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From Friday 19 April 2002

A and Rival Schools join the move(ment)

I’m being too nice today… first it’s The Offspring news and now it’s time for more Green Day support news. A and Rival Schools have finally been confirmed to join the bill for the Move event in Manchester on July 11.

Offspring for Reading / Leeds!

It’s been rumoured for a long, long time, but Punktastic can reveal that the Offspring are CONFIRMED to play this years Carling Festival at Leeds and Reading. As of yet they are the only “punk” band confirmed to play, although the likes of A, Reel Big

Thursday 18 April 2002

Student*Rick lose a bassist

Student*Rick have parted with long-time bassist Jason Pavilanis, band announced today; “Student Rick has officially parted ways with Jason. It was a decision made by the band. We will be keeping the same schedule with a fill in bass player. We wish him the best of luck.If anyone

Something Corporate leave through a window

Piano punkers Something Corporate have posted the artwork for their forthcoming debut album on their website. ‘Leaving Through A Window’ is out on Drive Thru Records this summer, but for those eager to get what promises to be a kick-ass record, this little pic will maybe

Weezer new stuff – say it ain’t so

Weezer are rapidly becoming the most prolific band around, with recording for album number 5 well underway. With ‘Maladroit’ still not in the shops, Rivers and co have been in the studio recording and demoing a batch of new songs. Their official website, www.weezer.com lists the following

Kris Roe becomes a manager

Ataris head honcho Kris Roe has branched out into the world of management after announcing he has taken two new bands under his wing. Kris, currently holed up in the studio writing the Ataris first record for Columbia, posted the news on the bands website, www.ataris.com He wrote: “Hey

Wednesday 17 April 2002

Finch end up in stitches

As we reported yesterday, Finch filmed their first video for the single ‘Letters To You’ and www.drivethrurecords.com have posted all the info about the shoot on their site. Apparently guitarist Randy got so excited that singer Nate ended up needing stitches – but don’t worry UK

Bosstones to hit UK

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones will hope to leave a lasting impression on their UK fans when they embark on a mini-tour to coincide with their Deconstruction shows. Punktastic believes that the Boston boys will play one or two shows shortly after the Deconstruction date in Glasgow on

Tuesday 16 April 2002

Finch shoot a letter to you

Drive Thru emo-rockers Finch, who will shortly be rocking a UK venue near you, completed the video for their forthcoming single ‘Letters To You’ yesterday. The band, who released the excellent ‘What It Is To Burn’ cd last month, hope to have the video out on MTV 2

Jesse to rock the UK

UK ska heroes Jesse James are about to rock the UK with a series of dates over the next two weeks. Here they are in full: Wed 17th April: London Garage w/ Dem Brooklyn Bums Thur 18th April: Peterborough The Park w/ $’UP Sat 20th April: Tonbridge Wells