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Punk Rock Acoustics at Paaspop 2016

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Dutch festival Paaspop has announced its first batch of names, including a number of Punk Rock Acoustics for the Friday. Joey Cape of Lagwagon, Laura Mardon, Walt Hamburger and Yotam of Useless ID will be playing the festival among many others.

Paaspop 2016 will be held on March 25/26/27 in Schijndel. The other names announced are:

Enter Shikari, Fresku, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Jett Rebel, Rico & Sticks OpgezwolleTotNu, Saybia, Ashton Brothers, Birth Of Joy, Brennan Heart, Deafheaven, Douwe Bob, Exodus, Flux Pavilion, Gui Boratto & Elekfanz, HAEVN, Hollywood Undead, Jack Parow, The Jacques, Kakkmaddafakka, Korpiklaani, Lucas Hamming, Mr. Oizo, PAUS, Powerwolf, Sam Feldt, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, Stormzy, Espana Circo Este, Herman in een Bakje Geitenkwark, The Inspector Cluzo and Tourist LeMC

Early Bird tickets are available from Saturday 28 November 10 am CET at the Paaspop site, as well as information on all the acts.


Beans on Toast and Skinny Lister drop Christmas song

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Xtra Mile companions Beans on Toast and Skinny Lister have joined together in the festive spirit and recorded a Christmas song, simply called “This Christmas“. Watch the video below.
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Anti-Flag releases live acoustic album

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photo credit: Megan Thompson

Pittsburgh punks Anti-Flag have an acoustic live album out today, which was recorded during Punk Rock Bowling this year at 11th Street Records. More information and to watch the video for “Brandenburg Gate“, please read on. Continue reading


AcoustiXclusive: Arms & Hearts – I, Malcontent

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Northwich novice Steve Millar, otherwise known as Arms & Hearts, will be releasing his EP “Set in Stone” on November 25. We are happy to premiere one of the five tracks: “I, Malcontent“. Stream the new song below.
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Todd Beene streams first song solo album

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photo by Claire Penn

Whilst being part of The Camaraderie – the backing band for Chuck Ragan – and GlossaryTodd Beene decided it was time for even more music. The pedal steel guitarist has decided to release a solo album called “I Can’t Be Serious“. You can listen to the first song, “We Miss You“, below.
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