In the past few weeks we spoke with a number of bands. Don't miss out on these interviews:
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Here's your question and answer of the week from the Punknews Formspring:
Q: Why is the "punk" community so concerned with the label/ term "punk", and in turn less willing to be artistically critical of anything that falls within this label? It just encourages mediocrity. Oui? Non? A: I obviously can't speak for everyone, but I couldn't care less about labels and terms when it comes to music or communities. Most people, I think, are the same. Folks like what they like and dislike what they dislike; any person that isn't completely full of shit lives by this mantra. As far as encouraging mediocrity, at its core that's nothing more than an opinion regarding the music itself. If you don't like it, listen to something else. No one's putting a gun to your head. -Bryne
Your trusty Punknews editors have all sorts of projects on the go. If you like what you see here do us a favour and pay a visit to Chris Moran's videos at Vimeo, Justin August's tumblog at JustinAugust.org Adam White's Niagara video blog Check In Niagara and his tumblog AdamWhite.org, Bryne Yancey's Orlando blog Overheated, and Jesse Raub's coffee blogging at Bitter Press. Of course your day wouldn't be complete without knowing every inane detail of your humble editors' lives. Follow @aubinpaul, @adamwhite, @jesseraub, @justinaugust, @brian_shultz, @bconoley, @dante3000 and @bryneyancey's every move at Twitter.
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Check the Punknews Music page to stream all sorts of new music from recent or upcoming releases. Our latest additions include:
Also don't forget to check out the new full length from The Brokedowns the new full length from Grand Rapids, MI instrumental duo Charles the Osprey a song from the new EP by Albany, NY-based Aficionado the new 7" from Louisville, KY-based Frontier(s) and the new EP from San Jose/Oakland, CA's Gnarboots. You can find much more on the Punknews Music page.
The Punknews podcast is now live! The ninth episode has hit the digital airwaves and we'll be coming to you weekly with new music, commentary and bad jokes. You can check it out via your favourite aggregator with the RSS or subscribe on iTunes.
Hello everybody and welcome to Navel Gazing: your look back at the week in Punknews. I'm Adam White and I'll be your guide through some of the most popular, notable, and otherwise attention getting stories of the past seven days. Each and every Punknews story is built from tips contributed by you fine folks, and here's what got the community talking this week:
With that we hand over this Sunday evening to you, the Punknews community. From that glorious, likely bearded rabble we've see the creation of everything from message boards and Punknews fantasy sports leagues to even a band or two. So talk amongst yourselves and we'll see you Monday…
In the past few weeks we spoke with a number of bands. Don't miss out on these interviews:
Punknews content is syndicated to several social media networks and we're striving to provide you with quality, unique content and communications on each. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Google Buzz and MySpace. Add your photos to our Flickr Pool and they'll appear in the sidebar here on Punknews. Join our Last.fm group and contribute your listening habits to our weekly charts. All of our high definition video footage can be found at Vimeo.
Here's your question and answer of the week from the Punknews Formspring:
Q: What bands do you like that you refuse to see live because you can't stand most of their fanbase that shows up? This is why I won't go see Dropkick, Flogging Molly, Gaslight, etc. A: I don't think there's a band I would "refuse" to see live because of their fanbase. I can say there are bands where that factors in.Take Gaslight Anthem. Seeing them at the Fest 6 at Market St. Pub was amazing. Everyone was super friendly and energetic and it was a blast. Now, their most recent stop through the Bay Area was at a free "Music in the Park" sponsored by a local radio station. These events attract a few thousand people and are filled with people who care less about the band than about getting free radio "shwag". It's annoying to say the least. It was not the reason I didn't go but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a factor.
Truth be told, I do enjoy going to some shows specifically because the band has grown and now has a broader fan base. It's why I hope Weezer does a Blue album tour, so I can see jaded punks and poppy tweens collide. -Rich
Your trusty Punknews editors have all sorts of projects on the go. If you like what you see here do us a favour and pay a visit to Jesse Raub's coffee blogging at Bitter Press. Bryne Yancey's Orlando blog Overheated, Chris Moran's videos at Vimeo, Adam White's Niagara video blog Check In Niagara and his tumblog AdamWhite.org, and Justin August's tumblog at JustinAugust.org. Of course your day wouldn't be complete without knowing every inane detail of your humble editors' lives. Follow @aubinpaul, @adamwhite, @jesseraub, @justinaugust, @brian_shultz, @bconoley, @dante3000 and @bryneyancey's every move at Twitter.
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Check the Punknews Music page to stream all sorts of new music from recent or upcoming releases. Our latest additions include:
Also don't forget to check out the new EP from Hall, MA hardcore act Undark and the Radium Girls, the new EP from Providence, RI's This is a Movement, the split 7" featuring Columbus, OH bands Hawkline and Headacher, the new 7" from Ottawa, ON's The Creeps, the new full length from Orlando, FL's VRGNS. You can find much more on the Punknews Music page.
The Punknews podcast is now live! The eighth episode has hit the digital airwaves and we'll be coming to you weekly with new music, commentary and bad jokes. You can check it out via your favourite aggregator with the RSS or subscribe on iTunes.
Hello everybody and welcome to Navel Gazing: your look back at the week in Punknews. I'm Adam White and I'll be your guide through some of the most popular, notable, and otherwise attention getting stories of the past seven days. Each and every Punknews story is built from tips contributed by you fine folks, and here's what got the community talking this week:
With that we hand over this Sunday evening to you, the Punknews community. From that glorious, likely bearded rabble we've see the creation of everything from message boards and Punknews fantasy sports leagues to even a band or two. So talk amongst yourselves and we'll see you Monday…
Punknews content is syndicated to several social media networks and we're striving to provide you with quality, unique content and communications on each. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Google Buzz and MySpace. Add your photos to our Flickr Pool and they'll appear in the sidebar here on Punknews. Join our Last.fm group and contribute your listening habits to our weekly charts. All of our high definition video footage can be found at Vimeo.
Here's your question and answer of the week from the Punknews Formspring:
Q: Who's the nicest guy in punk? A:Good question! I can't say who is the "nicest" as I haven't met all of them but there are some people who were startlingly nice when I first met them. Mike Park is (of course) infamous for how nice he is. Joe Sibb is amazingly nice and gracious. Vinnie of Less than Jake and Paper and Plastick donated a ton of rare records to the Punknews Haiti Auction and then auctioned off more when The Protagonist were robbed. The guys of Andrew Jackson Jihad actually stayed way late after most of the shows I've seen so they can talk to kids and just be friendly.The list could go on and on but there are so many amazingly nice people in punk it's mind boggling. Pretty much if they're in punk they're probably pretty friendly, because they're probably not in it for the money and fame. -Rich
Your trusty Punknews editors have all sorts of projects on the go. If you like what you see here do us a favour and pay a visit to Justin August's tumblog at JustinAugust.org, Chris Moran's videos at Vimeo, Adam White's Niagara video blog Check In Niagara and his tumblog AdamWhite.org, Bryne Yancey's Orlando blog Overheated, and Jesse Raub's coffee blogging at Bitter Press. Of course your day wouldn't be complete without knowing every inane detail of your humble editors' lives. Follow @aubinpaul, @adamwhite, @jesseraub, @justinaugust, @brian_shultz, @bconoley, @dante3000 and @bryneyancey's every move at Twitter.
Where else are you online? Share your links below and keep connected with the Punknews community.
Check the Punknews Music page to stream all sorts of new music from recent or upcoming releases. Our latest additions include:
Also don't forget to check out the upcoming full length from Evansville, IN's Be My Doppelganger, the new full length from Smithtown, NY-based Ice Age, the new full length from Gainesville, FL-based Fiya, the upcoming debut from Bars of Gold (ex-Bear vs Shark) and the new full length from Portland, OR's The Estranged. You can find much more on the Punknews Music page.
The Punknews podcast is now live! The seventh episode has hit the digital airwaves and we'll be coming to you weekly with new music, commentary and bad jokes. You can check it out via your favourite aggregator with the RSS or subscribe on iTunes.
Hello everybody and welcome to Navel Gazing: your look back at the week in Punknews. I'm Adam White and I'll be your guide through some of the most popular, notable, and otherwise attention getting stories of the past seven days. Each and every Punknews story is built from tips contributed by you fine folks, and here's what got the community talking this week:
With that we hand over this Sunday evening to you, the Punknews community. From that glorious, likely bearded rabble we've see the creation of everything from message boards and Punknews fantasy sports leagues to even a band or two. So talk amongst yourselves and we'll see you Monday…
In the past few weeks we spoke with a number of bands. Don't miss out on these interviews:
Punknews content is syndicated to several social media networks and we're striving to provide you with quality, unique content and communications on each. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Google Buzz and MySpace. Add your photos to our Flickr Pool and they'll appear in the sidebar here on Punknews. Join our Last.fm group and contribute your listening habits to our weekly charts. All of our high definition video footage can be found at Vimeo.
Here's your question and answer of the week from the Punknews Formspring. We got a lot of questions about moshing this week. I have no idea why. Here's a handful:
Q: What are your feelings on moshing? and the lack of mosh 'etiquette' exhibited by the younger generations (*waves walking stick in an angry manner*) A:It's fun to watch and was fun to do when I was younger, but like a lot of folks I outgrew it. It's a phase for most music fans. That said, fake moshing at a show to music that wouldn't normally warrant such behavior was never, ever funny and never will be. So stop it. -BryneQ: What's your opinion on girls in the pit. I don't want to be rough with them, but most times their rougher than me and most of the other guys there. (and yes it is emasculating, but whatever). A:Equal opportunity moshing. Don't be a pervert. Make sure everyone is having fun. -Justin
Q: speaking of moshing, do you hate mosh pit "directors" as much as i do? you know what im talking about, those assholes screaming open the pit and doing those stupid pit opening "everyone put your hands in" type of things, then they stay on the side? jerks. A:I would take 1,000 of those guys over the guy who feels it's his job to start a mosh pit in inappropriate places. You know what I'm talking about, guy who decides the very back of the club needs a circle pit. You too, dude who feels the need to run out of the pit and run through innocent bystanders in order to "spread the pit." I'm all for enjoying yourself but you know where these boundaries are. -Rich
Your trusty Punknews editors have all sorts of projects on the go. If you like what you see here do us a favour and pay a visit to Jesse Raub's coffee blogging at Bitter Press, Bryne Yancey's Orlando blog Overheated, Chris Moran's videos at Vimeo, Adam White's Niagara video blog Check In Niagara and his tumblog AdamWhite.org, and Justin August's tumblog at JustinAugust.org, Of course your day wouldn't be complete without knowing every inane detail of your humble editors' lives. Follow @aubinpaul, @adamwhite, @jesseraub, @justinaugust, @brian_shultz, @bconoley, @dante3000 and @bryneyancey's every move at Twitter.
Where else are you online? Share your links below and keep connected with the Punknews community.
Check the Punknews Music page to stream all sorts of new music from recent or upcoming releases. Our latest additions include:
Also don't forget to check out the new record from Portland, OR-based Autistic Youth, the new full length from Oakland, CA's Big Kids, and two new songs from Boston's The First Annual. You can find much more on the Punknews Music page.
The Punknews podcast is now live! The sixth episode has hit the digital airwaves and we'll be coming to you weekly with new music, commentary and bad jokes. You can check it out via your favourite aggregator with the RSS or subscribe on iTunes.
Hello everybody and welcome to Navel Gazing: your look back at the week in Punknews. I'm Adam White and I'll be your guide through some of the most popular, notable, and otherwise attention getting stories of the past seven days. Each and every Punknews story is built from tips contributed by you fine folks, and here's what got the community talking this week:
With that we hand over this Sunday evening to you, the Punknews community. From that glorious, likely bearded rabble we've see the creation of everything from message boards and Punknews fantasy sports leagues to even a band or two. So talk amongst yourselves and we'll see you Monday…
Punknews content is syndicated to several social media networks and we're striving to provide you with quality, unique content and communications on each. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Google Buzz and MySpace. Add your photos to our Flickr Pool and they'll appear in the sidebar here on Punknews. Join our Last.fm group and contribute your listening habits to our weekly charts. All of our high definition video footage can be found at Vimeo.
Here's your question and answer of the week from the Punknews Formspring:
Q: Dropkick Murphys played a lot of old stuff at Warped Tour, including "Skinhead on the MBTA." Is this a sign of good things to come? A: I've never heard of them not playing older stuff, honestly. DKM are one of those rare bands that have managed to truly age their music with themselves. While putting "Boys On The Docks" next to "Blackout" might show a huge difference, the albums in between have shown a very gradual, natural progression.I'd expect them to continue on their way rather than attempt a "return to form" record. Those are always terrible anyways. -Justin
Your trusty Punknews editors have all sorts of projects on the go. If you like what you see here do us a favour and pay a visit to Bryne Yancey's Orlando blog Overheated, Justin August's tumblog at JustinAugust.org, Chris Moran's videos at Vimeo, Jesse Raub's coffee blogging at Bitter Press, Rich Verducci's podcast Sound Scene Revolution, and Adam White's Niagara video blog Check In Niagara and his tumblog AdamWhite.org. Of course your day wouldn't be complete without knowing every inane detail of your humble editors' lives. Follow @aubinpaul, @adamwhite, @jesseraub, @justinaugust, @brian_shultz, @bconoley, @dante3000 and @bryneyancey's every move at Twitter.
Where else are you online? Share your links below and keep connected with the Punknews community.