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Warped Tour 2008 Interview: Dillan Wheeler of A Cursive Memory

Barely out of high school, A Cursive Memory is one of several young bands on the Warped Tour. Don’t be fooled by their age though, because these guys are already making waves with their debut full-length, Changes, and the fabulous success of their video for the single “Everything.” Here’s drummer Dillan Wheeler’s take on the band’s Warped Tour experience. RnRnMN:… Read more »

Review: Protest the Hero – Fortress

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Label: Vagrant Records Released: February 11, 2008 There is a musical gray area that exists between good bands that live within their limitations and great bands that have no limitations. Bands in that gray area are clearly very, very good and deserve credit for their willingness to push the envelope of their sound. At the same time, they get dinged… Read more »

Warped Tour 2008 Interview: Shwayze

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One of several hip-hop acts on the tour this year, Shwayze’s laid back jams and good-time vibe stood out amongst punk, hardcore and emo…and the ladies loved ’em. RnRnMN: How has the Warped Tour been treating you? S: Warped has been really cool.. I think over the years its become more diverse, which is great for a group like us…. Read more »

Review: Mad Juana – Acoustic Voodoo

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Label: Azra Records Released: September 11, 2007 I’ll make no secret that songs of hopelessness and despair that have no sense of redemption or salvation have an uphill battle to resonate with me. That’s not to say that none do, just that it’s harder for them, because they run against the grain of my soul. Mad Juana’s Acoustic Voodoo is… Read more »

They And The Children – Tour / Full Album Stream

They and the Children – East Coast Tour (July 25 – Aug 03) ——————————————————- * In support of debut full-length Home* Stream the entire album at Punknews.org Middletown, Connecticut’s They and the Children is leaving today for a short tour of the East Coast in support of their debut full-length Home. The record – which is available in both CD… Read more »

Warped Tour 2008 Interview: Donovan Welsh of Animo

Animo is one of the Warped Tour’s younger bands, but this isn’t their first time out. A few years ago, they lobbied Kevin Lyman directly for a shot at playing and they’ve been out each year since. Here’s what bassist Donovan Welsh had to say about this year’s tour and what the band is up to otherwise. RnRnMN: How has… Read more »