You can purchase Punch on cassette through Nerdcore Records here, which includes songs from the demo tape, the Eyeless 7", the s/t LP and the songs from the split 7" w/ Loma Prieta, the Comadre mixtape, and the Rain Fest CS. They are limited to 100.

Frank Turner now has his own signature beer. You can watch a video of him explaining his brew in the replies.

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Sick Of It All will be the special guest for the Revelation Records 25th Anniversary Night 2 at Irving Plaza in New York City on Friday, October 12th.

The Class of 2013 Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced, and for the first time ever fans can vote for their favorites.

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Dave Strauchman of Every Avenue was hit by a car in LA and is now in the hospital. We send out our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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Bands, are you in need of quality design work? Sean Chamilian (Betrayal) is offering 10% off any quote when you email him with "Absolutepunk" in the subject line. Past clients include artists such as Bury Your Dead, The Ghost Inside, and Walls of Jericho. Hit the replies for more information.

The Venetia Fair has parted ways with Red Blue Records. The band will be launching a Kickstarter soon to fund a new full-length.

Zachary Garren, (ex-Dance Gavin Dance, Strawberry Girls), has just joined forces with Will Swan & Tim Feerick of Dance Gavin Dance, Matt Geise (ex-Lower Definition), and Loniel Robinson (ex-Of Machines) for a brand new project. They are currently finishing up some demos for an album set to be released sometime next year. Earlier this year you may have heard about Will, Tim, Matt, and Loniel collaborating, and now they've added Zac into the mix as a second guitarist.

Red Fang have released a new song "Crows in Swine" over on Noisey. The band recently did a tour documentary that you can check out in the replies as well as their upcoming tour dates with Black Tusk and Indian Handcrafts.

Joan of Arc have announced a self-titled limited EP, Tim Kinsella solo "living room" tour, and a new video for "King Song" which you can find in the replies.

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Bringin' It Back For Kids Fest is back, featuring reunion performances from Destro, Into The Moat, Morning Again and Where Fear and Weapons Meet, and appearances from The Chariot, For Today, Trapped Under Ice and more on October 12th and 13th in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Purchase tickets here, and watch a couple of promo videos.

Strife will be performing two record release shows.

Bon Iver may be taking a extended break in the future.

Justin Vernon

Winding it down. I look at it like a faucet. I have to turn it off and walk away from it because so much of how that music comes together is subconscious or discovering. There’s so much attention on the band, it can be distracting at times. I really feel the need to walk away from it while I still care about it. And then if I come back to it – if at all – I'll feel better about it and be renewed or something to do that.

Jason Lancaster (Go Radio) got engaged.

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Photographer Ryan Russell, known for his work with Paramore, Against Me! and more, is currently offering 20% off all orders in his webstore when using the checkout code "ilikeburritos".

I'll Be Your Mirror Festival kicks off at Pier 36 in NYC this weekend from September 21st-23rd, featuring Frank Ocean, The Afghan Whigs, Godspeed! You Black Emperor, and more.

Yes, they know it's late, but you can download a 77 track summer sampler from Topshelf Records for a tweet.

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It seems that Prefix Mag can't afford to pay its music writers.

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Many professional writers have smarted at the concept, laying into Prefix on Twitter. They claim that the mag has no respect for journalists and should be ashamed to ask working professional to write (basically) for free. Is this exploitation or just another form of exposure? Would you write a shamelessly hypocritical blog posts for two bucks and an author page?

City Lights has launched a Kickstarter.

Gwen Stefani has said she's done with making solo albums.

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Passion Pit's performance at the KROQ/Red Bull Soundstage will be streamed live this Monday at 7pm PST, here.

Their / They're / There's lineup has been confirmed. The band consists of Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It), Mike Kinsella (Owen) and Matthew Frank (Loose Lips Sink Ships).

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DIIV just premiered their new music video for "Doused" on Rolling Stone. The band also announced the rest of their tour dates for 2012 which you can find in the replies.

Southcott will be recording a cover of "Self Destruct" for the upcoming The Movielife tribute compilation. The band is "back (kinda)."

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so were sorry we were gone for a few years.. but we're back (kinda) .. older fatter and drunker haha

Congrats to Frank Carter (Pure Love, ex-Gallows) who just got married two days ago to tattoo artist Sarah Schor. We wish the happy couple all the best!

Allstar Weekend has a kickstarter to raise money for their new record. Their goal is $30,000, giving pledgers 50 options to choose from.

The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza have released a new song and pre-orders.

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Gameface will be playing an afterparty show for Texas Is The Reason, and a free show at St. Vitus Bar in Brooklyn on October 10.

Razor & Tie Records is looking for a Digital Marketing Intern in New York City. Check out details in the replies.

A Loss For Words vocalist Matty Arsenault is launching a solo R&B project called Class of '92 in the near future.

I Fight Dragons just announced in their Ustream chat that they have left Photo Finish Records and remain unsigned.

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Streetlight Fire, a 2011 inclusion in our Absolute 100 feature, are in the middle of an Indiegogo campaign to fund a full-length record. Head here to check out the backing options.

Joel Coan, the drummer of The Felix Culpa, is teasing some new music from his solo project Thereafter.

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Sight In Sound Management (I The Mighty, Hands Like Houses, Secrets) are looking for interns. Get the details here.

Despite the recent loss of guitarist Josh James, Evergreen Terrace are carrying on and writing new material.

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For all those curious about the future of Evergreen Terrace, here's an update: We are writing new material which we will record and release. We will also be playing shows. Thank you for sticking by us throughout the years and during this transition. You keep us going. If you have any questions, ask. I will reply on this post. More news to come.

Fun Fun Fun Fest has announced the line-up for its "nites" parties. Head to the replies to check out the poster announcement. The festival takes place in Austin, TX. This year's line-up includes Run-DMC, Refused, Braid, Promise Ring, De La Soul and more.

Latin For Truth is currently in a contest to win free studio time to record a three song EP at Glow In The Dark Studios (Underoath, As Cities Burn, The Chariot). To help them win, all you have to do is follow @RegenerateMC on twitter and tweet at them saying Latin For Truth should win. Most votes before September 1st gets the studio time.

Polar Bear Club are selling a limited edition photo print. All proceeds will go to the Free Pussy Riot campaign.

Jocelyn has already funded their upcoming second EP (the first can be streamed here), but they've launched a kickstarter for those that want to be involved in the project.

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This is why our Kickstarter has a goal of only $1. Our second EP is absolutely going to be recorded and released, and we will be on the road playing it for people within the coming year. We are not begging for money. We merely want to provide unique and fun opportunities for those who wish to have a part in the making of this album. This is an attempt to give our new friends and fans that opportunity in a way that is heartfelt and meaningful.

Vacationer are playing Iceland Airwaves in Reykjavik with Of Monsters and Men, Sigur Ros, Phantogram and more. Iceland Airwaves and Reyka Vodka are giving a Vacationer fan a chance to go to the festival with a friend for free. You can get more details here.

Jimmie Deeghan (Every Avenue) has launched a Kickstarter for his new solo record. In additon, he released a previously unreleased track for the Glamour Kills Fall Sampler.

You can get a vinyl copy of Brendan Rivera's No Ocean In Ireland on his bandcamp page for a reduced price of $12. You can stream the entire record there as well.

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Topshelf Records is selling Into It. Over It's Twelve Towns for $2 all week in celebration of it's one year anniversary. You can pick up your copy in their webstore.

You can now download Glamour Kills' Fall Sampler here. The sampler includes All Time Low, Forever Came Calling, Handguns and more.

MOD SUN is working on a mixtape with skate legend Danny Way. It has been previously reported that Way is also working with Yelawolf as well.