During the polling for the Top 100 Albums of 2000-2009, 17 different Punknews staffers contributed, and we ended up with 17 different #1 picks for Best Album of the Decade. I engaged in "interviews" (more like conversations) with many of the poll's participants to talk about their #1 picks. These resulted in a discussions that are as varied and dynamic as the contributors themselves.
Today are the final two interviews in the series.
Today's reviews are:
You can check out any of our reviews right here.
Vancouver hardcore act Chain Whip premiered a new song today at Some Party from their fast-approaching debut LP 14 Lashes. You can hear the thrashing, sub-60-second tune "Crawlspace Boyfriend" either there or below. Chain Whip features Josh Nickel of the recently defunct Fashionism on vocals, Joel Butler of Nervous Talk/Corner Boys on guitar, Brett Thompson of Stress Eating on bass, and Patrick Bertrand of Corner Boys on drums. The band's new record arrives on August 31.
Photo by Robin Schroffel
Chorus.fm has premiered a new track from Western Settings. The song, "Another Year," is the title track from their new LP, which is due out September 6th via A-F Records and Gunner Records.
The band will also be out on tour with The Penske File starting next week. You can check out those dates, and the new song, below.
Live! from The Rock Room has posted a video from their session with The Scutches. The song, "Let it Last," is from their album Negatory, which was released in 2018 on Somethign To Do Records.
The band has a five-day tour of Texas planned in September. You can check out those dates, and the video, below.
Mike Watt, Graham Lewis and Matthew Sims of Wire, and Bob Lee of The Freeks have formed a new band. It's called FITTED and technically was formed two years ago for a one off gig. They're goign to release a debut album called FIRST FITS on November 8 via ORG music. Check out the debut track, "Training Pit Bulls For The Navy," below.
Punknews is excited to premiere a new video by Oslo's The Hallingtons. This Norwegian trio is bringing ta great new addition to the Ramones-core style with their new song "Jesus Freak." The track is off of their upcoming 7" EP Hexed, which is due out August 30th via Monster Zero Records. You can check out the new song/video below.
In a few brief twitter dispatches, Jeff Rosenstock revealed that he is working on a new album. He stated, "Currently ruining the next record." Polyvinyl, who released his last album replied, "Can't wait!!" It appears the recording is in its early stages, but we will keep you updated. Rosenstock reeased POST- in 2018.
Ceremony's new album In The Spirit World Now and is out today. They're streaming it now and you can hear it below. The band recently announced a USA tour and a European tour after that.
Mike Park turns 50 this year. To celebrate, he's throwing two shows with his band, The Bruce Lee Band. According to Park, the openers are famous enough that if he announced them prior to the show, the shows would not be able to take place at their current venue, San Francisco's relatively modest Bottom of the Hill. So, openers will only be revealed when they take the stage the night of the show. The shows are November 8 and 9 at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco.
Samiam have announced three shows. All three shows are in November and you can see them below.
Following in the wake of a US summer tour, The Coathangers have announced more dates for the Fall. See those dates below. The band released The Devil You Know earlier this year.
During the polling for the Top 100 Albums of 2000-2009, 17 different Punknews staffers contributed, and we ended up with 17 different #1 picks for Best Album of the Decade. I engaged in "interviews" (more like conversations) with many of the poll's participants to talk about their #1 picks. These resulted in a discussions that are as varied and dynamic as the contributors themselves.
Over the course of the week Punknews will be presenting these interviews for your enjoyment.
You can check out any of our reviews right here.
This fall, Melvins, Redd Kross, and Shitkid were slated to go on a massive USA tour. Shitkid had to drop off the tour, but they will be replaced by noise artist Toshi Kasai, who has also recorded the Melvins for over a decade.See the tour dates below.