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20 underrated punk albums that should be considered classics
Some of your favorite punk bands released (what should be) classic albums that, for whatever reason, superfans and the general public just couldn’t get behind. And sometimes bands you’ve never heard of release an album that would top many “best of” lists had there been a proper push and an ardent buzz behind the record. […]
Here are 20 bands from the ’90s you probably forgot about
The 1990s started out with DS-1 distortion pedal grunge bands viciously stomping on the global spandex-wearing hair-metal movement from the decade before and ceremoniously ended with the rise of the baggy-pant rockers of nü metal and bleached-blond boy bands with chiseled faces, courtesy of TRL. However, some incredible acts and songs fell under the radar […]
The Top 10 Best Fat Wreck Chords Albums Of All Time
Fat Wreck Chords is turning 25, and they’re hitting the road to celebrate with Fat Tour: Fat Wrecked for 25 Years, starting August 6 in Toronto. The roster will feature Fat Wreck bands both classic and newly discovered, including NOFX, Lagwagon and Masked Intruder. To celebrate, we decided to take on the foolish task of […]
NOFX’s Fat Mike streams first song from 'Home Street Home' musical
Last month, NOFX‘s Fat Mike announce that a new punk-rock musical concept album, titled Home Street Home, will be released on February 10, 2015 through Fat Wreck Chords, in advance of a theatrical production. The first track from the impending effort has been made available for streaming online, which you can do so below. Fat Mike kicked the crap out of […]
28 Misfits covers that totally rock our world
We are less than two weeks away from the inaugural APMAs, and I gotta be honest: One of the performers I am most stoked on is MISFITS. I have no idea what they are going to play, nor do I plan on asking in advance. (I mean, do you wanna try telling Jerry Only what […]
Throwback Thursday: 10 Songs That Got Us Into The Scene
For everything there is a catalyst—that initial spark that tells ignites your curiosity and makes you want to explore further. For most of us, there was that one song or band in the late '90s or early '00s that brought us to the scene as we know it. When the AP contributors got together to […]
Various Artists - The Songs Of Tony Sly: A Tribute
Various Artists The Songs Of Tony Sly: A Tribute When No Use For A Name frontman Tony Sly suddenly passed away last summer, a generation of skate punks weaned on early Warped Tour lineups and cheapo comps mourned his loss. Thus, this tribute was born, including Rise Against, NOFX and more, with selections ranging from […]
Stream songs from ‘The Songs Of Tony Sly: A Tribute’
Fat Wreck Chords is streaming more songs from their recently released compilation, The Songs Of Tony Sly: A Tribute. The record features a diverse group of artists covering the late No Use For A Name singer’s songs, including Rise Against, Bad Religion, Alkaline Trio, Frank Turner and many more. The tracks are streaming on the Fat Wreck Chords […]
Gaslight Anthem, Rise Against, Frank Turner, more contributing to Tony Sly tribute album
Fat Wreck Chords has begun to roll out information on their much-rumored tribute album for No Use For A Name frontman Tony Sly [second from left], who suddenly passed away last year. The compilation will include covers from Bad Religion, Lagwagon, Dropkick Murphys, Rise Against, NOFX, Frank Turner, Pennywise, the Gaslight Anthem, Bouncing Souls, Teenage Bottlerocket […]
Paper + Plastick release Tony Sly 'Story/Song' comic, free Swellers NUFAN cover
Paper + Plastick Records have released the first issue in their Story/Song comic series, which will feature artist interpretations of one song in each issue. Issue No. 1 highlights No Use For A Name's “Chasing Rainbows” and pays homage to the late Tony Sly. The webcomic is available for free download, which comes with a cover […]
Tony Sly of No Use For A Name pronounced dead
According to a post from Fat Wreck Chords, No Use For A Name frontman Tony Sly has passed. Read a statement from the company and NOFX's Mike “Fat Mike” Burkett below. “It is with great sorrow that we must say goodbye to Tony Sly of No Use For A Name. We received a call earlier […]
Premiere: Joey Cape (Lagwagon), "I Must Be Hateful"
Check out this premiere of “I Must Be Hateful” from Lagwagon frontman Joey Cape. The song appears on a new full-length split with No Use For A Name's Tony Sly, Acoustic Vol. 2, out June 19 via Fat Wreck Chords. Pre-order the split here. The song appeared in its original form on Lagwagon's 2003 full-length […]
NXNE confirms Bad Religion, Of Montreal, Ceremony, Rival Schools, Good Riddance
Several bands have been announced for this year's NXNE conference, happening June 11-17 in Toronto. Check out the full list below. Bad Religion, Raekwon & Ghostface Killah, Matthew Good, Of Montreal, No Use For A Name, Purity Ring, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Death Grips, The Men, Bleached, Good Riddance, METZ, Ceremony, Plants & Animals, The Death […]
Exclusive Stream: Tony Sly's "Devonshire And Crown"
(Photo: Kristen Wright) Check out this exclusive stream of “Devonshire And Crown” off Tony Sly's new album, Sad Bear, out Oct. 11 on Fat Wreck Chords.
Under The Covers: No Use For A Name vs. Skankin' Pickle
You think it’s hard to write an original song? Try finding a cover song that hasn’t been done before—it’s harder than you think. That’s why we bring you Under The Covers: Each week, we’ll pit two bands who have covered the same source material against one another, and it’s up to you to decide who comes out on […]
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