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Fat Wreck Announces NOFX Backstage Passport Soundtrack

10 November, 2014 Brian Mc Leave a comment

As many of you probably already know, NOFX’s Fat Mike has a mean punch and swift kick ready for anyone who happens to sneak up on him while he is rocking out on stage.

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Was it a dick move? Maybe, but you know what? He not only apologized to the kid on Twitter after the kid Tweeted him an apology, but even invited the kid to join him and the band backstage at the following show and allowed the kid to kick him back.

I really hope that makes a future Backstage Passport episode.

I also hope Ben Weasel can just drop it already. I do not even wish to get into that quarrel between those two former label mates. It is almost depressing to even think about. In fact, I am done even thinking about that bull mess…

Anyways, Fat Wreck Chords announced last week that there would be a soundtrack released for NOFX Backstage Passport.

Normally I would just skip over this idea as it sounds like a quick way to make a quick buck by the band, but this soundtrack is actually rare, unreleased, and remixed material from seasons 1 and 2 of the hilarious show.

Season 2 has not even been released yet if that tells you anything…

The soundtrack drops in a month and there will be a vinyl release that should be pressed and shipped out by January 13th, 2015.

Taken from the Fat Wreck press release since I am running out of crap to say:
In 2008, NOFX starred in the TV show Backstage Passport, a series that documented the insane hijinks of the band as they weaved an unsteady path through exotic locales where most sane bands fear to tread. Today, we’re pleased to announce that the official Backstage Passport Soundtrack is being released on December 9th (Vinyl in January 2015). Packed with 15 tracks from both seasons (That’s right! The second season is nearing completion as you read this.), the Backstage Passport Soundtrack is a one-stop shop for all the rare, remixed, and unreleased material that folks could only previously enjoy as snippets during the show. If you’re new to the game and haven’t seen Backstage Passport, do yourself a favor and grab a DVD copy. NOFX will be pulling their passports out once again for an extensive headlining tour of Australia.

Pre-orders for the Backstage Passport should be up soon. Head over to the Fat Wreck site for more info.

Track List (* Previously Unreleased / + Remixed)
1: Backstage Passport *
2: No Fun In Fundamentalism +
3: Insulted By Germans (Again) +
4: All My Friends In New York +
5: You Will Lose Faith +
6: Teenage Punching Bag
7: Leaving Jesusland (Live) *
8: The Greatest Country In the World *
9: Last Night Was Really Fun? +
10: We’re Bros *
11: Your Hubcaps Cost More Than My Car +
12: Fan Mail +
13: Arming the Proletariat With Potato Guns
14: I, Melvin
15: Punk Rock Passport *

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New Music Video: Buzzcocks – “It’s Not You”

Video 28 October, 2014 Brian Mc Leave a comment

It’s nice to see ~~bands~~ legends like the Buzzcocks still do what they do best and not disappoint at all.

Today, the UK punk pioneers dropped a video for “It’s Not You”, a single off their new album titled The Way. This all new release if scheduled to be available on November 18th on 1-2-3-4 GO! Records.

Check it out:

I do not know about you, but I dig this track a lot. Nice to see a band that is pushing 40 years still have no problem delivering some solid material.

Pre-Order a copy of The Way today by clicking HERE.

Garage, Music, Music News, Punk, Rock, Vinyl

Iron Chic/Low Culture – Split 7″ – Color Variant Pre-Orders Up Now

27 October, 2014 Brian Mc Leave a comment

This is a friendly heads up to all of you Low Culture and Iron Chic fans out there. Pre-orders are up today for the upcoming Iron Chic / Low Culture split.

(anyone recognize that location????)

This is not your typical split. This is a label/split 7? between Mike from Iron Chic’s Dead Broke Records and Chris from Low Culture’s Dirt Cult Records.

Brilliant.

At this time this split is set to drop in November. The color variants will sell the hell out. I guarantee it.

Where To Pre-Order:
Dirt Cult Records
Dead Broke Rekerds

Pressing info:
-200 on orange vinyl (Dirt Cult exclusive)
-200 on blue vinyl (Dead Broke exclusive)
-400 on green
-100 FEST test pressings
-700 on black

Garage, Music, New Release, Pop, Punk, Review, Rock

EP Review: Low Culture & Needles//Pins – Split EP

25 October, 2014 Brian Mc Leave a comment

Power-pop, garage-punk rockers Low Culture and Needle//Pins have both been on my radar for a while now. When I heard that the two were putting together a split release, it just made complete sense.

Low Culture won me over hardcore when I was introduced to them while staying in Las Cruces. Featuring members of Shang-A-Lang and Marked Men, the foursome blends in the perfect amounts of rock and punk making for tunes that can easy fuel a good time by all.

British Columbia’s Needles//Pins are more of a power pop garage act that I have recent been getting into thanks to their latest release Shamebirds. This band is to me the saviors of old school punk pop. You know, the good stuff that did not get suffocated by talentless acts with more t-shirts for sale in a Hot Topic than quality songs.

Low Culture hammered out with “Reservations”, a fun, infectious garage rock track with plenty of drumming and distorted guitar. I loved the break downs at the end that eventually led the song into a climax of sorts only to drop more signing that sounded like a new song, but alas, it was still the same track.

“Don’t Tell Me” was equally as fun to listen to. The guitar solos were quick at times but also memorable on this track about a solitary man. This track was not nearly as scattered as the previous but just slayed in a good good way.

“Hateful” by Needles//Pins was gruff yet thoughtful to listen to in regards to a crashed relationship. I felt like some of the lyrics were plucked out of my past thoughts in regards to crap relationships. “And I hope you don’t think that I’m hateful, it don’t matter very much to me” were lyrics that stuck to me especially.

“Bored” followed and pretty much could either have continued talking about poor relationships or perhaps just being old in the scene. The more I listened to it, the less I thought it was about an actual relationship with someone and more so with some other form of attraction. Clearly I think weird. Deal.

It is no surprise that the two acts decided to release a split together. Both bands really compliment one another’s sound making for a great listen. Currently available on iTunes and also on Spotify, the split was put out by the amazing Dirtnap Records and the 7″ should be available very soon for purchase on their site.

If you like classic bands like the Ramones, The Ruts, and The Weirdos, do yourself a favor and get into both of these bands now. They are both too good to not know about.

Music, Music News, New Release, Punk, Rock, Vinyl

Remainders/Barons – Split 7″

22 October, 2014 Brian Mc Leave a comment

This may be the best cover art I’ve seen in a while…

I know Jason Lubrano (vocalist of Iron Chic) artwork when I see it. Well done Sir.

So, how did this come about?

Well, two Pittsburgh punk acts, Remainders and BARONS, decided to join forces and drop a sweet punk rock split for what I would hope was for extra beer money. The result is an infectious 4-track 7″ that really showcases the talent of each act. At $5, you’d be a fool not to purchase it.

The good folk over at For The Love Of Punk are actually steaming this split today for your listening pleasure. Check it out by clicking HERE.

You can also check it out below as it is streaming and available for purchase over at the BARONS BandCamp page.

<a href="http://barons.bandcamp.com/album/barons-remainders-split-7">BARONS/Remainders Split 7″ by BARONS</a>

With only a limited number of pressings, make sure you snag one today.

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Fat Wreck Announces NOFX Backstage Passport Soundtrack

New Music Video: Buzzcocks – “It’s Not You”

Iron Chic/Low Culture – Split 7″ – Color Variant Pre-Orders Up Now

EP Review: Low Culture & Needles//Pins – Split EP

Remainders/Barons – Split 7″

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