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Interviews
The Treasure Fleet
The Treasure Fleet is a new Chicago band that consists of Isaac Thotz and Dave Merriman of The Arrivals, Neil Hennessy of The Lawrence Arms and Smoking Popes, Eli Caterer of Smoking Popes and Mike Oberlin of Sass Dragons. We spoke with Isaac and Neil and talked in detail about how the band formed, their… Click here to view. -
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The Menzingers
The Menzingers recently issued their debut album for Epitaph, titled On the Impossible Past. The Scranton, Pennsylvania band has toured extensively over the last several years, releasing a significant amount of quality music along the way, and as a result have become one of the most popular bands in independent punk rock. Their new record… Click here to view. -
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Dead Ending
Dead Ending is a punk rock supergroup of sorts, featuring bassist Joe Principe, (Rise Against) drummer Derek Grant, (Alkaline Trio) guitarist Jeff Dean, (The Bomb, Noise By Numbers, All Eyes West) and singer Vic Bondi, (Articles of Faith). We spoke with Grant, who kindly agreed to the band’s first-ever interview, and discussed how the group… Click here to view. -
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Cheap Girls
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. -
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The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Last week, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones released their ninth studio album, The Magic of Youth. We spoke with singer Dicky Barrett on the day the record came out and 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 performances… Click here to view. -
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Cobra Skulls
This fall, Cobra Skulls released their debut album for Fat Wreck Chords, titled Agitations. The band hails from Reno, Nevada and plays a unique brand of rockabilly-infused punk. Agitations is an urgent and well-rounded record, and certainly the most impressive effort thus far from Cobra Skulls. We spoke with singer/bassist Devin Peralta and discussed how… Click here to view. -
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Descendents
The Descendents don’t require much of an introduction as they’re simply one of America’s most important punk rock bands. They started 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 and drummer… Click here to view. -
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Dave Hause
Dave Hause, singer/guitarist of The Loved Ones, released his solo debut earlier this year, 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. We caught up with Hause before his recent show at Bottom Lounge… Click here to view. -
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Samiam
This month, Samiam released their eighth 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 group’s… Click here to view. -
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Dan Andriano in the Emergency Room
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. -
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Off With Their Heads
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. -
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The Copyrights
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. -
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Dead To Me
Dead To Me formed in 2003 and has since released two full-lengths, an EP and a seven-inch. They’ve also toured extensively, continuously advanced their sound and gone through several lineup changes, all without ever missing a beat. They recently finished recording a new album in Chicago at Atlas Studios and we talked with singer/bassist Tyson… Click here to view. -
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Dan Vapid & The Cheats
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. -
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OFF!
Keith Morris needs no introduction. For nearly 30 years he has been at the forefront of punk rock. Last year he created the supergroup OFF! and many would argue it’s some of the best punk to be released in a long time. Keith was very candid in revealing how OFF! came together as a unit… Click here to view.
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