This month Cheap Girls will release their third album and first for Rise Records, entitled Giant Orange. It was recorded by Against Me! singer/guitarist Tom Gabel at Total Treble Studio in Elkton, Florida. The record sounds polished yet full of energy, and displays a band that’s improving at an impressive rate. They continue to redefine… Click here to view.

Last week The Mighty Mighty Bosstones released their ninth studio album, The Magic of Youth, and we spoke with singer Dicky Barrett on the day the record came out. We discussed the meaning of the album’s title, its recording process and what some of the songs are about. We also talked about the band’s recent… Click here to view.

This fall Cobra Skulls released their debut album for Fat Wreck Chords, entitled Agitations. The band comes from Reno, Nevada and plays a unique brand of rockabilly-infused punk. Agitations is an angry and urgent record, yet it’s also focused and well-rounded, and certainly the most impressive effort thus far from Cobra Skulls. We spoke with… Click here to view.

The Descendents don’t need much of an introduction. They’re quite simply one of America’s most important punk rock bands. They got their start in 1978 and over the years have released six albums, toured throughout the world and influenced countless bands. Last year they began playing shows again and we spoke with singer Milo Aukerman… Click here to view.

Dave Hause, singer/guitarist of The Loved Ones, released his solo debut earlier this year, entitled Resolutions. The album explores various genres and features several guest musicians, yet it’s Hause’s ability to craft memorable songs and tell stories with his lyrics that shines through most and brings the music together. We caught up with Hause before… Click here to view.

This month Samiam released their eighth studio full-length, entitled Trips. It’s their third album for Hopeless Records and quite possibly their most complete and varied effort yet. We met up with singer Jason Beebout before the band’s recent show at Reggie’s to discuss some of the details of their new album. We talked about the… Click here to view.

Last month, Alkaline Trio singer/bassist Dan Andriano released his debut solo full-length, Hurricane Season. He recorded the album in his home studio and also played a majority of the instruments himself. We spoke with Andriano about the creation of Hurricane Season, as well as what inspired some of the lyrics, his upcoming European tour and… Click here to view.

Since their inception in 2002, few bands can claim to have released as much music or toured as frequently as Off With Their Heads. Such productivity has earned them numerous fans and helped the group to become one of today’s most popular independent punk bands. They played Chicago twice this summer and we caught up… Click here to view.

Earlier this month The Copyrights released their fifth full-length, North Sentinel Island. The band formed in Carbondale, Illinois in 2002 and through the years has progressively perfected their signature take on classic, mid-‘90s pop punk. North Sentinel Island finds the group further experimenting with different sounds to create what is arguably their most comprehensive album… Click here to view.

Dead To Me formed in 2003 and most notably has released two full-lengths and an EP on Fat Wreck Chords. They’ve also toured extensively, advanced their sound and gone through several lineup changes without ever missing a beat. They recently finished recording a new album in Chicago at Atlas Studios and we talked with singer/bassist… Click here to view.

Dan Vapid is back with his latest musical endeavor, Dan Vapid & The Cheats. After Screeching Weasel’s abrupt breakup, Vapid reunited with two former Methadones members, guitarist Mike Byrne and drummer Mike Soucy. He also recruited bassist Simon Lamb to complete the band’s lineup. They plan on recording their debut album this fall and releasing… Click here to view.