Straightline Debuts Video For New Single, ‘Earth Defenders’

Posted on January 3, 2023 by philspicks

Courtesy: Thousand Islands Records/Lockjaw Records

Independent punk rock band Straightline debuted the video for its latest single, ‘Earth Defenders’ last week.

The video is featured in the band’s new album, Keep Your Cool, which is available now through Thousand Islands Records and Lockjaw Records.

The track listing for the band’s new album is noted below.

Tracklisting:

1. Global Frustration

2. Virus

3. Undone

4. Weltschmerz

5. Shame on you

6. Dead certain

7. Earth defenders

8. Leaders of self-destruction

9. Failed Catharsis

10. Stood for something else

11. Power Shift

12. Global Citizens

The musical arrangement featured in the band’s new single is a catchy, upbeat composition that will appeal easily to fans of works from the likes of Propagandhi, Strung Out, and Death By Stereo.

No information was provided about the song’s lyrical theme in the news release announce the premiere of the single and video. The lyrics provided with the video lead to interpretation that the song is meant to deliver a defiant social commentary about the role of the band’s current generation despite how the “older” generation views the current generation.

The video that accompanies the new single is a simple, straight forward presentation that features the band members and others singing along to the song. A group of family and friends is incorporated into the video as it progresses.

More information on Straightline’s new single, video and album is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StraightlinePunk

Twitter: https://twitter.com/StraightlineMusic

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Bring On The Storm Tackles Depression In New Single, Video

Posted on January 29, 2022 by philspicks

Independent punk rock band Bring On The Storm is taking on a serious mental health issue in its new single and video.

The band premiered its new single, ‘Decompose‘ and its video Jan. 22 through Thousand Islands Records. The song’s musical arrangement lends itself to comparison to works from Propagandhi, A Wilhelm Scream, and Strung Out. That is evidenced through its upbeat energy and harmonies.

Front man Chris Kreuger talked about the song’s lyrical message in a prepared statement.

“This tune is about an invisible monster that burdens and even sometimes takes life away,” he said. “We all know victims. We’ve named the monster depression.”

The video for ‘Decompose’ was shot at Ill Fated Kustoms in Calgary, Alberta, with Alan Bremner handling filming and editing duties. The video features the band in the shop performing its new single. Various camera angles and lighting effects are used to ensure audiences’ engagement and entertainment.

More information on Bring On The Storm’s new single and video is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://bringonthestorm.bandcamp.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bringonthestormband

Deviates Premieres New Single, ‘Wasted,’ Video; Announces New Album Details

Posted on August 17, 2021 by philspicks

Independent punk rock band Deviates released its first new music in 20 years this week.

The band premiered its new single, ‘Wasted‘ and its companion video Tuesday. The song is the lead single from the band’s forth coming album, Holding Out, which is scheduled for release Sept. 17. A limited run of translucent blood red vinyl pressings (approximately 500 copies) is scheduled for release Nov. 15.

Holding Out is only the third album from Deviates. It consists of a total of seven songs.

The musical arrangement featured in ‘Wasted’ instantly lends itself to comparison to works from Offspring. That is made clear through the vocals, guitar, bass, and drums collectively. No information was provided about the song’s lyrical theme in the press release announcing the premiere of the song and its video.

Speaking of the video, it is a simple presentation. Meant to present a DIY style look, the video features the band performing on stage in a small club setting as the song plays over that visualization.

In other news, Deviates is scheduled to join Pennywise for a handful of live shows this fall. The bands’ dates are noted below. Tickets are available here.

Tour Dates:

10/7 – Majestic Ventura Theater – Ventura, CA (w/ Pennywise + Dead Kennedys + Slaughterhouse)

10/8 – The Majestic Ventura Theater – Ventura, CA (w/ Pennywise + Strung Out + The Line) (SOLD OUT)

10/9 – Fremont Theatre – San Luis Obispo, CA (w/ Pennywise + The Line)

11/5– SOMA – San Diego CA (w/ Pennywise + Strung Out + Urethane)

More information on Deviates’ new single, video, and album is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://www.deviatesband.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deviatespunk

Second Stage Added To 2nd Annual Blaze ‘N’ Glory Festival

Posted on May 10, 2016 by philspicks

Courtesy: Ashton-Magnuson Media

The 2^nd annual Blaze ‘N’ Glory Festival has just gotten bigger.

Organizers with the Blaze ‘N’ Glory Festival announced Monday the addition of the “SRH 25 Year Anniversary Party” Stage. And with an additional stage also come additional acts. Long Beach Dub All-Stars, Dilated Peoples, Common Kings, Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds, Madchild, Big B, and Johnny Richter are all scheduled to perform on the newly added stage.

SRH (Supporting Radical Habits) was originally established in 1991. Since its inception, it has branched out to form a clothing line closely associated with the action sports lifestyle. It also has put on its own music festival dubbed the SRH Fest. The SRH Fest assembles fans from around Southern California to celebrate live music, action sports and more. The bands featured at the SRH Fest include but are not limited to: NOFX, Pennywise, Offspring, Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, Unwritten Law, Strung Out, Dilated Peoples, and (Hed) p.e. SRH founder Kevin Zinger shared his thoughts on the company’s partnership with the Blaze ‘N’ Glory Festival with the media, noting SRH’s anniversary as a big reason for the new deal. “We are extremely excited to be doing this year’s SRH fest at Blaze ‘N’ Glory,” he said. This is our 25th anniversary, so when the idea of combining forces came up, it made complete sense. We wanted to put together a lineup that represents our flavor of music and lifestyle and Blaze ‘N’ Glory is the perfect event. It’s an honor to have so many amazing artists get involved to perform and support. We have some special guests that will also be joining us, and this show will go down in the SRH history books for sure.”

In honor of SRH’s 25^th anniversary, organizers with the Blaze ‘N’ Glory Festival is offering a special 4-pack ticket sale that begins Friday, May 13^th at 1pm EST/10:00a.m. PST. The special short sale ends Saturday, May 14^th at 2:00pm EST/11:00a.m. PST. The package deal allows fans to purchase four tickets for $25 each plus fees. Camping reservations can be made for the festival now by calling the San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department at 909-387-2583. A very limited number of spaces for RVs and campers adjacent to the venue is currently available and will likely go fast. Campgrounds will be open from Friday, June 3^rd at 3pm through Sunday, June 5^th at 12pm.

More information on the Blaze ‘N’ Glory Festival is available online now at:

Website: http://www.BlazeNGlory.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blazengloryfest

Twitter: http://twitter.com/blazengloryfest

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It’s Not Dead Festival Comes To Life This Fall

Posted on June 22, 2015 by philspicks

Courtesy: Earshot Media

Punk rock is alive and well!

That is the message being sent by “It’s Not Dead Festival” co-founders Kevin Lyman, Jon Reese and Live Nation’s Rich Best. Thanks to the trio’s combined efforts, the aptly-titled festival will become reality, proving the spirit of punk and the music itself is alive and well. The “It’s Not Dead Festival” will be held Saturday, October 10^th at the San Manuel Amphitheater Festival Grounds in San Bernadino, CA. The festival will feature performances from a total of thirty-five bands across three stages representing the past, present, and future of punk and ska. Those bands include: Bad Religion, Pennywise, Descendents, NOFX, The Vandals, 7 Seconds, The Vandals, Bouncing Souls, Anti-Flag, Strung Out, Fishbone, H20, Lagwagon, Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake and many more. The festival’s complete lineup is listed below.

The Lineup: Bad Religion, Pennywise, Descendents, NOFX,The Vandals,7 Seconds, Bouncing Souls, Anti-Flag, Strung Out, Fishbone, H20, Lagwagon, Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake

Second Stage: The Adolescents, Agent Orange, CJ Ramone, Devils Brigade, Duane Peters Gunfight, Manic Hispanic, Pulley, Riverboat Gamblers, Sham 69, Swingin’ Utters, The Dickies, TSOL

Third Stage: DI, Left Alone, Otherized, Rhythmic Asylum, The Briggs, The Interrupters, The Untouchables, Total Chaos

Tickets for the “It’s Not Dead Festival” will be available beginning this afternoon at 1pm ET on the festival’s official website at http://www.itsnotdeadfestival.com/. Early bird tickets start at $25 and go up in price from there. Regular on-sale price for tickets is $42.50. Service fees and parking are not included in ticket prices. Kids 10 and under get in free. On-site overnight parking will be available for those that get there early in anticipation of the big day.

While the bands tapped to play this year’s festival are the main attraction, they are just part of what audiences can look forward to this year. There will also be an old-school skate/BMX jam presented by Vans featuring appearances from skateboarding legends such as: Mike Frazier, Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, Omar Hassan, and Neal Hendrix along with pros Lizzie Armanto, Alex Perelson, and Josh Bordon. BMX rider Dennis McCoy will also be on hand for the event.

For those looking for something calmer, there will also be an art exhibition titled “Art’s Not Dead” and a book-signing area. The art exhibition will feature works from artists and photographers such as Mark deSalvo, Dave Naz, Natalia Fabia, Lisa Johnson, B.J. Papas, Greg Attonito, Chris Shary, Craig “Skibs” Barker, Jeff Alulis, Jason Cardwell and many others. Their works will both be on exhibition and for sale. The book-signing area will feature books from well-known authors such as Jeff Alulis, Danny Bland, Cecil Castellucci, Jack Grisham, Shawna Kenney, Jim Lindberg, David Nazworthy, Christian Picciolini, John Roecker with Dylan Melody, Daniel Weizmann and Shanti Wintergate & Greg Attonito.

The “It’s Not Dead Festival” is sponsored by Vans, Rockstar Energy Drink, FYE, Coldcock Whiskey, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Epitaph Records, and Pure Noise Records. More information on the “It’s Not Dead Festival” is available online now including ticketing information at:

Website: http://www.itsnotdeadfestival.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/itsnotdeadfest

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