After two releases on the hardcore staple, Revelation Records, the NERVE AGENTS have jumped up a few steps to Tim Armstrong’s Hellcat Records adding a truly kicking dynamic to an already furious roster. Their last full length, “Days of the White Owl,” has been a favorite of mine since its release, last summer, but there [...]

Well, my beloved Maryland Terrapins bowed out from the NCAA Tourney tonight after playing a rather ugly game against Michigan State. I suppose this means I have one less excuse available for putting off studying for finals. D'oh.

Doghouse recording artists CELEBRITY will be touring with Trustkill's HOPESFALL and The Militia Group's THE BEAUTIFUL MISTAKE in the following cities:

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Thu/Apr-24 Chicago, IL Fireside Bowl<br>

Fri/Apr-25 Falcon Heights, MN Fireball Cafe<br>

Sat/Apr-26 Iowa City, IA Gabe's Oasis<br>

Sun/Apr-27 Kansas City, MO El Torreon<br>

Mon/Apr-28 Boulder, CO Tulagi's<br>

Tue/Apr-29 Salt Lake City, UT Uprok<br>

Thu/May-01 San Francisco, CA The Pound<br>

Fri/May-02 Anaheim, CA Chain Reaction<br>

Sat/May-03 San Diego, CA The Scene<br>

Sun/May-04 Los Angeles, CA Troubador<br>

Mon/May-05 Phoenix, AZ Mason Jar<br>

Wed/May-07 Dallas, TX Gypsy Tea Room<br>

Thu/May-08 Little Rock, AR Vinos<br>

Fri/May-09 Birmingham, AL Cave 9<br>

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Celebrity's Doghouse debut, Lovesick will be out May 20th.

Lend me your ears. We still don't have a winner for the "beat the editor" challenge! This mofo continues on til April 16th, so try your hand, you've got nothing to lose-and I give good response email.

Has anyone else noticed that much of contemporary punk/hardcore/emo/music-to-clean-a-fishbowl-to seems to be mutating in various directions somewhat comparatively as that of the modern cross-over automobile? Once upon a time, there was a clear distinction between a car and a truck. Then came the SUV, which by product of middle-class families never taking their trusty off-roader [...]

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I’ve been giving this disc a load of spins since I received it, and have been honestly taken aback with how refreshing and pure a sound MAE has to offer. Although the similarities to JIMMY EAT WORD, around their “Clarity” era are more than obvious, MAE have a gorgeous understanding of fluid songwriting that curls [...]

From FBR & PUNCHLINE:

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We're running two very special deals for everyone who picks up a copy of Punchline's "Rewind" CDep in stores.

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The first one is this: A VERY LIMITED number of people will be allowed into Punchline shows FREE!! This is for all our shows (even the upcoming LTJ ones). The catch is that we can only get a limited number of people in to each show. You must email PunchFan@aol.com after buying the cd and we will set it up. You will also need to bring your store receipt to the show with our cd CLEARLY listed on the receipt and circled for good measure. No receipt, no entry, no excuses!

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Secondly, if you mail your receipt to the address below, FBR will send you an autographed Punchline poster for FREE! You can only use one offer or the other. Here's that address:

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Punchline Poster Deal<br>

c/o Fueled By Ramen Records<br>

PO Box 12563<br>

Gainesville, FL 32604<br>