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Fat Mike figurine time

Posted in Music News on December 11, 2016

Aggronautix, makers of 7" tall Throbbleheads, have introduced a new limited run figure of Fat Mike, vocalist and bassist of California punks NOFX.

One thousand will be made and shipped this spring.

Ben Snakepit's Manor Threat

Posted in Music News on May 23, 2016

Ben Snakepit, who has played in bands such as J Church, The Sword, and Ghost Knife, will soon release a 288 page book compiling his comic strip based on his own life. Titled Manor Threat: Snake Pit Comics 2013­ - 2015,t he book covers three years of his daily three … Read more

Read about Butthole Surfers with Let's Go To Hell

Posted in Music News on February 25, 2016

Texas psych-punks The Butthole Surfers are being unleashed in literary form in the new Let's Go to Hell from James Burns, a book compiling interviews, rare photos, and analysis of the band over their career. Author James Burns founded Cheap Drugs Records in 2000, and Let's Go to Hell is … Read more

Springsteen autobiography

Posted in Music News on February 17, 2016

Born to Run, an autobiography from Bruce Springsteen, will be published on Sept. 27, 2016 by Simon & Schuster. Springsteen reportedly began working ont he book in 2009 following tThe bohis Super Bowl halftime performance and will account for his early days as a struggling musician through the present. Springsteen … Read more

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Eagles of Death Metal release statement on Paris incident

Posted in Music News on November 18, 2015

After tragedy struck in the form of scattered terrorist attacks in Paris last week, including at an Eagles of Death Metal show, the band has returned home safely and issued the following statement concerning events. While the band is now home safe, we are horrified and still trying to come … Read more

Mike Watt's book gets ebook addendum

Posted in Music News on August 3, 2015

Mike Watt (the minutemen, The Stooges, firehose) has released an extended ebook version of his Mike Watt: On and Off Bass book released previously in 2012. The new version includes an addendum with additional perception about life on the road. The ebook will publish on August 4. All Three Rooms … Read more

Miley Cyrus collaborates with Laura Jane Grace

Posted in Music News on May 5, 2015

Miley Cyrus has launched The Happy Hippie Foundation, a non-profit to raise awareness of homeless youth, LGBT youth, and other vulnerable populations. The organization will feature exclusive musical collaborations with artists including Joan Jett, Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!), and more. Each session features a video filmed in Cyrus' backyard, … Read more

April 9: Riot Grrrl Day in Boston

Posted in Music News on April 9, 2015

With Kathleen Hanna (The Julie Ruin, Bikini Kill) scheduled to play in Boston at the Wilbur Theatre, Boston mayor Marty Walsh has proclaimed April 9 as “Riot Grrrl Day.” Stereogum has the details here. The Julie Ruin returned as a full band in 2013 with Run Fast. Read more

Charity test press auction

Posted in Music News on March 13, 2015

Castle Face, Famous Class, and In The Red are working together on an eBay auction of rare test press releases to raise money for two different charities: Pathway Recuperative Care (Castle Face), focused on Los Angeles outpatient care for the homeless, and Save the Music Foundation (Famous Class and In … Read more

Drag City releasing book of Louisville punk flyers

Posted in Music News on March 12, 2015

On April 21, Drag City will be publishing a new book titled Staples and Glue: White Glove Test, a collection of Louisville, KY area punk flyers from 1978-1994. The book collects over 700 flyers and focuses on an influential scene that is not an urban core in order to capture … Read more

Federal agency may reopen investigation into Buddy Holly plane crash

Posted in Music News on March 5, 2015

The National Transportation Safety Board is considering a petition to reopen investigation into the Feb. 3, 1959 plane crash in Clear Lake, IA that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and pilot Roger Peterson. The original cause of crash was determined to be pilot error combined … Read more

New book on Lookout Records' history

Posted in Music News on February 12, 2015

Microcosm Publishing has released Punk USA - The Rise and Fall of Lookout Records. The book is a historical look at the influential California label that first signed Green Day, Operation Ivy, Crimpshrine, and many more before ultimately dismantling in the late 1990s. It is authored by Kevin Prested, who … Read more

Fat Mike's musical theatre: Home Street Home

Posted in Music News on January 26, 2015

Fat Mike of NOFX and Fat Wreck Chords has announced a concept album titled Home Street Home, which will precede a full-stage production of the album. The musical is built around the tale of runaway teenagers finding acceptance in the counterculture. Other musicians involved include the rest of NOFX, Frank … Read more

Live Nation acquires C3 Presents:

Posted in Music News on January 7, 2015

Brooklyn Vegan is reporting that Live Nation has acquired shares in C3 Presents, the company behind Austin City Limits music festival, Lollapalooza, several other large festivals, and shows at Emo's in Austin. Live Nation is the world's largest live events promoter. Read more

Pixies' Joey Santiago, actor

Posted in Music News on December 7, 2014

Joey santiago, guitarist in the Pixies, will be acting in an upcoming independent film titled The Bridge. The film follows a small town music prodigy. Santiago will play the role of a shady motel owner. Musicians Joe Ellliott (Def Leppard) and Al Jourgensen (Ministry)are also slated for the film. "Being … Read more

Aggronautix selling 5th anniversary print

Posted in Music News on November 23, 2014

Aggronautix, makers of Throbbleads from GG Allin, Milo, Captain Sensible, and many more, is marking their 5th anniversary by selling a unique poster that features all 50 Throbbleheads, illustrated and signed by Chris Hamer of URBNPOP. Read more

Book combines 1940s-1950s prisons and music

Posted in Music News on November 21, 2014

A new book/CD package titled Parchman Farm: Photographs and Field Recordings was released earlier this month on Dust-to-Digital. The project includes a 124-page hardcover book along with 77 photographs and 2 CDs of music and images compiled in 1947, 1948, and 1959 by folklorist Alan Lomax in behind the scenes … Read more

xXx Fanzine book update

Posted in Music News on November 15, 2014

The 1983-1988 xXx Fanzine collection of interviews will be released with a companion 12" of covers from the period. The book still has no set release date, but Bridge Nine will be issuing it in early 2015 with a select amount of books including the LP in the same package. … Read more

Pray For Sound Giveaway

Posted in Music News on November 9, 2014

We're hosting a Pray for Sound giveaway where one winner will get 2 cds from the band and a t-shirt. The deal includes their brand new CD Dreamer, available now from Science of Silence Records. Check it out and enter here or visit our COMPETITIONS tab. One winner will be … Read more

Old Point Light's cancer benefit

Posted in Music News on October 19, 2014

Old Point Light, a production company founded by ex-Small Brown Bike member Travis Dopp, has announced a three volume digital compilation series to raise funds for The American Cancer Society and Johns Hopkins Myositis Center. Among the artists included are Chuck Ragan, Tim Kasher, and Rocky Votolato. The comilations is … Read more