Greg Graffin was interviewed by the Scientific American in support of his new book Anarchy Evolution: Faith, Science and Bad Religion in a World without God, in which he discusses Darwin, science in music, and evolution. Of note is Graffin’s comments about how punk and evolution are related:

The idea with both is that you challenge authority, you challenge the dogma. It’s a process of collective discovery. It’s debate, it’s experimentation, and it’s verification of claims that might be false. Darwin may have been [a] kind of contemplative and pensive anti-authoritarian.

It’s a similar feeling from being in a community of punk rockers as a teenager and the feeling I still get today when I’m in a community of skeptical scientists. The idea with both is that you challenge authority, you challenge the dogma. You challenge the doctrine in order to make progress.

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The Ataris‘ frontman Kris Roe has posted an acoustic version of the title track from their upcoming album, Graveyard of the Atlantic.

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Rolling Stone has posted the list of 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. First-time nominees include Tom Waits, Bon Jovi, Donovan and Neil Diamond. Previously appearing nominees include Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, J. Geils Band, Donna Summer, Chic, Dr. John, Laura Nyro, Joe Tex, Darlene Love and Chuck Willis. Nominees must have released their first single before 1985 to qualify for the 2011 induction.

The winners will be announced in December, and formally inducted on March 14th 2011 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.
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Immediately after the appearance at Riot Fest in Chicago, The Lawrence Arms will head to the northeast for a handful of dates with White Wives and AM Taxi.

The beloved band last released Buttsweat and Tears in 2009.
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Frank Turner has posted his contribution to Germs of Perfection: A Tribute to Bad Religion, a digital compilation in honor of the influential band’s 30th anniversary. Frank covers “My Poor Friend Me” from the band’s 1993 major label debut, Recipe For Hate. The entire compilation will be available free of charge on October 19th via SPIN.

Check out the song on Turner’s MySpace page.
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Fat Wreck Chords has announced plans to release a split 7″ from NOFX and Seattle, WA’s The Spits. Due out on November 23, 2010, the limited edition release will boast two new songs from each band. More details are expected soon.

NOFX recently announced an early 2011 tour of the southeast alongside The Bouncing Souls, Cobra Skulls and Old Man Markley.
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Australian label, Resist Records is reporting that Against Me! have cancelled their tour of Australia and New Zealand set to kick off October 1st. The band’s scheduled shows in the UK are still set for late October.

The band explained:

Due to unforeseen circumstances Against Me! have had to cancel all upcoming tour dates in 2010. Refunds will be available at point of purchase, sorry for any inconvenience this has caused our fans.

If it’s any consolation, Australian fans can catch the Bouncing Souls and Hot Water Music later this year.
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Dead to Me have announced a run of American tour dates that kick off shortly after the band returns from their current European jaunt. And for those wondering, the group is confirmed to appear at The Fest 9 in Gainesville over Halloween weekend, so pay no mind to that conspicuous gap in the itinerary.

The band, who recently retooled their lineup, will be supporting their new 7″ for Shield Recordings and Brick Gun Records, Wait For It.
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Killing the Dream have posted an audio player featuring music from their next album, Lucky Me. The album is due out November 23, 2010 and is the follow up to Fractures which was released in 2008.

The label commented on the record:

Recorded by Zach Ohren and Pat Hills, “Lucky Me” shows Killing The Dream in the grips of true artistic progression. With “Lucky Me”, Killing The Dream have taken their formulaic metallic hardcore approach and evolved within it. Injecting hook laden melodies deep in their core that bring new dimension and depth to an already impressive sound. “Lucky Me” shows that a band can grow within, without having to leave themselves or their audience, behind.

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Panic Records act Run with the Hunted have posted the first song from their upcoming self-titled LP due out November 23rd, 2010. The track is titled “Double Zero” and it can be found on their Facebook Page.

The band has also booked a month of tour dates beginning later in October.

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Hopeless Records have signed For The Foxes. The three-piece hails from Barnegat, NJ.

Check out some music on their MySpace page.
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Run for Cover continues to grab headlines today after word has arrived that they’ve added Chicago, Ill. post-rock punkers Castevet to their stable of artists.

The band has already completed a 7″ single for their upcoming fall tour, which will be released on the heels of their recent sophomore full-length for Tiny Engines, The Echo & The Light, and a split 7″ with Into It. Over It., while the next proper LP is already scheduled for a 2011 release.
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Circa Survive recently recorded a session at the Daytrotter studios. The band performed acoustic renditions of “Spirit of the Stairwell,” “Strange Terrain” and “I Felt Free” from their new album Blue Sky Noise as well as a track entitled “Every Way” that appeared on the deluxe edition of said album.

Head here to listen. The band is gearing up for a fall tour alongside Dredg, Codeseven and Animals as leaders that kicks off on October 15.
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