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Interviews
Braid
Last week, influential second-wave emo act Braid released their first full-length album since 1998, entitled No Coast. The record is both energetic and mature, offering subtle hints of their classic sound along with a range of new influences. Simply put, it doesn’t sound as though the band was ever on any kind of a hiatus.… Click here to view. -
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Banner Pilot
In April of this year, Banner Pilot released their latest album for Fat Wreck Chords, called Souvenir. We conducted an email interview with singer/guitarist Nick Johnson and discussed in detail what is arguably their most diverse and complete record yet. We talked about how it was written, the recording process, its lyrics and more. We… Click here to view. -
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The Queers
In February of this year, pop punk legends The Queers played two shows at Township on Valentine’s Day. Due to bad weather, the band arrived late and our interview was understandably postponed. Over the next couple months, we corresponded with singer/guitarist Joe Queer before ultimately connecting for a phone interview. Once we caught up with… Click here to view. -
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Iron Chic
Iron Chic released their second album last fall and first for Bridge Nine Records, called The Constant One. In many ways, it builds upon the successful formula that they constructed on their debut record, Not Like This. The songwriting is decidedly more complex, but the shout-along anthems and huge hooks that fans have come to… Click here to view. -
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Dave Hause
Last year, Dave Hause released his second solo album and first for Rise Records, entitled Devour. By any measure, it’s a comprehensive record that combines various themes with accomplished songwriting, resulting in a new benchmark for Hause. We caught up with him before his recent show at Schubas and discussed Devour in detail. We talked… Click here to view. -
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The Lawrence Arms
The Lawrence Arms recently released their first album in nearly eight years, entitled Metropole. It marks their debut for Epitaph Records and maintains the standard that they’ve set with previous full-lengths in that it’s considerably different from its predecessor. Longtime fans can rest assured though, as this record delivers an abundance of memorable moments, along with… Click here to view. -
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Elway
Elway recently embarked on a pair of tours and we spoke with singer/guitarist Tim Browne just before the band hit the road. Besides their scheduled shows, we also discussed their second album Leavetaking, which was released last year on Red Scare Industries. We talked about how it was recorded, the meaning behind its title and… Click here to view. -
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Less Than Jake
Earlier this month, Less Than Jake released their ninth studio album, entitled See the Light. It was recorded by their singer/bassist Roger Lima at his own studio, resulting in a record that retains somewhat of an old school vibe, but also sees the band explore new musical frontiers. To be brief, the album is by… Click here to view. -
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Sundowner
For Sundowner’s new album, Neon Fiction, Lawrence Arms singer/guitarist Chris McCaughan opted to take his side project in more of a full band direction. Longtime collaborator and fellow member of The Lawrence Arms, Neil Hennessy, is once again onboard and this time his bass and percussion duties play a more prominent role. The outcome is… Click here to view. -
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The Flatliners
With Dead Language, The Flatliners have created their most detailed and cohesive album yet. Having spent the past decade touring the globe, this record highlights the band’s precise musicianship, as well as their adeptness at playing together and feeding off each other’s energy. It also features sharpened songwriting, resulting in an album that’s both mature… Click here to view. -
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Flag
Flag’s origins can be traced back to 2011, near the 30th anniversary of Black Flag’s first LP, Damaged. The Descendents were playing a show in Santa Monica, CA when former Black Flag drummer/current Descendents drummer Bill Stevenson and Descendents guitarist Stephen Egerton, were joined onstage by original Black Flag singer Keith Morris and former Black… Click here to view. -
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Dan Vapid and the Cheats
With the release of their second LP, the aptly-titled Two, Dan Vapid and the Cheats have cemented their status as one of today’s leading pop punk bands. Recorded by Matt Allison at Atlas Studios, the album sounds great and does a masterful job of highlighting the detailed songwriting. The record contains both classic and contemporary… Click here to view. -
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Great Apes
This fall, Great Apes will release their debut full-length, entitled Thread, via Asian Man Records and Side With Us Records. The band plays a straightforward style of melodic punk, that’s highlighted by earnest vocals and skilled musicianship. For a relatively new band, they display a surprising amount of versatility and confidence. In short, Thread is… Click here to view. -
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The Bomb
Photos by Katie Hovland The Bomb is a long-running Chicago punk band that formed in 1999. Since 2003, their lineup has consisted of singer Jeff Pezzati, (Naked Raygun) guitarist Jeff Dean, (All Eyes West, Dead Ending, Noise By Numbers, etc.) bassist Pete Mittler, (The Methadones) and drummer Mike Soucy, (The Methadones). This fall, The Bomb… Click here to view. -
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They Liver
They Liver is set to take place Friday, July 12th and Saturday, July 13th, at both Township and Ultra Lounge. Over 35 bands are scheduled to play, including local and national acts. The event gets underway at 5:00 PM on Friday at Township, with performances by The Slow Death, Vacation Bible School, The Brokedowns, M.O.T.O.… Click here to view.
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