The People Must Have Something Good To Read
In the past few weeks we've spoken with a number of bands. Don't miss out on these interviews:
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Here's your question and answer of the week from the Punknews Formspring:
Q: Was Elton John the first goth?A: As much as I love Sir Elton, I don't think the term would apply. In my understanding (which is insanely limited) Joy Division is largely considered the first "goth" band. I have no idea what that means, other than they made people really sad.
Elton John, while he did have sad songs, mostly made people feel rad as fuck with his music. I mean, he wore awesome glasses and had a Donald Duck costume. Beyond that, I picture goths as being moody and introverted. While John is clearly moody, ever since he first used cocaine he's been anything but introverted (which is part of the thing I love about him. I mean he calls out Madona for lip syncing. Which isn't amazingly brave, but it's so super bitchy that I can't help but love it.).
So, I wouldn't imagine but I don't really study goth culture. So maybe.
-Rich
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January 13, 2013
Hello everyone and welcome to Navel Gazing: your look back in the week in Punknews. I'm Brittany Strummer and I'll be your guide through some of the juiciest, most popular and otherwise noteworthy stories from the last seven days. Remember, every Punknews story is built from tips from our wonderful, good-looking readers, so get to submitting. Here's what got the strange, slow and old community talking this week:
- Mike Reynolds, guitarist for Christian hardcore act, For Today, released a slew of homophobic tweets stating that homosexuality is a sin which incidentally caused him to leave the band. Check out his full statement here
- Bad Religion released a new song from their upcoming full-length, True North.
- Bad Religion's Epitaph Records labelmates, Off With Their Heads, also released a new song entitled "Nightlife" from their upcoming release, Home.
- And if those 2 new songs weren't enough for you, Olympia, WA punks, RVIVR, also released a new song entitled "Spider Song".
- Dine Alone Records announced the signing of Canada's Single Mothers.
- The iconic David Bowie announced details for his first new record since 2003's Reality.
- Cobra Skulls decided to take a break from their never-ending tour schedule to begin writing some new material.
With that, we hand over this Sunday evening to the Punknews community, where anything is possible, from the next amusing-then-overwrought meme, to the creation of bands and message boards, to alienating sports chatter. So talk amongst yourselves, spin some tracks in the Navel Gazing turntable.fm room and we'll see you Monday morning.
The People Must Have Something Good To Read
In the past few weeks we've spoken with a number of bands. Don't miss out on these interviews:
Tonight We're Going To Give It 35%
Punknews content is syndicated to a handful of your favorite social networks, including Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Join our Last.fm group and contribute your listening habits to our weekly charts. All of our high definition video footage can be found at Vimeo.
Here's your question and answer of the week from the Punknews Formspring:
Q: Rich, can you review more bay area bands please. K. Thanks.A: I would legitimately have to know more Bay Area bands and my complete lack of activity outside of my house would limit that. I don't really go to local shows, right now. However, all local bands are welcome to send me an e-mail Rich@punknews.org and we can try that.
-Rich
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- The latest full-length from Las Cruces, NM's Low Culture
Also, don't forget to a new song from Boston, MA's Ghost Thrower.
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January 6, 2013
Hello everyone and welcome to Navel Gazing: your look back in the week in Punknews. I'm Brittany Strummer and I'll be your guide through some of the juiciest, most popular and otherwise noteworthy stories from the last seven days. Remember, every Punknews story is built from tips from our wonderful, good-looking readers, so get to submitting. Here's what got the strange, slow and old community talking this week:
- We released the list of your favorite records from 2012 with The Menzingers being the number one choice.
- To celebrate their 30th anniversary NOFX released an LP boxset that contains all of the band's full-lengths.
- Streetlight Manifesto's trombonist, Nadav Nirenberg, executed an elaborate scheme to retrieve his stolen phone.
- Motorhead joined the popular trend of celebrities releasing headphones.
- Bad Brains released their own brand of hot sauce to accompany whatever food you're eating while listening to their latest record.
- If you missed Rise Against on their previous tour because you figured you would just "catch them the next time" well, too bad, because the group announced they're taking a break from touring to focus on new music.
- Misfits announced plans to release a new live album.
With that, we hand over this Sunday evening to the Punknews community, where anything is possible, from the next amusing-then-overwrought meme, to the creation of bands and message boards, to alienating sports chatter. So talk amongst yourselves, spin some tracks in the Navel Gazing turntable.fm room and we'll see you Monday morning.
The People Must Have Something Good To Read
In the past few weeks we've spoken with a number of bands. Don't miss out on these interviews:
- Joey Eppard of 3.
- Kyle Durfey of Pianos Become the Teeth
- Niilo Sevanen of Insomnium
- Jeff Lohrber of Enabler
- Live Q&A with Annie and Katie of Old Man Markley
- Ceremony
Tonight We're Going To Give It 35%
Punknews content is syndicated to a handful of your favorite social networks, including Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Join our Last.fm group and contribute your listening habits to our weekly charts. All of our high definition video footage can be found at Vimeo.
Here's your question and answer of the week from the Punknews Formspring:
Q: Would the old episodes of the podcast ever be re…uploaded? Or some similar procedure to allow listens? Or suggest something else for me to do with my time.A: According to tech guru and religious zealot Adam White, we should be working on getting them up some way soon. I guess Apple doesn't want a ton of podcasts up at once (even if they are of such startlingly amazing quality that they make angels weep).
So…hopefully soon-ish. Hold tight.
-Rich
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December 30, 2012
Hello everyone and welcome to Navel Gazing: your look back in the week in Punknews. I'm Brittany Strummer and I'll be your guide through some of the juiciest, most popular and otherwise noteworthy stories from the last seven days. Remember, every Punknews story is built from tips from our wonderful, good-looking readers, so get to submitting. Here's what got the strange, slow and old community talking this week:
- The Punknews staff shared our Best of 2012 list with you as well as our individual lists.
- We also compiled more end of year lists from very special guests that you can find here, here, and here.
- Iowa's Former Thieves decided to call it a day.
- Live footage of a brand new Gaslight Anthem song surfaced.
- Frank Turner released a Christmas message and 2 free downloads for his fans.
- Mike Scaccia of Ministry sadly passed away after collapsing on stage.
- Pennywise announced a tour with original lead singer, Jim Lindberg, back in the mix.
With that, we hand over this Sunday evening to the Punknews community, where anything is possible, from the next amusing-then-overwrought meme, to the creation of bands and message boards, to alienating sports chatter. So talk amongst yourselves, spin some tracks in the Navel Gazing turntable.fm room and we'll see you Monday morning.
Everyone at Punknews would like to wish our readers a happy and safe New Year!