Star Fucking Hipsters kicked off their Australian tour with AC4 last night in Brisbane it was certainly a great evening.   Before this, DS sent some questions off to the Star Fucking Hipsters front-man, Scott Sturgeon, who is also known for his work in Leftover Crack as Stza Crack and got some fucking interesting responses.

There are details on the new S.F.H album, where Sturgeon focuses his time and the state of New York City including but not limited to the punk scene.  Sturgeon candidly shared his thoughts about punk in the city  being “pretty fucking damaged” and how it’s almost impossible for the scene to have any chance of returning to its former glory days thanks to the heavy hand of capitalism.  Hell, he even called me out on shitty questions.  You can read the full, un-edited interview here.

Star Fucking Hipsters and AC4 are touring Australia right now.  Check out the New Noise Agency website for last minute ticket and tour info.

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The Offspring have recently posted a new podcast, where its members Dexter Holland and Noodles continue to discuss their soon-to-be-released new album, which they began recording over 6 months ago. They also talk about touring, the famous children’s musical group,The Wiggles, and some other random shit. While the guys state that their new album isn’t actually finished yet, they say that they have reached the “light at the end of the tunnel” (which could mean that the record is getting closed to finished), mentioning that the record could come out when the band goes on tour this summer. Dexter even calls it “the best damn record” they ever made. Listen to the full podcast here.

The Offspring’s most recent album, “Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace” was released back in 2008 on Columbia Records.

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SoCal punk veterans Face to Face have announced pre-sale options for a limited edition vinyl release of their forthcoming album “Laugh Now, Laugh Later.” Frontman Trever Keith’s Antagonist Records will release the special vinyl editions.

Multiple colors are available, as well as options that include set lists, test pressings, and exclusive prints from Corey Miller (of “LA Ink” fame) who designed the album’s black-and-white artwork. Click here to view the rundown of release options and a video message from Keith himself.

“Laugh Now, Laugh Later” is set for release on May 17th via all the usual outlets on a yet-to-be-revealed record label.

Another new Ninja Gun track for your Hump Day. This time, the Georgia-based rock band released “Hot Rain” via Fuse’s website. The track appears on the band’s upcoming EP entitled “Roman Nose,” and follows “That’s Not What I Heard” which we told you about yesterday. You can check it out right here.

“Roman Nose” is set for release next Tuesday (April 12th).

Perhaps as a way to keep stoking the fires for their looooooong-awaited, someday-to-be-released sixth studio album, Blink-182 have posted a brief video update of Mark Hoppus recording vocals for an unnamed track. The clip can be viewed by clicking here.

Blink reunited two years ago, and continue to labor over what will be their first studio album since their self-titled 2003 release.

California-based artist management group The Artery Foundation has put together a giant, nationwide screamo-fest for your enjoyment. The Artery Young Guns Tour kicked features Rise Records acts Scarlett O’Hara, Ten After Two, and The Air I Breathe are out on the road with The Plot In You and Tragic Hero Records‘ own Lions!Tigers!Bears!

The tour kicked off on April 1st and snakes around most of the country, making stops in California, Texas, Florida, Connecticut, and a bunch of other places before coming to rest on May 3rd in Columbus, Ohio. Click here for the full itinerary.

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Cover songs are like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get.  We here at Dying Scene love hearing punk bands do their own take on other band’s songs.  Sometimes they pull off amazing interpretations of old classics, sometimes they’re not much more than humble tributes to a fellow artist, and other times they’re just downright laughable renditions of otherwise great songs.  Good or bad.  Intriguing or mundane.  We’ll let you be the judge.

This week it’s Canadian punks Billy Talent covering the Buzzcocks‘ song “Ever Fallen In Love”.  Check the cover and compare it to the original right here. The cover song is a bonus track from their album “Billy Talent II.” The original version appears on Buzzcocks 1978 album “Love Bites”.

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My Chemical Romance recently stopped by Los Angeles radio station 98.7 and performed an acoustic version of their song “Summertime.” You can check it out right here.

The band’s latest album “Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys” was released November 22nd on Reprise Records. They are also currently on tour so head over here to see all tour dates, as well as to get ticket info.

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VersaEmerge has released a new music video for their song “Figure it Out.” You can watch it right here.

The band last released “Fixed At Zero” June 22nd, 2010 on Fueled By Ramen Records.

You can catch them live when they join Black Veil Brides, Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, I See Stars, and Conditions on the 2011 AP Spring Tour, which runs from March to May.

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Maryland pop punkers Life On Repeat have announced that their new album will be entitled Struggle + Sleep and will be released June 14th via Equal Vision Records. To see the tracklisting, click here. To see the cover art, look towards the left. The album’s first single “Wide Awake” will also be released digitally on May 3rd.

Life On Repeat’s last album As I Grew was released in December 2009 on Equal Vision Records.

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