Manchester, dutch invasion and the man trying to keep us down, all in this newsletter! And check out the fancy updated website!
Releases
Exciting times when it comes to Kickass punkrock. Both Durai and Second Base are going to hit the studio to record their new stuff. The original split plans however have been replaced by a Durai full length and probably a Second Base EP. Having heared the pre recordings from Second Base I can guarantee that magic will happen in Portugal. And since Petit will probably be present at the Durai recordings, those are bound to be awesome aswell.
Hangin' Out is also busy writing new songs for the follow up to In Common Solitudes, expect updates on that in early 2008. If you haven't picked up In Common Solitudes yet, you really really really really should.
Shows
Despite the system trying to fuck us over, we're still dedicated enough to put on awesome shows. Coming up in the next months:
On October 21e dutch political punkrockers Smash The Statues are stopping by Leuven on their way back from the UK. You like Propagandhi, Adhesive and Strike Anywhere? You'll love these guys! Supported by Second Base (Aarschots finest), Face The Fax (Back and better than ever) and Goddamn Hippies (Last show, dance hard or die). All this for only 3 euro in JH SOJO in Leuven/Kessel Lo.
On December 13e, Drunktank (nl) and Pendleton (uk) will be visiting Leuven to kick some ass. Supporting them is State Of Mine, a mix of Skyrocket John, Dad's Amp and Pukin' Monkeys members, serving up the type of '90 punkrock we all know and love.
Kickass HQ
So, the website really needed some updating, so from now on, you have decent bandprofiles, decent release details and basicly decent everything.
Meeting the Durai guys in Manchester has left Petit drunk, broke and confused so if you see our distro at a show, come buy something to make him happy again. While you are at it, you'll notice we have a petition running against some of the greediest people in music. Help us out by signing it, showing punkrock is not part of any "industry"!
If you haven't done so already, check the following guys/gals out:
- Ladbroke: West Coast gangsta's who want to get in your sisters pants with fast punkrock. It's funny 'cause it's true.
- Face The Fax: Hell, now that they are a threesome, they rock harder than ever. It had been a long time since I last saw them, but the NoBrand benefit gig proved once again that Face The Fax is one of the funnest local live bands around.
- Exit On The Left: Having heared the entire demo, I can give this band my seal of approval. And Ed has a hot girlfriend.
- No Brand Skateboarding: Quality decks for a low price supporting a good cause. Why buy anything else?
