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Mean Jeans release fun new rollerblading video for Croozin’

May 19, 2016

Last month we were excited to catch the fun punk rock set from Mean Jeans during the NOFX show in Berkeley. You can check out our coverage here. They really bring the fun to the stage and get the crowd moving. They have recently released a fun new video for their track, Croozin‘ that will have you searching for your old rollerblades. Check out the video here: The song is off their new album, Tight New Dimension which is on FatWreck Chords and you can pick it up by heading here. The album delivers a fresh dose of garage-punk rock that is fun, carefree and addictive! Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Bandcamp: http://meanjeans.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themeanjeans Twitter: https://twitter.com/mean_jeans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themeanjeans/

Cleveland punk band One Days Notice release music video for Hey Anna

May 7, 2016

Cleveland’s punk band One Days Notice release music video for Hey Anna. The song is off their sophomore album Blackout which is available on iTunes here. The video which is an ode to the actress Anna Kendrick and was shot by SceneaMatiX. Vocalist Chris Bassitt comments, “I actually spent hours researching things that Anna Kendrick likes when I was writing the lyrics. We hope she sees it and gets a good chuckle!“ Check out the video here: Visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://onedaysnotice.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedaysnotice Twitter: https://twitter.com/onedaysnoticeoh

Clarkkent delivers a fresh dose of punk rock with their new track, Refugee

April 19, 2016

Finnish punk rock band Clarkkent are ready to unleash a hefty dose of punk rock with their new song, Refugee. It not only contains meaningful lyrics that have you reflect on our times today but it has you ready to ROCK OUT! Check out the new track here: The song is off their new double single. You can pick up the new song here on Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/5I0lCJatZXDJJQjVrZxeqY?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open. Make sure to visit their social media sites for more information. Website: http://www.clarkkent.fi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clarkkentband

NOFX kicks off The Hepatits Bathtub Tour in Berkeley and PUNK ROCK is alive and thriving!

April 13, 2016

For a Tuesday night in Berkeley, it was anything but quiet as NOFX kicked off “The Hepatitis Bathtub Tour”. The tour which coincides with the release of their new book, The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories will be hitting venues across the county. We caught the opening show at the UC Theatre in Berkeley and it was unbelievable! The night kicked off with three fantastic punk rock sets. First up was the punk band from Santa Cruz, Fast Asleep. They kicked the show off with a frenzy of raging punk songs that got the crowd riled up within seconds! They had a thrash metal influence in their punk rock that I loved as well. Check out some photos of their set: Next up was the kick ass punk band, Mean Jeans out of Portland, Oregon. They delivered a nice dose of old school punk rock that had me craving more of them. We picked up their 7″ at the show and can’t wait to get their other vinyls. Direct Hit! from Milwaukee came up next and the venue [Read More]

The Karma Killers deliver a fierce punk infused rock set in San Francisco

April 12, 2016

One of our highlights of last year’s Vans Warped Tour was The Karma Killers. They were so awesome and truly dominated with their punk tinged rock and roll. They came to San Francisco this past weekend as they were closing out their tour with Arkells and the Dreamers. They played at the Social Hall in San Francisco which is underneath the Regency Ballroom. The band kicked off the night with their high energy punk infused rock set. You couldn’t help but to get on your feet and move to their rockin songs. They have such a charismatic stage presence that invites the crowd to raise up the energy and let go! Check out some photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on all of their latest news. You don’t want to miss them if they are coming to your area! I will leave you with a quick video we did with them last year at Warped Tour. You can [Read More]

London punk rockers BROCKER will get you revved up and ready to rock!

April 4, 2016

London punk band, Brocker is the perfect band to get you revved up and ready to ROCK this week! If you are like me and having a slow start on Monday, a great dose of punk rock from Brocker is the perfect remedy. They have just released a video for their new song, “Gimme Gimme Rock N’ Roll”. Vocalist Pako Mugica comments, “This song is about how the music industry is destroying real music for the money. The video shows the effort of how a band gets to a gig, carry their equipment, play and party for the love of it. Rock n Roll!” The song was produced by Paul Tippler (Placebo, Idlewild,New Town Kings) and is available for purchase on iTunes here. Crank it up loud and check out the video here: We are hoping they will announce some US tour dates but in the meanwhile check out their dates overseas: UPCOMING TOUR DATES: 3/25/16 – Hitchin @ Club 85 4/16/16 – haverhill @ The Bull 5/5/16 – Stevenage @ The Red Lion 5/12/16 – Canterbury @ [Read More]

Sunshhine Gun Club release new video for Fading Light

March 23, 2016

Sunshine Gun Club bring out a much needed dose of punk rock with their new video for Fading Light. The song is off their debut full length cassette Heaven which is set for a May 6th release via Wiener Records. Check out the video here: I love that they are releasing their full length on a cassette. They are truly bringing back our love for punk angst high energy music. We are looking forward to more new music from Sunshine Gun Club and hopefully they will bring a tour in support of their new music to us here on the West Coast. Sunshine Gun Club is: Danny Sunshine – Vox (The Death Set) Rex Weaver – Guitar (ex-Team Robespierre) Denis Red Scare – Bass (ex-Black Boots) William Broussard – Drums (ex-Village Psychic) Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.sunshinegunclub.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunshinegunclub Twitter: https://twitter.com/SUNSHINEGUNCLUB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshinegunclub/