Ataris recording plans

Mike writes us that The Ataris have made
a few announcements in regards to their upcoming album, titled ""So Long,
Astoria." The record will be produced by Lou Giordano (who's worked with Millencolin,
Mission of Burma and Sunny
Day Real Estate among others). The band will enter the studio on August 5th
with an expected early 2003 release. The band will tour in October, check their webpage
for more information.