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Barry Johnson of Joyce Manor is "Violent Inside" on new album
(Photo: Madison East) For JOYCE MANOR, expectations are at an all-time high. The band's 2011 debut garnered a ton of critical and fan praise for its raw, real pop-punk sound, and was the catalyst for the band's move to Asian Man Records for their new album, Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired. Due […]
Ampere, Spraynard, more announced for Smash It Dead Fest
The second annual Smash it Dead Fest will be happening March 23-25, with performances from Ampere, Spraynard, Spoonboy, the Credentials and a slew of others. Check out the schedule below. In addition to these performances, the festival will be hosting feminist workshops throughout the weekend and all proceeds from the event will benefit the Boston […]
Interview: Jesse Michaels on Classics Of Love's ethos and Operation Ivy's history
CLASSICS OF LOVE released their debut full-length earlier this week via Asian Man Records and AP chatted with frontman Jesse Michaels about the new album, the chances of an Operation Ivy reunion and more. Interview: Scott Heisel It seems like you haven’t been this aggressive vocally in nearly 20 years. Has your voice gotten its […]
Spraynard (Asian Man Records) stream new song, "Trembling"
Spraynard has launched a stream of “Trembling,” a new song from the band's upcoming Exton Square EP due out next month via Asian Man. Head here to listen.
Listen to the new album from Classics Of Love
Classics Of Love (featuring Jesse Michaels of Operation Ivy) will be releasing their debut full-length tomorrow via Asian Man Records, but you can listen to the whole thing below.
Classics Of Love - Classics Of Love
Classics Of Love Classics Of Love This review originally ran in AP 284. It’s been more than nine years since Jesse Michaels last put out a full-length (This Is Unity Music, from his easygoing reggae act Common Rider), and more than 20 since he helped pen the record that more or less invented ska-punk, Operation […]
Dan Andriano (Alkaline Trio) to release new 7-inch
In conjunction with his upcoming stint on the 2012 Revival Tour alongside Chuck Ragan and others, Dan Andriano of Alkaline Trio will be releasing a new two-song 7-inch under his solo moniker, Dan Andriano In The Emergency Room. Asian Man Records, the same label that handled Andriano's debut Hurricane Season last year, will be releasing […]
Exclusive: Joyce Manor detail new album, "Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired"
Altpress.com has obtained the exclusive details on Joyce Manor's new album. The record is titled Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired and it's due out April 17 via Asian Man Records; once out, it'll follow up their 2011 self-titled debut, which was one of AP's 10 Essential Albums of 2011. Check out the cover […]
Andrew Jackson Jihad announce tour with Laura Stevenson and the Cans, Roar
Andrew Jackson Jihad will be heading out on their first-ever full-band tour this spring; Laura Stevenson and the Cans and Roar will support. Check out the dates below. March 8 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill March 9 – Portland, OR @ Backspace March 10 – Seattle, WA @ The Highline March […]
Spraynard announce "Exton Square" EP
Spraynard (Asian Man Records) has announced plans to release a new EP titled Exton Square. It's expected out in March, and you can check out the cover art below. Once out, it'll follow up the band's 2011 full-length Funtitled, released via Asian Man.
Premiere: Classics Of Love's "Gun Show"
Check out this premiere of “Gun Show” from Classics Of Love's self-titled debut full-length, out Feb. 14 on Asian Man Records and available for pre-order here. Classics Of Love are fronted by former Operation Ivy singer Jesse Michaels. You can read the lyrics below. People said that the oil was cold And the old Gods were pushing […]
Andrew Jackson Jihad release new song in support of Occupy Wall St., "This Is Not A War"
Andrew Jackson Jihad has released a new song titled “This Is Not A War” in support of the ongoing Occupy Wall Street movement. The band had this to say about the song: “About two weeks ago Ben and I went into audioconfusion studios to record a few odds and ends and ended up with 3 […]
Dan P. And The Bricks - Watch Where You Walk
Dan P. And The Bricks Watch Where You Walk MU330 were never a household name, but they were one of the most important bands in the ’90s ska underground. Present day torchbearers like Big D And The Kids Table and Streetlight Manifesto may not exist without the St. Louis band’s self-proclaimed “psycho-ska” as a reference […]
Kepi Ghoulie - I Bleed Rock 'N' Roll
Kepi Ghoulie I Bleed Rock ‘N’ Roll Kepi Ghoulie wasn’t messing around with the title of his latest solo effort. Falling somewhere between Social Distortion, the Exploding Hearts and Violent Femmes, I Bleed Rock ’N’ Roll is decidedly the most straightforward rock record of his 15-plus-year career. Kepi’s signature silliness is still very much a […]
Track By Track: Dan P And The Bricks' "Watch Where You Walk"
Dan Potthast, leader and namesake of Dan P And The Bricks, takes us through the band's debut Watch Where You Walk track by track. The album is out now on Asian Man Records. “Watch Where You Walk” This is one of the oldest songs on the record. I wrote it maybe thirteen or fourteen years […]
Dan P And The Bricks (members of MU330, Slow Gherkin) post new song, "One Reason"
Dan P And The Bricks, the new band from MU330's Dan Potthast that also features members of Slow Gherkin, has released a new song. “One Reason” will appear on the group's upcoming debut Watch Where You Walk, due out November 29 via Asian Man Records. Listen below.
Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio announces solo dates
Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio will be playing four solo shows in California next month. Check out the dates below. Skiba released Demos in 2010 via Asian Man Records. Dec 1 @ Constellation Room, Santa Ana, CA Dec 2 @ Slim's, San Francisco, CA Dec 3 @ Bar Pink, San Diego, CA Dec 4 […]
Mike Park - Smile
Mike Park Smile As the punks and hipsters of the world have gotten older, there's been a huge market for music aimed at the children of said punks and hipsters. It makes sense as we try to prematurely make our kids cool while at the same time insisting that the music written and recorded for […]
Exclusive Stream: Andrew Jackson Jihad's "Hate, Rain On Me"
Check out this exclusive stream of “Hate, Rain On Me” from Andrew Jackson Jihad's new album, Knife Man, out Sept. 20 on Asian Man.
Dan Andriano In The Emergency Room - Hurricane Season
Dan Andriano In The Emergency Room Hurricane Season As the unsung songwriter of Alkaline Trio, Dan Andriano balances the trademark dark imagery and self-loathing of his musical counterpart, Matt Skiba. On his solo debut, Hurricane Season, Andriano exhibits sophisticated songwriting rooted in introspective, emotional storytelling. If Josh Caterer of Smoking Popes were to write lyrics […]
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