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, will Green Day talk politics at the big game kickoff tonight? Will they prove themselves to be the ultimate tru-punx… or will they just play the hits and be phony balonies? Place your bets below!

When you think of a quintessential Hardcore label, it is hard not to think of Bridge Nine Records out in Massachusetts and you think of its founder/owner Chris Wrenn being the guy behind all of this. They have been pressing releases from some of our favorite bands since 1995 and have been on top of the game in branding for years with its sister company Sully’s for Massachusetts specific wear. Wrenn has written a book titled Fenway Punk, which chronicles the creation of the record label tied to the love of Boston baseball. Punknews Contributing Editor Samantha Barrett sat down with Wrenn to discuss the label, some baseball and the new book.

When you think of a quintessential Hardcore label, it is hard not to think of Bridge Nine Records out in Massachusetts and you think of its founder/owner Chris Wrenn being the guy behind all of this. They have been pressing releases from some of our favorite bands since 1995 and have been on top of the game in branding for years with its sister company Sully’s for Massachusetts specific wear. Wrenn has written a book titled Fenway Punk, which chronicles the creation of the record label tied to the love of Boston baseball. Punknews Contributing Editor Samantha Barrett sat down with Wrenn to discuss the label, some baseball and the new book.

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Episode #716 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, John announces Summer Soiree 9, which will be a Clash tribute show with Kepi Ghoulie, Ara and Jay of The Slackers, Danbert Nobacon, The Droogettes, and Dracu-Las! It will take place on August 1 at Philamoca in Philly and you can grab tickets right here! John, Sam, and Em also discuss the week’s news, including Turnstile winning Grammys, artists including Bruce Springsteen, NOFX, and Billy Bragg releasing anti-ICE songs, Fucked Up’s upcoming ’Zodiac’ tour, Atom Willard leaving Alkaline Trio, and so much more. Listen to the episode below!