Read my interview with Yuri of MxPx here. He talks about the problems they had with Interscope Records, how the label interfered in the last record and how the band talked about splitting. I reckon it’s a good ‘un…

I can’t wait for a new album

Brand New have an, erm, interesting new website over at www.brandnewrock.com

Rufio over Aug/Sept

Submitted: “Rufio will be playing the European festival circuit in late aug/early sept… this will most likely mean UK dates.”

A TDR news story not about Two Day Rule

Submitted: “TDR Records (started by Michael Hollins, former associate of To Define Records) has launched a label and website. With releases by Mayfield, Color Blind Light, and a split 7 inch between Punchline & Over It, TDR Records has become a well-known home base for

Taking over your radio

Submitted: “In anticipation of Takeover Records’ two latest releases hitting store shelves tomorrow, both albums have been made available for streaming online: Yellowcard Where We Stand – http://takeoverrock.com/contest/wws Takeover Records 3-Way, Issue #2 (featuring NearMiss, The Matches and Reeve Oliver) – www.purevolume.com/takeover3way “

The Fight dates

The Fight have two dates before they head off to Warped… July 5th – Nottingham – Rock City w/ The Eighties Matchbox B-line Disaster July 8th – London – Mean Fiddler

C’mon you cunts!

Fastlane + The Maple State = Punktastic July Tour. Non-attendance is not acceptable. The Leeds date includes a bit of a PT gathering with drinks and dancing compulsory… Sat 2nd – Brighton, Ocean Rooms (+ TBA) Sun 3rd – Birmingham, Academy (+ Shortcut

No more flag

Apparently the Anti Flag gig in Middlesborough tomorrow has been postponed because of a fire at the venue. If anyone has more on this let me know!

Waterdown need a date on the 29th!

Submitted by Tim: “Waterdown‘s kingston peel show has been cancelled on Wed 29th! Do you know anyone interested in putting them on! They are in Manchester on the Tues 28th w/ pennywise and stretch arm strong. If anyone is interested adding

one hundred and eiiiiiighty

DARTZ! (ex The New Lev Yashin/Stories and Comets) have three new recordings on… yup, their Myspace page: www.myspace.com/darts