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GOOD CHARAMEL RECORDS TO RELEASE SEX ON THE BEACH FROM JAPAN’S TsuShiMaMiRe BAND ALSO SET TO CONTRIBUTE 2 SONGS TO I LOVE J-ROCK COMPILATION

Blending elements of punk, Avant Garde, free jazz, ska, surf, and that funky “je ne sais quoi” possessed by many Japanese girl bands, TsuShiMaMiRe consists of Yayoi (bass), Mari (guitar and vocals), and Mizue (drums). The band was formed in 1999 when the girls were still in college. While performing at local venues, TsuShiMaMiRe recorded the demo singles ‘Hamburger Set’ (1999) and ‘Bloody Mohawk’ (2001). The band signed a recording deal with Tokyo based in­die, Benten Lable (Petty Booka, Titan Go King’s) and released the first album ‘Pregnant Fantasy’ in the summer 2004. In the same year, the girls joined Bleach, Noodles, and Kokeshi Doll on a 2004 US tour, which included the obligatory stop at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival in Austin, TX. TsuShimamire have embarked on six US tours with over 150 live shows performed in the states to date. In 2008, TsuShiMaMiRe collaborated with Cartoon Network’s popular television series, Powerpuff Girls on their mini album, Six Mix Girls. On their 10th anniversary, the band made their major label debut on Japan’s FlyingStar Records. The band became notable for their unique style and began gaining a fan base in both the US and their home, Japan. Containing a mix of cuts from their demo singles and new songs, the sound is tight and well-executed, while preserving a refreshing, playful/vicious sponta­neity and explosiveness. Whereas Japanese punk bands often prefer to include sing-along, 50s style ele­ments in their songs, TsuShiMaMiRe appears to be informed more by punk, noise, and jazz, and the guitar and bass often engage in wild riff interplay, lending the music a welcome spaciousness that invites repeat listens. Lyrical content is, as we have come to expect from Japanese girl bands, way out there, ranging from songs about how fish paste feels when it is cooked (‘Camaboco’) to an imaginary conversation between a newborn baby and its mother (‘Pregnant Fantasy’). TSMMR’s second full-length album, ‘Sex On The Beach’, was released in the spring of 2010, and the band is now preparing for a North American release on August 31st, via Robby Takac of Goo Goo Dolls’ record label, Good Charamel Records. TSMMR also contribute two tracks to Good Charamel’s ‘I Love J-Rock’ compilation where they appear alongside Shonen Knife, LAZYgunsBRISKY, Molice and DJ Sashimi. For more information, and to stream TsuShiMaMiRe’s Sex on the Beach in its entirety, please visit: http://www.goodcharamel.com/?select=artists&data=tsuShiMaMiRe

SEX ON THE BEACH TRACK LISTING:
1. Sex On The Beach
2. Chicken Sandwich
3. Strobo (Strobe)
4. J-POP
5. Momo-Daro
6. Pan Basket (Bread Basket)
7. Jitensha (Bicycle)
8. Hime Jijo (Princess Affairs)
9. Obachan No Brassier (Grandmother’s Brassier)
10. Nezumi Sensation
11. Horn Practicing
12. Rush Hour
13. Jinsei Kengai (My Life Is Out of the Way)

JAPAN’S MOLICE TO RELEASE CATALYSTROCK ON GOOD CHARAMEL RECORDS BAND SET TO PERFORM AT ANIME WEEKEND ATLANTA CONVENTION ON SEPT 18 IN ATLANTA, GA AND TO CONTRIBUTE TWO TRACKS TO UPCOMING I HEART J-ROCK COMPILATION

When Rinko and Yuzuru formed Molice in 2007, they had something most young bands don’t: a vision. Valuing the lessons learned from the dissolve of their previous band China Chop, they set about crafting a more focused unit, taking their love for the conceptual bands of the ‘60s and ‘70s as an inspiration rather than a template and infusing it with the edginess of their favorite movie, ‘Blade Runner’. The result is a sound that couples the grunt of Pixies with the soul of The Doors, a sprinkling of Smiths-y guitar melody and a pinch of disco sensibility. Their two albums may pack in a wide variety of styles, but their songwriting is always tight and punchy, from the dancefloor bluster of ‘Headphone’ on 2008 album ‘Doctor Ray’ to the sultry, sexy ‘Romancer’ on 2010’s ‘Catalystrock’. Though the band are now a four-piece, their core is very much a blend of the meticulous mind of Rinko and Yuzuru’s handcrafted production techniques. Molice formed in January 2007 when they began playing weekly jams at Tokyo bar Kokubunji Rubber Soul, and they immediately set about crafting both their sound and image with care. In May 2007, they self-produced their first recordings, releasing them as ‘Molice Demo’. Fast-forward to August, and Molice were on stage at Japan’s biggest music festival, Summer Sonic. In September they performed a solo show (which in Japan is considered a sign of great popularity) before starting work on a series of three new demo CDs, which they released over the remains of 2007 and into the summer of 2008. In November 2008, they released their first commercial CD, ‘Doctor Ray’, followed by a year of headline shows around Tokyo’s club scene, in places such as Shibuya, Shinjuku and Akihabara. That autumn, the music video for their track ‘Headphone’ was playlisted for repeated broadcast on French TV station NOLIFE. The band rounded out 2009 with three shows in London, England, followed in May 2010 by a show in Vietnam, at Hanoi’s CAMA Festival. Whether at home or abroad, they inject their shows with raw power and energy. Molice’s second album, ‘Catalystrock’, was released in Japan in March 2010, and quickly found a warm reception from critics: Molice were chosen by Time Out as one of five Japanese acts primed for success in 2010, and interviews with the band graced several national and local publications. The North American version of ‘Catalystrock’ will be released from Good Charamel Records (www.goodcharamel.com) on August 31st, 2010 and it include bonus tracks of ‘Superstar’ and ‘Monster’ (Remix). Molice will be performing at the AWA Convention (Anime Weekend Atlanta, http://www.awa-con.com) on September 18th. AWA is a three-day Japanese Animation and comics convention held annually in Atlanta, Georgia. Since 1995, AWA has become one of the most popular Japanese Animation conventions in the United States. The band has also contributed two tracks to Good Charamel’s ‘I Love J-Rock’ compilation, where they appear alongside Shonen Knife, LAZYgunsBRISKY and DJ Sashimi. For more information, and to stream snippets of ‘Catalystrock’, please visit: http://www.goodcharamel.com/?select=artists&data=molice

CATALYSTROCK TRACK LISTING:
1. Monster
2. Romancer
3. Android Said
4. Monday Runs
5. Paint It Yellow
6. Perfect Morning
7. Let’s Merge!
8. into YOU
9. Fine Wave
10. Still Alive
11. Praying
12. The HAZE
13. Superstar*
14. Monster (Remix)*
*North America Only Bonus Tracks

LAZYgunsBRISKY TO RELEASE ‘26 TIMES’ ON GOOD CHARAMEL RECORDS BAND LENDS TWO TRACKS TO UPCOMING I LOVE J-ROCK COMPILATION

LAZYgunsBRISKY is a 4-piece all girl rock band formed in Japan in 2006 by Lucy (vocal), Izumi (guitar), Azu (bass), and Moe (drums). They recorded their first free demo CD ‘The Trip’ in February 2007. Word of mouth quickly spread and in April of 2008, they released their debut indie album ‘Quixotic’ on July Records. In December of the same year, Kenichi Asai (ex. BLANKEY JET CITY) produced and released LgB’s major label EP Catching which came out on the Babestar label. On July 8th of 2009, LgB released their 2nd EP 26 Times on Flying Star Records in Japan, which as also produced by Asai. Featuring a healthy offering of the band’s hard-edged riff-rock, ’26 Times’ will finally be released in North America on August 31 on Good Charamel Records, the Buffalo, NY based label run by Goo Goo Dolls bassist, Robby Takac. Over the last several months LAZYgunsBRISKY has been playing shows throughout Japan and Europe. A US tour is anticipated in early 2011.Stream snippets from the album here:
http://www.goodcharamel.com/?select=artists&data=lazyGunsBrisky

Check out the band’s music video for ‘Navy Star’:

26 TIMES TRACK LISTING:
1. Liar
2. Navy Star
3. Bitter Day
4. Now!
5. Sneaky
6. Chicken race
7. Ring, ring, ring
8. Abbey road

www.goodcharamel.com
www.myspace.com/goodcharamelrecords

EVERY TIME I DIE POST SIXTH &S EVENTH EPISODE OF ‘SHIT HAPPENS: THE SERIES?’ TODAY AT VANS.COM

Buffalo, New York’s EVERY TIME I DIE have posted a sixth episode of ‘SHIT HAPPENS: THE SERIES?’ at www.vans.com/ETID! In this episode, we follow guitarist Jordan Buckley as he craftily cuts in the catering line (hey, no cutting!) at Warped Tour! Fans will also witness singer Keith Buckley wrestling Bagel, the band’s merch man extraordinaire. This episode and the rest are all part of a weekly video series entitled ‘SHIT HAPPENS: THE SERIES?’…and then in the other episode, we follow the band in another Euro Episode! Witness the boys crash a party for Sweden’s equivalent of American Idol! Fans should expect even longer, funnier episodes to be included on the DVD, set for release this October! The DVD will include 30 minutes of extra footage, plus an hour of unreleased bonus material. To sweeten the deal even more, EVERY TIME I DIE is including a free copy of their latest full-length, ‘New Junk Aesthetic’, with the purchase of the DVD! The series finds EVERY TIME I DIE teaming up once again with Space Monkey Studios. Over the coming weeks, EVERY TIME I DIE will unveil episodes that are packed to the gills with impromptu footage showcasing the band’s signature brand of humor that has made them infamous amongst their fans and peers alike. This is by no means a scripted reality show containing foreseeable plot twists and over-dramatic story arches. Nor is this your typical live band DVD that focuses on the tedium of tracking a record or the self-congratulatory tales of what inspired their lyrics. Instead, ‘SHIT HAPPENS: THE SERIES?’ focuses on what it is exactly that drives 5 individuals from similar backgrounds to forfeit family and friends and take to the road year after year for the sake of their craft. Whether you’re a fan of music or simply an admirer of the nomadic spirit that resides in all of us, ‘SHIT HAPPENS: THE SERIES?’ will make you feel at home.

For More Information on EVERY TIME I DIE, visit these sites:
www.myspace.com/everytimeidie
www.epitaph.com
www.everytimeidie.net

FREDDY MADBALL ‘GUNSHOTS’ DIETRO LE QUINTE, IL VIDEO!

Online il nuovo behind the scene video di ‘Gunshots’ il secondo singolo di Freddy Madball tratto dall’album ‘Catholic Guilt’! Girato a Brooklyn e diretto da Blake Farber (www.blakefarber.com) questo nuovo video mostra cosa succede dietro la telecamera durante le riprese di ‘Gunshots’.Skam Dust, Damian Burnz e qualche altro amico di Freddy vi mostreranno che succede a New York City! Freddy Madball ‘Gunshots’ behind the scene è online su
www.youtube.com/user/countdownrecords

Se non avete ancora visto il video ufficiale di Freddy Madball ‘Gunshots’ andate a vederlo ora

Per altre info visitate
www.myspace.com/freddymadball
www.myspace.com/skamdust

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Infart 2010 – Hello Nasty!

Dopo il successo delle passate edizioni, che hanno richiamato oltre 50.000 persone ogni anno facendo esplodere Bassano di colori, giunge alla quarta edizione il festival italiano dedicato all’Urban Art, uno dei più importanti appuntamenti con la street art d’Europa. Nel weekend del 3, 4 e 5 settembre, più di 60 artisti internazionali invaderanno l’Arena Cimberle Ferari, l’Ex Garage Nardini e il Castello degli Ezzelini di Bassano del Grappa, trasformando la città a colpi di pennello, bombolette, fotografie, collage, stencil, sculture, installazioni ed energia.
In un’idea di evoluzione continua, Infart presenta anche quest’anno grandi novità. A Bassano arriveranno artisti belgi del calibro di Roa, Bue The Warriors, Resto, Steve Locatelli, che negli ultimi anni hanno svolto un grosso lavoro nelle capitali europee e d’oltreoceano. Insieme a loro ci saranno gli spagnoli Zosen, Kenor, H 101 e Sabojealmontaje con i loro colori sgargianti, e il francese C215, uno dei più produttivi street artist al mondo. Non mancheranno anche gli italiani: artisti provenienti da Milano, Roma, Torino, e, naturalmente, da Bassano. Venerdì 3 settembre, insieme all’inaugurazione della mostra “Indoor Exhibition”, che raccoglie opere su tela e sculture inedite di selezionati artisti e che sarà visitabile fino al 19 settembre, al Castello degli Ezzelini verrà presentato anche “All City Writers” un allestimento video a cura di Andrea Caputo, che ripercorre attraverso immagini d’archivio la scena Writing europea e internazionale, raccontando trent’anni del movimento a partire dalle sue origini del Bronx degli anni ’70, fino all’esplosione del fenomeno in Europa durante l’ultimo ventennio. Sabato 4 sarà la giornata contro la mafia e l’illegalità. Per educare alla legalità, in programma c’è la conferenza Smash Illegality: non un noioso convegno ma un evento non convenzionale fatto di musica a parole. Tra gli ospiti, Luciano Mirone, don Luigi Tellatin e relatori della Cooperativa Locria. Infart 2010 – Hello Nasty! è un caleidoscopio espressivo fatto di arte, strada, ed anche di musica. Sarà infatti accompagnato da un vero e proprio festival di musica elettronica che si terrà sabato 4 e domenica 5 settembre all’Arena Cimberle-Ferrari. 
Saranno molti i dj che si daranno il cambio in consolle: il duo italiano Pink Is Punk di ritorno dalla tournée in Giappone, l’internazionale Dj Spiller, Dj Color della Nano Records, il side project di Infart Ackeejuice e ancora Dj Boma, Lrst, Smash The Disco, Stardustfresher, Kenor, Dj Nico e Dj Maick.

Tutto rigorosamente ad ingresso libero.

Per maggiori informazioni, www.infartcollective.com

Volcom’s 2010 VQS Starfish Surf Series – Huntinton Beach, Ca

The day was finally here and the with 160 competitors on the beach frothing from their upper lips to sign up, it was time to kick off another beautiful year of the Totally Crustaceous Tour. The Starfish Surf Series was the first event ever for the VQS so it is only appropriate to kick off the season with it. This year would prove to be one of the best of all time. The Southside of Huntington Beach Pier was raging!

With shredding going on in the water and shenanigans going on all day long on the beach, the energy was at an all time high. This year’s season brought the addition of the 10 & under Squids Division. These little dudes were so excited to have their own division and show of their skills in front of a packed beach of spectators. Huge props go out to little Kade Matson who wrapped his board around the pier piling. Standouts for the day in the Girls Division was Jenna Balester who took out Sarah Taylor in the final for the win. Taylor Clark took out the pack in the Groms Division and snagged a heap of prizes and Custom BMX bike. Taking the Muscle Milk $250 Juniors first place prize was Ian Crane and winning the Electric Volt Thrower award and the Pro-Am final was Ryan Carlson who walked away with $550 and grip of goodies! Congrats to all the Starfish winners!

Ryan Carlson with his checks after winning the Electric Volt Thrower move of the day and the Pro-Am final to take home a combined total of $550.

RESULTS

PRO-AM
1. Ryan Carlson – $500.00
2. Teddy Navaro
3. Alex Gullet
4. Chase Newsom
5. Cole Moody
6. Erik Helmstadt

JUNIORS
1. Ian Crane – $250.00 Muscle Milk
2. Colin Moran
3. Martin Jeri
4. Ian Simmons
5. Jared Cassidy
6. Andrew Jacobson

GROM
1. Taylor Clark
2. Colt Ward
3. Griffen Colapinto
4. Justin Croteau
5. Kanoa Igarashi
6. Brady Ruyschaert

GIRLS
1. Jenna Balester
2. Sarah Taylor
3. Kulia Doherty
4. Lani Doherty
5. Shelby Detmers
6. Heather Jordan

Volcom
1740 Monrovia Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
USA

Standby Barcelona WINNING Team France

As part of the BCN BMX PRO The Nike 6.0 Standby Barcelona competition saw 5 countries go head to head to film and produce the best street film in Barcelona. Countries included France, Germany, UK, USA and Spain; each team consisted of one lead director, one filmer and four riders. All of the countries had just one week to film and edit their piece in a bid to bag the overall prize of €10,000 – All teams voted on each other to give the final results. Whether it was the Burgers, Chorizo, Roast Beef or Frankfurters that tickled your fancy over the course the week in the end it was the trusty French Frog that came in as the dish of the day… Zut Alors! The top spot in the Nike 6.0 Standby Barcelona is – TEAM FRANCE. To see the video go here

Nike 6.0 would like to congratulate the French crew Directed by Hardrien Picard for producing such a high quality film and edit in just one week, incredible; this final film of the series from the French team is a well deserved win… sit back and watch the best edit as voted by all the riders and filmers who took part in Standby Barcelona 2010.

FILMING:
Director – Hadrien Picard, 28, Paris – Years filming: 3
2nd camera – Stephane Karie, 21 , Strasbourg, France – Years filming: 4

RIDERS:
Florent Soulas 27 – RoyanBycycle, Coalition, FBM – Years riding: 6/7
Joris Coulomb 20 – Nike 6.0, Proper Bike Co, Season, Marie Jade, Slidebox – Years riding: 7
Clement Baes 21 – Superstar Animal – Years riding: 10
Georgy Doremus 21 – Nike 6.0, Subrosa, Shadow Consipiracy – Years riding: 6

Hadrien
“Could this week be better than it was? Honestly I think no. The crew was perfect, it was like being with friends all the week. The weather and the place was also ideal for a project like that. Having the others teams on the same buildings was super fun too, I wanted just to do my best without thinking about the competition as I thought that we wouldn’t win. I guess it worked good! Thanks a lot for inviting me!”

The UK team storm into second position…

These guys are certainly not your typical quintessential type…the raw, uncompromised determination of the UK team is laid bare in the penultimate Standby offering. Guest Irishman Jason Phelan sets the scene from the get go putting a line in the sand for this 5 minute UK banger. To see UK’s edit go here

FILMING
Director – Matty Lambert, 24, Spital, Wirral – Years filming: 5
2nd camera – Richard Forne, 25 – Years filming: 5

RIDERS
Paul Ryan 22 – Mongoose, Nike 6.0 Flow, The Shadow Conspiracy – Years riding: 9
Jason Phelan 24 – Nike 6.0, wethepeople, Fuse Pads – Years riding: 11
Ian Bengochea 19 – Nike 6.0 Flow, Fitbikeco, DUB BMX – Years riding: 5
Ben Lewis 26 – Fit bike co/4Down distro, Etnies, A bike Co, Dub BMX – Years riding: 13

Matty Lambert
“Barcelona has played such a massive roll in the BMX street scene and to be invited back with 4 of the best street riders, representing your country, is something of an honor. It was an intense week filled with a hell of a lot of riding, crashes and good times! Standby, hands down, was the best project I’ve ever had the opportunity to be a part of.”

Team USA claims 3rd place

This was the first video dropped at the premiere and the only reason those few in the audience weren’t screaming was because they were sitting slacked jawed or were the other directors who had their heads in their hands. To see USA’s edit go to

FILMING
Director – Stew Johnson, 36, Austin, Texas – Years filming: 14
2nd camera – Christian Rigal, 21, San Diego, California – Years filming: 2 1/2

RIDERS
Dennis Enarson 19 – Nike 6.0, Harobikes, Matador (Jack Links), Rockstar, Demolition Parts – Years riding: 11
Shane Weston 23 – Hoffman Bikes – Years riding: 9
Rob Wise 24 – Gtbikes, DC Shoes, Demolition, 5050, Skullcandy, Xbalm – Years riding: 11
Ty Morrow 19 – Federal Bikes, Vans, Staff, Deadline – Years riding: 8

With an all star line up on both sides of the camera the US crew hit banger after banger and produced an edit that you’ll need to watch a bunch of times just to take it all in. This section is a total onslaught on Barcelona architecture with no regard for new or hallowed turf – it was all there for the taking.

The Spanish crue

To see Spain’s edit go to

On their home turf and coming in as the underdogs, the Spanish team show that like their football team they are stepping up in the game with a sweet edit taking 4th place in the Nike 6.0 Standby Barcelona video comp.
FILMING
Director – Carlos Maqueda, 29, Madrid – Years filming: 3
2nd camera – Tony Robles, 26, Madrid – Years filming: 5

RIDERS
Sergio Layos, 25 – Madrid – Flybikes, Oakley, Red bull, Etnies, Empire – Years riding: 15
Nil Soler, 17 – Igualada – Nike 6.0 flow, Pirate, Canal extremo – Years riding: 5
Ruben Rodriguez (Rubio), 24 – La laguna – Mutiny, Flybikes, Enfant, True bmx – Years riding: 8
Daniel Martos (Melo), 21 – Ponferrada (Leon) – Flybikes, Enfant, Dub bmx, True bmx – Years riding: 6

Carlos Maqueda
“The trip is over and I´m pretty happy to be a part of the Nike 6.0 Standby Barcelona Spanish team.
It was an intense week filming hand in hand with Toni and 4 of the best and nicest riders on the planet even under the burning sun in Barcelona. Sergio, Nil, Rubio and Melo destroyed every single spot they hit with tons of style and some of the most creative lines. Thanks to the people who did this possible, We had a good time and we wanted to show it in our edit. Every team in the contest did an amazing job. Congratulations to the winner… its incredible work.”

The German brigade

Over the next week we will release one edit a day, starting with 5th place given to the German team. The voting for each of the films was conducted by the Standby Barcelona riders and filmers themselves. Director Dominik ‘Woozy’ Wrobel had his work well and truly cut out. Not just busted but ‘super busted’ with bike confiscation, heavy-duty fines and a lack of anything to shoot for 3 days means that his end result is nothing short of remarkable. Look out for some tech hi speed camera magic. To see Germany’s edit go to

FILMING
Director – Dominik Wrobel, 28, Cologne, Germany – Years filming: 10
2nd camera – Markus Wilke, 34, Cologne, Germany – Years filming: 10

RIDERS
Stefan Lantschner 26 – Nike 6.0, Fly Bikes, Carhartt – Years riding: 8
Bruno Hoffman 17 – Red Bull, Wethpeople, Vans, Dubbmx, Eastpak – Years riding: 7
Marc Remmert 23 – Lafinca, D! Clothing – Years riding: 8
Jan Beckman 24 – Wethpeople, Almond Footwear – Years riding: 8

Woozy
“I really enjoyed working with everyone and watching what our friends from the U.S. UK, Spain and France did in the same week was a treat as well! Even though we had some major trouble with the police and our bikes were gone half of the trip the guys still managed to get some good footage on and off the bikes…ha ha ha! Hope you like the video – I enjoyed editing and shooting that one for sure! Cheers to everyone making this trip happen! See you soon!”

EVERY TIME I DIE POST FIFTH EPISODE OF ‘SHIT HAPPENS: THE SERIES?’ TODAY AT VANS.COM

(Deanna Wallach Photography Monmouth Park Warped Tour, Oceanport NJ 7.18.10)

Buffalo, New York’s EVERY TIME I DIE have posted a fifth episode of ‘SHIT HAPPENS: THE SERIES?’ at www.vans.com/ETID! In this episode, entitled ‘Shitcanery’, fans will witness an EVERY TIME I DIE Warped Tour signing! Fans will also join the guys in a ‘Day Of The Dog Tattoo’ session where the fellas give each other tattoos! This episode and the rest are all part of a weekly video series entitled ‘SHIT HAPPENS: THE SERIES?’

Fans should expect even longer, funnier episodes to be included on the DVD, set for release this October! The DVD will include 30 minutes of extra footage, plus an hour of unreleased bonus material. To sweeten the deal even more, EVERY TIME I DIE is including a free copy of their latest full-length, ‘New Junk Aesthetic’, with the purchase of the DVD! The series finds EVERY TIME I DIE teaming up once again with Space Monkey Studios. Over the coming weeks, EVERY TIME I DIE will unveil episodes that are packed to the gills with impromptu footage showcasing the band’s signature brand of humor that has made them infamous amongst their fans and peers alike. This is by no means a scripted reality show containing foreseeable plot twists and over-dramatic story arches. Nor is this your typical live band DVD that focuses on the tedium of tracking a record or the self-congratulatory tales of what inspired their lyrics. Instead, ‘SHIT HAPPENS: THE SERIES?’ focuses on what it is exactly that drives 5 individuals from similar backgrounds to forfeit family and friends and take to the road year after year for the sake of their craft. Whether you’re a fan of music or simply an admirer of the nomadic spirit that resides in all of us, ‘SHIT HAPPENS: THE SERIES?’ will make you feel at home.

For More Information on EVERY TIME I DIE, visit these sites:
www.myspace.com/everytimeidie
www.epitaph.com
www.everytimeidie.net

SHONEN KNIFE TO RELEASE ENGLISH VERSIONS OF FREE TIME INCLUDING TWO BONUS TRACKS AND 2007’S ‘Fun! Fun! Fun!’ ON AUGUST 31; LIVE AT MOHAWK PLACE DVD AVAILABLE AT INDIE STORES NOW AND ONLINE OCTOBER 19; BAND TO LAUNCH U.S. TOUR SEPTEMBER 8 IN SEATTLE

“When I finally got to see them live, I was transformed into a hysterical nine-year-old girl at a Beatles concert”
- Kurt Cobain discussing Shonen Knife in Rolling Stone

August 16, 2010—Legendary Japanese pop-punk, all-girl band Shonen Knife will be releasing the English-language version of ‘Free Time’ on August 31 through Good Charamel Records, founded by Robby Takac of The Goo Goo Dolls. With nearly three decades of releases and thousands of shows to their credit, the girls of Shonen Knife know how to deliver hard, yet poppy music, while keeping an element of mellow and kitsch in the mix. Preparing to launch a month-long U.S. tour, kicking off September 8 in Seattle, the band will play all points in between before winding down October 2 in Buffalo. On August 31, Good Charamel will also release for the first time, English-language, vinyl and digital versions of 2007’s ‘Fun! Fun! Fun!’.
The band’s ‘Live At Mohawk Place’ DVD is available now at indie stores and via the Internet beginning October 19. The live release was recorded during the band’s final stop on the 2009 Super Group Tour of North America at Buffalo, NY’s Mohawk Place. Highlights include an encore performance by original member Atsuko, 18 songs from their extensive catalog, tunes such as ‘Giant Kitty’, ‘Antonio Baka Guy’ and ‘Bear Up Bison’, as well as selections from their ‘Super Group’ album, including exclusive interview footage. This is a must have item for any Shonen Knife collector.

Busy touring and playing major rock festivals such as Matt Groening’s All Tomorrow’s Festival in the UK, and Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas, the band also found time recently to record tracks for the ‘Pow­erpuff Girls’ compilation as well as an AC/DC tribute album. Shonen Knife also contributes 3 tracks to Good Charamel’s I Love J-Rock compilation, where they appear alongside such buzzing Japanese acts as TsuShiMaMiRe, LAZYgunsBRISKY and Molice to name a few. ‘I Love J-Rock’ will be available on August 31. Catch Shonen Knife on Tour:

9/8 Wed – Seattle WA – Tractor Tavern

9/9 Thurs – Vancouver BC – Biltmore Cabaret

9/10 Fri – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios

9/11 Sat – Oakland, CA – Uptown Night Club

9/12 Sun – San Francisco, CA – Bottom Of The Hill

9/13 Mon – San Diego, CA Casbah

9/14 Tues – Los Angeles, CA – Spaceland

9/17 Fri – Austin, TX – Red 7

9/18 Sat – Dallas, TX – The Loft

9/19 Sun – Kansas City, MO – Record Bar

9/20 Mon – Northfield, MN – The Cave

9/21 Tues – Chicago, IL – Schubas

9/22 Wed – Kalamazoo, MI – The Strutt

9/23 Thurs – Cincinnati, OH – Midpoint Music Fest

9/24 Fri – Pittsburgh, PA – 31st St Pub

9/25 Sat – New York, NY – Asia Society Museum

9/26 Sun – Washington, D.C. – Rock and Roll Hotel

9/28 Tues – Brooklyn, NY – Knitting Factory

9/29 Wed – TBA

9/30 Thurs – Montreal, Canada – Cabaret du Mile End

10/1 Fri – Toronto, Canada – Horseshoe Tavern

10/2 Sat – Buffalo, NY – Mohawk Place

For more info on Shonen Knife
www.myspace.com/shonenknife
Also visit: www.goodcharamel.com

Shonen Knife performs ‘Perfect Freedom’ from ‘Free Time’:

Hang out with the Volcom Skate Team on the Volcom Brand Jeans Tour!

The Volcom Skate Team is getting ready to embark on a two-week tour through the middle and Northwest of the United States. Make sure you don’t miss out on the 2010 Volcom Brand Jeans Tour and your chance to hang with the boys and watch them skate. The tour will feature appearances from: Dustin Dollin, Geoff Rowley, Caswell Berry, Mark Appleyard, Dennis Busenitz, Grant Taylor, Jake Duncombe, Lewis Marnell, Chima Ferguson, Aaron Suski, Chris Pfanner, David Gravette, Rune Glifberg, Nick Trapasso, Collin Provost, Filipe Ortiz, Darrell Stanton, David Gonzalez, Alex Perelson and Louie Lopez! Scroll down for the schedule with locations and maps! We’ll see you on the road…Make sure that you don’t forget to bring your old jeans to the Volcom Brand Jeans Tour for our 2010 Give Jeans A Chance program. This year we’re trying to collect at least 10,000 pairs of jeans for the homeless, but we need your help. All you have to do is bring a pair of old jeans and not only will you be helping someone less fortunate, you’ll also receive a free Volcom Brand Jeans hat and be entered for a chance to win a year’s supply of Volcom Brand Jeans and a $1,000 Volcom prize pack! Go to Volcom.com/GiveJeansaChance for more info!

Saturday, August 14th, 2010 – DEMO @ 4:00 pm
NORTHBROOK SKATEPARK
1750 Techny Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062

Sunday, August 15, 2010 – DEMO @ 4:00 pm
CREAM CITY SKATEPARK
5560 N Park Dr
Butler, WI 53007
(262) 790-9675

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 – DEMO @ 6:00 pm
3RD LAIR SKATEPARK
850 Florida Avenue South
Golden Valley, MN 55426
(763) 797-5283

Friday, August 20, 2010 – SIGNING @ 4:00 pm
ZUMIEZ (Rimrock Mall)
300 South 24th St W
Billings, Mt 59102
(406) 652-8183

Sunday, August 22, 2010 – SIGNING @ 3:00 pm
SNO CON
263 Yale Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 467-8545

Sunday, August 22, 2010 – DEMO @ 4:00 pm
SEA SKATE
Seattle Center
Seattle, Washington 98109
(206) 684-7200

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 – DEMO @ 4:00 pm
BATTLEGROUND SKATEPARK
841 E Main St
Battle Ground, WA 98604

Thursday, August 26, 2010 – SIGNING @ 5:00 pm
GROUND ZERO
1632 Howe Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-643-9900

Thursday, August 26, 2010 – SESH @ 8:00 pm
SURF AND SKATE
7411 Greenback Lane
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 721-5000

Saturday, August 28, 2010 – CHILL @ 1:00 pm
VOLCOM BROTHERS SKATEPARK
1390 Meridian Blvd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Sunday, August 29, 2010 – SESH @ All Day
VOLCOM BROTHERS SKATEPARK
1390 Meridian Blvd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Visit Volcom.com/VBJtour for more info and to watch the video!

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The Wonder Years Announce Re-Release of The Upsides Out September 21, Pre-order Now Watch the Artwork Unveiling

August 12, 2010— The Wonder Years have announced the re-release of ‘The Upsides’, the band’s restless diary of growing up, getting out and making the best of what you have. Arriving September 21 in stores and online everywhere, this re-imagined version of ‘The Upsides’ not only has a new face to it…it also has 4 new tracks that we’re sure you’ll have on repeat. Wanna check out the CD? Watch as Soupy walks you through the new artwork

In addition to the standard CD, we’ve created a very special limited edition fan pack that includes, yes, a Wonder Years lunchbox! Don’t worry, it’s filled to the brim with everything you could possibly need… a Hopeless & Wonder Years button pack, a Wonder Years poster, a very necessary lunch lady shirt, and because we know you deserve it, a hand signed, and numbered suspension notice.

Check out all the pre-orders below…
http://hopelessrecords.com/thewonderyears/

A full U.S. tour with Four Year Strong this fall awaits these soldiers of the road. Not to mention a stint with pop-punkers New Found Glory later this month, before they head down under. Full tour schedule can be found here http://myspace.com/thewonderyears

The Upsides
1. My Last Semester
2. Logan Circle
3. Everything I Own Fits In This Backpack
4. Dynamite Shovel
5. New Years With Carl Weathers
6. It’s Never Sunny In Philadelphia
7. Hostels & Brothels
8. Melrose Diner
9. This Party Sucks
10. Hey Thanks
11. Washington Square Park
12. All My Friends Are In Bar Bands
13. I Was Scared and I’m Sorry
14. Dynamite Shovel (Campfire Version)
15. Logan Circle: A New Hope
16. We Won’t Bury You

www.thewonderyearsband.com
www.hopelessrecords.com

Miss May I Video Exclusive For Facebook Fans; New Album ‘Monument’ Out Aug 17th; Catch Them On Tour With The Devil Wears Prada and Your Demise

Head over to Miss May I’s Facebook page (http://zip2.it/ourkings) and become a “Fan” to exclusively view their new music video for ‘Our Kings’!! Miss May I’s new album ‘Monument’ is out August 17th on Rise Records! Catch them on the Back To The Roots Tour with The Devil Wears Prada and Your Demise.

For more info:
www.myspace.com/missmayi
www.riserecords.com

Week 03 – Nike 6.0 Roundhouse I ‘WHAT’S HOT?’

We are in just the 3rd week of the Nike 6.0 Roundhouse based in the French hotspot of Hossegor and the engine has started to quick shift up the gears. The week opened as the crew welcomed top Euro WCT rider Michel Bourez. Known as the big brother of the 6.0 team he was straight into the mix checking out the Roundhouse and getting involved in the daily sessions at ‘Les Landes’ as well as bringing everyone up to date with his recent travels.

Out the back of the Roundhouse another full house for the weekly après beach music set, this time for French beat wizards Scenario Rock were the pool side party hustlers. Main producer DVNO also spent much his time working shut away in the house with 6.0 rider Naum Ildefonse pressing buttons and twisting dials, in a music collaboration that gave rise to the track ‘Amigo To The Ritz’ under the name DVNAUM, get it.

A bit of skating was also on the agenda at the local park while everyone waited for the surf to pick up.
If you’re in the area drop by the Roundhouse yourself and get involved in next week’s schedule, if not then just click the link and get some summertime good vibes of your own:

The Roundhouse is part of Nike 6.0‘s efforts to support and contribute to action sports culture around the world. In conjunction with the opening of the Roundhouse in Hossegor, Nike 6.0 has opened a sister location called the Motel No Tell in Huntington Beach, California.

http://www.nike6motelnotell.com

- Sunday 25th of july :
The Nike 6.0 Roundhouse presented MaLikelectric and DJ Skills, two local turntablists based in Hossegor. The off the hook turntable masters warmed up the crowd in preparartion ‘DVNAUM After Beach Party’

- Monday 26th of july :
DVNO and Nike 6.0 rider Naum Ildefonse keep the Roundhouse jumping… as part of the DVNO Beach After Party.

- Tuesday 27th of july :
First things first, get a new board, give it a new sticker job. Lydon Wake gets busy with the vinyl before he breaks in new stick.

- Wednesday 28th of july :
Welcome in the Nic Von Rupp‘s art. Nic showing us his creativity and how he customized his board graphic to make it unique.

- Thursday 29th of july :
The crew are waiting for waves, playing beach volley.

- Friday 30th of july :
Welcome to a typical local ‘feria’ . Follow the team to the popular and unique ‘Fètes de Tyrosse’.

- Saturday 31th of july :
When it’s flat, a perfect alternative can be to enjoy the excitement of a Jet boat session!

Greetings from Hossegor!

THIS IS A STANDOFF SPALLA A LAG WAGON E NO USE FOR A NAME

Si avvicinano le due date italiane di agosto per la coppia d’assi del punkrock americano Lagwagon e No Use For A Name: a Rimini (Velvet) il 10 agosto E a Milano (Circolo Magnolia di Segrate) l’11 agosto. Proprio per la prima delle due date, quella di Rimini, è stato reso noto il gruppo di supporto: si tratta dei canadesi This Is A Standoff, formazione hardcore punk recente ma che vede al proprio interno membri dei Belvedere, band che ha segnato la storia per il genere punk rock in Canada attivi dal lontano 1995. This Is A Standoff sono la loro diretta evoluzione, come grinta e tecnica. Lo scorso 9 luglio hanno rilasciato il loro ultimo video ‘Graveyards’:

E’ da 12 anni (dal lontano Warped Tour 98) che Lagwagon e NUFAN non si esibivano insieme in Italia. Un appuntamento unico all’insegna del punk hardcore californiano di stampo Fat Wreck (etichetta delle due band fondata dal frontman dei NOFX, Fat Mike e punto di riferimento per il genere) che farà felici migliaia di fan vecchi e nuovi.

LAGWAGON: www.myspace.com/lagwagon Ultimo EP Ufficiale: ‘I Think My Older Brother Used To Listen To Lag Wagon’ (2008)

NO USE FOR A NAME: www.myspace.com/nouseforaname Ultimo disco ufficiale ‘The Feel Good Record Of The Year’ (2008)

Lagwagon + No Use For A Name

11-08-10 | Circolo Magnolia – Segrate (MI) | € 10

Info: www.hubmusicfactory.com

ED TEMPLETON IN MOSTRA A NUORO

Il 2010 di Ed Templeton è molto impegnato e molto europeo. E’ transitato da Londra per ‘Drinking The Kool-Aid’, la galleria SMAK di Gent gli ha dedicato la sua più ampia retrospettiva, ed ora è la volta di Nuoro, dove il MAN (Museo d’Arte Provincia di Nuoro) sta per inaugurare ‘Il Cimitero Della Ragione’ (28 luglio al 3 ottobre), replica italiana della mostra belga. La disposizione scelta per la città sarda è ancora sconosciuta, ma potete ripassare quella scelta per Gent, e un paio di riprese di Templeton skater, nel video sottostante…

Nuovo video A Day At Countdown Records Office

Una giornata tipo negli uffici di Countdown Records. L’hardcore label italiana ha prodotto questo nuovo clip promozionale in collaborazione con Blake Farber Films (www.blakefarber.com). Check it out, hardcore still lives!

Countdown Records
website || www.countdownrecords.com
myspace || www.myspace.com/countdownrecords
youtube || www.youtube.com/user/countdownrecords

New online shop at www.countdownrecords.com

Week 1 – Nike 6.0 Roundhouse ‘WHAT’S HOT?’

The Nike 6.0 Roundhouse, Hossegor, France opened it’s doors on the 8th of July and has already made it’s mark as the Hot Ticket. The 2-story ultimate surf house acts as part art gallery, hang out spot, event venue plus a ton more. With visitors constantly through the door the first week kicked of what promises to be an amazing summer. The story so far.

This first week has been crammed full of action and entertainment including the Cash For TricksNike 6.0 Cash For Tricks set up at the Bourdaines surf spot in Seignosse. With a new judging criteria, Cash For Tricks is exactly what it claims to be, allowing some of worlds best surfers to fully express themselves getting marked on creativity, style and progressive surfing. Joan Duru was on fire and killed the spot leaving as both the winner and little richer!

At the same time in the Roundhouse, Parisian illustrators and tattoo artists from the Bleu Noir studio updated their own dedicated room with wall sketches, drawings and ceiling height tags. Bleu Noir brought their touch and style not just to the plasterwork but to the right arm of Nike 6.0 rider Charly Martin who treated himself to some new ink.

Surf mentor Bruno Debauche came and joined us to give a private tour of the house in true cribs like fashion and leads us into next week where we have living legend Rob Machado swinging by for a showcase and a private screening of his new film ‘Melali – The Drifter Sessions’, music comes in courtesy of DVNO (Ed Banger & Justice beat maker) and we expect a few other international surfs to swing by and say hi.

See the Nike 6.0 Roundhouse for yourself in Hossegor or click on the vimeo link for the weekly What’s Hot report

The Roundhouse is part of Nike 6.0‘s efforts to support and contribute to action sports culture around the world. In conjunction with the opening of the Roundhouse in Hossegor, Nike 6.0 has opened a sister location called the Motel No Tell in Huntington Beach, California.

Monday 5th of july – A classical and perfect Hossegor surf barrel

http://vimeo.com/13082047

Tuesday 6th of july – Welcome on the beach!

Wednesday 7th of july – Killing the time with a bunch of dives from the Hossgor bridge, waiting for the waves

http://vimeo.com/13121256

Thursday 8th of july – The launch party

Friday 9th of July – Naum making some trampoline training at the rider’s house.

Tuesday 13th of july – The ‘surfer’s hall of fame’ in Hossegor.

Wednesday 14th of July – Come and Hang out with Nike 6.0 rider Charly Martin, in the sun kissed Hossegor.

Thursday 15th of july – Nike 6.0 Riders Charly Martin and Naum Ildefonse doing what they do best… hitting some sweet surf in Hossegor

Friday 16th of july – After a day surfing the NIKE 6.0 team enjoy a good feast from the delights of the sea. One of the experiences to enjoy down in Hossegor

Saturday 17th of july – Charly and Naum left the the beach, switch their boards against MX to endure and enjoy the FMX sensations…

Sunday 18th of july – A classic French Bastille day (the French national holiday) and come nighttime the sky’s are full of fireworks.

Monday 19th of july – This postcard brings us far from the beach to a street park, showing kids enjoying the local BMX contest.

Greetings from Hossegor!