THE WONDER YEARS / ALL OR NOTHING – Pre-order Distances 7-inch
* Out March 10th on No Sleep Records
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Distances, the latest 7-inch split release between Philadelphia’s The Wonder Years and Birmingham, England’s All Or Nothing, is now available for pre-order from No Sleep Records. The vinyl will see an official release date of March 10, 2009.

Limited to 1000 and pressed on three different color variations (300 white / blue splatter, 300 white / red splatter, 400 clear blue), Distances contains two brand-new songs from each band. All copies of the vinyl also include an MP3 download card which features a bonus third track from All Or Nothing.

Additionally, No Sleep is offering 100 limited-edition package deals for the release. Each one contains all three vinyl colors (wrapped in a special fold-over jacket), an exclusive tee shirt, button set and other goodies. For more info, go here.

Born from the friendship forged and experiences shared on the 2007 Hostels and Brothels Tour in the UK, Distances is truly a transatlantic split between two pop-punk giants. Teeming with undeniable melodies, plenty of shouted choruses and dynamic song structures, this release is heavy on the hooks, but incredibly easy on the ears. Both The Wonder Years and All Or Nothing are currently streaming selected tracks on their respective myspace pages.

WORN IN RED – East Coast / Midwest Tour (Feb 03 – 21)
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* In support of latest 7-inch split w/ Benard
* Touring with Sakes Alive!!
* New full-length finished

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Beginning on Tuesday, Richmond / Charlottesville, V.A. four piece WORN IN RED will embark on a three-week tour of the East Coast and the Midwest with Rochester, New York’s Sakes Alive!!.

Worn In Red is touring in support of its latest release, a 7-inch split with Benard (Atlanta, G.A.). The record was co-released in May of 2008 by Alaska Records and No Breaks. Limited to 500, you can pick up a copy directly from the band on tour or get it here

In related news, Worn In Red has finished recording and mixing its latest full-length. Release date and label to be determined, but expect an announcement soon.

If you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here.

TOUR
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FEB 03 – Blacksburg, VA @ The Lantern w/ Jumper KO, I Am The Speed Of Light, Euthanizer
FEB 04 – Huntington, WV @ Shamrock’s Pub w/ Sakes Alive!!, Down Goes Frazier
FEB 05 – Louisville, KY @ Skull Alley w/ Sakes Alive!!, Alcohawk, How To Murder
FEB 06 – Cincinnati, OH @ Blue Rock Tavern w/ Sakes Alive!!, Knife The Symphony, The Final Nail
FEB 07 – Columbus, OH @ Legion Of Doom w/ Sakes Alive!!, Headacher, Hawkline
FEB 08 – Dayton, OH @ Dayton Dirt Collective w/ Sakes Alive!!, The Pledge, Dead Soldiers, Black River Falls
FEB 09 – Detroit, MI @ TBA w/ Sakes Alive!!
FEB 10 – Akron, OH @ It’s A Kling Thing House w/ Sakes Alive!!, The Kids United
FEB 11 – Buffalo, NY @ Sugar City Art Space w/ Sakes Alive!!
FEB 12 – Rochester, NY @ Dub Land Underground w/ Sakes Alive!!, TBA
FEB 13 – Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Community Center w/ Sakes Alive!!, Merimac, Transit
FEB 14 – Albany, NY @ The Lion’s Den w/ Sakes ALive!!, Caleb Lionheart
FEB 15 – Brookyln, NY @ The Charleston w/ Sakes Alive!!, Young Hearts, TBA
FEB 16 – New Brunswick, NJ @ The Court Tavern w/ Sakes Alive!!, Black Kites, Torchbearer, Anchorage
FEB 17 – Philadelphia, PA @ Titan House w/ Sakes Alive!!, Grunge Rock Academy, Ceasefire
FEB 18 – Lancaster, PA @ The Stomping Grounds w/ Sakes Alive!!, 1994, Insouciant
FEB 19 – Manassas, VA @ TBA w/ Sakes Alive!!, The Black Shade, Tideland
FEB 20 – Virginia Beach, VA @ South End Pub w/ Sakes Alive!!, Constrictor
FEB 21 – Richmond, VA @ Nara Sushi w/ Sakes Alive!!, Cut The Architects Hand, Onion

- Doling out aural punishment with a solitary purpose…this is powerful music. – Jersey Beat
- Worn In Red are epic without sacrificing any sort of immediate energy. – Late Night Wallflower
- Robust, dark strength serves as the foundation to Worn In Red’s overall menacing tone. – Dryvetyme Onlyne

LOOK MEXICO – Debuts New Video for “You’re Not Afraid Of The Dark, Are You?”
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* from latest EP, GASP ASP – Out now on Tiny Engines / Lujo
* Unreleased Bionic Ear Session track available for free download

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LOOK MEXICO (Tallahassee, F.L.) has unveiled a new video for “You’re Not Afraid Of The Dark, Are You?” It’s the first song from the band’s latest EP, GASP ASP.

Remember the pie eating scene in Stand By Me? It’ s sort of like that, minus the vomiting. You can watch the shenanigans here.

Gasp Asp was recently released in 7-inch vinyl format by Tiny Engines while Lujo Records released a digital version in September of 2008.

In other news, Look Mexico stopped by Bionic Ear Recording Studio on their last U.S. tour to record something shiny and new for Indie Rock Review’s Bionic Ear Sessions. You can download a free mp3 for the previously unreleased “Just Like Old Times” here. There’s also a great video of the band recording the song in the studio. Watch it here

Currently, Look Mexico is writing new songs for what will be the full-length follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut This Is Animal Music. The band will be playing a handful of shows in Florida over the next couple months, including the Harvest of Hope Fest in March.

- Gasp Asp makes an ambitious statement through an extended sonic palette. – Delusions of Adequacy
- Gasp, Asp is both lyrically and sonically superior to any of the band’s past material. – Captain Obvious
- Their musicianship is beyond reproach, and I swear they didn’t bribe me with pizza to say that. – Buzzgrinder
- Armed with a new found bite, Gasp Asp is Look Mexico’s most cohesive release to date. – Consequence of Sound
- Gasp Asp provides listeners with some quality content that points to Look Mexico’s continued evolution. – Pastepunk.com
- The ambitious multi-instrumental sonics of Gasp Asp should leave former associations in the past where they belong. – REAX

STATIC RADIO NJ – U.S. Tour Begins Today (Jan 16 – Feb 13)
- Pre-order AN EVENING OF BAD DECISIONS Vinyl LP Now
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* Black Numbers releasing debut full-lenth on 12-inch vinyl (out April 7th)
* Touring with Fallen From The Sky (Eulogy)

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STATIC RADIO NJ (New Brunswick, N.J.) kicks off a month-long tour of the U.S. today. The four piece will be touring with Fallen From The Sky (Eulogy). Dates are below. If you’d like to attend one of these shows or speak with the band, drop me a line here.

In other news, Static Radio NJ’s debut full-length, AN EVENING OF BAD DECISIONS, will receive the vinyl treatment from Black Numbers. Originally released in CD format by the label on September 9th, 2008, you can pre-order the 12-inch LP version now.

Orders will ship a week before the official release date (April 7th, 2009). Additionally, everyone who places a pre-order will be entered in a contest to win a test pressing of the record. For more info, go here.

Featuring brand new artwork, there will be 1000 copies of the 12-inch pressed: 500 on black, 300 White and 200 Clear. Each will include a digital download for the record as well.

Listen to Marc (mp3)

TOUR
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JAN 16 – Newark, DE @ East End Cafe
JAN 17 – Baltimore, MD @ Charm City Space
JAN 18 – Richmond, VA @ Nara Sushi
JAN 19 – Raleigh, NC @ Volume
JAN 20 – Clemson, SC @ Hendrix Center – Clemson University
JAN 21 – Jacksonville, FL @ Doozers Pub
JAN 22 – Delray Beach, FL @ Backbone Music w/ Fallen From The Sky
JAN 23 – Tampa, FL @ Transitions Art Gallery w/ Fallen From The Sky
JAN 24 – Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub w/ Fallen From The Sky
JAN 25 – Gainesville, FL @ 1982 w/ Fallen From The Sky
JAN 26 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Shed w/ Fallen From The Sky
JAN 27 – Augusta, GA @ House Show w/ Fallen From The Sky
JAN 28 – Memphis, TN @ Hi-Tone Cafe w/ Fallen From The Sky
JAN 29 – Nashville, TN @ TBA w/ Fallen From The Sky
JAN 30 – Houston, TX @ Java Junction w/ Fallen From The Sky
JAN 31 – Ft. Worth, TX @ 1919 Hemphill w/ Fallen From The Sky
FEB 02 – Houston, TX @ TBA w/ Fallen From The Sky
FEB 03 – Austin, TX @ Club 1808 w/ Fallen From The Sky
FEB 04 – San Antonio, TX @ The Warhol w/ Fallen From The Sky
FEB 05 – TBA, TX @ TBA w/ Fallen From The Sky
FEB 06 – Oklahoma City, OK @ OKC Info Shop w/ Fallen From The Sky
FEB 07 – Kansas City, KS @ Club Mustache w/ Fallen From The Sky
FEB 08 – St. Louis, MO @ The Black Lodge w/ Fallen From The Sky
FEB 09 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies w/ Fallen From The Sky
FEB 10 – Lansing, MI @ Macs w/ Fallen From The Sky
FEB 11 – Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class w/ Fallen From The Sky, Ghost Town Trio
FEB 12 – Wilks Barre, PA @ Cafe Metropolis w/ Fallen From The Sky
FEB 13 – TBA, NJ @ TBA w/ Fallen From The Sky

- Punk rock record of the year? Most definitely! – Mutiny
- This might be the closest thing to a perfect CD I’ve heard so far this year. – AMP Magazine
- Holy sh_t, this album is definitely one of the best releases of 2008. – Battle of the Midwestern Housewives
- All you lucky bastards going to The Fest – make sure you give these guys the chance they deserve. – Punktastic
- Great, dynamic, uber-melodic hardcore punk that borrows a bit from Lifetime. – Read Junk
- A definite immediate contender for “year end” lists. – Sound As Language
- More punk rock needs to be like this. – New-Noise.net

ONE WIN CHOICE – Pre-Order and Stream New 7-Inch
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* Pre-Order DEFINE / REDEFINE now (out Feb 16th on Jump Start Records)
* Listen to full album stream

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DEFINE / REDEFINE, the latest three-song 7-inch from New Jersey hardcore punk band, ONE WIN CHOICE, is now available for pre-order from Jump Start Records. The vinyl will see an official release date of February 16th, 2009.

Limited to 300 and pressed on clear vinyl, each copy of Define / Redefine will include an MP3 download card for the three songs, plus two additional tracks as well. Furthermore, One Win Choice will offer a hand screen printed CD version for sale exclusively at shows.

All five songs are currently streaming at the band’s website. Define / Redefine was recorded in September 2008 by Mike Rummel at Below Sea Level. Rummel has worked with The Bouncing Souls, Spanish Bombs, Pitch Black Blonde and Gimme Drugs.

In other news, Spring 2009 will find One Win Choice touring the U.S. and Europe in support of the new 7-inch, as well as their debut full-length, Never Suspend Disbelief. More details coming soon…

LA DISPUTE – U.S. Tour (Dec 26 -Feb 13) Begins Friday
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* In Support of Somewhere At The Bottom Of The River Between Vega And Altair
* Debut Full-Length out now on No Sleep Records

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Beginning on Friday, LA DISPUTE (Grand Rapids, M.I.) will embark on a seven-week trek across the U.S. in support of its debut full-length, Somewhere At The Bottom Of The River Between Vega And Altair. The album was released by No Sleep Records on November 11th, 2008.

Listen to Said The King To The River (Free MP3). Also, for a limited time you can stream the album in its entirety at The Punk Site.

If you’d like to attend any of these shows or speak with La Dispute, drop me a line here.

Tour
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DEC 26 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Skelletones w/ Cain Marko, The Reptilian, more
DEC 27 – Goshen, IN @ Cahoots w/ Great Days End
DEC 28 – Bloomington-Normal, IL @ Jake’s House w/ Harder to Fall, Jake Cary
DEC 29 – Jacksonville, IL @ The Barn w/ Senators, The Secrets
DEC 30 – Eolia, MO @ The Threshing Floor w/ Renae!, The Rose McCoy
DEC 31 – Platte City, MO @ New Years Eve House Show w/ Senators
JAN 01 – Oklahoma City, OK @ House show w/ Radio Deception, Justin Dinger
JAN 02 – Fort Worth, TX @ 1919 Hemphill w/ Sohns, Cassettes on Fire
JAN 03 – Lubbock, TX @ tba w/ Sohns
JAN 04 – Albuquerque, NM @ Amped Theatre w/ Sohns
JAN 05 – Flagstaff, AZ @ Twelve South w/ Sohns
JAN 06 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Canvas Cafe w/ Sohns
JAN 07 – Los Angelas, CA @ Motion LA w/ Comadre, Ghostlimb, Touche Amore, Sohns
JAN 08 – Torrance, CA @ Autumns House w/ Sohns, Touche Amore, Calculator, Moldar
JAN 09 – Riverside, CA @ Back to the Grind w/ Touche Amore, Sohns
JAN 10 – Fullerton, CA @ The Slidebar Cafe w/ Sohns
JAN 11 – Phoenix, AZ @ tba w/ Sohns
JAN 12 – Tucson, AZ @ The Living Room w/ Sohns
JAN 13 – El Paso, TX @ Zeppelins w/ Sohns, Feed Walrus, Defeat!, more
JAN 14 – Midland, TX @ The Roadhouse w/ Sohns
JAN 15 – San Antonio, TX @ The Warhol w/ Sohns
JAN 16 – Austin, TX @ The Broken Neck w/ Barkus, Sly and The Golden Egg
JAN 17 – Somewhere, TX @ tba w/ Barkus, Sly and the Golden Egg
JAN 18 – Tyler, TX @ The Tomato Shed
JAN 19 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Insomkneeacks w/ We Are The Living, Justin Bailey
JAN 20 – New Orleans, LA @ tba w/ Party Time
JAN 21 – Jackson, MS @ The Bombshelter w/ Sobriety Starts Tomorrow, Fight to Die
JAN 22 – Moss Point, MS @ Escatawpa Community Center
JAN 23 – Tallahassee, FL @ tba
JAN 24 – Gainesville, FL @ Backstage Lounge
JAN 25 – Tampa, FL @ Transitions Art Gallery w/ Written and Erased
JAN 26 – Miami, FL @ tba
JAN 27 – Melbourne, FL @ House Show w/ Written and Erased
JAN 28 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbit’s
JAN 29 – Atlanta, GA @ tba
JAN 30 – East Ridge, TN @ The Warehouse
JAN 31 – Nashville, TN @ The Anchor
FEB 01 – Knoxville, TN @ Long Branch Saloon w/ Liars & Tigers
FEB 02 – Somewhere, NC @ tba
FEB 03 – Richmond, VA @ Rumors w/ The Blue Letter
FEB 04 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Vermont Hurler w/ Fine Lines
FEB 05 – Mays Landing, NJ @ 6862 House w/ Ezra Joyce, Astrophel, Stella
FEB 06 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Model Home w/ Anna Sage, Cassilis
FEB 07 – Amityville, NY @ VP South w/ The Wonder Years
FEB 08 – Philadelphia, PA @ tba w/ The Wonder Years
FEB 09 – Lancaster, PA @ The Stomping Grounds
FEB 10 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Pleasure Island
FEB 11 – Columbus, OH @ Skully’s w/ Toads and Mice, Six Gallery
FEB 12 – Dayton, OH @ The Pearl w/ Toads and Mice
FEB 13 – Louisville, KY @ Skull Alley w/ Mountain Asleep

Since La Dispute’s 2004 inception, the band’s urgent, often-ferocious brand of driving hardcore has garnered comparisons to Saetia, At The Drive-In and mewithoutYou while their live show has been known to light a fire under more than a few receptive audiences. However, on the its debut full-length, Somewhere At The Bottom Of The River…, there’s an unmistakably foreboding, almost hypnotic current pulsing through these twelve remarkable songs. It’s a captivating turn as La Dispute has always been more known for their frantic and frenzied brand of aural aggression than for any soul-searching composition or contemplative passage. Somewhere will undoubtedly change that perception.

- Fiery, emotional hardcore that follows no rules. This feels like just the beginning of a brilliant career. – New-Noise.net
- Fusing diversity and meaningfulness into an album that surges forward without looking back. – Absolutepunk.net
- An emotional roller coaster of post-hardcore that foams with intensity and ferocity. – The Punk Site
- I am utterly flattened with disbelief as to how much La Dispute has grown. – Evil Needles
- La Dispute came out of nowhere to surprise the hell out of me. – Decoymusic.com
- This band is meant for much bigger, better things. – Sputnik Music

ONE SMALL STEP FOR LANDMINES – Free Digital EP Out Now
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* Download If You Could Get Over Me
* Shows with Jim Ward
* Appearing at Invisible Children Benefit

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One Small Step For Landmines (Tallahassee, F.L.) is now offering its new acoustic EP, If You Could Get Over Me, for free digital download. Snag your copy here.

The download includes six brand-new songs, plus an eight-page booklet with art and design by the incomparable Jerrod Landon Porter. JLP also redesigned the band’s myspace page…which normally I wouldn’t mention (because myspace sucks it) but it’s worth checking out for the animated graphic of Kevin riding his bike around the city.

In other news (and I realize this affects approximately two people on my mailing list), One Small Step For Landmines is playing five shows in Australia with Jim Ward (Sleepercar / Sparta) beginning tomorrow. For everyone else – or at least those of you on the West Coast – the band will also be playing the Invisible Children Benefit Concert in Hollywood, C.A. on December 19th. The show will feature acoustic performances from Dustin Kensrue (Thrice), Chris Conley (Saves The Day), Jon Foreman (Switchfoot) and Jim Ward.

Shows
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DEC 06 – Melbourne, Australia @ Bang! w/ Jim Ward
DEC 09 – Sydney, Australia @ Annandale Hotel w/ Jim Ward
DEC 11 – Cornulla, Australia @ Brass Monkey w/ Jim Ward
DEC 12 – Bulli, Australia @ Heritage w/ Jim Ward
DEC 13 – Brisbane, Australia @ Thriller w/ Jim Ward
DEC 19 – Hollywood, CA @ The Troubadour / Invisible Children Benefit

One Small Step For Landmines released the digital single Good Men Die Young And I’m Not Feeling Well in July of this year while its debut Self-titled full-length came out in September of 07. The band is currently writing and recording songs for a new long-player due out in 2009.

- One Small Step For Landmines have done something very, very right. – For The Sound
- A prime example of how to promote joy and quality in pop music, two essential qualities often forgotten. – New-Noise
- Landmines churns out fun, straight ahead rock, but there is a deeper significance to their work that makes this so compelling. – Jersey Beat
- An astonishingly energetic and fresh piece of work that makes the overwrought whining of the haircut bands look irrelevant and tired. – Subba-Cultcha
- Boasting pleasantly unexpected complexities – off-kilter drumbeats, bittersweet melodies and a certain battered charm – watch out for this trio. – Rock Sound

POLAR BEAR CLUB – Touring the World (sort of)
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* U.S. Shows with Fireworks begin on Friday (Dec 05 – 16)
* Canadian dates with Cancer Bats (Dec 17 – 21)
* UK / European tour with The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner (Feb 02 – Mar 04)

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No rest for New York’s Polar Bear Club as they continue with a heavy touring schedule in support of their Red Leader debut, Sometimes Things Just Disappear (released 03/11/08).

Beginning on Friday, the boys will leave for nearly two weeks of shows in the U.S. with Fireworks, immediately followed by five days in Canada with Cancer Bats. Then in February, the band will travel overseas for a month of shows in the UK and Europe with The Gaslight Anthem and Frank Turner.

While it’s not exactly a “continuous” world tour, 14 countries in the span of three months counts for something, right? Consider that in that same time period, I will have traveled to exactly one state. Maybe two if I decide to drive ten minutes due south.

If you’d like to attend any of these shows or speak with Polar Bear Club, drop me a line here.

Tour
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DEC 05 – Syracuse, NY @ Westcott C.C. w/ Another Breath, Like Wolves, more
DEC 06 – Albany, NY @ SUNY Albany w/ Forfeit, After The Fall
DEC 07 – Allston, MA @ Great Scott w/ Forfeit
DEC 08 – New Haven, CT @ Peoples Center
DEC 09 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire w/ Fireworks
DEC 10 – Baltimore, MD @ Charm City Arts Space w/ Fireworks
DEC 11 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield Artworks w/ Fireworks
DEC 12 – Indianapolis, IN @ The ESJ w/ Fireworks
DEC 13 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s w/ Fireworks
DEC 14 – Romeo, MI @ Static Age w/ Fireworks
DEC 16 – Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place w/ Fireworks
DEC 17 – Ottawa, Ontario @ Babylon w/ Cancer Bats, The Holly Springs Disaster
DEC 18 – Montreal, Quebec @ Underworld w/ Cancer Bats, The Holly Springs Disaster
DEC 19 – Kingston, Ontario @ Time To Laugh w/ Cancer Bats, The Holly Springs Disaster
DEC 20 – London, Ontario @ Rumrunners w/ Cancer Bats, The Holly Springs Disaster
DEC 21 – Toronto, Ontario @ The Mod Club w/ Cancer Bats, The Holly Springs Disaster
FEB 02 – Portsmouth, UK @ Wedgewood Rooms w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 03 – Birmingham, UK @ Academy w/ w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 04 – Manchester, UK @ Academy 2 w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 05 – Bristol, UK @ Academy 2 w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 06 – Brighton, UK @ Concorde w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 08 – London, UK @ Shepherds Bush Empire (NME Awards) w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 10 – Koln, Germany @ Underground w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 11 – Berlin, Germany @ Kato w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 12 – Malmo, Sweden @ KB w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 13 – Gothenburg, Sweden @ Sticky Fingers w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 15 – Helsinki, Finland @ Tavastia w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 17 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Debaser Slussen w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 18 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Lille Vega w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 19 – Hamburg, Germany @ Knust w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 20 – Wiesbaden, Germany @ Schlachthof w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 21 – Munich, Germany @ 59:1 w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 22 – Vienna, Austria @ Flex w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 24 – Milan, Italy @ Zoe Club w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 25 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Mascotte w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 27 – Brussels, Belgium @ Botanique Orangerie w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
FEB 28 – Groningen, Netherlands @ Vera w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
MAR 01 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
MAR 02 – Norwich, UK @ Waterfront w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
MAR 03 – Nottingham, UK @ Rock CIty w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner
MAR 04 – Dublin, Ireland @ The Academy w/ The Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner

Listen to Burned Out In A Jar (Free MP3)!

- Jam-packed with ace, life-affirming tunes for fans of Rise Against, Hot Water Music, Propagandhi and great, gruff punk anthems in general. – Rock Sound
- PBC has something special – an original voice – and the album is one that can be respected by fans of indie, hardcore and punk alike. – Wonkavision
- This immensely talented quintet have all the poise of seasoned veterans. Scary thing is, they’re only just beginning. – Alternative Press
- One my favorite albums to come out this year and quite possibly one of my favorite albums of all time. – ScenPoint Blank
- Packing unrelenting power and passion…Sometimes Things Just Disappear has classic written all over it. – Exclaim

THE COLOR WHEELS – Fall Shows
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* Week-long tour of Northeast begins today (Nov 07 – 15)
* In support of Self-Titled debut (Viper Bite Records)

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The pride of Poughkeepsie, THE COLOR WHEELS, will be hitting the road today for a short tour across the Northeast in support of their Self-Titled debut full-length on Viper Bite Records.

Made up of husband and wife duo of Jon and Psalm Sebastian, the band has put together a batch of cunningly addictive songs about pirate ships, playing house and pitching tents. Don’t be fooled though – therein lies the undeniable heart and contagious innocence of The Color Wheels. Still, behind the infectious guitars and sparkling melodies there are bursts of perfectly crafted power pop with a surprising attention to detail. If you rocked out to The Promise Ring’s Very Emergency back in the day, The Color Wheels Self-Titled debut is a must have.

Listen to “Green Means Go” (mp3)

TOUR
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NOV 07 – New Paltz, NY @ Bacchus
NOV 08 – Brooklyn, NY @ Glasslands
NOV 09 – Philadelphia, PA @ Khyber
NOV 10 – Washington, DC @ Velvet Lounge
NOV 11 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Howler’s Coyote
NOV 12 – Buffalo, NY @ Broadway Joe’s
NOV 14 – Rochester, NY @ Monty’s Krown
NOV 15 – Oswego, NY @ The Raven

Maybe I’m gushing, but this just sounds so freakin’ good. You’re gonna love this band. – Rochester City Newspaper
11 songs filled with loud guitars, contagious spirit and sparkling melodies. – Pop Head Wound
The Color Wheels have produced a brilliant slab of indie power pop. – Sound As Language
Undeniably excellent and very catchy. – It Covers The Hillsides

LOOK MEXICO – GASP ASP vinyl now available for pre-order!
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* Pre-order 7-inch now from new label Tiny Engines (cause we’ll be out of business in six months)
* Vinyl available in three colors – ships on November 25th
* Digital version from Lujo Records available now

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GASP ASP, the newest 7-inch from Tallahassee, Florida’s LOOK MEXICO, is available now for pre-order from fledgling, destined-to-fail label, Tiny Engines.

Go here to grab a copy of this tasty slab of plastic. Orders will ship on November 25th and will include an mp3 download code for the songs.

Undoubtedly Look Mexico’s best work to date, Gasp Asp builds on the foundation of their brief-but-impressive catalog – the dynamic instrumental interplay, undeniably catchy melodies and a knack for keeping things unpredictable. Still, these three tracks inject a welcomed sense of maturity and craftsmanship, and Look Mexico sound more assured of their songwriting abilities than ever before. The band has truly discovered its own unique voice in indie rock.

On the other hand, Tiny Engines hasn’t done a single noteworthy thing, save for this 7-inch…which isn’t even out yet. Having said that, we’re fairly confident that we put together a really sweet first release. There are 1000 copies of the vinyl being pressed in three colors: light blue (200), white (200) and green (600). We also printed jackets (art by the band’s Josh Mikel / layout by JLP) featuring matte-finish and two foil-stamping variations. Of course, it’s easy to put together an awesome package when you’re working around three amazing songs.

Listen to “You’re Not Afraid Of The Dark, Are You?” (mp3)

Speaking of mp3s, in September Lujo Records released a four-song digital EP version of Gasp Asp. If vinyl doesn’t get you all hot and bothered, the EP is available from iTunes now. And don’t forget to check out other Look Mexico albums from Lujo, including The Crucial Collection and their awesome debut full-length, This Is Animal Music

It’s also worthwhile to note that Suburban Home is taking pre-orders for a split 7-inch between Look Mexico and pals Fake Problems. The vinyl is the first volume in Suburban Home / Vinyl Collective’s Under The Influence Series.

- Gasp Asp makes an ambitious statement through an extended sonic palette. – Delusions of Adequacy
- Gasp, Asp is both lyrically and sonically superior to any of the band’s past material. – Captain Obvious
- Their musicianship is beyond reproach, and I swear they didn’t bribe me with pizza to say that. – Buzzgrinder
- Armed with a new found bite, Gasp Asp is Look Mexico’s most cohesive release to date. – Consequence of Sound
- Gasp Asp provides listeners with some quality content that points to Look Mexico’s continued evolution. – Pastepunk.com
- The ambitious multi-instrumental sonics of Gasp Asp should leave former associations in the past where they belong. – REAX

LANTERNS – Fall Shows
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* West Coast tour begins tomorrow (Nov 06 – 22)
* Apocalypse Youth out now

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LANTERNS rise triumphantly from the hollowed indie rock grounds of San Diego with Apocalypse Youth, a fiery collection of noisy pop songs. Beginning tomorrow, the band will take their show on the road for a quick West Coast swing in support of the new five-song EP.

As the opening chords of distortion ring from Apocalypse Youth and the drums build to a sharp climax, there is a genuine feeling of excitement. The four young men of Lanterns do nothing to quell that anticipation across the EP’s raging sound. The band washes its songs in waves of glorious feedback, yet buried right beneath the surface lay shards of penetrating melody. With anthemic guitars and powerful, thought-provoking lyrics, Lanterns is a beacon of hope in this crowded musical landscape. Imagine if you will And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead without all the pretension weighing them down.

Listen to “Creation Myth” (mp3)

TOUR
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NOV 06 – Eugene, OR @ Taboo
NOV 07 – Portland, OR @ The Modern Age
NOV 08 – Bambridge Island, WA @ 4054 West Blakely Avenue
NOV 09 – Seattle, WA @ The Fun House
NOV 10 – Tacoma, WA @ Viaduct
NOV 12 – Portland, OR @ 5025 SE Market Street
NOV 13 – Ashland, OR @ SU Basement Room 127
NOV 14 – Stockton, CA @ The Blackwater Cafe
NOV 15 – Monterey, CA @ The Lounge Underground w/ Novel Heroes
NOV 19 – Modesto, CA @ The Queen Bean w/ Novel Heroes
NOV 20 – Isla Vista, CA @ Biko Garage
NOV 21 – Los Angeles, CA @ BBQ at Gaucho w/ Meho Plaza
NOV 22 – San Diego, CA @ Che Cafe w/ Weatherbox, Meho Plaza

Lanterns has an awesome knack for writing an infectious song, layering distorted shoegaze fuzz, pounding beats, shredding licks and singalong shouts over pop hooks. – All Rights Reserved
Lanterns is one of the better unsung bands in San Diego. – San Diego City Beat
Lanterns play an infectious and fuzzy blend of indie/punk rock. Apocalypse Youth is absolutely fantastic. – Sound As Language

EMPIRE! EMPIRE! (I WAS A LONELY ESTATE) – October / November shows
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* Touring East Coast (Oct 23 – Nov 07) in supprt of Year Of The Rabbit 7-inch
* Vinyl available from Count Your Lucky Stars, strictly no capital letters

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Michigan’s EMPIRE! EMPIRE! (I WAS A LONELY ESTATE) is currently touring the East Coast in support of its latest release, the well-received 7-inch, Year Of The Rabbit.

The record was co-released by the band’s own Count Your Lucky Stars label and UK distro strictly no capital letters. You can pick up a copy of the 7-inch from either one.

The two songs on Year Of The Rabbit speak to the maturation of Empire! Empire! since its debut EP, When The Sea Became A Giant. In that time, the four piece has garnered comparisons to classic bands such as Mineral, Appleseed Cast and American Football. When Empire! Empire! returns home from its road adventures, the band will head directly to the studio to put the finishing touches on its debut LP, which should see an early 2009 release.

Free MP3 – “Year Of The Rabbit”

TOUR
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OCT 23 – Allston, MA @ O’Briens
OCT 24 – Lynn, MA @ October Fest
OCT 25 – Troy, NY @ Ground Zero (GZ Basement)
OCT 26 – Frostburg, MD @ The Warren
OCT 28 – Pilot Mountain, NC @ Livin Latte’s Cafe
OCT 29 – Greenville, SC @ 35 South Bar
OCT 30 – Atlanta, GA @ Hotlanta!
OCT 31 – Indialantic, FL @ The Hustler
NOV 01 – Pompano Beach, FL @ Solid Sound Studios
NOV 02 – Clarksville, TN @ The Coup
NOV 03 – Louisville, KY @ Skull Alley
NOV 04 – Lake Villa, IL @ The Swing State
NOV 05 – Chicago, IL @ Lilly’s
NOV 06 – Hammond, IN @ The BAC House
NOV 07 – Mt. Pleasant, MI @ Rubbles

Likely to reel in quite the audience once the masses become more aware of their beautifully poignant voice in independent rock. – AbsolutePunk.net
Few have rekindled this style with such grace and accuracy while still maintaining a fresh, unique approach. – Sparkplugg
Taking the best parts of indie, pop, and a touch of folk to make their own unique sound. – Late Night Wallflower
A nugget of pure gold; a masterwork of beautiful off-time melodies and uplifting harmonics. – Diatribe
This whole records drips nostalgia in the best kind of way. – Exclaim!

BEARTRAP BANDS – Touring, Festing!
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* 16 Beartrap-affiliated bands playing The Fest 7 in Gainesville, FL (Oct 31 – Nov 02)
* Additional tour dates for October, November

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It’s that time of year again, when throngs of bearded, bespectacled, boozed-up and and boisterous punk rock enthusiasts descend upon the charming college town of Gainesville, Florida for a weekend of relative insanity simply known as The Fest.

Likewise, hundreds of hard-working DIY bands plan tours around these three raucous days, hoping to win over new fans, see some amazing performances from their peers and in general, enjoy the camaraderie and community of the weekend’s events.

On that note, there are 16 bands on the Beartrap roster that will be performing this year: Annabel, Benard, Broadway Calls, Building The State, Cheap Girls, City Of Ships, Jena Berlin, Look Mexico, The Measure [SA], Nakatomi Plaza, One Win Choice, O Pioneers!!!, Polar Bear Club, Slingshot Dakota, Static Radio NJ and Worn In Red.

The Fest specifics for each band are listed below, including additional dates for those touring the country around that time as well. Obviously, it’s a ton of information; I certainly don’t expect anyone to post it all. Just figured that some of these bands might be passing through your town and you might be interested in attending. Also, I’m sure that a few of you will be at The Fest. If you get an opportunity, swing by, say hi and catch some really amazing sets.

Changing topics slightly, many of these Beartrap-affiliated bands appear on the Pastepunk 10th Anniversary MP3 Compilation. It’s totally free and includes previously unreleased songs, rare and live material, demo recordings for upcoming releases and several exclusive tracks recorded specifically for the comp. With 25 songs in total, it will be posted until November 16th. For more information, go here, or directly download a zip file here.

NOW EVERYONE FEST!

ANNABEL
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* Free MP3 – “Boquet Mines”
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OCT 25 – Akron, OH @ The Matinee w/ Friendly Foes, See Urchin
NOV 01 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest / Durty Nelly’s (8:00pm) w/ Cheap Girls, The Anchor, more
NOV 08 – Akron, OH @ Annabelle’s

BENARD
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* 7-inch split with Worn In Red out now
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NOV 01 – Gainesville, FL @ 1982 w/ Mouthbreather, Won In Red, Forensics, Prize Country, Jena Berlin, The Catalyst, Antlers, more

BROADWAY CALLS
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* Now on tour with Polar Bear Club
* Free MP3 – “Call It Off”
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OCT 21 – Las Vegas, NV @ Jillian’s w/ Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo, The Swellers
OCT 22 – Phoenix, AZ @ Modified Arts w/ Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo, The Swellers
OCT 24 – San Antonio, TX @ Warhol’s w/ Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo, The Swellers
OCT 25 – Austin, TX @ Red 7 w/ Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo, The Swellers
OCT 26 -Houston, TX @ The Mink w/ Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo, The Swellers
OCT 28 – Metairie, LA @ The Higher Ground w/ Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo, The Swellers
OCT 29 – Fort Walton, FL @ Coaster’s w/ Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo, The Swellers
OCT 30 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Engine Room w/ Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo, The Swellers
NOV 01 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest / Market Street Pub (11:10pm) w/ Look Mexico, Polar Bear Club, The Copyrights, The Flatliners, The Swellers, more
NOV 04 – Johnson City, TN @ The Hideaway w/ Smartbomb
NOV 05 – Richmond, VA @ Nara Sushi w/ Smartbomb
NOV 06 – Doylestown, PA @ The Moose Lodge w/ Smartbomb
NOV 07 – Milford, CT @ PBCH w/ Smartbomb
NOV 08 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Platinum Lounge w/ Smartbomb
NOV 10 – Latham, NY @ The Landing Zone w/ Smartbomb
NOV 11 – Erie, PA @ Forward Hall w/ Smartbomb
NOV 13 – Bowling Green, OH @ Howard’s Club H w/ Smartbomb
NOV 16 – Indianapolis, IN @ 1511 House w/ Smartbomb
NOV 18 – Belton, OH @ Cactus Jack’s w/ Smartbomb
NOV 19 – Denver, CO @ Rock N Roll Grill w/ Smartbomb
NOV 21 – Twin Falls, ID @ Dav Hall w/ Smartbomb
NOV 22 – Richland, WA @ Rays Golden Lion
NOV 23 – Seattle, WA @ Studio 7 w/ Smartbomb

BUILDING THE STATE
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* 10-inch version of Faces In The Architecture out now
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OCT 31 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest The Atlantic (9:30pm) w/ Chris Wollard & The Ship Thieves, Ghost Buffalo, more

CHEAP GIRLS
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* Touring in support of Find Me A Drink Home
* Free MP3s – “Kind Of On Purpose” and “No One To Blame”
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OCT 29 – Cincinnati, OH @ Blue Rock Tavern w/ Rick Johnson Rock and Roll Machine
OCT 30 – Athens, GA @ Little Kings w/ Bomb The Music Industry, the Matt Kurz One, Rick Johnson
NOV 01 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest / Durty Nelly’s (10:40 PM) w/ Annabel, more
NOV 03 – Lexington, KY @ CPR
NOV 04 – Columbus, OH @ The Monster House

CITY OF SHIPS
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* 12-inch Vinyl (containing two previous EPs) coming soon on Forecefield Records
* Free MP3s – “Evidence Based Medicine” and “King Temp”
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OCT 27 – Tallahassee @ Engine Room w/ Liquid Limbs, The Blackest Knights of the Darkest Apocalypse
OCT 28 – Delray Beach, FL @ Backbone Music w/ Liquid Limbs, Monarcs
OCT 29 – Ybor City, FL @ Crowbar w/ Liquid Limbs, Guiltmaker, Merchandise
OCT 30 – St. Augustine, FL @ Magnum Tattoo w/ Liquid Limbs, Triclops!, Street Eater, Tubers
NOV 01 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest / The Atlantic (3:20pm) w/ Static Radio NJ, Young Widows, Shook Ones, Cloak / Dagger, No Trigger, Sinaloa, Comadre, more
NOV 02 – Fort Walton Beach @ Coasters w/ Prize Country, With Hatchet, Pike & Gun
NOV 03 – Mobile, AL @ Alabama Music Box w/ Prize Country
NOV 04 – Baton Rouge, LA @ North Gate Tavern w/ Prize Country
NOV 05 – Austin, TX @ Red 7 w/ Prize Country, Camp X-Ray, Damage Pants
NOV 06 – Dallas, TX @ Double Wide Bar w/ Prize Country
NOV 07 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory w/ Prize Country, Traindodge
NOV 08 – Wichita, KS @ Barleycorn’s w/ Prize Country, Traindodge
NOV 09 – Colorado Springs, CO @ TBA
NOV 10 – Denver, CO @ Three Kings Tavern
NOV 11 – Lincoln, NE @ Ghost House
NOV 12 – Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room w/ Brainbow
NOV 13 – St. Louis, MO @ Bluebird
NOV 14 – East Moline, IL @ Mixtapes
NOV 15 – Wisconsin @ TBA
NOV 16 – Illinois @ TBA
NOV 17 – Fort Wayne, IN @ 1624 N. Harrison Street
NOV 18 – Newport, KY @ Southgate House
NOV 19 – Columbus, OH @ TBA
NOV 20 – Lorain, OH @ Skatepark
NOV 21 – Akron, OH @ Annabell’s
NOV 22 – Pittsburgh, PA @ TBA w/ Outclassed
NOV 23 – Syracuse, NY @ Castle Rockmoore (Matinee Show)
NOV 24 – Burlington, VT @ TBA
NOV 25 – Boston, MA @ TBA
NOV 26 – Providence, RI @ TBA
NOV 28 – Wallingford, CT @ Cherry Street Station w/ Mammoth Hunter
NOV 29 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Charleston
NOV 30 – Tom’s River, NJ @ The Sack w/ Elder, In First Person
DEC 01 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Khyber w/ Tombs, Elder
DEC 02 – Baltimore, MD @ Talking Head
DEC 03 – Washington DC @ Velvet Lounge
DEC 04 – Richmond, VA @ Nara Sushi w/ Worn in Red, The Blue Letter
DEC 05 – Charlottesville, VA @ Outback Lodge w/ Worn in Red
DEC 06 – Boone, NC @ TBA w/ Columns
DEC 07 – Charlotte, NC @ TBA
DEC 08 – Asheville, NC @ TBA
DEC 09 – Athens, GA @ Caledonia Lounge
DEC 10 – Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
DEC 11 – Chattanooga, TN @ TBA
DEC 12 – Nashville, TN @ TBA
DEC 13 – Birmingham, AL @ TBA

JENA BERLIN
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* New 7-inch, This Is Yours As Much As It Is Mine (Jump Start Records), out now!
* Free MP3 – “Communique”
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NOV 01 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest / 1982 Bar (5:30) w/ Benard, Worn In Red, Antlers, Forensics, Mouthbreather, more

LOOK MEXICO
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* New Digital EP Gasp Asp out now…Vinyl on the way!
* Free MP3 – “You’re Not Afraid of the Dark, Are You?”
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OCT 21 – Philadelphia, PA @ The M Room
OCT 22 – New York, NY – CMJ / Crash Mansion
OCT 23 – New York, NY @ CMJ / The Knitting Factory w/ Fake Problems, Teenage Bottlerocket
OCT 24 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes w/ Fake Problems
OCT 26 – VA Beach, VA @ The Jewish Mother w/ Fake Problems
OCT 28 – Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern w/ Fake Problems
NOV 01 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest / Market Street Pub (3:50pm) w/ Polar Bear Club, Broadway Calls, Fake Problems, Menzingers, The Copyrights, more

THE MEASURE [SA]
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* New record, One Chapter In The Book, out now!
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OCT 24 – New Brunswick, NJ @ Death Valley w/ Pretty Boy Thorson, Cortez the Killer, Young Livers, Little Lungs
OCT 25 – Baltimore, MD @ Charm City Art Space w/ Dead Mechanical
OCT 26 – Wilmington, NC @ Soapbox Laundrolounge w/ The Flatliners, Young Livers
OCT 27 – Asheville, NC @ 69 Gay St w/ Shellshag, Princess Thunderstorm, The Knockdown
OCT 28 – Athens, GA @ The Go Bar w/ The Brokedowns, The Arrivals
OCT 29 – Jacksonville, FL @ Doozer’s Pub w/ Star Fucking Hipsters, The Degenerics
OCT 30 – Tampa, FL @ Transitions
NOV 01 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest / Common Grounds (2:50pm) w/ Young Livers, Bridge and Tunnel, Abel Baker Fox, Lemuria, more
NOV 03 – Birmingham, AL @ Green Cup Books w/ P.S. Elliot
NOV 04 – Atlanta, BA @ The Banana Hammock w/ Johnny Buffalo and the Mutinous Noise
NOV 05 – Raleigh, NC @ GSS w/ Bridge and Tunnel
NOV 06 – Richmond, VA @ Nara Sushi w/ Bridge and Tunnels
NOV 07 – New Brunswick, NJ @ Meat Town USA w/ Amateur Party, Bridge and Tunnel, Little Lung

NAKATOMI PLAZA
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* Recording full length follow-up to Unsettled (Red Leader Records)
* Free MP3 – “Not Hopeless”
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OCT 22 – Brooklyn, NY @ CMJ / The Trash Bar w/ Carlon, Change The Station, Arkadelphia
NOV 02 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest / Durty Nelly’s w/ Averkiou, Laserhead, Antarctic, Hawks and Doves

ONE WIN CHOICE
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* New 7-inch, Define / Redefine (Jump Start Records), out soon!
* Free MP3 – “One More Fight”
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OCT 23 – Burlington, VT @ 242 Main w/ Antillectual
OCT 24 – Albany, NY @ Valentines w/ Antillectual, After the Fall
OCT 25 – Allentown, PA @ Jan’s Room w/ Antillectual, Iron Chic, Jonesin’
OCT 26 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire w/ A Wilhelm Scream, Antillectual
OCT 28 – State College, PA @ Sozo Art Center w/ Antillectual, Deals Gone Bad
OCT 29 – Richmond, VA @ Artist Underground Cafe w/ Antillectual
NOV 02 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest / 1982 Bar (6:20pm) w/ Landmines, Sakes Alive, The Unloveables, more
NOV 04 – Charlotte, NC @ Number One Fish Fry w/ Antillectual
NOV 05 – Greenville, NC @ The Spazz Haus w/ Antillectual, Screaming Females, Cobra Skulls
NOV 06 – Johnson City, TN @ The Hideaway w/ Antillectual
NOV 07 – Baltimore, MD @ The Barclay House w/ Antillectual
NOV 08 – NY, NY @ ABC No Rio w/ Bridge and Tunnel, Antillectual
NOV 09 – New Brunswick, NJ @ TBA w/ Static Radio NJ, Antillectual
DEC 04 – Erie, PA @ Forward Hall w/ The Code, American Armada
DEC 05 – Wilkes-Barre, PA @ Cafe Metropolis w/ The Code, American Armada
DEC 06 – Johnstown, PA @ 709 Railroad Street w/ The Code, American Armada
DEC 07 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield Artworks w/ The Code, American Armada

O PIONEERS!!!
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* New full-length, Neon Creeps, coming soon from Asian Man
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OCT 20 – Pensacola, FL @ Sluggo’s w/ Bridge And Tunnel
OCT 21 – Mobile, AL @ AL Music Box
OCT 22 – Atlanta, GA @ Wonder Root w/ Bridge And Tunnel
OCT 23 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Beta Bar w/ Bridge And Tunnel
OCT 24 – St. Augustine, FL @ Shanty Town Pub w/ Bridge And Tunnel
OCT 25 – St. Augustine, FL @ Magnum Tattoo w/ Bridge And Tunnel, EYC, coyote Throat
OCT 26 – Sarasota, FL @ New College Bike Shoppe w/ Bridge And Tunnel
OCT 27 – Fort Myers, FL @ Rockstarz w/ Bridge And Tunnel
OCT 28 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ The Chrome Bar w/ Bridge And Tunnel
OCT 29 – Tampa, FL @ Transitions Skate Park
OCT 30 – Gainesville, FL @ 1982 w/ Bridge And Tunnel, Young Livers, North Lincoln
NOV 01 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest / The Kickstand (12:20am) w/ Bomb the Music Industry, The Sidekicks, Slingshot Dakota, more

POLAR BEAR CLUB
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* Now on tour with Broadway Calls
* European Tour with The Gaslight Anthem just announced
* Free MP3 – “Burned Out In A Jar”
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OCT 21 – Las Vegas, NV @ Jillian’s w/ Crime In Stereo, Broadway Calls, The Swellers
OCT 22 – Phoenix, AZ @ Modified Arts w/ Crime In Stereo, Broadway Calls, The Swellers
OCT 24 – San Antonio, TX @ Warhol’s w/ Crime In Stereo, Broadway Calls, The Swellers
OCT 25 – Austin, TX @ Red 7 w/ Crime In Stereo, Broadway Calls, The Swellers
OCT 26 -Houston, TX @ The Mink w/ Crime In Stereo, Broadway Calls, The Swellers
OCT 28 – Metairie, LA @ The Higher Ground w/ Crime In Stereo, Broadway Calls, The Swellers
OCT 29 – Fort Walton, FL @ Coaster’s w/ Crime In Stereo, Broadway Calls, The Swellers
OCT 30 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Engine Room w/ Crime In Stereo, Broadway Calls, The Swellers
NOV 01 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest / Market Street Pub (11:10pm) w/ Look Mexico, Broadway Calls, The Copyrights, The Flatliners, The Swellers, more
NOV 02 – Orlando, FL @ Backbooth w/ A Wilhelm Scream
NOV 05 – Columbus, OH @ Bernie’s w/ A Wilhelm Scream
NOV 06 – Cleveland, OH @ Pirate’s Cove w/ A Wilhelm Scream
FEB 10 – MAR 01 – European Tour (see myspace page for dates)

SLINGSHOT DAKOTA
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* Free MP3s – “Ohio!” and “Tour Song”
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OCT 24 – Allentown, PA @ Jan’s Room w/ Used Kids, Paramedic!, La Armada
NOV 01 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest / The Kickstand (9:30pm) w/ O Pioneers!!!, Bomb the Music Industry, The Sidekicks, more

STATIC RADIO NJ
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* Free MP3s – “Marc” and “Places”
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NOV 01 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest / The Atlantic (3:20pm) w/ City of Ships, Young Widows, Shook Ones, Cloak / Dagger, No Trigger, Sinaloa, Comadre, more

WORN IN RED
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* 7-inch split with Benard out now
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OCT 28 – Wilmington, NC @ The Soapbox w/ A Wilhelm Scream, Landmines
OCT 29 – Clemson, SC @ TBA w/ Sakes Alive
OCT 30 – Atlanta, GA @ Lenny’s Bar w/ Club of Rome, The Hiss, Orphins, Carnivores
NOV 01 – Gainesville, FL @ 1982 w/ Mouthbreather, Benard, Forensics, Prize Country, Jena Berlin, The Catalyst, Antlers, more

PASTEPUNK.COM – Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary Today!
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* Commemorates occasion with coffee mugs and a Free MP3 Compilation from the BEARTRAP PR roster!
* 25 new, unreleased and rare songs from De La Hoya, Jena Berlin, Look Mexico, Pomegranates, Scream Hello, Nakatomi Plaza, Broadway Calls, Jumpercable, La Dispute, more!

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When I started Pastepunk during my first year of college, the plan was to write reviews of local shows and CDs that I had owned. There were no other goals and no big ambitions. The word “blog” had yet to be coined and the MP3 will still an innocent technological breakthrough. I never thought that my hobby would become such a substantial part of my life for the next 10 years. In that time period, we have seen the internet turn the independent music world upside down, and have been there to document the fruits and spoils along the way. – Jordan Baker, founder of Pastepunk.com

In punk rock, stating that you’ve been around for a decade is essentially admitting that you’re an ancient vessel amidst a sea of doe-eyed, baby-faced, sometimes-talented (but often not) newbies who have barely tested the chilly DIY waters before sailing for warmer shores. Not to say that crusty old people rule, but there are certainly a handful that possess a nugget or two of wisdom and should be looked upon with reverence and admiration.

Such is the case with well-respected, often-imitated-but-never-duplicated webzine PASTEPUNK.COM.

Ten years ago to the day, Jordan Baker created the site as an outlet against boredom and vapidity of dorm room life. And while diligently sticking it out for so long is impressive, all this talk about who has the most notches on their studded punk rock belt or more indie cred means nothing unless you’re contributing something relevant and interesting…and more importantly, doing it with passion and unshakable dedication. Jordan was one of the first people with whom I ever worked when I entered the fray almost nine years ago; I can state without hesitation that he and Pastepunk measure up to those qualifications.

With an archive of more than 10,000 news posts, 3000 album reviews and 300 interviews from bands such as Bad Religion, Rise Against, Thrice, Dropkick Murphys, H20, Less Than Jake, Bane, Set Your Goals, Strike Anywhere, Modern Life Is War, Against Me!, Crime In Stereo, Paint It Black, Thursday and AFI, Pastepunk’s quality of content ranks up there with the best. What’s more is that Jordan and his staff not only entertain on a daily basis, they do so with thought-provoking commentary and discerning tastes. In the words of the site’s creator:

As a teen, I spent countless hours reading MRR, Punk Planet and Flipside, obsessing over music reviews and searching for a consistent voice of recommendation. I have tried to be that source with Pastepunk, relishing the role of being a filter in a world where the number of bands is simply overwhelming. It hasn’t always been easy, but the relentless, addictive search to discover the next great hardcore, punk, metal or indie band is a desire that runs through my bones. I’ve always said that I’ll keep doing Pastepunk until it isn’t fun anymore and it means the world to me that we’re still here.

To mark the occasion, Jordan and I have gathered 25 songs from BEARTRAP bands, creating the Pastepunk 10th Anniversary MP3 Compilation. It includes a number of previously unreleased songs, rare and live material, demo recordings for upcoming releases and several exclusive tracks recorded specifically for the comp. All 25 MP3s are completely free, but only available for the next month – until November 16th. For more information, go here, or directly download a zip file (including cover art and detailed information about every song) here.

And by all means, feel free to pass around the link or post it on your website!

TRACK LISTING
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ANNABEL – “Four Corners” (From rare tour EP)
ASTPAI – “Of Imposition and Instinct” (From new split EP with Attack! Vipers!)
BROADWAY CALLS – “Get At Me” (From 7″ split with Teenage Bottlerocket)
CHEAP GIRLS – “That’s The Reason” (Previously released as vinyl only bonus track)
DE LA HOYA – “Union Square” (New song for upcoming Discography release)
DRIVINGONCITYSIDEWALKS – “That the Sound I Make Would Be Worth Hearing” (New song from upcoming documentary)
HISTORY – “Sterves of Neel” (New Song – Pastepunk exclusive!)
INTO IT. OVER IT. – “Holding Hands With Me” (Pastepunk exclusive – Up Up Down Down cover)
JENA BERLIN – “Sing Yourself To Sleep” (Unreleased song from rare demo)
JUMPERCABLE – “Scrape ‘Em Off” (From an upcoming 7″ split with Hoodratz)
LA DISPUTE – “Only Everything Below” (From limited edition S/T 7″)
LIGHTEN UP! – “Buttspeak” (New song from upcoming full-length)
LIPONA – “Hawks” (New song from upcoming EP)
LOOK MEXICO – “You’re Not Afraid of the Dark Are You?” (New song from upcoming 7″)
MEMORIAL – “The Great Lakes” (New song from upcoming 7″)
NAKATOMI PLAZA – “4017″ (New Song – Pastepunk exclusive!)
ONE SMALL STEP FOR LANDMINES – “Creaking Like The Cradle” (New song from upcoming full-length)
ONE WIN CHOICE – “Under Quarantine” (New song from upcoming 7″)
PAPER THE OPERATOR – “You’re Fired” (Rare demo)
POMEGRANATES – “Corriander” (New song from upcoming full-length)
SCREAM HELLO – “Gary” (New song from upcoming 7″)
SHARKS AND SAILORS – “Topple The Pillar” (From out of print EP)
STAY SHARP – “PCS Panthers” (Demo from upcoming 7″)
THE NEW DRESS – “Mabel Had Her First Serious Suspicion” (New song – recorded live)
THE OUT_CIRCUIT – “Dark Horizons” (Rare – Frantic Mantis cover)

Pastepunk is no stranger to compilations, releasing Broken Lamps and Hardcore Memories Volume 1 and Volume 2 in 2002 and 2004 respectively, the latter of which was exclusively distributed by Suburban Home Records. The company, through its Vinyl Collective store, is helping out once again, handling order fulfillment for the limited edition Pastepunk Coffee Mugs. There are only 144 of these bad boys available, so grab yours here!

In conclusion, I’d like to to thank Pastepunk.com for 10 very memorable years and for giving all the Beartrap bands a chance to be part of this anniversary commemoration.

Pastepunk would also like to add, “thanks to all of the bands, record labels and management and PR firms that keep us well-stocked with new music and information, and our advertising partners as well. Without your support, we would probably have a lot more photos of cute babies chewing on stuffed animals.”

BUILDING THE STATE – Gets the Vinyl Treatment for Faces In The Architecture
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* 10-inch vinyl with new artwork to be released by New Granada Records (October 7th)
* Pre-order the album now
* East Coast Tour (Oct 3 – 19)

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BUILDING THE STATE (Gainesville, F.L.) is pleased to announce that their latest EP, Faces In The Architecture, will be released in 10-inch vinyl format by New Granada Records on October 7th. It will also feature artwork from Nikita Shoshensky.

New Granada, whose catalog includes records from the likes of Braid, Pohgoh and The Dark Romantics, is now taking pre-orders for the album. Go here to get yours.

Building The State will have also copies of the 10-inch on their upcoming two-week tour of the East Coast, which begins on Friday. The band will be playing at The Fest as well.

If you’d like to attend any of these shows or speak with Building The State, drop me a line here.

TOUR
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OCT 03 – Ybor City, FL @ New World Brewery w/ Guiltmaker
OCT 04 – Gainesville, FL @ Common Grounds w/ The Walkmen
OCT 05 – Mount Pleasant, SC @ Village Tavern
OCT 06 – Myrtle Beach, SC @ Hangovers Bar
OCT 07 – Wilmington, NC @ Soapbox Laundro Lounge
OCT 09 – Richmond, VA @ Ramakins
OCT 10 – Newark, DE @ East End Cafe
OCT 11 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire
OCT 12 – New York, NY @ Arlene’s Grocery
OCT 13 – New York, NY @ Piano’s
OCT 14 – Providence, RI @ as220
OCT 15 – State College, PA @ The Brewery
OCT 17 – Athens, GA @ The 40 Watt
OCT 18 – Atlanta, GA @ WonderRoot
OCT 19 – Charlotte, NC @ Snug Harbor
OCT 31 – NOV 02 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest

Originally released as a CDEP by Amnot Records in May of 2007, Faces In The Architecture’s post-rock reverb, dynamic time signatures and swelling atmospherics owes much to bands like Explosions In The Sky, but the warm textures, experimentation and earnest vocals tend to evoke indie rock heroes such as Built To Spill and The Appleseed Cast. Building The State is both dynamic and moving while simultaneously weaving a subtle backdrop of mesmerizing sound. You can stream a few tracks on the band’s myspace page.

- The best atmospheric indie rock band Sub Pop never signed. – Alternative Press
- Building The State breaks through stereotypes and forms a compelling genre of its own. – Slug
- Building the State might just be the band that puts Gainesville back on the map. – The New Scheme
- A rare releases you can leave on repeat the whole day through. A beauty from start to finish. – Aversion
- Guitars shimmer and intertwine beautifully and the band injects a dose of math-rock technicality…an intriguing EP. – Rock Sound
- Drawing the best from indie and math and the combination is on par with the best that both genres have to offer. – Glide Magazine

CHEAP GIRLS – Fall Shows Begin Sept 24
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* Dates with Lemuria, Rick Johnson, Bomb The Music Industry
* Playing at The Fest
* Find Me A Drink Home still available digitally from Quote Unquote
* CD / Vinyl available from Bermuda Mohawk Productions / Los Diaper Records

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Lansing, Michigan’s power pop kings, CHEAP GIRLS, will be playing shows with Lemuria, Rick Johnson Rock and Roll Machine and Bomb The Music Industry! in September and October before their appearance at The Fest in Gainesville, F.L during Halloween weekend. The band also has some November dates as well.

The trio is touring in support of their well-received debut full-length, Find Me A Drink Home, which was released digitally by donation-based label Quote Unquote Records on July 11th, 2008. You can still download all eleven songs for free here…no strings attached! Of course, donations are encouraged; help the bands and label continue to record and release great music!

Produced by Rick Johnson of Mustard Plug and the aforementioned Bomb the Music Industry!, Find Me A Drink Home was released in CD format by Bermuda Mohawk Productions in April while Los Diaper Records released the vinyl version in May. Both are still available from the labels…and if you ever pine for a totally awesome throwback to 90′s melodic guitar rock (think Smoking Popes meets Dinosaur Jr.) you should definitely pick this up in one of its many available incarnations.

Listen to “Kind of On Purpose” and “No One To Blame” (Free MP3s).

TOUR
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SEP 24 – Buffalo, NY @ The Last Stand / 99 Custer w/ Rick Johnson Rock and Roll Machine
SEP 25 – Allston, MA @ O’Brien’s w/ Rick Johnson Rock and Roll Machine
SEP 26 – New York, NY @ Tommy’s Tavern w/ Rick Johnson Rock and Roll Machine
SEP 27 – Lakewood, OH @ Soggy Dog House w/ Rick Johnson Rock and Roll Machine
OCT 14 – Lansing, MI @ Mac’s Bar w/ Lemuria
OCT 29 – Cincinatti, OH @ Blue Rock Tavern w/ Rick Johnson Rock and Roll Machine
OCT 30 – Athens, GA @ Little Kings w/ Rick Johnson Rock and Roll Machine, Bomb The Music Industry, Matt Kurz One
OCT 31-November 02 – Gainesville, FL @ The Fest
NOV 03 – Lexington, KY @ CPR
NOV 04 – Columbus, OH @ Monster House
NOV 19 – Appleton, WI @ The BFG
NOV 20 – Milwaukee, WI @ Y Not III
NOV 21 – Carbondale, IL @ Hangar 9
NOV 22 – Indianapolis, IN @ TBA

Cheap Girls pay homage to bands like Lemonheads, Nada Surf and Superdrag, and despite their reference points, it’s an extremely fresh listen. – Punknews.org
Fantastic guitar driven power-pop; like Sugar, this trio layers great hooks and crunchy rhythms that gloss over dark lyrics. – Pocket Full of Chump Change
Buzzing guitars, earnest vocals and relatable lyrics are what fuel Cheap Girls’ energetic debut effort. – Absolutepunk.net
Coherent drunken ramblings over straight-ahead rock&-roll that kicks musical ass. – DryveTymeOnlyne
Find Me A Drink Home is one hell of a debut that has taken my heart hostage. – What We Hate

ONE WIN CHOICE – New Vinyl / Upcoming Tours
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* New 7-inch on Jump Start
* Nine-day tour with American Armada begins today
* Three-week tour in Oct / Nov with Antillectual (Oct 17 – Nov 09)

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ONE WIN CHOICE (Toms River, N.J.) has just announced that their upcoming three-song 7-inch will be released by Jump Start Records in early 2009. The band should have copies in late October though, just in time for their show at The Fest in Gainesville, F.L.

A total of five songs were recorded in September by Mike Rummel at Below Sea Level. Rummel has worked with The Bouncing Souls, Spanish Bombs, Pitch Black Blonde and Gimme Drugs. Three of the tracks will appear on the 7-inch while the remaining two will be available exclusively as digital downloads. Of course, anyone who purchases the vinyl will receive mp3s for all five songs.

The band has also planned a fair share of touring for the next two months, beginning today with a nine-day trip through Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana with American Armada.

In October and November, One Win Choice will be hitting the road for three weeks with label mates Antillectual. Jump Start will be releasing the U.S. vinyl version of the Belgium band’s latest full-length, Testimony, on October 21st. More on those dates soon, but as previously mentioned, both bands have been confirmed for The Fest.

If you’d like to attend one of these shows or speak with One Win Choice, drop me a line here.

TOUR
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SEP 19 – Punxsutawney, PA @ The Rad Tav w/ American Armada
SEP 20 – Akron, OH @ The Mullet House w/ American Armada
SEP 22 – Lansing, MI @ Mac’s Bar w/ w/ American Armada, The Riot Before
SEP 23 – Michigan City, IN @ The Creephole w/ American Armada
SEP 24 – Indianapolis, IN @ 1511 House w/ American Armada
SEP 26 – Athens, OH @ Brown Town w/ American Armada
SEP 27 – Cleveland OH @ The Womb w/ w/ American Armada, Two Hand Fools
SEP 28 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Smiling Moose w/ American Armada

One Win Choice’s fiery debut full-length, Never Suspend Disbelief, was released by Jump Start Records in December of 2007. Recorded by Nick Rotundo (Paint It Black, None More Black) and produced by Boy Sets Fire’s Josh Latshaw, the album explodes with 12 anthems of raw, uncompromising hardcore punk. It’s impassioned, urgent and uplifting all at once. You can stream a few tracks on the band’s myspace page.

- A crunching, yet tuneful, meaningful onslaught from the heart. – Rock Sound
- An absolute gem…a simply stunning disc that all hardcore fans will love. – Verbicide Magazine
- Each song is a drawn-out thought that is full of substance, heart and inspiration. – MaximumRockNRoll
- Balls-to-the-wall melodic hardcore punk that is easy to love and impossible to ignore. – Can You See The Sunset?
- One Win Choice’s secret weapon is the way it so vividly captures storms of confusion, anger and self-pride. – Jersey Beat
- Never Suspend Disbelief is an unrelenting source of energy, youthful optimism, intelligence and revolutionary ideals. – The Punk Site

INTO IT. OVER IT. – 52 Songs In 52 Weeks
- All Available For Free Download!
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* Final song in Evan Weiss’ 52-week recording project posted today
* For a limited time download free MP3s for all 52 tracks
* Songs being remixed / remastered for re-release on iTunes

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Over the course of the past year, INTO IT. OVER IT., the alias and mouthpiece for Philadelphia native Evan Weiss (The Progress / Up Up Down Down), has written and recorded exactly one new song every week for the past 52 weeks.

Today, the project – or at least the current phase of it – comes to an end as the final song has been posted. Check it out here.

And while you’re at it, why don’t you grab the previous 51 offerings as well? They’re all available in MP3 format and will remain on the site as free downloads for the next two weeks. Everything is currently being remixed and remastered by Steve Poponi (Up Up Down Down) and will be re-released via iTunes in October. Weiss is also planning on an eventual Into It. Over It. CD / Vinyl release. If you’re interested in being a part of that, drop him an email.

Over It. Into It. was conceived by Evan Weiss as a means to break free from a musical rut, as well as an autobiographical outlet to document that quickly passing thing we call “life.” The first song was posted on his 23rd birthday (09/27/07) and for each of the following 51 weeks Weiss tackled the ambitious task of writing and recording one new song for the span of a year.

52 weeks = 52 songs: a stat even more impressive considering that nothing was composed in advance, as well as the time constraints involved in such an undertaking. Of course, none of that would matter if the music didn’t hold up. No worries there as there are some really amazing indie rock songs on full display, ranging from tender to tough, sweet to stinging.

Most of the instruments were played by Weiss and the majority of songs were recorded at Gradwell House by Steve Poponi. The last few weeks of music was recorded on the road, however, as Weiss has become the full-time touring bassist for Equal Vision band, Damiera

While this year-long Into It. Over It. project has come to an end, Weiss has no plans on retiring the band. He’ll continue to tour with Damiera and soon he’ll begin a new Into It. Over It. adventure. He’s still not sure what exactly, but check the website in another week; he’ll be posting a wrap up – thoughts and reflections – on the experience, as well as speculation on the future of the band.