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From Friday 06 April 2007

The Grit – Shall We Dine?

I found The Grit really boring. ‘Shall We Dine?’ clearly nods towards bands like Tiger Army and Deadline, but just comes across as more of the predictable old-skool influenced punk rock which became dull 20 years ago. There are psychobilly and the odd metal influences

Ask LP and 1997

I’m interviewing Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins this weekend, as well as the fine folks in 1997. If you have a question for either band, click ‘comment on this item’ and I’ll do my best to ask it!

TMS are now a five-piece

The Maple State have added a new band member – Richard Higginbottom. The band tour in May/June, keep an eye on myspace for the dates.

Gabe Saporta loves Punktastic.com

He does y’know…

Daphne Loves Derby – Goodnight, Witness Light

Daphne Loves Derby – music for pansies. Having put out yet another record – is this their third full length? – I’ve failed to have been knocked out at any point along the way. ‘Good Night, Witness Light’ is more of the same mediocore emo pop the

The Secret Handshake – Summer of ’98

What in the Hell is this crap? Is it a joke? Triple Crown are renowned for putting out excellent records (Brand New, This Is Hell, Hit The Lights…) but this is absolute garbage – seemingly one man, some samples and a vocoder.

Army of fishy unions

Army of Freshmen and Beat Union support Reel Big Fish in the UK.

Turbo dates

Turbonegro dates in June: 7 Jun 2007 Islington Academy London, UK 8 Jun 2007 Download Festival Donnington Park, UK

Hmmm…

Not Advised have signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell.

Scratch and sniff

Scratch Card Junkie have posted a live video for your viewing pleasure here