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Started in 1990 by "Fat" Mike, bassist of NOFX to put out a seven inch by his band, it slowly grew to become one of the larger and best known labels in punk rock. Though it began by releasing mostly Californian bands, it quickly grew to encompass bands from all over the world, notably, Canada's Propagandhi and Japan's Hi-Standard. Today, it has an impressive roster, including the Descendents, Against Me! and of course, Fat Mike's own NOFX who returned to the label after nearly a decade on Epitaph.
Artists with releases on this label:
NOFX, Bracket, Mad Caddies, Lagwagon, Less Than Jake, Strung Out, Frenzal Rhomb, Consumed, Hi-Standard, No Use For A Name, Snuff, Zero Down, Anti-Flag, Me First and The Gimme Gimmes, Rise Against, Sick of it All, Good Riddance, Nerf Herder, MxPx, Avail, Face to Face, Tilt, Screw 32, Swingin' Utters, The Lawrence Arms, Armchair Martian, Propagandhi, Limp, Dillinger Four, Wizo, Subhumans, The Fight, None More Black, Against Me!, Screeching Weasel, Descendents, Only Crime, Smoke Or Fire, Chixdiggit!, Epoxies, The Soviettes, The Real McKenzies, Western Addiction, Randy, The Loved Ones, Love Equals Death, The Sainte Catherines, Dead to Me, Strike Anywhere, Bad Astronaut, The Flatliners, American Steel Recent ReviewsRecent NewsStar F*cking Hipsters complete album, talk fall release on Fat Star Fucking Hipsters, the new project from Sturgeon of Leftover Crack have posted an update on progress towards their next full length. The band also includes Slackers drummer Ara Babajian and Frank Piegaro of New Jersey's Degenerics. All tracking (aka music, vocals, subliminal messages demanding your undying obedience) have been recorded and will be mixed at Motor studio with Mr. James Mcmann in S.F. in the early half of June. These electronically "shamed" replicated discs will end…NOFX (East Coast) NOFX has confirmed some East Coast tour dates for this October. Other than the four sold out shows planned this weekend in Calgary, Vancouver, Seattle and Portland, these are the only NOFX shows slated in the US for 2008. No word on whether more shows will follow.…American Steel, Bayide to support Alkaline Trio American Steel and Bayside have been tapped to support Alkaline Trio ontheir upcoming headlining tour. Bayside will open the tour and American Steel will join the trek on July 8th and provide support until the tour wraps up on August 3rd. Bayside will be reissuing The Walking Wounded on July 22, 2008. American Steel reunited after several years off. They released…Strike Anywhere / The Flatliners / Hostage Life / This is a Standoff / Carpenter (Canada) The Atticus Clothing sponsored Ten Thousand Voices tour has been announced. The bill will feature Strike Anywhere, The Flatliners, Hostage Life, This Is A Standoff and Carpenter.…Gwomper (Avail) joins Smoke Or Fire full-time, recording soon Looks like our recent video of the week featuring Smoke Or Fire was more than just a one-off deal. The band has recruited Avail bassist Gwomper full-time into the band and will be recording with him soon: So happy to announce that Gwomper from the AVAIL will be playing bass with us. While the Avail camp is bringing some new beautiful babies into the world Gwomp will be touring and recording with us on our new record, and we couldn't be happier. For…Dead To Me to release new album in September Dead To Me have announced plans to begin recording their sophomore album: As of today, it will be released in September on Fat Wreck Chords. It's written, just need to record the fucker. I personally feel like it's the best thing that's ever happened to me, I'm so lucky to play with Jack, Nathan, and Ian and I feel like…Me First and the Gimme Gimmies announce "Have Another Ball!" Me First and The Gimme Gimmes have set a release date for their (sorta) new album. The record is titled Have Another Ball and is due out July 08, 2008. It is the follow-up to Love Their…NOFX "Backstage Passport" episode three tonight The third episode of Fuse's NOFX documentary series, NOFX: Backstage Passport runs tonight at 10.30pm EST. As reported here, the eight episodes cover the band's recent world tour including their visits to Singapore, Peru, Israel, South Africa, Turkey and South Korea.. Or, as Fat Mike explained it: "Think Titanic meets Spinal Tap. ." According to Fuse, the episode concerns itself with: The band's anarchic tour rolls on to Japan where they bask in…NOFX interviewed in Germany NOFX was recently interviewed by Germany's Tribal Area for their upcoming DVD magazine. The 'zine has posted a teaser portion of the interview which is absolutely and totally not safe for work.…NOFX "Backstage Passport" kicks off tonight The first episode of Fuse's NOFX documentary series, NOFX: Backstage Passport kicks off tonight at 10pm EST. As reported here, the eight episodes cover the band's recent world tour including their visits to Singapore, Peru, Israel, South Africa, Turkey and South Korea.. Or, as Fat Mike explained it: "Think Titanic meets Spinal Tap. ." According to Fuse, the first episode concerns itself with: What happens when the police hold your crew hostage? What… |
