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From Thursday 17 July 2003

Less Than Jake – Anthem

Yes I know I should have reviewed this ages ago. I hadn’t forgot, I swear – it’s just that I honestly couldn’t decide what score to give this album, the band’s first for a major label. It’s Less Than Jake ok, Chris and Roger’s vocals

Does anyone need an uncle?

Uncle Brian are seeking a new guitarist to fill the void left by ex-vocalist Dan. The band are not looking for a new frontman, instead the Salisbury-based foursome are looking for someone to handle axe duties. Think you can fill that void?

Wednesday 16 July 2003

The world is a sick machine

Not only are Short Warning and Cleanbreak mentioned in Kerrang, but the latter are even described as ‘skanktastic’. Hmm…normal service is resumed with a shockingly bad 2K review of Phinius Gage‘s latest record – pity it’s six months late really…

Hot hot trio

Thanks to Andy – Hot Water Music will support Alkaline Trio on their September UK tour.

PB4 – get your tickets now!

Punktastic Bash 4 is almost upon us and the advance tickets, priced £6, are now here. To get one, the only way to guarantee entry, email paul@punktastic.com for more details. Each ticket comes with a free Punktastic badge. The gig is on August 9 at Josephs Well,

Six Foot Nothing E.P and MP3’s!

OK, after god knows how long of shameless plugging, my band have finally got some material recorded. We’ve compiled four marvelous little (I say little, they’re bloody long!) songs for your listening pleasure and called it ‘Six Sides To Every Story’. The tracks included are ‘First One To Lose,

Tour your ass off

The Punktastic Tour kicks off in a months time when The Killerest Expression and The Next Autumn Soundtrack kick off the two week stint. Thanks to everyone who offered to hand out flyers, I’ll get them in the post to you this weekend. Dates are below,

Worst = best

The Worst Chance have a website up at www.theworstchance.com and although it only consists of a forum and a mailing list sign up form at the moment, more will be added soon. The band (or duo at the moment) are off into the studio 28th – 30th July

They like spock – i don’t like them

Nerf Herder and NoComply return to the UK later this month. Dates are: 16.7. UK Bradford – Rio 17.7. UK Manchester – Roadhouse 18.7. UK Sheffield – Corporation 19.7. UK Middlesborough – Cornerhouse 20.7. UK Cardiff – Barfly

Tuesday 15 July 2003

Fish swim to the UK for tour

Reel Big Fish are back for a short tour next month. Dates are: Aug 15 – The Shepherds Bush Empire, London Aug 16 – V2003 Chelmsford Aug 17 – V2003 Stafford Aug 18 – Belfast The Limelight Aug 19 – Dublin Temple Bar Music Centre Aug 20 – Edinburgh Corn Exchange