Never Shout Never’s newest video release, Time Travel.

Dallas Green of City and Colour is working closely with Free the Children and Me to We to help the drought crisis in East Africa.  By purchasing a ten dollar Rafiki chain made by women in Kenya you can help feed one person for a month.  All proceeds from these chains support Free the Children’s mission to aid drought relief.  The women employed by Me To We receive fair, year-round, wages so that they can afford to buy food and other important items to continue providing for their families in this time of crisis. To see the explanatory video and purchase a Rafiki chain click here.

Although the Detroit quartet hasn’t released an album since 2005, ska and hardcore punks, Suicide Machines, have come together to play Riotfest 2011′s Philadelphia and Chicago tour dates. Despite the band being officially broken up since 2006, they have performed on several compilation albums and a few random shows. Other Riotfest headliners include Weezer, Social Distortion, Descendents, Danzig Legacy, Dead Milkmen and many more.There is no current word of a reunion. For information on Riotfest click here. For ticket information for the Chicago show, click here. For ticket information for the Philadelphia show, click here.

Today marks the third year of life for Station Static. A big thank you to all of the staff working behind this company, whether online or in the field reporting and photographing, and a huge thank you to all of the bands and musicians whose brilliant music and faces make this site worth looking at.

All Time Low frontman Alexander William Gaskarth. The big two-three.

Back in July, AP hosted the Alternative Press 25th Anniversary Art Show in Los Angeles. They are now taking the party to the East Coast. The group exhibition features classic covers and AP memorabilia from their first quarter-century along with art created by members of My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Rancid, the Pixies and more. The event takes place Oct. 21 to 23 at Sloan Fine Art, 128 Rivington St. in New York City. Check out video of the L.A. show.

Station Static: two years in the making as of today. Right on.

“There’s really no way to appropriately express our appreciation for everyone’s support.  We’ve had calls, letters, gifts, and well wishes pouring in from all around the world and it’s truly the most beautiful and genuine show of compassion and love that we’ve ever experienced.  We very sincerely thank you all.”

-Nathan Leone

While walking in downtown Chicago to meet a friend for a few drinks, Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone was beaten and left unconscious.  Matthew was walking from his brother’s apartment to a bar down the street when he attempted to intervene in a domestic dispute between a man and woman.  As Matthew tried to call the police, he was attacked from behind and has suffered many injuries including a broken jaw, nose, and a fractured skull.  In addition to that, one-third of his skull had to be removed in order to alleviate swelling on his Read More

If you are in a band and live in the Lake County area, be sure to show up at the Grayslake Oasis Monday April 12th, 19th, and 26th for a three day music seminar hosted by two guys that have been in the industry for years and “have made all of the mistakes that you are about to.”  During this seminar you will learn:

-how the industry got to where it is
-Where your band sits in the current music industry

- Recording, studios, mixing and mastering your music
- Duplication, distribution, promotion, supporting your music
- Labels, booking agents, management
- Avoiding the various scams of the industry

- Gigging, taking your act on the road
- Rundown of local and Chicago venues
- How to get booked in the city
- Promoting your gigs
- Setting up regional gigs, and tours
- Common misconceptions of gigging, and the industry in general

And if this isn’t enough to make you want to go, free stuff from bands such as: Alkaline Trio, Flogging Molly, and Anthony Green will be given away.  However, you must show up to get it.  For more information you can visit the official website www.seminar.gregsguitarlessons.com.  The Oasis is located at 151 Hawley St in downtown Grayslake. It is the old Park District building next to Tastee Freez and across from the Fire Station.  For more information on the Oasis you can visit www.oasisgrayslake.com.

since we brought this music site to life. Happy one year to us and happy 15th birthday to my best friend Nate. We’d like to thank everyone who helped out throughout the year. Every band who has ever asked for an interview, and all of the musicians who have helped out with promotion and chose not to ignore and overlook us because of our young age. Warped Tour is going to be amazing, and we want to meet you all. We love you!

“But I am just a boy who’s only skin and bones, and
you’re a pretty girl who I’m dying to know…” –I Think I Like You

our favorite bassist and Big City Someone. Happy birthday, Vince Pierri.