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Get ready to FREAK OUT, because Teenage Bottlerocket have returned to the FAT fold!!! We couldn’t be more excited to share this news with you, because we’ve missed them terribly. Their infectious energy and positive vibes are hard to duplicate. Now, let’s get to the super fun stuff, their plans for 2017, which include a brand new album and touring. Read what guitarist/vocalist, Ray Bottlerocket had to say about their upcoming year, which is sure to be massive: Fat Mike once told me, “Teenage Bottlerocket will always be a Fat band.” Guess what? Our new record, that we begin recording...
Today, listen to the first single off the upcoming CJ Ramone full-length, American Beauty. “Moral to the Story” is streaming in two places. Germany: Laut.de has you covered. Everyone else: head over to Brooklynvegan. American Beauty is CJ’s third solo album and was recorded with the stellar backing band of Steve Soto (Adolescents), Dan Root (Adolescents), and Pete Sosa (Street Dogs). Out March 17th, the 12-song effort percolates with the spirit of ‘76 and a sound and style true to the Ramones. Check out CJ’s upcoming tour dates, with many more to be announced shortly. Then, read what the man...
We all need some cheering up today, AMIRITE?!? Luckily, we have a brand new song from our favorite highlanders – The Real McKenzies – to boost our collective spirits. Head over to New Noise to listen to a boot-stomping, rousing anthem called “Due West,” culled from their fantastic new record, Two Devils Will Talk. Don’t miss these gadabouts as they have a slew of tour dates booked across North America and Europe. The album drops on March 3rd and is available for pre-order today! Canada: Stomp Records for CD & Digital, Fat Webstore for Vinyl Australia/New Zealand: Fat Webstore hosted...
We’re ecstatic to announce the premiere of the second single from The Bombpops’ debut full-length, Fear of Missing Out. The track is called “Jerk” and you can find it over at Alternative Press. This song is probably not what you’re expecting from The Bombpops: “With ‘Jerk’ we really wanted to channel a sleazy, grungy, ‘90s feel… plus it’s basically a song about being a dick, which we think everyone can relate to on one level or another,” says the band. Fear of Missing Out drops February 10th and is available for pre-order today! Check their upcoming tour dates.
American Beauty is CJ Ramone’s third solo album and was recorded with the stellar backing band of Steve Soto (Adolescents), Dan Root (Adolescents), and Pete Sosa (Street Dogs). Out March 17th, the 12-song effort crackles with the spirit of ’76 and a sound and style true to the Ramones. CJ and his band have been on the road a lot since we released his last album, Last Chance to Dance, in 2014. Playing shows with the new generation of bands hasn’t been lost on CJ. He lent backing vocals to a track on the last Night Birds album, and now,...
