June 8th, 2008

.ng-section1 { font-size: small; border-bottom: 1px solid #C5C5C5; width: 70%; font-weight: bold; padding: 1em 0 0em 2em; } .ng-section2 { font-size: xx-small; padding: 0 0 2em 3em; } 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… The People Must Have Something Good To Read On A Sunday This week's most popular stories While chatting about the new Bad Religion reissue, guitarist, songwriter and Epitaph head Brett Gurewitz was optimistic about the future, claiming that the music industry is about to enter a golden age. Mr. Brett will also be part of a panel soon with the Vandals' Joe Escalante and Angels & Airwaves' Tom Delonge chatting about the annual Warped Tour. Warped patrons however shouldn't look for an appearance by the OC's Avenged Sevenfold this year. Despite previous appearances the band boasts current levels of badasstitude that are much to scary for the fest. Speaking of scary, we had a disturbing report that Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten was being sued for hitting a female producer. On the flip side of the coin we have some unwarranted police attention inflicted upon the Star Fucking Hipsters. It seems the authorities are simply not fans of poor Stza and the Leftover Crack frontman's looking at legal options. UK tabloid the Daily Mail has responded to the backlash caused by their "emo" demonizing articles, and they're not apologizing. Thomas from Strike Anywhere spoke out this week about politics, film, and major labels. The Riot Before spoke out as well, coming out in defense of record labels. Fans of Swedish luminaries Refused take notice: Dennis Lyxzén and David Sandström are set to unveil a new hardcore project.

Hawthorne Heights and Victory Records have made up, thrown out the lawsuits, and are partnering up to release the album Fragile Future. This all has something to do with Obama, at least according to the press release. We're not sure what. Lagwagon have announced a 7 song EP titled I Think My Older Brother Used to Listen to Lagwagon. Against Me! have a deluxe edition of New Wave on the way for mail order and the French. Dragonforce also has a new record on the way. Ska punk jokesters Reel Big Fish have some sort of "epic" new project in the hopper, but that's all we know about it. Hot Water Music detailed the support for their Philly show and are set to reissue the Forever and Counting LP. H2O posted the video for "What Happened" while the Offspring's Rise and Fall was previewed. Finally, Microsoft has unveiled it's Joy Division Zune. Punknews videographer Chris Moran, the only Zune owner I've confirmed to exist, is undoubtedly stoked.

This week we said goodbye to the legendary, pioneering blues and early rock'n'roll musician Bo Diddley (1928-2008). I Can't Control My Fingers I Can't Control My Brain New feature content, weekly columns and exclusives This week we spoke with Jason LaRocca of the Briggs, who are gearing up for their new record Come All You Madmen (interview). We also sat down for a chat with Lana Davies, musician and daughter of the Kinks' Dave Davies (interview). Mark Lind of the Ducky Boys talked to us about his new record (interview), as did Germany's long-running punk band Donots (interview). This week also brought new Streaming Music from eclectic Ohio-based act nsdwhoa.

So what's coming up this week? Look for releases from Terror, Throw Rag, Mouthbreather and that hits collection from Sonic Youth with tours kicking off from Rancid (North America), Rival Schools (UK), and a Canadian tour featuring Strike Anywhere, the Flatliners and Hostage Life.

June 1st, 2008

.ng-section1 { font-size: small; border-bottom: 1px solid #C5C5C5; width: 70%; font-weight: bold; padding: 1em 0 0em 2em; } .ng-section2 { font-size: xx-small; padding: 0 0 2em 3em; } 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… The People Must Have Something Good To Read On A Sunday This week's most popular stories The tabloid fueled controversy over "emo" continues to boil in the UK. Following last week's march of the My Chemical Romance fans, the band has stepped up to personally condem suicide. The BBC even stepped in to attempt to distill the essence of the trend. Endwell was kicked off the "Mosh Lives" tour due to a t-shirt design that took an unsubtle jab at powerhouse label Victory Records. H2O's return to relevance continued, with frontman Toby Morse discussing the album and the problems with the much maligned Go. Speaking of indie revivals, Less Than Jake unveiled the first new song from their upcoming record. Always controversial pioneering punk act the Sex Pistols have detailed their live DVD and forthcoming tour plans.

On the upcoming release front we have new records in the works from multi-genre alt rock act 311, popular act New Found Glory (with Blink-182's Mark Hoppus producing), and hardcore band Hatebreed (with a cover album). A vinyl reissue is also on the way for Screeching Weasel's Boogada Boogada Boogada. A soundtrack for the game NASCAR 2009 will feature new songs from AFI, the Black Keys and From First To Last. A documentary featuring post Blink act Angels & Airwaves is due out this summer, as is an Alt-Tentacles produced documentary on 924 Gilman St.featuring members of Minor Threat, Rancid and more. On tour you'll soon be able to see Dillinger Four and the Circle Jerks on a handful of dates. Hot Water Music, Thursday and Paint It Black are planning a show at Terminal 5 in NYC, while the Foo Fighters will be supported by Against Me! and the Futureheads in London. I Can't Control My Fingers I Can't Control My Brain New feature content, weekly columns and exclusives This week's Vinyl File a new Norma Jean contest and a look at upcoming releases. This week's Editors' Picks recommended music from Iron Chic, and the Melvins. So what's coming up this week? Look for releases from Weezer, the Zutons and Minus The Bear with tours kicking off from Russian Circles and Daughters (US), Rival Schools (Europe), and the Adolescents (Europe).

May 25th, 2008

.ng-section1 { font-size: small; border-bottom: 1px solid #C5C5C5; width: 70%; font-weight: bold; padding: 1em 0 0em 2em; } .ng-section2 { font-size: xx-small; padding: 0 0 2em 3em; } 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… The People Must Have Something Good To Read On A Sunday This week's most popular stories Jason Shevchuk stole the show this week with the seemingly tumultuous demise of his band LaGrecia and the resurrection of his earlier act None More Black. With the announcement that the former Kid Dynamite frontman would be playing shows again with None More Black, disappointed members of LaGrecia confirmed that they were done. Jason later responded. Jello Biafra may be gearing up to celebrate his big five-O, but before that had to address a controversial use of the Dead Kennedys' music by conservative radio mouthpiece Michael Savage. Savage used "California Über Alles" to insult to Senator Ted Kennedy, who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Across the pond fans of My Chemical Romance marched against the Daily Mail newspaper, which had earlier blamed the band for a teenage suicide. Canadian hardcore act Cursed threw in the towel this week following a robbery in Europe which cost the band their equipment, money and passports. This lively week of Punknews also saw Victory act Aiden lose a guitarist, Paint It Black rail against "punk rock conservatism", and digital music store Napster go DRM-free.

We had word on a number of upcoming releases this week. Rise Against spoke about their plans for a new record with KROQ. Underoath discussed their "proggy" new material that reportedly carries some Nine Inch Nials influences. Sonic Youth also detailed their celebrity curated hits compilation. This week saw a full album stream of the new H2O record and the first release of music from The Hold Steady's next record. Weezer paid tribute to the YouTube phenomenon with a viral video influenced clip for "Pork & Beans." New Found Glory unveiled a new video as well. On the touring front look for a North American tour from MxPx, Lagwagon, TAT and Only Crime. Finally, for the punk who has everything: Bad Brains shoes and apparel. I Can't Control My Fingers I Can't Control My Brain New feature content, weekly columns and exclusives This week we spoke with Mike Sullivan of Russian Circles, who are in the midst of a busy year supporting Station (interview). This week's Vinyl File featured an interview and contest with Toronto's Fucked Up. This week also brought new Streaming Music from Vicenza, Italy's Sun Eats Hours.

So what's coming up this week? Look for releases from H2O, Shai Hulud and Underoath with tours kicking off from Alkaline Trio (US), The Weakerthans (Europe), The Swellers (Canada) and shoegaze act Swervedriver (US).

May 18th, 2008

.ng-section1 { font-size: small; border-bottom: 1px solid #C5C5C5; width: 70%; font-weight: bold; padding: 1em 0 0em 2em; } .ng-section2 { font-size: xx-small; padding: 0 0 2em 3em; } 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… The People Must Have Something Good To Read On A Sunday This week's most popular stories This week the Dillinger Escape Plan verbally sparred with mainstream metal act Distrubed. Considering the latter band's earlier Finch-punching episode we can't wait to see where this one goes. Speaking of amusing, the Foo Fighters' tour rider doesn't top Iggy Pop's, but it's pretty funny regardless. We're equally amused that restaurant chain Denny's is apparently serving up "signature dishes" from bands like Taking Back Sunday and the All-American Rejects. This week Yellowcard's violinist chatted about the band's hiatus, their label and music piracy. Anti-Flag's Justin Sane also chatted with a UK music rag about his band's latest work. Victory Act Moros Eros called it quits this week as well.

There was plenty of show news this week. Rancid announced a massive tour, with the band on the road from June through October. Mall punk fans will want to note that Good Charlotte and Boys Like Girls will be on the road as well. We had tour announcements from Foxboro Hot Tubs (dates), the Smoking Popes (dates), and the combination of Slightly Stoopid and Pepper (dates). Annual metal gathering Ozzfest has morphed into a one-day event this year in Dallas.

On the new release front we had details on the 2008 Warped Tour compilation. The Offspring unveiled the artwork for their upcoming full length. The Gaslight Anthem have completed their new record The '59 Sound. The UK's Gallows are hard at work on a new album, ditto Norma Jean who hit the studiorecently. New Hellcat act Civet set a release date for their new full length Hell Hath No Fury. This week brought another new track from Weezer as well. I Can't Control My Fingers I Can't Control My Brain New feature content, weekly columns and exclusives This week we spoke with Jamies Tworkowski of non-profit organization To Write Love on Her Arms (interview) and Scott Middleton of Toronto hardcore act Cancer Bats (interview). Our Video of the Week featured footage of American Steel performing live at the Fest 6. This week's Vinyl File featured a new contest and took a look at upcoming releases. This week also brought new Streaming Music from Richmond, VA's Mouthbreather, the debut full length from pop punk act Lipona, as well as a great piece of live footage from gypsy punks Gogol Bordello.

So what's coming up this week? Look for releases from Foxboro Hot Tubs, Islands, and Mates of State with tours kicking off from The Queers and Lemuria as part of the Asian Man Records Tour, Shipwreck AD and the aforementioned Green Day side project.

May 11th, 2008

.ng–section1 { font–size: small; border–bottom: 1px solid #C5C5C5; width: 70%; font–weight: bold; padding: 1em 0 0em 2em; } .ng–section2 { font–size: xx–small; padding: 0 0 2em 3em; } 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… The People Must Have Something Good To Read On A Sunday This week's most popular stories The storm clouds are gathering over Chicago's music scene, with promoters claiming that a proposed law could make DIY shows illegal. One wonders if such a law would have hurt the rise of Chicago's favorite sons the Alkaline Trio. That band detailed their upcoming tour dates this week, adding American Steel, and Bayside to the bill. They also dropped by MTV reality show "The Hills," because that's really the only way for a band to get on MTV these days. Of course one way to get media attention is to commit crimes, just ask Canadian hardcore act Liferuiner. That band surely saw a bump in web traffic following members' arrests in a graffiti sting. Of course not all attention is positive, and this week we saw emo music blamed in the suicide of a 13–year old. The signup list for bands looking to be named as scapegoats starts over here.

The ongoing slate of Police reunion shows look like they're coming to an conclusion, with the new wave act announcing their "Last Show Ever." Punk veterans NOFX are hitting the US east coast later this year. The Hot Water Music rolling reunion revue will get there first, with the influential act hitting Philly and NYC this summer. Summer will also see newly independent ska–punk veterans Less Than Jake and Goldfinger sharing the stage. There'll be a few weeks of shows from indie rockers Spoon as well. Look for the Gaslight Anthem, Be Your Own Pet and Black President on this year's Warped Tour.

On the new music front we heard a full album stream of Elvis Costello and the Imposters' new full length Momofuku. The Offspring also returned with the new track "Hammerhead." Popular act Paramore discussed their new material, claiming influence by H2O and Set Your Goals. My Chemical Romance are planing a live CD / DVD set titled The Black Parade Is Dead. The Cure will soon return with lucky number 13 this year and they're planning a singles seriesleading up to it. This week Against Me! fans were treated to a video interview and acoustic performance. Gamers can look forward to clicking–out to At the Drive–In's hit "One Armed Scissor" in Guitar Hero IV. I Can't Control My Fingers I Can't Control My Brain New feature content, weekly columns and exclusives This week we spoke with Adam of punk / metal hybrid The Hottness (interview). Our Video of the Week featured footage from Ann Beretta performing "Not Invited" at their recent reunion show. This week's Vinyl File announced contest winners and featured a look at upcoming releases. recommended music ––> This week also brought new Streaming Music from the solo projects of two punk rock frontmen, first we helped Kevin Seconds celebrate the release of his new solo album Rise Up, Insomniacs!, then we previewed two new full lengths from former Groovie Ghoulies frontman Kepi Ghoulie.

So what's coming up this week? Look for releases from Architects, Death Cab For Cutie and Moneen with tours kicking off from the Hives (US / Can), Leatherface (US) and Hatebreed (US).

May 4th, 2008

.ng–section1 { font–size: small; border–bottom: 1px solid #C5C5C5; width: 70%; font–weight: bold; padding: 1em 0 0em 2em; } .ng–section2 { font–size: xx–small; padding: 0 0 2em 3em; } 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… The People Must Have Something Good To Read On A Sunday This week's most popular stories This week saw the influential Smoking Popes add a new member to their ranks, one Neil Hennessy of the Lawrence Arms. Chicago is surely stoked. The final trailer for the Germs biopoc What We Do Is Secret arrived online. Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz was sued by a heckler who was involved in a 2007 altercation with the bassist / lyricist / eyeliner enthusiast. Weezer's speaking out about their new single, with lyrics designed to annoy their meddling label. On the new release front we had news on the Hold Steady's next record Stay Positive. Dead To Me has a new record on the way this September via Fat. Also keep an eye out for Me First and the Gimme Gimmes' Have Another Ball!. Epitaph also has a new act on the roster, signing electro–grind act I Set My Friends On Fire.

Rancid has announced North American tour dates for later this year. The Alkaline Trio have announced dates in support of Agony and Irony as well. Chuck Ragan, Tim Barry and Ben Nichols have announced The Revival Tour. On the new audio front we heard China's Brain Failure with Chuck D performing "Beijing Calling," Against Me! broke out the ten year old track "One Pound of Flesh," Street Dogs unveiled the song "Two Angry Kids" and the Andrew Jackson Jihad "Candles in the Wind Ben's Song." If videos are your thing then look no further than Fall Out Boy's cover of "Beat It" and Against Me's rock the vote version of "Stop". Finally this week saw the break up of Sinking Ships. I Can't Control My Fingers I Can't Control My Brain New feature content, weekly columns and exclusives This week we spoke with Shannon Saint Ryan of punk rock supergroup The T4 Project, who are gearing up for the physical release of their recent album (interview). We also spoke with Nathan Winneke of Horse The Band, who are in the midst of their world tour (interview). Video of the Week featured footage ––> Our Vinyl File feature was on hold as the Fredericton River flooded, and that makes record nerdery difficult. recommended music ––> Streaming Music from ––> So what's coming up this week? Look for releases from Millencolin and Kevin Seconds, with tours kicking off from Pennywise, Hot Water Music, the Bad Religion and more.

April 27th, 2007

.ng–section1 { font–size: small; border–bottom: 1px solid #C5C5C5; width: 70%; font–weight: bold; padding: 1em 0 0em 2em; } .ng–section2 { font–size: xx–small; padding: 0 0 2em 3em; } 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… The People Must Have Something Good To Read On A Sunday This week's most popular stories Following the season–launching Jay Reatard fracas, this week saw a near riot break out during a Pennywise performance in Long Beach. Police also shut down a Fucked Up show at the SUNY music fest with similar results. In more positive news the legendary ALL will reunite for Riot Fest this year, it's the Allroy's Revenge line up, by the way. As per usual it's one in, one out, so add pop punk act Yellowcard to the list of bands on "Indefinite Hiatus." Returning from hiatus is a Boston sports bar closed since prohibition, courtesy of new owner and Dropkick Murphy Ken Casey. Rounding things out with a couple of Victory stories, Bayside responded to all the criticism that's come their way since MTV started running their video, and Streetlight Manifesto's sax player was hospitalized.

Less Than Jake unveiled their plans for GNV FLA, a June release that we're all hoping is a triumphant return to past glories. The Offspring are trying that as well, detailing Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace and re–issuing Ignition and Smash. Weezer's in the same boat, claiming that their new record has blue album and Pinkerton influences, that and a cover that's "Not a Joke." The "Don't tase me, bro" incident has inspired Mick Jones (The Clash, Carbon/Silicon) to write a tune. As for other upcoming releases The Mars Volta are writing their next record, A Wilhelm Scream's latest hits vinyl in June, and a Johnny Cash tribute from Anchorless Records is on the way featuring the Bouncing Souls, Chuck Ragan and Smoke Or Fire. I Can't Control My Fingers I Can't Control My Brain New feature content, weekly columns and exclusives Our Video of the Week featured footage of Ventura, CA's Glass and Ashes, currently supporting their sophomore LP on No Idea Records. Vinyl File ––> recommended music ––> This week also brought new Streaming Music from Manchester ska act Sonic Boom Six, Amarillo, TX–based surf/punk outfit The Mag Seven, and the long–awaited new album from The A.K.A.s on industrial powerhouse Metropolis Records.

April 20th, 2008

.ng–section1 { font–size: small; border–bottom: 1px solid #C5C5C5; width: 70%; font–weight: bold; padding: 1em 0 0em 2em; } .ng–section2 { font–size: xx–small; padding: 0 0 2em 3em; } 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… The People Must Have Something Good To Read On A Sunday This week's most popular stories This week saw the 7th anniversary of the death of Ramones frontman Joey Ramone, and we took pause to remember the legend. Garage rocker Jay Reatard reported on a chaotic show in Toronto. As per usual Against Me! was all over the news, producing a "Rock the Vote!" PSAand gaining "Best Punk" accolades from Rolling Stone. Jimmy Gestapo of Murphy's Law is hosting a punk/hardcore radio station to be featured in the next addition of the Grand Theft Auto video game series. Blink–182 / Plus 44 drummer Travis Barker has settled his suit with Rockstar Beverages. Indianapolis metalcore act Gwen Stacy were robbed in Los Angeles. It looks like the Riot Fest will return this year, look for the Chicago event next October.

We heard a little bit about upcoming releases this week. AFI detailed their next EP. Panic At The Disco is already at work on the follow up to the recent Pretty. Odd. Gearing up to support their next album, the Alkaline Trio have announced tour dates. We heard the first single from Weezer's new full length. Goldfinger streamed their new record Hello Destiny. We were also witness to the conceptual crime against humanity known as known as Punk Goes Crunk. On the video front we saw the premiere of NOFX's Backstage Passport TV show. Fugazi's Ian Mackaye, the Minutemen's Mike Watt and Punk Magazine co–founder Legs McNeil appeared in the "I Need That Record" documentary. We saw a live cut of Paint It Black performing at the Sailor Jerry Store as well as a preview of Fall Out Boy's upcoming DVD release. I Can't Control My Fingers I Can't Control My Brain New feature content, weekly columns and exclusives This week we spoke with former Gunmoll principle Mike Hale, now performing as part of In the Red (interview). Video of the Week ––> Vinyl File ––> recommended music ––> Streaming Music from ––> To top it off this week we were streaming the new full length from In The Red for your previewing pleasure.

April 13th, 2008

.ng–section1 { font–size: small; border–bottom: 1px solid #C5C5C5; width: 70%; font–weight: bold; padding: 1em 0 0em 2em; } .ng–section2 { font–size: xx–small; padding: 0 0 2em 3em; } 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… The People Must Have Something Good To Read On A Sunday This week's most popular stories Has there even been more important music news than the Black Flag hair timeline? Hair. Timeline. I think not. Well, if you insist, I guess we could talk about that study that says 95% of people are copying music. Feargal Sharkey of The Undertones, now chief of the British Music Rights organization, had some thoughts on the matter. Did this trend have ill effect labels like the G7 Welcoming Committee? Hard to say, but either way the Propagandhi–founded label is shutting down. Speaking of uppity political punk rock, Anti–Flag have launched an activism blogin the run up to their new record. On a completely unrelated and completely unexpected note, feudin' band and label Hawthorne Heights and Victory Records have apparently buried the hatchet. Word has it that the label will in fact release their next album.

This week had its fair share of new album news. Social Distortion will return in 2009 with an acoustic album. Post–Blink 182 act Plus 44 is set to return with a new full length soon. The Alkaline Trio continue to detail Agony and Irony, previewing the new track "Help Me." The Offspring have completed their long–in–the–works new album, giving it the title Rise and Fall.H2O are set to hit the road in support of their indie–realm return. Less Than Jake also have upcoming tour dates, seeing the band perform alongside the Swellers, Mustard Plug, Goldfinger and Big D and the Kids Table. On the new media front we had a Washington Capitals theme song from Darkest Hour, a new track from New Found Glory's upcoming Bridge 9 release, and a full album stream featuring the next chapters in Thrice's Alchemy Index. This week also saw video of NOFX performing live at South By Southwest and PBS' Inside Straight Edge documentary. I Can't Control My Fingers I Can't Control My Brain New feature content, weekly columns and exclusives Our Video of the Week, and credit goes to Buddyhead for shining a light on this one, feature featured vintage footage of a delightlfully awkward Henry Rollins interview from his days with Black Flag. Vinyl File is taking a two week haitus, but we did give away a share in Vinyl Collective's new co–operative label. recommended music ––> This week also brought new Streaming Music from the new EP Smart and Stupid by New Brunswick, NJ–based Scream Hello, the new full length from space punks The Phenomenauts, and six songs from Carbondale, IL Red Scare act The Copyrights.

April 6th, 2008

.ng–section1 { font–size: small; border–bottom: 1px solid #C5C5C5; width: 70%; font–weight: bold; padding: 1em 0 0em 2em; } .ng–section2 { font–size: xx–small; padding: 0 0 2em 3em; } 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… The People Must Have Something Good To Read On A Sunday This week's most popular stories This past week was April Fools, the most important religious holiday in the Punknews calendar. So what happened? We forged the release info about Dillinger Four's long awaited record, created a conflict between Fake Problems and Anti–Flag, granted The Gaslight Anthem their wildest dream, forced Cancer Bats to find a more PC name, and faked a New Music Roundup. In non–bogus news we had updates from a few classic bands. Terry Hall announced that the Specials are getting back together for a tour later this year, although the exact line up is still unconfirmed. A rare 1995 demo recording from the Misfits was posted online, featuring Eric Weiss on vocals. Also the Sex Pistols are planning their first ever live DVD titled There'll Always Be an England, reuniting the band with longtime collaborating director Julien Temple.

On the touring front we saw long awaited summer dates from Rancid. The third–wave revival paring of Goldinger and Less Than Jake will hit the road this summer as well. We had release info on the Gaslight Anthem's SideOneDummy debut, Weezer's third self–titled record and a split LP featuring Envy and Thursday. On the reissue front Jimmy Eat World's fan favourite Bleed American will soon see a deluxe repackaging while Rise Against's b–sides record will see an expanded European release. As for new music, this past week saw a fleeting preview of Alkaline Trio's Epic debut, a full album stream of Millencolin's Machine 15 and H2O's new track "1995". As for videos, we saw clips of A Wilhem Scream's "I Wipe My Ass With Showbiz,"Paramore's "That's What You Get" and Modern Life Is War's "Fuck The Sex Pistols."

Can't get enough Punknews? You can now get headlines on SMS via twitter. I Can't Control My Fingers I Can't Control My Brain New feature content, weekly columns and exclusives Our Video of the Week featured the new video from Richmond, VA's Landmines, filmed by Punknews' own Chris Moran. The thirty fourth edition of Vinyl File featured a look at upcoming releases and the conclusion of that sweet Hot Water Music contest. This week's Editors' Picks recommended music from Tampa's Guiltmaker and Toronto's Born Ruffians. This week also brought new Streaming Music from No Use for a Name's new full length The Feel Good Record of the Year, Glass and Ashes' sophomore full length, and the new EP from Toronto's Hostage Life.

Sunday March 30, 2008

.ng–section1 { font–size: small; border–bottom: 1px solid #C5C5C5; width: 70%; font–weight: bold; padding: 1em 0 0em 2em; } .ng–section2 { font–size: xx–small; padding: 0 0 2em 3em; } Hello everybody and welcome to Navel Gazing: your look back at the week in Punknews. I'm Adam White Justin (because it's Adam's Birthday) 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… The People Must Have Something Good To Read On A Sunday This week's most popular stories This week we had a cavalcade of interesting news. At the top of the list comes the disturbing news that "Emos" were the target of violence south of the border in Mexico. We'll continue to keep you posted as this bizarre backlash occurs. On the flipside of the coin, we had a debate about the return of "bro–core," perhaps heralded by the success of Pennywise's new album. In an entirely shocking turn of events the ludicrous notion of FallOutBoy playing a show in Antarctica was thrown out citing "global warming" effects. Whatever Pete, just keep those Nordstrom exclusive DVDs coming my way. I'm sure none of this was just to drum up publicity for the obnoxiously titled ****. FOB's former Island labelmates Thursday have begun the writing and recording process for their next one and in other major label new Be Your Own Pet was censored by Universal for "violent lyrics." While they may have a point I think we could take a journey through their label back catalog to find some more objectionable material. I–Empire anyone? In the slightly more credible scene, we had Paint it Black blow people's minds with tourmates like Leatherface, Cloak/Dagger and New Mexican Disaster Squad. Crime in Stereo threw out some new tracks and the Offspring are headed to Europe. The Bad Brains also announced some sweet vinyl for fans and we gave away a test pressing of that new Hot Water Music jam. Oh yeah, and Anti–Flag is gearing up for their new album with a stream and a video shoot. They were also hella stoked to hear that Mumia Abu–Jamal's death sentence was overturned. The Dead Kennedys kept it classy this week, grabbing the vocalist of the Winona Ryders. Speaking of lawsuits and royalties, Billy and the Pumpkins are suing Virgin for something. Hearing millionaires cry is painful. Speaking of, Warner Brothers is braving new waters and asking for a mandatory Internet tax. Weird. Congratulations to Hawthorne Heights for being able to bounce back and begin performing again this week after the passing of their guitar player. I Can't Control My Fingers I Can't Control My Brain New feature content, weekly columns and exclusives This week we spoke with the boys from the Loved Ones about their new album and tour. Check it out here. Our Video of the Week helped us say goodbye to the beloved band Planes Mistaken For Stars. Check it out here. The thirty secondish edition of Vinyl File featured updates on the vinyl goings on and gave away some rad stuff. Editors' Picks this week featured ––> This week also brought new Streaming Music from Pegasuses XL. Get rad.

March 23rd, 2008

.ng–section1 { font–size: small; border–bottom: 1px solid #C5C5C5; width: 70%; font–weight: bold; padding: 1em 0 0em 2em; } .ng–section2 { font–size: xx–small; padding: 0 0 2em 3em; } 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… The People Must Have Something Good To Read On A Sunday This week's most popular stories Continuing with the general lack of subtly and grace that accompanies all Dead Kennedys happenings, fill–in vocalist number two is out with a vengeance. Jeff Penalty quit the group this week and had some harsh words for his former band mates. Not that anyone should be surprised, but the cultural parasite known as American Idol gorged itself on the Clash this week by creating a Ford commercial out of an insipid cover of "Should I Stay Or Should I Go." On a similar note, we now have Kurt Cobain shoes that are decorated with writings that the late Nirvana frontman probably didn't want released anyways, let alone adorning the feet of the nation. There were some updates for the mall crowd this week, as Fall Out Boy plans to break some seemingly arbitrary record on an upcoming tour. Also, various rumors about Paramore may or may not be true. Or something. Whatever. The guys in Every Time I Die discussed an apparent fracas with security at a show in Houston. See, that's just the type of bad behavior that keeps people away from concerts. When George W. Bush turns down the Eels' invite you know who to blame.

We've got lots of releases in the pipe for this year. Vinnie Fiorello's new label Paper and Plastick will release the final Explosion full length and the upcoming Landmines record. The legendary Elvis Costello is done with CDs, planning to only release vinyl and digital copies of his new record. The folks at Bridge Nine discussed new albums from H2O, Have Heart and Ceremony. The Green Day related Foxboro Hot Tubs will release a physical album in April as well. The Receiving End of Sirens called it a day this week after five years together. New music landed on our desks from Goldfinger, with the song "Get Up," and Death Cab For Cutie, with their new single "I Will Possess Your Heart." Between a full album stream from Panic at the Disco and Katy Perry's new video "Ur So Gay" we've got all the makings of a party. Or maybe not.

On a more somber note this week we said goodbye to Mikey Dread (1954–2008), dub reggae legend and Clash collaborator. I Can't Control My Fingers I Can't Control My Brain New feature content, weekly columns and exclusives This week we spoke with George from Blacklisted to discuss the band's forthcoming release Heavier Than Heaven, Lonelier Than God (interview. Our Video of the Week featured part two of an interview / performance from the Gaslight Anthem. The thirty first edition of Vinyl File featured a chat with Matt Flood of Asbestos Records and a look at a number of upcoming releases. Editors' Picks this week featured ––> This week also brought new Streaming Music from Engineer Records' upcoming three–way split between Elemae, Memorial and Soon (stream).