Kung hei fat choi! It's Sunday January 29nd, 2006 (or 4701 if that's how you're counting), welcome to the Year of the Dog. Now was going to go off on some tangent about the controversy surrounding Google's Chinese censorship (we're still ok), but why ruin a holiday? Happy New Years!

Stories you were talking about this week

Well it seems that a few weeks of time hasn't let cooler heads prevail when it comes to Against Me!, as our recent interview with the band brought everyone out for another round of sparring. Industry politics once again sucked some of the fun out of life, as independent labels railed against Best Buy's pricing and Nettwerk took a stand against the RIAA. Other topics of interest included Bright Eyes special special recognition from GLAAD, the recently announced Alkaline Trio / Against Me! tour, the new single from the Loved Ones and Nitro's new deal with Much The Same. Two upcoming festivals announced their line ups this week, and both the International Ska Circus and the Bamboozle turned some heads.

If you're looking for a bit less controversy with your interviews check out our recent chat with I Am The Avalanche.

For a goofy picture of the `Org staff (with pro bowling ringers) from last weekend's Punk Rock Bowling in Vegas check out the Punknews MySpace page.

Current contests GG Allin - Terror In America Music Video Distributors will release the DVD GG Allin - Terror In America: Live 1993 on February 21st. The label's giving away packs of five depraved GG DVDs to three depraved `Org readers.

Sponsored tours Take Action Tour Matchbook Romance, Silverstein, Chiodos, Amber Pacific, Paramore, The Early November, I Am Ghost and Hit The Lights are among the bands playing this year's Take Action Tour. The Sub City organized event provides support and resources for young people to turn to when in need through the National Hopeline Network and 1-800-SUICIDE(784-2433).