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That Was Then – Troublemakers

I don’t think I’ll ever be able to hail myself as the all-knowing guru of hardcore music, but I’m definitely able to pick out a good record when I hear one, and this is one of them. That Was Then, hailing from Memphis, have managed to make

Wednesday 20 December 2006

The Maple State interview

You can read a very thorough interview with Greg from The Maple State, which discusses new songs, new labels, tours, Mark Hoppus and Brett Gurrewitz, over at www.punktastic.com/interviews/171

The Maple State

This interview was conducted by Paul and Greg, vocalist in The Maple State. PT: Hello the Maple State! How are you all today? TMS: Hello Punktastic, I think we’re all great today, just got back from rehearsal and I’m listening to stay what you are by

The Maple State

Un-Scene 3 out now!

All orders of Punktastic Un-Scene 3 have now been posted! You can get your copy for just £2 at http://punktastic.bigcartel.com For those that already have it, let us know what you think here!

Team Sleeps

Atlanta band City Sleeps have signed to Trustkill Records, The album is expected to drop in the first half of 07.

I bet Dan from Chaser gets excited

The Smashing Pumpkins have announced they will be playing summer festivals in Europe next year, This will co-incide with the release of their as yet untitled comeback album.

Black Tax – Heroic Doses split CD

I’d read a lot of positive comments about both of these bands, so I expected good things. Just two songs into this 10-song split and I’m sorely disappointed. By the time 19-minutes are up, I’m left scratching my head – maybe because of all the good comments

Today is a busy news day!

Bright Eyes has set an April release for their next Saddle Creek album. Prior to that an EP titled ‘Four Winds’ and featuring the first single and five b-sides will be released on March 6. The record is titled ‘Cassadaga’ and is due out April

Never Heard of their new members

Taken from ap.net: “Never Heard of It announced in a myspace bulletin that they have officially added 2 new members to the band. Ben Harper (Yellowcard, Takeover Records) is playing lead guitar and Rich Zahniser (The Hippos, RX Bandits) is playing key boards.”