Castle Face, Famous Class, and In The Red are working together on an eBay auction of rare test press releases to raise money for two different charities: Pathway Recuperative Care (Castle Face), focused on Los Angeles outpatient care for the homeless, and Save the Music Foundation (Famous Class and In … Read more
On April 21, Drag City will be publishing a new book titled Staples and Glue: White Glove Test, a collection of Louisville, KY area punk flyers from 1978-1994. The book collects over 700 flyers and focuses on an influential scene that is not an urban core in order to capture … Read more
The National Transportation Safety Board is considering a petition to reopen investigation into the Feb. 3, 1959 plane crash in Clear Lake, IA that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and pilot Roger Peterson. The original cause of crash was determined to be pilot error combined … Read more
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Microcosm Publishing has released Punk USA - The Rise and Fall of Lookout Records. The book is a historical look at the influential California label that first signed Green Day, Operation Ivy, Crimpshrine, and many more before ultimately dismantling in the late 1990s. It is authored by Kevin Prested, who … Read more
Fat Mike of NOFX and Fat Wreck Chords has announced a concept album titled Home Street Home, which will precede a full-stage production of the album. The musical is built around the tale of runaway teenagers finding acceptance in the counterculture. Other musicians involved include the rest of NOFX, Frank … Read more
Brooklyn Vegan is reporting that Live Nation has acquired shares in C3 Presents, the company behind Austin City Limits music festival, Lollapalooza, several other large festivals, and shows at Emo's in Austin. Live Nation is the world's largest live events promoter. Read more
Joey santiago, guitarist in the Pixies, will be acting in an upcoming independent film titled The Bridge. The film follows a small town music prodigy. Santiago will play the role of a shady motel owner. Musicians Joe Ellliott (Def Leppard) and Al Jourgensen (Ministry)are also slated for the film. "Being … Read more
Aggronautix, makers of Throbbleads from GG Allin, Milo, Captain Sensible, and many more, is marking their 5th anniversary by selling a unique poster that features all 50 Throbbleheads, illustrated and signed by Chris Hamer of URBNPOP. Read more
A new book/CD package titled Parchman Farm: Photographs and Field Recordings was released earlier this month on Dust-to-Digital. The project includes a 124-page hardcover book along with 77 photographs and 2 CDs of music and images compiled in 1947, 1948, and 1959 by folklorist Alan Lomax in behind the scenes … Read more
The 1983-1988 xXx Fanzine collection of interviews will be released with a companion 12" of covers from the period. The book still has no set release date, but Bridge Nine will be issuing it in early 2015 with a select amount of books including the LP in the same package. … Read more
We're hosting a Pray for Sound giveaway where one winner will get 2 cds from the band and a t-shirt. The deal includes their brand new CD Dreamer, available now from Science of Silence Records. Check it out and enter here or visit our COMPETITIONS tab. One winner will be … Read more
Old Point Light, a production company founded by ex-Small Brown Bike member Travis Dopp, has announced a three volume digital compilation series to raise funds for The American Cancer Society and Johns Hopkins Myositis Center. Among the artists included are Chuck Ragan, Tim Kasher, and Rocky Votolato. The comilations is … Read more
Nadya Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina of Pussy Riot have launced an independent news service in Russia named Mediazona. The editorial focus of the new organization will be on courts, law enforcement, and the prison system in Russia and will work in conjunction with their prisoners rights organization Zona Prava (“Justice … Read more
This October Red Distribution is sponsoring a charity event to raise awarenesss for breast cancer. 10 titles will be released on limited editin pnk vinyl, including Against Me!, Lucius, Jason Isbell, Temples, Courtney Barnett, and more. The records will release on Sept. 30 and $1 for every unit shipped will … Read more
New York Hardcore 1980-1990, by Tony Rettman, will be published in Nov. on Bazillion Points. The collection of oral histories includes 450 pages, 50 chapters, and over 100 interviewsi npiecing together the story of NYHC. Read more
The Palace Theatre in New York is hosting a Tupac inspired musical titled Holler If Ya Hear Me. The musical stars Saul Williams and is "inspired by the lyrics and poetry of Tupac Shakur." Read more
The Universal Zulu Nation is organizing a 6 day event in New York City to mark the official 40th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, running Nov. 4-9. The parts is expected to host several artists in both hip-hop and in genres influenced by it. The Universal Zulu Nation was founded in 1973 … Read more
Derek Armchambault (Defeater/Alcoa) has opened a Pledge Music fundraising campaign to pay for his upcoming hip surgery, which is to paid out of pocket. He is offering an Alcoa EP, Thank You, digitally to raise funds along with several limited edition items. Read more
Joel Tannenbaum of Plow United and Ex Friends has published a lengthy and detailed piece explaining copyright law and how it benefits musicians here. The article examines and explains various facets of the liscening and looks to the changing future of the music industry from a DIY perspective. Read more
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