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Posted on March 18, 2010 - by Editor
The Class War Kids: Tackling Common Struggles
The recent tragic and catastrophic earthquake in Haiti triggered a global reaction in terms of trying to deliver aid and save lives on the struggling island-nation. The punk community too rose to the challenge and several artists lend their hands and time with benefits concerts, fund raising and auctions as well as digital downloads whose…
Read the full story »Posted on March 16, 2010 - by Editor
Joey Cape and Tony Sly: European Invasion Part II
Distorted had recently talked to Joey Cape and Tony Sly pre-European tour and we heard about their expectations and how much they were looking forward to the adventure as well as discussing their respective new material as solo artists. Joining them on the road was Jon Snodgrass and a friend of Joey’s, a skilled musician…
Read the full story »Posted on March 9, 2010 - by Editor
Three Chords And An Attitude: Jesse Malin
When the new album for New Yorker Jesse Malin came through the mail (email that is) I have to be honest the name didn’t ring any bells. I say that with no disrespect to Jesse but while he was playing in bands in his teens I was in diapers and had yet to be introduced…
Read the full story »Posted on February 17, 2010 - by Editor
Punks don’t say Punkers: Static Thought
Static Thought are a four piece punk rock band from the Bay area in California that includes Eric Urbach on guitar and vocals, Johaan Hill on bass and vocals, Daniel Garcia on guitar and vocals, and Drew Cueva on drums. To date the band have released two records on Hellcat Records and are easing their…
Read the full story »Posted on February 11, 2010 - by Editor
Joey Cape & Tony Sly: European Invasion
Joey Cape and Tony Sly are two names synonymous with modern punk rock, frontmen for leading Californian pop punk bands Lagwagon and No Use For A Name respectively. With each having accumulated over two decades worth of credibility and a burgeoning fan base around the globe, they are about to head off on their first…
Read the full story »Posted on February 7, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back & Looking Forward: Mouthwash
Emma: You’ve been in this scene for a fairly long time now! When you started the band, did you think that you’d still be doing it in the year 2010?
Chris: We didn’t know what to think! We were so young; we just wanted to have fun and play. We didn’t even think about what was…
Posted on February 5, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back and Looking Forward: Big D and The Kids Table
All Words by Steve.
Big D represented by Dave McWane
Steve: So, how happy have you been with your most recent record “Fluent In Stroll”?
Dave: We’ve had a great response; the people seem to love the tunes. Its fun playing such positive songs each night on stage and having The Doped Up Dollies singing with us.
Steve:…
Posted on February 3, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back & Looking Forward: Tony Sly
All Words by Steve
Photo by Kristen Wright
Tony Sly is the frontman of No Use For A Name and releases his solo Debut “12 Song Program” on Fat Wreck Chords on February 16th.
Steve: There has been an increase in the number of artists performing/releasing solo material currently, why do you think that is?
Tony: I think…
Posted on January 31, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back And Looking Forward: Random Hand
All words by Emma Stone. Photo by Imelda Michalczyk.
Random Hand represented by Joe Tilston
Emma: So, 2009 has been a pretty damn busy year for the four of you. Does 2010 show any signs of you slowing down?
Joe: Well we kick off with a month on the road with The Skints, Mouthwash and Chris Murray swiftly…
Posted on January 28, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back and Looking Forward: The Creepshow
All Words by Steve
Photo by Imelda Michalczyk
The Creepshow represented by Sarah ‘Sin’ Blackwood (Guitars and Vocals)
Steve: Since we last spoke you signed to Hellcat, how’s life under the new label going?
Sarah: Well we have been to the USA for an official release tour for “Run For Your Life” and it went great. We got…
Posted on January 26, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back and looking Forward: Failsafe
Words and Photo by Emma Stone
Failsafe represented by Simon Humphries (Guitars)
Emma: 2008 saw the release of your second album “The Truth Is…”. In hindsight how happy are you with the record, and what would you change if anything?
Simon: I think “The Truth Is” as an album in itself came out really well and captured…
Posted on January 24, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back & Looking Forward: Sonic Boom Six
All words by Emma Stone. Photo by Imelda Michalczyk.
SBS represented by Barney Boom (Bass and Vocals)
Emma: Obviously, one of the biggest things to happen to you this year is Ben’s decision to leave. How has this affected you as a band?
Barney: Well, let’s just say it didn’t exactly come out of the blue. We…
Posted on January 21, 2010 - by Editor
The Vibrators: Down Memory Lane
Words by Ayisha Khan
Photos by Luke Ball & Imelda Michalczyk
Perhaps wrongly overlooked as one of the pioneers of the punk rock genre, the Vibrators have been there and seen it all. From iconic punk moments like appearances at the 100 Club; Punk Rock Festival, supporting bands like The Stranglers, Iggy Pop and The Sex Pistols…
Posted on January 19, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back And Looking Forward: Mike TV
All words by Emma Stone. Photo by Imelda Michalczyk.
Mike TV represented by Jhon Cosgrove AKA Pickled Jhon
Emma: You’ve recently put a new E.P up online which is free to download, or contributions. Have you found that more people choose not to pay?
Mike TV: Hello we sure have! It’s an E.P called “Stopgap’ and has…
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