A Faster Rancid?

Greetings, kids.

I first discovered Rancid when their self-titled release came out.

My favourite song was "Rejected" because it was fast, angry punk rock.

The best kind of punk rock.

Since the self title album, it seems Rancid has slowed things down a bit.

Here's a video I discoverd over at http://www.rancidrancid.com/

It reminds me of everything I loved about Rancid.

Christopher Arruda // Metric Reminder!

Yo, yo.

Check out Mixtape artist Chris Arruda this Saturday night at Diners Rendevous!

Also, don't forget we're giving away a pair of Metric tickets every Sunday night until Nov. 7!

Win Tickets To See Metic!

Awwww yeeahhh!

Mixtape on 106.9 the Wolf is pleased to support Metric.

November 14th at the Save On Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria.

Details here: http://www.ilovemetric.com/site/tour.html

Listen to Mixtape Sunday nights starting October 8th for your shot to win a pair of tickets.

We'll be giving away a pair of tickets every Mixtape show until November 7th!

What's up with the Weakerthans?

On this Sunday's Mixtape show, we talked about how the Weakerthans are playing 4 shows in their home city of Winnipeg in December. Each show features the band performing one of their albums in its entirety...

Dec 15 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Fallow - 8PM - The Royal Albert Arms
Dec 16 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Left & Leaving - 8PM - West End Cultural Centre
Dec 17 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Reconstruction Site - 8PM - The Pyramid Cabaret
Dec 18 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Reunion Tour - 8PM - The Burton Cummings

I'll leave you with this video of John K. Samson at the Steven Page Songwriter's Panel. He performs a fantastic, "chilling" version of "One Great City!" from Reconstruction Site.

Comeback Kid in Victoria

Winnipeg hardcore aficionados Comeback Kid hit the Victoria Events Centre September 9th.

Here's a video of my personal favourtie Comeback Kid song, 'Wake the Dead'.



Their new album is called Symptoms and Cures. Details here.

One Nine Nine Four

One Nine Nine Four is a documentary on the explosion of punk rock in the 90's.

Bands like NOFX, Lagwagon, Pennywise, Offspring, etc are featured and interviewed.

Here's a short excerpt from the film.

New Joey Cape Song

So good.

This is a video of Joey Cape, from Lagwagon, performing his solo song "Montreal",
in Montreal at Les Foufounes Electriques (the raddest bar in Montreal).

Guest vocals (in French no less) from Hugo of The Sainte Catherines.

Media Integration, or something like that...

Mixtape now has a home on Twitter...

twitter.com/mixtape1069

and YouTube...

youtube.com/mixtape1069

Links are posted in the "More Mixtape" just to your right...

Check 'em out!

Thanks!

Let's Talk About Mixtape

Do me a favour and tune in to my punk/indie radio show, Mixtape.

Sunday nights, 9 - 10pm PST.

1069thewolf.com

Who knows, you might even win yourself a little punk rock prize.

Thanks.

Punk Rock Does Have A Future

All good things must end. Several of my favourite bands have called it quits.

I'm talking about Good Riddance, Satanic Surfers, The Almighty Trigger Happy and many more.

Fear not. Below are links to bands that absolutely keep fast punk rock alive.

Do yourself a favour and check them out...

This Is A Standoff
(featuring ex-members of Belvedere, Forty Cent Fix, The Johnsons)



A Wilhelm Scream



Enemy Alliance
(featuring Rodrigo from Satanic Surfers)



So, although I'm upset I won't get a chance to feel that moment of anticipation just before the drums in Good Riddance's power assault "Fertile Fields" begin, I take comfort knowing there are people out there still creating the music I live for.

Let's Talk With Jordan Burns

Here's an interview I did with the drummer from Strung Out, Jordan Burns.

Go To FileFactory.com

Not only is Jordan Burns one of the most technically adept drummers in punk rock today, he's also a super rad dude.

A big thank you goes out to Jordan for taking the time to speak with me - he was in the middle of a recording session for Strung Out's latest full length album, "Agents Of The Underground", out now on Fat Wreck Chords.

Let's Talk With Mr. Chi Pig

I sat down with Mr. Chi Pig from legendary punk band SNFU and drank beer. Enjoy.

Go To FileFactory.com

Check out what's new with SNFU.

Let's Talk Punk Rock

"There's no point, in a job, the pay just sucks, if you're a slob. I'm not lying, I'm lazy, and all my friends are just like me...hey dude, can you relate?"
-Lagwagon "Lagwagon" (DUH)

This is my first post.

I work in the radio industry as a creative writer and on air host.

My show is called "Mixtape" and airs every Sunday night at 9pm PST.

Mixtape features punk and indie bands from all over the world.

I wanted to use "Let's Talk Punk Rock", as a form to talk about all things punk rock.

Reviews, interviews, musings, and reflections from a punker who primarily grew up on the melodic skate rock of the 1990s.

Drop by and see what's up down the road.