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News flash…we have a new Mad Caddies album! Rumors have been flying for the past few months, but today we can finally reveal the details of what Fat Mike and the band have been collaborating on. Mike wanted to put a reggae spin on some classic punk songs, so he enlisted the help of the Caddies, and Punk Rocksteady was born. The album features 12 classic punk songs, hand-picked by Fat Mike, completely reimagined with a reggae strut! No bullshit… this album would even have Bob Marley jammin’ to standards from the likes of Bad Religion, The Misfits, and Descendents. It’s not due out until June 15th, but don’t you worry. Brooklyn Vegan is premiering Mad Caddies’ rendition of Green Day’s “She.” Then, scope out the full track-listing and grab your copy today! You’ll be able to catch the Mad Caddies live, as they’ll be touring non-stop throughout North America and Europe! Don’t miss them.

Order here:
Australia/New Zealand: Fat Webstore hosted by Artist First for Vinyl
Europe: Fat Webstore hosted by Kingsroad for Vinyl
USA & everywhere else: Fat webstore for Vinyl & Digital

Relax everyone! No matter how you interpret the shenanigans going on in the new Bombpops video for “Dear Beer,” the band is not breaking up! The video is premiering in two places. Germany: Slam has you covered. Everyone else: head over to New Noise Magazine. The Bombpops video ebbs and flows with the challenges of being in a relationship, and sometimes you are just sick of someone’s shit! Our favorite part was when Polly flipped the table, which had to feel boss. Check out what The Bombpops had to say about “Dear Beer,” below:

We have had our fair share of band fights over the years, and we really had to channel those past moments for this video. Being in a band is a lot like being in a serious romantic relationship with multiple people. You have to take into account their feelings, their worries and when the shit hits the fan, it does seem like the end of the world.

The video allowed us to play out scenarios that we sometimes fantasize about. For example, sometimes you feel like putting down your guitar, walking away, and saying “fuck it,” and that made for some fun meta moments. At the end of the day, we love playing music with each other and this video allowed us to poke some fun at the fights we’ve had in the past.

Don’t miss The Bombpops on tour! Dates and info here.

Alternative Press is premiering a brand new Lillingtons video for the song “Insect Nightmares,” off their latest full-length, Stella Sapiente. Directed by Mario Rivera, this video will prepare you for their unearthly live shows, which commence this evening in Minneapolis. The band will be touring with Make War, and you can view all the dates here! Then, open your mind to their insect friends with this quote from the band below:

“We chose to do a video for this song because we felt it was the most accessible song, both in terms of meaning and musical style. I think the footage sheds additional light on the true essence of ‘Insect Nightmares,’ and gives more insight to someone who might just take the lyrics at face value as just another cheesy B-movie song,”

Hell yeah! Head to the LA Weekly to listen to a brand new Strung Out song! “Requiem” is the second single from their upcoming EP, Black Out the Sky , which hits the streets on May 11th. If you haven’t pre-ordered your copy, grab it here! Next, be sure not to miss Strung Out live. They have a slew of tour dates booked, including a Canadian run with Pennywise, followed by an extensive Australian tour in June. Don’t miss them!

Awwww yeah! The official release day of The Bombpops Dear Beer is upon us. If you were wise enough to pre-order the vinyl, you now have a shiny gold 7" in your hands. That’s right…REAL GOLD! Oh… shit. What’s that? We’re just getting word that it’s actually just gold colored vinyl and not real-deal-King-Midas-grade gold. Oh, well…once you hear the songs, you’ll realize it’s just as valuable. Check ’em out here: UPROXX, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, or Youtube (above, duh). Then, get the inside scoop on Dear Beer directly from the band:

“ Dear Beer is a four-song paradox of darker lyrical content, mixed with poppy melodies. While the songs “Dear Beer” and “Turn Up The Thermostat” are a bit self-loathing and reflect on negative experiences, they have a playful tone to them. “Polluted Skies” is a pop punk love song that takes place among the grit and grime of Los Angeles, and “I Call Bullshit” tells the tale of a best friend turned enemy.

We’re bringing Dear Beer to as many places as we can in 2018, starting with our official record release show on April 14th at The Redwood in downtown LA. We’re headed to Europe twice this year! We’re also hitting Punk Rock Bowling in May for the Fat Wreck Chords showcase and are set to announce more US tour dates soon.”