In the past few weeks we spoke 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: Why is the "punk" community so concerned with the label/ term "punk", and in turn less willing to be artistically critical of anything that falls within this label? It just encourages mediocrity. Oui? Non? A: I obviously can't speak for everyone, but I couldn't care less about labels and terms when it comes to music or communities. Most people, I think, are the same. Folks like what they like and dislike what they dislike; any person that isn't completely full of shit lives by this mantra. As far as encouraging mediocrity, at its core that's nothing more than an opinion regarding the music itself. If you don't like it, listen to something else. No one's putting a gun to your head. -Bryne
Your trusty Punknews editors have all sorts of projects on the go. If you like what you see here do us a favour and pay a visit to Chris Moran's videos at Vimeo, Justin August's tumblog at JustinAugust.org Adam White's Niagara video blog Check In Niagara and his tumblog AdamWhite.org, Bryne Yancey's Orlando blog Overheated, and Jesse Raub's coffee blogging at Bitter Press. Of course your day wouldn't be complete without knowing every inane detail of your humble editors' lives. Follow @aubinpaul, @adamwhite, @jesseraub, @justinaugust, @brian_shultz, @bconoley, @dante3000 and @bryneyancey's every move at Twitter.
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Check the Punknews Music page to stream all sorts of new music from recent or upcoming releases. Our latest additions include:
Also don't forget to check out the new full length from The Brokedowns the new full length from Grand Rapids, MI instrumental duo Charles the Osprey a song from the new EP by Albany, NY-based Aficionado the new 7" from Louisville, KY-based Frontier(s) and the new EP from San Jose/Oakland, CA's Gnarboots. You can find much more on the Punknews Music page.
The Punknews podcast is now live! The ninth episode has hit the digital airwaves and we'll be coming to you weekly with new music, commentary and bad jokes. You can check it out via your favourite aggregator with the RSS or subscribe on iTunes.
Hello everybody and welcome to Navel Gazing: your look back at the week in Punknews. I'm Adam White and I'll be your guide through some of the most popular, notable, and otherwise attention getting stories of the past seven days. Each and every Punknews story is built from tips contributed by you fine folks, and here's what got the community talking this week:
With that we hand over this Sunday evening to you, the Punknews community. From that glorious, likely bearded rabble we've see the creation of everything from message boards and Punknews fantasy sports leagues to even a band or two. So talk amongst yourselves and we'll see you Monday…
In the past few weeks we spoke with a number of bands. Don't miss out on these interviews:
Punknews content is syndicated to several social media networks and we're striving to provide you with quality, unique content and communications on each. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Google Buzz and MySpace. Add your photos to our Flickr Pool and they'll appear in the sidebar here on Punknews. 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: What bands do you like that you refuse to see live because you can't stand most of their fanbase that shows up? This is why I won't go see Dropkick, Flogging Molly, Gaslight, etc. A: I don't think there's a band I would "refuse" to see live because of their fanbase. I can say there are bands where that factors in.Take Gaslight Anthem. Seeing them at the Fest 6 at Market St. Pub was amazing. Everyone was super friendly and energetic and it was a blast. Now, their most recent stop through the Bay Area was at a free "Music in the Park" sponsored by a local radio station. These events attract a few thousand people and are filled with people who care less about the band than about getting free radio "shwag". It's annoying to say the least. It was not the reason I didn't go but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a factor.
Truth be told, I do enjoy going to some shows specifically because the band has grown and now has a broader fan base. It's why I hope Weezer does a Blue album tour, so I can see jaded punks and poppy tweens collide. -Rich
Your trusty Punknews editors have all sorts of projects on the go. If you like what you see here do us a favour and pay a visit to Jesse Raub's coffee blogging at Bitter Press. Bryne Yancey's Orlando blog Overheated, Chris Moran's videos at Vimeo, Adam White's Niagara video blog Check In Niagara and his tumblog AdamWhite.org, and Justin August's tumblog at JustinAugust.org. Of course your day wouldn't be complete without knowing every inane detail of your humble editors' lives. Follow @aubinpaul, @adamwhite, @jesseraub, @justinaugust, @brian_shultz, @bconoley, @dante3000 and @bryneyancey's every move at Twitter.
Where else are you online? Share your links below and keep connected with the Punknews community.
Check the Punknews Music page to stream all sorts of new music from recent or upcoming releases. Our latest additions include:
Also don't forget to check out the new EP from Hall, MA hardcore act Undark and the Radium Girls, the new EP from Providence, RI's This is a Movement, the split 7" featuring Columbus, OH bands Hawkline and Headacher, the new 7" from Ottawa, ON's The Creeps, the new full length from Orlando, FL's VRGNS. You can find much more on the Punknews Music page.
The Punknews podcast is now live! The eighth episode has hit the digital airwaves and we'll be coming to you weekly with new music, commentary and bad jokes. You can check it out via your favourite aggregator with the RSS or subscribe on iTunes.
Hello everybody and welcome to Navel Gazing: your look back at the week in Punknews. I'm Adam White and I'll be your guide through some of the most popular, notable, and otherwise attention getting stories of the past seven days. Each and every Punknews story is built from tips contributed by you fine folks, and here's what got the community talking this week:
With that we hand over this Sunday evening to you, the Punknews community. From that glorious, likely bearded rabble we've see the creation of everything from message boards and Punknews fantasy sports leagues to even a band or two. So talk amongst yourselves and we'll see you Monday…
Punknews content is syndicated to several social media networks and we're striving to provide you with quality, unique content and communications on each. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Google Buzz and MySpace. Add your photos to our Flickr Pool and they'll appear in the sidebar here on Punknews. 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: Who's the nicest guy in punk? A:Good question! I can't say who is the "nicest" as I haven't met all of them but there are some people who were startlingly nice when I first met them. Mike Park is (of course) infamous for how nice he is. Joe Sibb is amazingly nice and gracious. Vinnie of Less than Jake and Paper and Plastick donated a ton of rare records to the Punknews Haiti Auction and then auctioned off more when The Protagonist were robbed. The guys of Andrew Jackson Jihad actually stayed way late after most of the shows I've seen so they can talk to kids and just be friendly.The list could go on and on but there are so many amazingly nice people in punk it's mind boggling. Pretty much if they're in punk they're probably pretty friendly, because they're probably not in it for the money and fame. -Rich
Your trusty Punknews editors have all sorts of projects on the go. If you like what you see here do us a favour and pay a visit to Justin August's tumblog at JustinAugust.org, Chris Moran's videos at Vimeo, Adam White's Niagara video blog Check In Niagara and his tumblog AdamWhite.org, Bryne Yancey's Orlando blog Overheated, and Jesse Raub's coffee blogging at Bitter Press. Of course your day wouldn't be complete without knowing every inane detail of your humble editors' lives. Follow @aubinpaul, @adamwhite, @jesseraub, @justinaugust, @brian_shultz, @bconoley, @dante3000 and @bryneyancey's every move at Twitter.
Where else are you online? Share your links below and keep connected with the Punknews community.
Check the Punknews Music page to stream all sorts of new music from recent or upcoming releases. Our latest additions include:
Also don't forget to check out the upcoming full length from Evansville, IN's Be My Doppelganger, the new full length from Smithtown, NY-based Ice Age, the new full length from Gainesville, FL-based Fiya, the upcoming debut from Bars of Gold (ex-Bear vs Shark) and the new full length from Portland, OR's The Estranged. You can find much more on the Punknews Music page.
The Punknews podcast is now live! The seventh episode has hit the digital airwaves and we'll be coming to you weekly with new music, commentary and bad jokes. You can check it out via your favourite aggregator with the RSS or subscribe on iTunes.