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Mike "Bruce Lee" Park of San Francisco ska band Skankin' Pickle has been releasing records since 1991, officially launching Asian Man in May of 96. Run out of Park's parents' garage with two employees and minimal overhead, Asian Man's made their mark with anti-racist action and strong DIY ideals. Asian Man's released noteworthy albums from bands like Alkaline Trio, The Chinkees, King Apparatus / Chris Murray, The Lawrence Arms and MU330.
Artists with releases on this label:
The Broadways, MU330, Chris Murray, Alkaline Trio, Slapstick, Tuesday, The Honor System, The Chinkees, Less Than Jake, Nicotine, Slow Gherkin, The Lawrence Arms, Ee, Dan Potthast, Colossal, Polysics, Just A Fire, Mike Park, Duvall, Toys That Kill, Bagheera, Link 80, Good For Cows, Short Round, Big D And The Kids Table, Screeching Weasel, Coquettish, Satori, Pama International, The Bruce Lee Band, Shinobu, Akiakane, The Queers, No Torso, Buck-O-Nine, Bomb the Music Industry!, Lemuria, Andrew Jackson Jihad, Kepi Ghoulie, Wardogs, O Pioneers!!!, For.the.Win., Classics of Love Recent ReviewsRecent NewsFive Iron Frenzy reveal plans for DVD Six years after the break up of Five Iron Frenzy, the band has revealed plans for an upcoming DVD release, set tentatively for this winter. According to the new site launched for the DVD, it will be titled The Rise and Fall of Fire Iron Frenzy and feature a full length film in the style of a documentary. There will also be a bunch of extras such as music videos, short films, commentary tracks and more. The band is also promising footage of the band's final show. Originally formed in 1995 and disbanded…Jeff Rosenstock (Bomb The Music Industry!) Jeff Rosenstock and his computer started Bomb the Music Industry! after his previous outfit, the Arrogant Sons of Bitches, called it quits. Since then, BTMI has become a nationally renounced touring act, Jeff has founded the first donation-based record label in Quote Unquote Records, and the…Asian Man details upcoming Matt Skiba solo record Asian Man Records has announced more details on the upcoming solo album from Alkaline Trio guitarist/vocalist Matt Skiba. The album will be called Demos and is slated for a February 16, 2010 release. The label is promising to post…Lemuria changes lineup, plans new material Lemuria has officially announced the departure of bassist Jason Draper via their Facebook page, and has plans for new material on the horizon: "Lemuria is still a trio! Jason doesn't play with us anymore, but our friend Kyle has been playing with us for the…Noise By Numbers: "Yeah, Whatever...." Noise By Numbers, the new project of Danny Vapid of The Methadones, Riverdales, Screeching Weasel and Jeff Dean of The Bomb, have posted a full stream of their debut album Yeah, Whatever.... The record is due on CD/12" November 10th on Asian Man Records/Solidarity Recordings and features the studio drumming of Neil Hennessy of The…Ready the Jet Asian Man Records pop-punk outfit Ready the Jet have announced some shows enroute to and from the Fest in Gainesville, Florida later this…Lemuria: Bugbear Squares Punknews recently announced Food Not Songs, a cook book being published by us and Suburban Home Records. In the months leading up to the book Punknews will be publishing recipes, many of which will be available in the print edition. This week's recipe comes from Alex Kerns and Sheena Ozzella of Lemuria. The band released…Dan Andriano (The Emergency Room) posts two songs The Emergency Room, the solo project from Alkaline Trio bassist (and Slapstick/Tuesday member) Dan Andriano has posted two new solo tracks. Check out "Hurricane Season" and "This Light" on his MySpace…Riverdales add second guitarist, Dan Vapid returns to bass Ben Weasel has posted an update on the lineup to his reunited Riverdales. The group has recruited guitarist Simon Lamb, who has played guitar with The Ritalins and the new lineup of Screeching Weasel, and at the same time, longtime collaborator Dan Vapid has returned to his bassist position in the band. The new lineup will be performing on the band's follow up to Invasion USA and the group has already begun demoing for the record.…Lemuria (Canada, east coast US) Buffalo, NY's Lemuria has announced a slate of Canadian and US east coast tour dates for September. Look for the band to share the stage with Wayfarer, Nakatomi Plaza and Attica! Attica! on select dates. The band will be releasing a new 7" single on Hex Records this fall. This record will feature the single "Ozzy" backed with and "Expert Herder." Release will also showcase art by Ben Sears and printing from Pedal Printing. The band also… |
