SpokAnarchy! A feature-length documentary on the rise of punk in 1980s Spokane, WA has been given a DVD release date of July 24, 2012. The film's focus is on the development of punk in an out-of-the-way scene devoid of the cultural impact of the country's larger cities. It includes music and interviews from bands such as TOOL, Motorcycle Boy, Sandy Duncan's Eye, Stompbox, and Cattle Prod.
Haute Magie honors J. Matias Aaltonen
Posted in Obituaries on June 21, 2012
J. Matias Aaltonen of Bird from the Abyss passed on May 8, 2012 due to an overdose on medication. His label, Haute Magie, has announced a tribute in form of a memorial edition of his self-titled double cassette originally released in 2011. The label is also remastering select tracks for … Read more
Southpaw to release Young Guv + The Skuzz
Posted in Records on June 21, 2012
On July 31, Southpaw records will release Young Guv + The Skuzz, a project lead by Been Cook, aka Young Governor, of Fucked Up. The 12" is a pop record influences by Guided By Voices, Tom Petty, and the Replacements, with Cook backed by Toronto, ON's The Skuzz. Read more … Read more
New Treasure Fleet this fall
Posted in Bands on June 21, 2012
Treasure Fleet has announced a new record this fall on Recess Records, Future Ways. The psyche/pop-punk band features members of The Arrivals, Smoking Popes, and The Lawrence Arms. Earlier this year the band released Cocamotion, also on Recess. Future Ways was initially planned to be the group's first release. The … Read more
