“Skaface: Evolution” is now streaming in full right here. The album is a ska-punk compilation featuring quality tunes from 15 amazing ska-punk acts, including previously unreleased material from Big D And The Kids Table, Mustard Plug, Mad Caddies, 4 Aspirin Morning, Ghetto Blaster and Huge Puppies.
If you dig it you can DOWNLOAD IT FOR FREE HERE.
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Ska-Punk’s glory days of mainstream success and radio air play may have come and gone with yesteryear but the punk sub-genre is far from fading into obscurity. In fact it’s very much alive and well, and we’ve got the bands to prove it. “Skaface: Evolution” is a compilation that focuses on the “punkier” side of ska-punk, highlighting bands that convey the speed or angst that originally helped define our beloved genre. Through trombones, trumpets, saxaphones and upstroked guitars the mode of “ska” delivery varies but the musical aesthetic of this group of artists is undeniably “punk rock.”
We’re releasing this digital comp simply because we think the bands it features are badass and deserve a little more attention in the punk scene at large. It features quality tunes from 15 amazing ska-punk acts, including previously unreleased material from Big D And The Kids Table, Mustard Plug, Mad Caddies, 4 Aspirin Morning, Ghetto Blaster and Huge Puppies.
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Dying Scene is proud to announce the second volume in our punk sub-genre compilations. “Skaface: Evolution” will focus on, you guessed it, Ska-Punk and will feature new tunes from some of the the scene’s best up and comers as well as previously unreleased tracks from scene staples such as Big D And The Kids Table, Mustard Plug, Mad Caddies and more (entire track list here).
“Skaface: Evolution” will be available for free download on May 2nd and is a follow up to last year’s free folk-punk comp “Too Folk To Punk“.
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I’m personally very excited about this story. Melodic hardcore act Yankee Brutal are currently recording songs for a brand new EP which they hope to release early this summer. More details to be released soon but for now I can tell you that I’ve heard a couple of the tracks and they definitely live up to the high standard set by the band’s previous release.
The EP will be a follow-up to the Yankee Brutal’s debut full-length “The Everlasting Greed” released last November through our very own Dying Scene Records (stream it here).
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That’s right, we decided we needed another cold hard mil in the bank so we added Alberta, Canada’s Chimp Change to the growing Dying Scene Records roster! We’re beyond stoked to announce that the melodic punk act will be releasing their sophomore album, “Type Zero Civilization”, with us on June 18th.
For those not yet familiar with the band, Chimp Change plays a high-octane brand of pop-infused skate punk that harkens back to vintage Strung Out, Jim Cherry era Pulley and Cock Rock-style Diesel Boy. Everything about this four piece’s sound is full throttle. Dueling guitar leads and chunky power chords, rock-steady drums and thundering basslines keep the pedal pinned to the floor, providing the perfect backdrop for the dueling vocalists (think Mark and Tom of “Cheshire Cat” era Blink 182) to tell their booze-filled tales of frustration, isolation, and living like there’s no tomorrow.
(How was that for a nice publicity blurb, eh?!)
Don’t take our word for it, though. Go stream three songs from “Type Zero Civilization” (“Temporary”, “No Tomorrow” and “July 12″) right here and if you dig ‘em pre-order the album on the Dying Scene Record’s bandcamp.
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The punk rock ethos has taken quite a drubbing in the public sphere lately. First Bad Religion co-founder and Epitaph Records head Mr. Brett Gurewitz took to the pages of Rolling Stone to claim his band’s superiority in the scene, relegating followers to “Civil War reenactors” in the process. Then came John Roderick (of 90′s one-hit wonder Harvey Danger fame) and his now-infamous “punk rock is bullshit” diatribe in Seattle Weekly. Then, of course, there’s whatever this is.
Thankfully, somebody is sticking up for the punks. Bryan from our very own Yankee Brutal has posted a lengthy retaliation to all of the recent anti-scene chatter, and we think it’s damn good. An excerpt:
Click here to check out the rest of what Bryan and the Yankee Brutal fellas had to say. It’s well worth the read. While you’re at it, leave your thoughts down below.
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A couple weeks ago I had the privilege of seeing Sacramento-based punks Yankee Brutal perform at the Ace of Spades in their hometown.
The band is signed to this website’s very own label, Dying Scene Records, and is promoting their debut album, “The Everlasting Greed”, which was released this past November. If you have not had a chance to check it out, I highly recommend you do so, right here.
Anyway, this mid-week show was nothing to scoff at. With a lineup including Stick To Your Guns, Lagwagon, and Pennywise to round it out, I knew I was in for one hell of a night.
Yankee Brutal got the blood flowing from their first chord, and kept it going throughout their entire set. Real gritty, yet melodic…a new favorite. The guys opened with their song “Revolt” (music video for which can be seen here), and continued with tracks from “The Everlasting Greed”, attempting to ingratiate their sounds into the ears of all who were listening.
Next came Stick To Your Guns. I swear, if I closed my eyes and listened, I could almost transplant myself into the East Coast hardcore scene circa mid-80s. Definite brutal force, energetic live set, this band seemed kind of misplaced playing before Lagwagon, but it was a treat nonetheless.
And what is there to say about Lagwagon that hasn’t already been said. This past year and a half, I have been privileged enough to see Lagwagon more times than I had in the entire rest of my life, and I am so thankful to be able to see one of those ‘formative’ bands of my youth.
I had seen Pennywise last year at PRB with Zoli at the reigns, but this would be my first time since 2006 to see Pennywise with Mr. Lindberg back in action. I was stoked. The guys opened with “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and followed with some of my favorites including “Can’t Believe It”, “Straight Ahead”, “Fuck Authority”, “Society”, and more. Really great setlist. And of course no Pennywise show is complete without a raucous performance of “Bro Hymn”.
Enough chatter, now to the photos.
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Melodic hardcore act Yankee Brutal are offering a free download of their most recent single “Revolt” off their new album “The Everlasting Greed.” Give it a listen and watch the music video for it here. If you dig it, you can snag it on the band’s facebook page.
“The Everlasting Greed” was released last month through our very own Dying Scene Records. You can stream the entire album here.
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Melodic hardcore act Yankee Brutal have premiered a music video for their hard hitting song “Revolt”. It kicks some serious ass, if I do say so myself. Watch it here, and if this doesn’t get you in the mood for a sweaty basement punk show I don’t know what will.
“Revolt” appears on the band’s new full-length “The Everlasting Greed” released a couple weeks ago through our very own Dying Scene Records. You can stream the entire album here.
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*Editor’s Note: This review was turned in well before I even considered putting the album out on DS Records.
Yankee Brutal, despite the silly name, is deadly serious in their debut release “The Everlasting Greed”. It is rare that one hears a debut of this focus, intensity, and quality from a band comprised of (former) members of unremarkable local acts. Sacramento, CA really seems to be a hotbed of new and excellent bands these days, and “Yankee Brutal” is a solid addition to the lineup.
When Dave gave this to me to review, I gave it a quick distracted listen and decided that I didn’t like it. This is good sign. Most records that I like right away get old right away as well. I wrote them off (as I did The Flatliners) as just another double-time Epifat punk band. It turns out I like this record better with each listen. There is plenty here to grab my attention, and plenty more to hold it. It is definitely one of the more memorable (in a good way) albums that I’ve heard this year.
The opener “America; The Unjust” is an “Exit English” blazer of an intro. Misuses of semicolons aside, it introduces the overall energy and intent of the record nicely and segues smoothly into the title track, a (slightly) more moderated tune along the lines of “Illusion of Safety” era Thrice. The whole record is somewhere between Strike Anywhere and early Thrice, with Nineties hardcore thrown in for spice. In other words, it’s right in my wheelhouse.
*Editor’s Note #2: The copy the reviewer received had a different track numbering than the finished product.
“Homesick” opens and closes with a crazy guitar lead that I’m not sure what exactly is going on, but sounds like a combination between slot machines and a Palm Desert methamphetamine addict. Somehow it works, as this is one of my favorite songs.
“The Everlasting Greed” balances seamlessly between screamy and singy, thrashy and melodic, technical and banging-on-chords. None of the songs overstay their welcome, which, coming from me [attention span], is high praise. Brevity is a sign of careful consideration of songcraft. I’m always excited to hear a band that realizes that anything over three minutes is just a waste of energy. Only ONE track exceeds the limit on this record, and only by two seconds – BRAVO!
Perhaps there are other places for this band to go – they’ve got strong lyrics, despite a couple of cringe-worthy clichés (“Fuck society!” in the track Modern World), strong choruses, and excellent arrangement sensibilities. Keep your eyes on these guys – if they keep releasing records like this and touring they could easily be on a lot of “favorite band” lists. Personally, I can’t wait to play a show with them.
You can stream the entire album here.
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Exciting day here at Dying Scene. Today Yankee Brutal became the first band to release an album through our newly founded Dying Scene Records with their debut full-length “The Everlasting Greed.”
To commemorate the occasion we’ve got a stream of the entire album right here. Check it out, especially if you’re a fan of bands like No Trigger, Strike Anywhere and older Thrice. If you dig what you hear pick the album up for only $5.
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Melodic hardcore group Yankee Brutal have launched a stream of the title track from their upcoming album, “The Everlasting Greed.” Check out the stream right here, and pre-order the new album right over here.
“The Everlasting Greed” is due out November 16th through our own Dying Scene Records.
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Sacramento melodic hardcore outfit Yankee Brutal has premiered a new song off their upcoming full-length “The Everlasting Greed.” The tune is “Homesick (Hello Me),” and its f’ing awesome. You can crank it below.
“The Everlasting Greed” is due out November 16th on Dying Scene Records (yep, we started a label) and you can pre-order that bad boy here.
You can get this song and 2 more as an immediate download if you pre-order the album.
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Sacramento melodic hardcore outfit Yankee Brutal has premiered a new song off their upcoming full-length “The Everlasting Greed.” The tune is “Facedown,” the album’s opening track and its a fast paced heavy hitter that you can smash your face to right here.
“The Everlasting Greed” is due out November 16th on Dying Scene Records (yep, we started a label) and you can pre-order that bad boy here.
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Yep. We fucking did it. We launched a record label. Dying Scene Records is a digital distribution and publicity platform aimed at helping great punk bands get the exposure they deserve. We are unbelievably stoked to announce that our first signing is Sacramento melodic-hardcore act Yankee Brutal who will be releasing their debut full-length “The Everlasting Greed” with us on November 16th.
For those of you that don’t know them yet, Yankee Brutal play an intense brand of melodic hardcore that sounds something like the pissed off love-child of Strung Out and No Trigger with the social consciousness of Bad Religion. Spitting venom with the best of them, Yankee Brutal bring punk rock’s fury back to the forefront, middle finger proudly displayed to the powers that be. The revolution won’t only be televised, it’ll have a soundtrack — complete with breakneck drums, whoa-ohs, and a couple of mean sounding six-strings.
You can stream the album’s first single “Modern World” right here and stay tuned for more…
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Much The Same bassist Franky Tsoukalas and guitarist Dan O'Gorman, both primary songwriters in their former band, have started a new punk band with Franky taking the lead vocal role as well. They're called Burn Rebuild and you can stream the band's first demo song, "My Therapy Is Failing" right here.
