Fall Out Boy‘s Patrick Stump might be the well-known face of pop-punk and scene music, but in his heart, he is an OG ska fan. So much so, that the singer was recently interviewed for the upcoming second expanded edition of In Defense Of Ska by author and journalist Aaron Carnes. The book is set to arrive on October 29 via Clash Books. The book’s second edition boasts “an additional 30,000 words of compelling stories, research, and analysis” of ska legends such as Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Operation Ivy, the Slackers, Hepcat, Mephiskapheles, and Reel Big Fish. In addition to his… Read more »
In a move likely designed to appeal to fans disappointed by indie punk band Rancid’s switch to Warner Bros., the group’s new album will not carry any mention of the label’s name. The veteran act has left its long-time home of Hellcat/Epitaph Records for the release of its forthcoming album, “Indestructible,” due Aug. 26. A spokesperson for the band says Rancid will continue to be aligned with Hellcat, the label co-run by frontman Tim Armstrong and Epitaph founder/Bad Religion member Brett Gurewitz. “It’s a unique deal that doesn’t play by the traditional record biz rules,” says the spokesperson. “It’s Rancid… Read more »
Disney’s Winnie The Pooh spin-off film, “Christopher Robin,” looks AWESOME. It looks like a movie that will just pull at our heart strings, bring some nostalgia, and also hopefully some laughs. Because let’s be honest, who doesn’t like Winnie the Pooh! It’s WINNIE THE POOH!!!!! The original classic TV show was great. Even had Walt Disney in person narrating it. That’s some old school right there. The remakes have been great. The books rule. Hell. Remember the Bouncing Tigger phase?! Well we finally found out who doesn’t like the beloved Pooh-bear; the Chinese government. Yes. China has officially BANNED… Read more »
A Linklater film that’s not about slackers who need to grow up but about grown-up adults dealing with loss and regrets.
The Counting Crows will be doing a special performance at the John Anson Ford Ampitheatre in Los Angeles on Friday, October 1st. The comedy troupe Broken Lizard (Beerfest, Super Troopers) will also be performing that evening. The unlikely pairing with lead singer Adam Duritz’s Underwater Sunshine Flicks teamed up for the film Freeloaders. The movie will also be showcased during the evening. The movie is a sort of tongue-in-cheek story about a group of loveable slackers living in the home of their super famous rock star friend…and what happens when they have to move out. Purchase tickets for 20$ here.
If you notice that slackers are conspicuously absent from the office Tuesday, look at the calendar for a clue as to why: It is, after all, “420,” the national high holiday for marijuana enthusiasts.
Phantom Planet is starting to make some headway on the charts, but its drummer is already making his own name. Actor Jason Schwartzman, who stars in the movies “Rushmore” and “Slackers,” is the band’s drummer. Schwartzman said he got into drumming because he and his friends decided to form a band. “I remember talking to a bunch of friends like when we were in third grade and said we should form a band. And one goes ‘Yeah, I’ll play guitar.’ And another goes ‘I’ll play bass.’ And I was like, OK, you guys got the first two cool instruments,” he… Read more »
