Nik’s vocals. Those can be found on their MySpace page.

The band also includes by Chris Chasse – who also formed Last of the Believers after leaving Rise Against, Brett Rasmussen (Ignite) and Todd Hennig (ex-Death By Stereo).
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The Pains of Being Pure At Heart: “Higher Than the Stars”

Shoegaze act The Pains of Being Pure at Heart have released a video for the eponymous track from their 2009 EP, Higher Than the Stars. The band is also planning a new 7-inch, Say No to Love set to be released via Slumberland Records. The band released the LP, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. They will be touring with Surfer Blood beginning in June.

Check out the video here.
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Sundowner promises August 10th release

Sundowner Chris McCaughan of Lawrence Arms and Sundowner has announced a release date for his second solo record. The album is as-yet untitled but will be released on August 10, 2010. It is the follow-up to Four One Five Two which was released in 2007.

This time around, the record will be released via Asian Man Records who warn that “you will be graced with the best record of all time” Chris has also launched a Sundowner Twitter Profile so you can go follow that.
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Exclusive: Tom Gabel (Against Me!) talks about the band dynamic

Against Me! Here’s an exclusive video in which Tom Gabel of Against Me! talks about the dynamics of being in a band and the interactions that are born from said dynamics. How hilariously awkward will things get? Click Read More to find out.

The band’s new full-length White Crosses is due out on June 8, 2010. The band is currently on tour with Dead to Me and Moneybrother.
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Deep Elm releases free digital sampler

Deep Elm Records has posted a new, free 18 song sampler culled from their recent roster. Participating acts include She Bears, Les Sages, This Drama, The Lions Rampant, Moonlit Sailor, Public Radio, Papermoons, Moving Mountains, Cari Clara, Goonies Never Say Die, Nathan Xander, Late Night Condition, Down To Earth, Track a Tiger, Ride Your Bike, Desoto Jones and 500 Miles To Memphis.

Download the whole thing here.
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Track listing for Warped 2010 compilation

The track listing has been announced for the 50 song Warped Tour 2010 compilation. Some of the artists include Blink 182, Alkaline Trio, Dropkick Murphys, Bouncing Souls, Every Time I Die, Bring Me the Horizon, Set Your Goals, Parkway Drive, GBH, The Casualties, Riverboat Gamblers, Closure in Moscow, Fake Problems, The Flatliners, The Swellers, Polar Bear Club, Cobra Skulls, Broadway Calls, The Menzingers, Flatfoot 56, Mayday Parade, Four Year Strong, Confide, This Time Next Year, Alesana, No Bragging Rights, Fight Fair, Chase Long Beach, Sparks the Rescue and The Frantic,

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