A re-release of an EP that came out last year from this overrated punk band from Canada that someone inked a deal with indie's scared cow of a label, Matador Records. If you haven't heard Fucked Up in a while you may remember a time where they wrote sarcastic bites …
In Fucked Up's early years, they only released songs on seven-inch records, two songs at time, sometimes three, very rarely four or more. Songs during the fifties and sixties were released in a similar fashion, the jukebox single on the a-side with one or two more on the back. Songs …
It was one of the most anticipated albums of the year, and was welcomed with such positive reception. Needless to say, my expectations were high. Chemistry of Common Life was one of my favorite albums of 2008 and the idea of Fucked Up writing a rock-opera was intriguing to me. …
Even though I’ve listened to some of their material, I hadn't really plunged deep into Fucked Up-mania. It wasn’t until I checked out their new song “Paper The House” that I became captivated by the music of this tumultuous, rudely-named band. The tribal drum intro, the ecstatic guitar duel, …
In the days leading up to the three-day Fun Fun Fun Fest, weather forecasters were calling for yet another weekend of torrential rain in and around Austin. Strange, as, after going precipitation free for the majority of the previous three months, the weekend of the US Formula 1 Grand Prix …
A new track entitled "Family Portrait" from the bands upcoming full-length release has been posted online here. The album is expected to be released by the end of July through Surprise Attack Records. In related news the band will be embarking on an East Coast tour in July and August, …
Tankcromes Records will host Brainsqueeze II Fest this April 18-20 in Oakland covering two venues (18-19 at Oakland Metro, 20 at Eli's Mile High Club). The full line-up, including heavyhitters such as Municipal Waste, Fucked Up, Negative Approach, Ghoul, and Iron Reagan, is listed below. Tankcrimes will also be naming …
On June 17 Matador will release the first full-length from Copenhagen's Lower, Lost Weight, Perfect.
Pre-orders are available from the label now. Lower will also be touring the US in May and the UK in June (with labelmates Fucked Up).
East Coast Tsunami Fest 2013 in Reading, PA has announced their line-up and schedule. The 3-day event features tickets by the day or for a full weekend pass for $99 and includes headliners such as Hatebreed, Bouncing Souls, Terror, Strife, Fucked Up, The Menzingers, and more.
Check out a …
Australia's Soundwave Festival has announced 15 additional bands to play at the two-day event in early 2015, including Fucked Up, Le Butcherettes, Sleepwave, The Wonder Years, Bayside, Evergreen Terrace, and Dragonforce.
A full listing of bands announced thus far is included below, and a third wave of band announcements …
Running June 10-16, NXNE in Toronto has announced a second wave of bands to perform this year, including Fucked Up, Nu Sensae, White Lung, Why?, and more.
Previously announced were band including Iceage, Supersuckers, Joey Bada$$, and others as well.
The Aug. 16-18 Beacons Festival in North Yorkshire has announced more band to play this year. Included among them are Fucked Up, Local Natives, and Savages. Check out below for a video trailer and full listing of groups confirmed for the event.
Fucked Up have announced they'll be heading back to Europe at the end of October following a tour with Wavves in The US. They've also planned a Halloween show for London. Hit the jump for all tour dates.
Wavves just released the new track, "Destroy," from the new EP they'll be releasing on Sept. 20th, entitled Life Sux. The track features members of Fucked Up, including vocals from frontman, Damian Abraham. You can check it out after the jump.
Damian Abraham recently spoke with Spinner.com about his role in Fucked Up and whether or not he'll want to continue fronting the band:
"I can't tour anymore. I don't want to take that away from them, so I would love to find a way to basically make it …
If you head over to Pitchfork, you can stream the new single, Year of the Tiger, from Fucked Up's Chinese zodiac series--available now via Matador Records.
Damian Abraham recently told Rolling Stone that the band hopes to record this winter, with a potential release next fall as a follow-up to 2011's David Comes to Life.
Chastity, a project from Ontario's Brandon Williams, has shared a new single "Summer All Over Again," just in time for the start of summer -- and also just in time before Chastity hits the road with fellow Canadians Fucked Up.
Dates below the new tune, available via of Deathwishinc. …
The Copyrights are now streaming their 24 song collection of singles, oddities, and unreleased songs Shit's Fucked (It's Alive Records) over at fortheloveofpunk.com.
The album is the label's 50th release and includes songs ranging from 2004-2010.
Fucked Up will be having their set filmed for the film Burn this coming Saturday, November 10th. Burn is a film by Richard Roepnacks about the adventures of two arsonist theif lesbian republicans that tear up dystopian New York City and evade the police, bail bondsmen, and aliens (No I'm …