Dying Scene recently got a chance to sit down with the Massachusetts based 90’s punk influenced band, The Stereo State. Last week we posted a very favorable review of their newest record entitled “Caffeine, Beer and Quoting Movies” and wanted to see the band behind the recording. You can read the review here. In this interview, we cover their influences, what’s in store for 2011 and other fun questions such as what their dream tour would be. If you’re not into this band yet, it’s time to get familiar. This is The Stereo State.

You can read the interview here.

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The album was one that helped shape the Australian punk scene and 13 years after it’s initial release, Mid Youth Crisis’ “Happiness & Authority” will finally be pressed on vinyl courtesy of Midnight Funeral Music.  A single tear just rolled down my cheek.

It will be a limited edition with only 500 copies pressed at Sydney’s vinyl factory with the stampers coming from London’s Abbey Road studios.  Pre-orders will receive a free MYC slipmat. These will not be available for sale outside of the pre-order, and will not be available separately. Release is marked for February 14th, 2011. Full information can be found here.

For the uninitiated, you can listen to the Mid Youth Crisis track, “Thieves, Tyrants, Cynics”, here or give the bands MySpace page a whirl.  I’m so happy, I think I need a hug, or a beer…whatever.

Perth punks, The Decline, will be releasing a limited edition CD titled “We Lied”, which will contain B-sides from the recording of their debut album, “I’m Not Gonna Lie To You” along with a music video for “Pope’d In The Eye”.  There have only been 150 copies of the CD pressed and all are individually numbered.  The three tracks are taken from the recording sessions that were done with Bill Stevenson at The Blasting Room for “I’m Not Gonna Lie to You.”  View the track list, here.

The CD will be released on the 9th of December and you can pre-order it here.

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Newcastle hardcore outfit, Safe Hands have joined the Pee Records roster.  The band will be releasing an EP titled “Oh The Humanity” on February 11th.  The record was produced by Mat Taylor and mastered by Troy Glessner who has worked with the likes of Norma Jean.

You can hear “Good Morning Vermin”, which is from the new EP on their MySpace page.

Every Friday the punk rock geniuses here at Dying Scene unleash some punk rock trivia. Today’s “fun factoid” is about yet another side project from a Rancid member.

There seems to be no end to the number of side projects coming out of Rancid members over the last few years, but this one isn’t from Tim, Lars or Matt.  Apocalypse Radio is a straight up punk rock act formed by Rancid drummer Branden Steineckert and ex The Used member Brian Patchett.  The two musicians quietly put out an album they recorded on an 8-track digital recorder back in 2001 and then got busy with their other projects (Rancid and The Used).  Well, apparently they’ve found time to record again because out of nowhere they’ve released a brand new self-titled album, containing 16 new tracks.  If you like Rancid and/or Lars Frederiksen And The Bastards I think you’ll find it worth your while to check these dudes out.  You can stream their first album here and their new album is available for purchase on iTunes.

I love the shit I learn on a slow news day.  Again, credit for this one goes to a Dying Scene reader.  Nice work, Lewis!

New South Whales melodic skate punk act, No Quarter, have just released a brand new 7 song EP titled “Lodestar.”  I’ve only heard 2 songs from the release (“Lodestar” and “Final Days”) but they’re both awesome.  If you like fast, technical, melodic “skate” punk I highly recommend you check these guys out.

You can stream the 2 songs on the band’s Facebook page.

Ahhh… It’s been a while since we’ve heard new material from Punk cover super group, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, but the wait is finally over.  You can stream (and download for free) their cover of “All Out Of Love” right here.

The song will appear on the Gimmes upcoming EP “Go Down Under,” which is slated for a February 1st, 2011 release date via – who else? – Fat Wreck Chords.

Spanish skate punk outfit Adrenalized have just released their new album “Docet Umbra” and are offering it for a free download via skatepunkers.net.  I wasn’t really familiar with these dudes until today, but holy shit, I’m glad I checked them out.  So good!  If you were a fan of bands like Belvedere or Mute or of Fat Wreck Chords circa mid to early 90’s I guarantee you will like this album.

Thanks to Blake for such a great tip.

Canadian screamo act Silverstein has debuted a new track titled “Sacrifice” off their upcoming EP “Transitions”. The song can be heard here on the band’s official facebook.

Silverstein recently announced that they have signed with Hopeless Records (for American/European/Japanese releases) and with Universal Music (Canada).

“Transitions” will be released digitally on December 7th.

Arizona pop-punk band The Maine have released the trailer for their first ever film (yes, film) entitled “In Darkness & In Light.” No word on when the official film is released, but we’ve got the trailer for you here

The Maine latest album Black And White was released July 13th on Warner Brothers Records.