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Videos: Life In Vacuum: "Moving On"


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Life In Vacuum have released a video for their new song “Moving On”. The video was created by The Bunn. The song is off their upcoming album Lost which will be out April 14 via Born Losers Records. Life In Vacuum released All You Can Quit in 2018. Check out the video below.

DS Record Radar: This Week in Punk Vinyl (AFI “All Hallow’s EP”, Jughead’s Revenge, Dan Vapid and the Cheats & more)

Greetings, and welcome to the Dying Scene Record Radar. If it’s your first time here, thank you for joining us! This is the weekly column where we cover all things punk rock vinyl; new releases, reissues… you name it, we’ve probably got it. So kick off your shoes, pull up a chair, crack open a […]

Greetings, and welcome to the Dying Scene Record Radar. If it’s your first time here, thank you for joining us! This is the weekly column where we cover all things punk rock vinyl; new releases, reissues… you name it, we’ve probably got it. So kick off your shoes, pull up a chair, crack open a cold one, and break out those wallets, because it’s go time. Let’s get into it!

If you don’t feel like reading, check out the video edition of this week’s Record Radar, presented by our friends at Punk Rock Radar:

AFI‘s All Hallow’s EP seems to be back in print. I’ve seen the orange colored 10″ popping up on various record stores’ webstores this week. Available here and here, among other places.

SoCal punk veterans Jughead’s Revenge are back with their first new record in 20+ years. Vultures is due out May 5th on SBÄM Records. Check out the first single “I’ll Be Seeing You” below and pre-order the 12″ EP here (US) / here (EU).

The friendly people at Eccentric Pop Records launched pre-orders for two awesome records this week. The first is Dan Vapid and the Cheats‘ latest album Welcome to Dystopia. 300 copies on blue vinyl, 200 on black. Get yours here.

Eccentric Pop also launched pre-orders for Horror Section‘s new record Part II: Rewind Resurrection. One of the two variants already sold out, so act fast if you want a copy. Get it here.

Operation Ivy singer Jesse Michaels’ band Classics of Love released an EP a few years ago, and Asian Man Records is releasing it on vinyl. The first pressing of World of Burning Hate was limited to 1,000 copies, and I say “was” because the shit sold out. If you missed out, fear not: the band has confirmed a second pressing is coming. By the way, did you hear about Jesse’s new band with Tim Armstrong? Check out ̶B̶a̶d̶ ̶O̶p̶t̶i̶x̶ DOOM Regulator!

Bad Religion‘s 30 Years Live is back in print on colored vinyl for the first time since 2016. 1,000 copies on “dragon fruit” colored vinyl, to be specific. Get it here.

I’m sure you’re already aware Samiam released a brand new album this week, but did you know the East Bay punk veterans’ debut LP is also getting a spiffy new reissue? This record’s been out of print for over a decade, but that changes now! Cleopatra Records has two new variants available on their webstore.

It wouldn’t be the Record Radar if we didn’t talk about an Epitaph reissue, would it? Motion City Soundtrack‘s I Am The Movie turns 20 this year, so naturally it’s getting reissued with like 20 new color variants. Links to all the places you can buy them are here.

Newbury Comics continues its reign as the most shameless retailer in the exclusive game with another set of $35 LPs (well, one of these is $32 but I’m not giving these fuckers a pass). They’ve got two new exclusives variants from Alkaline Trio: Is This Thing Cursed? on red w/ black splatter and their split with Hot Water Music on coke bottle clear. Get ’em here, suckers.

90’s pop-punk fans, pick up this new record from The Phase Problem! The band’s lineup includes members of Squirtgun and The Murderburgers. Our friends at Mom’s Basement Records have it on yellow and green colored vinyl on their webstore, and you know what? They’re only 20 fuckin’ bucks! Crazy how a small label is able to sell records for 40% less than Newbury Comics! Also available here in the UK and on cassette here.

Brooklyn Vegan has an exclusive pressing of Braid‘s 1998 LP Frame & Canvas up on their store. Limited to 300 copies on a variant they describe as “White inside Clear w/ Blue Splatter Vinyl”. Very cool.

Two split 7″s from Hot Water Music this week:

The first is a repress of their 2022 split with Terror, back in print on two new color variants (each limited to 250 copies). Get that here.

The second is a new split with Germany’s Muff Potter. HWM’s side features a song called “Drawn”, previously only available on a New Noise Magazine flexi disc (listen below). Get this one here.

Our friends at People of Punk Rock Records are having a pretty sweet sale! Head over to their webstore before April 16th and get 25% off all music (vinyl, CDs & cassettes) and 10% off all skateboards and merch. Minimum order is $75. They’ve got a lot of great records out, including new albums from Colorsfade, Ten Foot Pole & Bridge The Gap plus some killer 30FootFall reissues. Don’t miss out!

Punk Rock Radar is releasing German melodic punk band Baxter‘s killer new album Between Punk and Bourgeoise on cassette. They’re doing 50 copies on gold tapes, 25 on purple, and 25 on black/white. Pre-order your copy here (US) or here (EU).

We’re all about supporting small independent bands & labels here at Dying Scene, so I wanna take a second to give a shoutout to the friendly people at Cat’s Claw Records holding it down over in the UK. If you wanna help them put out more awesome music, head over to their webstore and grab this bitchin’ t-shirt designed by prolific artist Wolf Mask. And buy some killer records from bands like Making Friends, Astronuts, Clayface, Mark Murphy & The Meds and many others while you’re over there!

Well, that’s all, folks. Another Record Radar in the books. As always, thank you for tuning in. If there’s anything we missed (highly likely), or if you want to let everyone know about a new/upcoming vinyl release you’re excited about, leave us a comment below, or send us a message on Facebook or Instagram, and we’ll look into it. Enjoy your weekend, and don’t blow too much money on spinny discs (or do, I’m not your father). See ya next week!

Wanna catch up on all of our Record Radar posts? Click here and you’ll be taken to a page with all the past entries in the column. Magic!

by Staff Writer Screeching Bottlerocket
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Navel Gazing for April 2, 2023


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Welcome to Navel Gazing, the Punknews.org commenter community's weekly symposium, therapy session, and back-alley knife-fight. Chime in below with your latest playlists, record store finds, online time wasters, and site feedback.Also, Here is a picture of crass because I am out and about and didn't have time to write up a "proper" Navel Gazing.

DS Show Review & Gallery: Flatfoot 56, The Rumjacks, The Drowns, and Criminal Kids. Chicago (03.11.2023)

Chicago celebrates St. Patrick’s Day a bit early. The city partook in its traditional Dyeing of the Chicago River, followed by a boisterous post-downtown Irish parade afternoon. The events draw thousands, most seeming to be decked out in various formed of green plastic, t-shirts slightly updated, often vulgarity or cheesy wise, from the classic of […]

Chicago celebrates St. Patrick’s Day a bit early. The city partook in its traditional Dyeing of the Chicago River, followed by a boisterous post-downtown Irish parade afternoon. The events draw thousands, most seeming to be decked out in various formed of green plastic, t-shirts slightly updated, often vulgarity or cheesy wise, from the classic of bygone years “Kiss Me I’m Irish,” and silly hats. More than a few people remarked that the only thing seemingly missing were actual Irish people. The accuracy of that last part I do not know.

However, after a day accented by a few celebrants puking up green beer on the “L,” Reggie’s acted as a sort of refuge from the shenanigans (yes, I use that word sans apologies). The pride of Southside Chicago Celtic punk, Flatfoot 56, as it often does at this time of the year, stormed the stage. The band had hearty support from The Rumjacks, The Drowns, and another of Chicago’s own, Criminal Kids.

To say that a Flatfoot 56 show is always a good time is an understatement. Led by the affable founding members the brothers Bawinkel, Tobin and Kyle, the band roars through its set. Tobin Bawinkel, the towering lead singer, exudes the energy of a preacher leading an old-time revival under a big tent, the charm of your favorite high school teacher, (he actually is a high school social studies teacher in the Chicago Public school system), and the requisite charisma of a veteran frontman. Kyle Bawinkel, with a good-natured, but slightly mischievous grin, slams on bass, Drummer Dan Alfonsi, aka singer of another windy city band “Still Alive,” works in tight conjunction with Kyle for a sturdy backbeat. Original Flatfoot 56 Pipes player Josh Robieson rejoined the band a few years back, much to the delight of the Ollie Mob.

The band is well-known as a Christian group. But during the secular shows, you won’t witness proselytizing. However, you will hear stories of forgiveness, redemption, unity, and faith laid bare in FF56 lyrics. Two of the band’s most popular songs played live are actually covers of
Christian hymnals. Tobin regularly encouraged, pre-pandemic, fans to hold the
hands of their neighbors at the show, as they slowly build then burst into a very up-tempo rendition of “Amazing Grace.” Tobin still encourages fans to take a moment to introduce themselves to those around them they do not yet know.

On this particular night, however, the hymnal of choice, was the joyously rowdy version of “I’ll Fly Away.” And whether fans describe themselves as believers, atheists, agnostics, or by any other religion-related description, the crowd joins in, triumphantly singing the chorus.

“I’ll fly away, oh, Glory
I’ll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I’ll fly away.”

It’s quite a moving moment. Decency is a word you will often hear associated with this band. It fits, in part, because it requests one thing of its fans, to bear cathartic witness to our shared humanity. But a FF56 show is no solemn affair, Its reliable strength is neither generic nor boring.

This was demonstrated as the members of Flatfoot 56 blasted through the set, also including “Brotherhood,” “Knuckles Up,” “Winter In Chicago,” a terrific cover version of “The Wild Rover,” “Courage,” and “We Grow Stronger. 

Flatfoot 56 shows, simply put, are the very definition of a rip-roaring good time free of judgment, full of joy.

Celtic punk band The Rumjacks, was founded in Sydney, Australia but now its members are based in Europe.

Lead singer Mike Rivkees, who is actually from the United States, spent most of this time on stage in perpetual motion, springing lightly on the front of his shoes. Also playing tin whistle throughout the set, Rivkees commanded the crowd with his strong vocals. He led the bandmates, including his Mickey Rickshaw bandmate Kyle Goyette on accordion, through a rollicking set proper for a modern-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the USA. The Rumjacks easily satisfied the fans as it tore through “One for the Road,” ”Kirkintilloch,” “Bloodsoaked in Chorus,” ”A Fistful O’ Roses,” “Sainted Millions,” and “An Irish Pub Song.”

Hopefully we will not have to wait until the next St. Patrick’s Day celebration to welcome The Rumjacks back to Chicago.

The Drowns, out of the Emerald State helped celebrate the Emerald Isle with a spirited performance. The Seattle band has a stacked festival year. Among the upcoming highlights are Punk Rock Bowling, Punk in Drublic, and Rebellion Festival, as well as Sjock Festival. So it was a treat for those who can’t travel to a big festival to be able to see them at Reggie’s. The boisterous set included “Black Lung,” “Lost Boys Of Suburbia,” “One More Pint,” “Wolves on The Throne,” and ”Hold Fast.”

Band members felt compelled to point out one of their tour highlights or perhaps lowlights. The band hit White Castle pre-show. For at least one of its crew it was the first taste of the iconic fast-food joint. There is a White Castle right around the corner from the venue. Unsurprisingly (at least to me, as I am not a White Castle fan), the band expressed more than a little regret at that dinner choice.

The Drowns also played a barn-burning cover of Sweet’s “Ballroom Blitz.” Of course, that classic song was featured in the classic comedy “Wayne’s World,” which has several keys scenes set in the Windy City area. The crowd was absolutely all for it.

Regret is something you may experience if you don’t catch this The Drowns live at your first chance. Whether it is at a huge festival or in a more intimate setting, the crucial thing is to catch them. You will be glad you did.

I am always delighted to see Southside Chicago’s own Criminal Kids on the bill. The band fired up the hometown crowd to kick off the party.

The rough and tumble but sweet attitude befitting a band with this name was demonstrated as Criminal Kids blasted through “Little Bitch,” “Night,” “Outcast,” “Vanity,” and “Life.”

The band’s rambunctious cover of The Undertones classic from 1978, “Teenage Kicks,” was a notch above terrific.

Is this where I say it’d be a crime to miss Criminal Kids? Ok, I will apologize for that groaner. The manner of expressing this idea might be dorky. But the sentiment is not.

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Top Ten Fall Out Boy Songs – Deep Cut Edition

Happy Saturday! It’s been eight days since Fall Out Boy released their newest album, creating a “new beginning” for themselves. Since we don’t typically cover anything Fall Out Boy-related, my editors gave me a pass and let me take the wheel for today’s post. Which is sponsored by my coffee machine and a record player […]

Happy Saturday! It’s been eight days since Fall Out Boy released their newest album, creating a “new beginning” for themselves. Since we don’t typically cover anything Fall Out Boy-related, my editors gave me a pass and let me take the wheel for today’s post. Which is sponsored by my coffee machine and a record player that’s currently playing Fall Out Boy.

Firstly, this might be an atypical Dying Scene post, but I want to thank Fall Out Boy for shaping my teens and making me question my taste in men later in life. Since Fall Out Boy has become too big for “small” online ‘zines, except Kerrang! I’ve decided to show my undying admiration for them by putting together a top ten all-time best Fall Out Boy songs that aren’t the ones we still hear on the radio from 2006.

So if you like Fall Out Boy as much as I do or want an introduction to them, I’m here to guide you through the magnificent and unique world that Fall Out Boy made with their clever lyrics and ever-so-changing sound. Let us begin! And we are starting with the number 10!

10. I Write Sins Not Tragedies (A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, 2005)

No doubt that this is such an underrated song from their first album. The sound and lyrics are just so unique and ahead of their time. They started Emo, but it’s only 18 years later that we all genuinely have come to understand the uniqueness this song has brought. Thank you, Fall Out Boy for starting Emo <3

9. Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off (A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, 2005)

Every time I hear this song, I get emotional when I listen to it. I’m pretty sure it was written for Pete Wentz’s wife, now ex-wife, at that time. But he never replied to my message, so I can’t confirm this.

8. ME! Ft Brendon Urie (Lover, 2019)

Wow, that moment they went full pop and thought they could get away with it. They did for a few weeks during the summer, but I started wondering what I liked about them after that. But one can’t deny that this is a banger!

7. House of Memories (Death of A Bachelor, 2016)

It was a hit BEFORE TikTok started using it, and it is still a banger today. I have nothing to add to this song.

6. One Of The Drunks (Pray for the Wicked, 2018)

I heard this song every time I went partying, this is my jam. Turns out I suck at partying and not everyone likes emo.

5. High Hopes (Pray for the Wicked, 2018)

I wish I was the last good thing of their part of town. I remember cracking this song, wishing the guy I had a crush on would phone me. But he never did. It still slaps and I still do the air guitar, so to the dude that broke my heart for the first time – thanks for giving me a cool skillset. You were the last good thing about that part of town. Asshole.

4. Northern Downpour (Pretty. Odd, 2008)

They did a remix with 100 gecs, Craig Owens, and Nicole Dollanganger. I am so here for it, the summer it came out it was my number 1 on my Spotify list!!

3. Far Too Young to Die (Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!, 2013)

From their newest album, this song brings me in such a good mood with it’s catchy lyrics and Patrick’s voice. So it seems the vultures are getting too full to fly. Eat that, haters.

2. Local God (Viva Las Vengeance, 2022)

I know MANIA is a controversial album, but there’s no denying that Wilson stood out as one of the better tracks. Seriously, guys, we have forgiven you for this trashy album. But it’s a good track, ok?

1. The Best of Both Worlds (Hannah Montana, 2006)

The number Uno! “Calm Before the Storm” has got to be my most heard FOB song since I heard about them. Even to this day, I find the lyrics amazing. But as they sing in the song “What you do on your own time’s just fine.”

If you’ve read this far. April Fools – we regret nothing.

by Staff Writer Karina Rae Selvig
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Quiz: Which classic punk rocker is your style icon?


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You put so much effort into putting together the perfect outfit, from picking out the perfect pieces to arranging them in the most pleasing manner. When you are admiring yourself in the mirror, the thought crosses your mind, “What classic punk rocker truly is my style icon?” After many scientific trials, we at Punknews have devised this quiz to help you finally find an answer to this question!

How to Tell if Your Favorite Band Just Isn't That Into You, Anymore


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We've all been there. your favorite band used to be… different. The songs they wrote spoke directly to you, like they were written with you in mind. At the gig, the bass player looked down and definitely smiled directly at you. The merch fit your EXACT aesthetic. But now, it feels like something has changed. The band seems more distant. They don't seem to take your mindset into consideration when releasing new music. Their social media just isn't as responsive as it used to be. It's almost like they don't even know you exist… Is this really happening or are you just paranoid?! Read below for some signs that your favorite band just isn't THAT into you, anymore.

The Priestess of Punk Propriety talks mosh pit etiquette


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There is nothing more important to us here at Punknews than good etiquette. As the late, great Joe Strummer once said, “Punk rock means exemplary manners to your fellow human beings” and we couldn’t agree more. This week our resident etiquette expert, the Priestess of Punk Propriety, answered another one of your letters, this time regarding mosh pit behaviour. We implore you to read the exchange below!

Deadly storm causes roof collapse at Morbid Angel show in Illinois


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<p>Morbid Angel’s show in Illinois on Friday night (March 31) ended in tragedy as high winds from a powerful storm caused the roof to collapse at the Apollo Theater in Belvidere. According to WGN TV in Chicago, one person was killed and nearly 30 were injured, at least five severely, as parts of the building fell into the pit area just in front of the stage, pinning concertgoers under rubble. The venue’s marquee and facade also crashed down into the […]</p>
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Celebrity Fashion Watch!


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Well, it's Spring now and that means ALL of your favorite punk celebrities have debuted their styles for the season! Wowee! What will be THE to-die-for style this April? Will it be classic studs and leather? Ot maybe it will be the iconic biker jacket n jeans? Or maybe an avant-garde neon day glo paired with a trashbag jumper? It really is an exciting time and to help YOU stay on top of the LATEST fashion trends, read below to see what some of the most cutting edge punk celebrities are doing to spruce and update their image just before May flowers!