Archive for January, 2010
Posted on January 15, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back And Looking Forward: Ara Babajian
All words & Photo by Imelda Michalczyk.
Ara Babajian – drummer with The Slackers, Leftover Crack and Star Fucking Hipsters
Imelda: Which has been your most memorable gig of 2009 (both played and attended)?
Ara: The most memorable show I played in 2009 was with The Slackers at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles. One of my…
Posted on January 13, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back And Looking Forward: Sounds Of Swami
All words & photo by Emma Stone.
Sounds of Swami answered by guitarist and vocalist Kurt Wood
Emma: You recently recorded your new album this year? Were there any trials or tribulations to overcome in the process?
Kurt: Well we’ve actually been busy recording two things in 2009 – we recorded and released our second EP “Halcyon Days”…
Posted on January 12, 2010 - by Editor
Distorted Editor interviewed on Salford City Radio 94.4FM
The good people at Salford City Radio have a recorded a short interview with our Editor, Steve, and it will be aired on Roland Gent’s show at 10-11PM GMT tonight (Tuesday 12th January).
Steve discusses the background of Distorted Magazine, why punk rock? and the future of Distorted as well as some personal views on punk.
Posted on January 10, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back And Looking Forward: The Skints
All words by Emma Stone. Photo by Imelda Michalczyk.
The Skints are represented by their singer and guitarist Josh Rudge
Emma: 2009 has been quite a meteoric rise for you guys. Did you expect to come so far in such a short time?
Josh: Haha, I dunno about meteoric, but some sort of rise yeah. I mean…
Posted on January 10, 2010 - by Editor
Distorted & Daggers Punk Promotions Present:
Saturday 13th February 2010
18:00
Resistance 77 + Drongos For Europe + The Yalla Yallas + Johnny Throttle + Terminal Decline
Bridge House 2, Bidder Street, Canning Town, London, London and South East E16 4ST
Cost: £9
Posted on January 10, 2010 - by Taron Cochrane
True North, Strong & Free! No.1
Random Thoughts straight from a Friendly Canadian’s Punk Rock Journal.
Taron Cochrane is a graphic designer (whose clients have included Far From Finished, The Unseen, The Real McKenzies and more!) Interviewer. Music Enthusiast. Workaholic. Smart Ass and token tall, skinny guy with thick rimmed glasses.
It’s 7am on December 22nd, 2009, I am slowly marching my tired…
Posted on January 9, 2010 - by Editor
Album Reviews: Jello Biafra, Chad Price, Reno Divorce
“The Audacity of Hype” reviewed by Ayisha Khan
“Simple Sweet Face” & “Tears Before Breakfast” reviewed by Steve
The Audacity Of Hype
Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School Of Medicine
Alternative Tentacles
When Jello hit the big 50, he had yet another musical epiphany. This was it. Incongruently yet another dejectedly underrated album, this time from the clasps of Jello’s…
Posted on January 9, 2010 - by Editor
Tony Sly’s Solo Debut “12 Song Program”
Tony Sly’s Solo Debut “12 Song Program” will be released on Fat Wreck Chords on February 16th.
Known as pop-punk No Use For A Name’s front man, Tony finally sets out with his soothing and captivating melodies, only guided by an acoustic guitar and a smattering of various other classic instruments.
Tony says: “I started writing songs…
Posted on January 9, 2010 - by Editor
Static Thought Update 2010 UK and Euro Dates
Static Thought will bring their ferocious punk tunes back to Europe for a cross-continent run this January and February.
The East Bay hardcore punks, consisting of Eric, Daniel, Johann, and new member Drew on drums, have released two albums to date on Hellcat Records, 2007’s “In The Trenches” and “The Motive For Movement” in September 2008 …
Posted on January 8, 2010 - by Editor
Tommy Koffin leaves The Koffin Kats
Tommy has posed this news recently on tha band’s Myspace:
To my fans, friends, family, and loved ones…this is Tommy. I’ve had some of the greatest times of my life playing in this band. From traveling the world and meeting so many awesome people, to sharing the stage with some of my favorite bands and playing…
Posted on January 7, 2010 - by Editor
Crime In Stereo unveil new record and announce London shows
Crime In Stereo has unveiled the cover art and track listing for “I Was Trying To Describe You To Someone”, due out February 23rd on Bridge Nine Records. The record is a collaboration between Crime In Stereo and producer Mike Sapone, who has helmed all of the band’s releases to date. “I Was Trying To…
Read the full story »Posted on January 7, 2010 - by Editor
Joey Cape “Doesn’t Play Well With Others”
Joey Cape is set to release his second solo record titled “Doesn’t Play Well With Others”, which will be released over the course of the next 12 months.
From Joey himself:
Hi. Joey Cape here.
I will release 1 song each and every month of 2010.
Beginning January 11 a new song will be available each month for download…
Posted on January 6, 2010 - by Editor
FAKE PROBLEMS RETURN TO THE UK
Fake Problems are set to return to the UK in April 2010 following their appearance at the 2009 READING and LEEDS festival and their support slot to FRANK TURNER this past October. The band had a busy 2009 touring with the likes Murder By Death, Thursday, Dillinger Escape Plan and William Elliot Whitmore and will busier than ever in…
Read the full story »Posted on January 6, 2010 - by Editor
ALKALINE TRIO TO PLAY A SPECIAL ONE OFF LONDON SHOW!
MONDAY 25 JANUARY EXCLUSIVE LONDON SHOW @ THE UNDERWORLD CAMDEN NEW 7” SINGLE ‘THIS ADDICTION’ COMES FREE WITH EVERY TICKET
TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE FRIDAY 8 JANUARY ONLY FROM http://hasslerecords.sandbag.uk.com
Press Release:
Celebrated punk rock cult heroes, Alkaline Trio have announced the release of their forthcoming album, This Addiction, on February 22 via Hassle/Heart & Skull.
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