The Fat Wreck Chords Episode!

You guessed it! In this episode we do indeed bask in all things Fat!  We welcome once again blogger extraordinaire Lord Rutledge to discuss our favorite Fat stuff! Plus we tell the tale of the first time we all tasted the sweet sweet Fat and why we feel the label has had such long lasting success. 

Our featured song this episode is called "Human Potential" by none other than long time Fat band Swingin Utters! This here tune can be heard on the band's latest LP called Peace and Love. Check it out below on the band's Bandcamp page or get yourself a physical copy from the fine folks at Fat Wreck Chords at their site
https://fatwreck.com/

Thank you so much for listening to our humble show!  Keep your ear holes on high alert for more upcoming interviews and discussion on our favorite punk and rock n roll bands, labels, books, movies and documentaries that we love and we're sure you will too!

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INTERVIEW: CC Voltage of Autogramm

The Audio Ammo apes chat with CC about all the rad bands he's been in, Vancouver and his globetrotting ways (including going into Mexican Cartel territory!) We also gab about his current band Autogramm as well as his upcoming project he's got cooking up.  

Our featured song this episode is "Quiero Estar Sedado" by none other than Autogramm! It can be found on their fantastic EP Bad Day which you can listen to below or you can get the vinyl version from Jarama 45 records!  

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Thank you so much for listening to our humble show!  Keep your ear holes on high alert for more upcoming interviews with musicians, bloggers, DJ's, label owners and podcasters that we love and we're sure you will too!

If you like (or even somewhat moderately enjoyed) what you hear in our podcast, please take a moment to rate or review us or hit that little "subscribe" button wherever you listen to your podcasts. That way you'll be sure to never miss an episode!

 Thank you again and stay safe! 

Lookout! Records Top 10

LOOKOUT! Records Top 10 Episode!

Join the Audio Ammunition crew along with guest Josh Rutledge (AKA Lord Rutledge from the world famous Faster and Louder blog!) as we discuss our personal top 10 releases from the heyday of 90's underground music. From Pop Punk to Ska Lookout! Records helped shape our love of Punk Rock.



Here's a few links to some other pretty cool Top Lookout Records bands, songs and releases to check out! 

https://www.brooklynvegan.com/10-must-have-lookout-records-albums/

https://colinspunkrockworld.blogspot.com/2017/01/top-tens-colins-top-ten-lookout-records.html?m=0

https://www.spin.com/2012/05/20-essential-songs-late-lookout-records/

Stick around for our amazing featured song this episode by Brad Marino titled "False Alarm"  

  
Thank you so much for listening to our humble show!  Keep your ear holes on high alert for more upcoming interviews with musicians, bloggers, label and store owners that we love and we're sure you will too!

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Sights and Sounds Making The Rounds

Hi all! In case you haven't heard, we here at Audio Ammunition love videos!  Here are a dozen or so pretty cool ones we feel deserve your viewership.  Remember, if you're jarred by what you saw, if you swoon to what you've heard, hit the little "thumbs up" and then subscribe to that there channel! It really, truly does help!
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There you have it! We are going to try to gather up some cool vids we see from time to time and post them all in a happy bunch for all to pluck, sweet and ripe.  So send us your videos, message the links or drop us an email at audioammunitionmag@gmail.com

Again, thanks so much for coming to our humble blog.  Hope to see you here again soon!  Take Care! - The Audio Ammo Apes

INTERVIEW The Lord: Josh Rutledge

Lord Rutledge joins the Audio Ammunition crew to discuss his introduction to punk rock , creating zines, and  blogging. Known as the former head honcho at Now Wave Magazine and the current  Faster and Louder  blog, Josh graces us with his knowledge and love of all things Rock 'n' Roll PRAISE THE LORD!

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Check out Josh's blog Faster and Louder!  


http://fasterandlouderblog.blogspot.com/



One of the things we talk about is Underground Medicine.  A fantastic vinyl record mail order run by fantastic people.  Check it out!  

http://www.undergroundmedicine.com/



Here are a few more links to blogs we discuss on the episode. They are definitely worth checking out!  

http://justsomepunksongs.blogspot.com/

http://longbeachloathing.blogspot.com/

Our featured song on this episode is "Lil' Bit Everyday" by The Cheap Cassettes!  It's available on their EP See Her In Action.

Thanks so much for listening, keep your ear holes on high alert for more upcoming interviews with musicians, bloggers, label owners etc. that we love and we're sure you will too!  

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Thank you so much! Stay Safe!

INTERVIEW Dany Laj and the Looks

Dany Laj and the Looks front man Dany joins us to chat about Canadian punk, touring, power pop, relationships, the current album 'Everything New is New Again', and a whole lot more. 

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Follow Dany Laj and The Looks!

On Facebook! 

https://www.facebook.com/danylaj

Instagram! 

 https://www.instagram.com/danylajandthelooks/?hl=en

Our featured song of course is by Dany Laj and the Looks and it's called "Annie."  It's on their new LP Everything New is New Again.

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Coronavirus vs. Rock n' Roll

Now that the moment has far gone by and everyone's moved on, we finally talk about Joker and for whatever reason compare it to Goodfellas?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286456/

Jay is currently listening to: 

 Ed is still listening to these modern classics:

Next we tackle even more subjects we know very little about: Coronavirus vs. Rock n' Roll. How COVID-19 is affecting the music industry, venues, record stores etc.  Here is a pretty good article that says what we tried to.
 https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/coronavirus-music-business-latest-974262/




Next we talk about "Dino Punk" - Relevant vs. Money Grab.  We don't mean any disrespect let's just get that out there.  These guys have earned all the respect in the world from us.  But when you see a band from 1977 or earlier and only one original member is still with them? Plus all the Black Flag Vs Flag kind of stuff going around? You gotta wonder, is this worth my money? 

 Our featured song is - Wyldlife - "Kiss and Tell"

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Song Premier! Fast Eddy - "Kill City"

The title Kill City is a reference to an old band that Lisandro belonged to called Kill City Bombers. The name Kill City is a personal reference to the band’s home Denver Colorado, and an homage to the legendary Iggy Pop. The culture of Denver has changed dramatically over the years, the song is a response to the gentrification of the city and the difficulty of artists to keep up. They slowly sink into isolation over the years, keeping to their roots, but rarely able to explore the old world of Fast Eddy; all night dice rolls, screaming guitars, and drums belting from the basement until seven AM. General group insanity. One thing that hasn’t changed, the group remain die hard servants of rock n’ roll, and hold strong at the forefront of everything it means to be a real rock n’ roll band in the modern age. 

From the band: 

We have saved this track for the release of our full length album, originally set to debut in May. Due to recent circumstances, we felt that it is our duty as a band to offer what we have to offer. We aren’t on the frontlines in the field of healthcare, we honestly aren’t able to help in a multitude of ways, but we can offer our sentiments through music, to those struggling in these trying times. 

This song relates to our own tribulations, and is a spark for us to ignite the strongest fuel that has kept our engines running through the worst of times, rock n roll. Please take it and use it to hold the reigns, man the helm, and brave the unknown waters ahead. Life is something we’ve all taken for granted, so brace yourself and know that it was always a blessing to be alive, and while you’re alive, treat yourself to some decent music. 

     -From Fast Eddy with love, here is Kill City.

Yesterday and Record Pressing Plant Fire Show Notes and Links

One this episode the boys talk about what they're listening to: 

Jay's  really digging the new Sick Bags - Only The Young Die Good  LP on Spaghetty Town Records and No Front Teeth Records, the new Slander Tongue S/T LP on Slovenly Recordings and the new songs by Outtacontroller from their upcoming LP on Alien Snatch Records

Ken and Ed are really into the new Tommy Ray  - First Hits Free LP

Also on the show,  the guys talk about the fire that devastated Apollo Masters Manufacturing 

Robert Bauer/RIBsfit Media

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/apollo-masters-fire-vinyl-records-lacquer-production-949648/



The goons also "Smash or Trash" the new Strokes tunes!  

We find out the charming movie Yesterday just wasn't "Jarmusch" enough for Ken:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8079248/

Our featured song on the episode is "Addicted" by Dirty Cheetah 

and as per usual our opening theme song is "Alright" by Radiohearts 

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Top 10 of 2019

In this episode, the boys talk about their Top 10 lists of 2019. We also talk about The Irishman and wonder if this film is the end of an era for mob films.
The Irishman
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1302006/
http://audioammunition.blogspot.com

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Ken’s Top 10 Records of 2019

1. Amyl & The Sniffers – S/T LP (ATO)

2. Moral Panic – S/T LP (Alien Snatch)

3. Control Freaks – She’s The Bomb LP (Slovenly)

4. Dan Vapid &The Cheats – Three LP (Eccentric Pop)

5. Daddy Long Legs – Lowdown Ways LP (Yep Rock)

6. Phone Jerks – 10 X 10 EP (Alien Snatch)

7. Mean Jeans – Gigantic Sike LP (Fat Wreck Chords)

8. TV Crime – Metal Town LP (Alien Snatch)

9. Steve Adamyk Band – Paradise LP (Dirtnap)

10. Sub Dio – S/T LP (Underground Communique) 

Ed’s Top Records of 2019

Corner Boys – Waiting For 2020 LP (Drunken Sailor)

Gentlemen Jesse & His Men – Bryan 7” (Wild Honey)

Jordan Jones – S/T LP (Beluga/Spaghetty Town)

Mean Jeans – Gigantic Sike LP (Fat Wreck Chords)

Radioactivity – Erased 7” (Wild Honey)

Real Tears – Hay Fever LP (Alien Snatch)

Sore Points – Not Alright EP (Slovenly)

Steve Adamyk Band – Paradise LP (Dirtnap)

The Whiffs  - Another Whiff LP (Dig!)

Wyldlife – Another NY Christmas EP & Neon Nightmare EP (Wicked Cool) 


Jay’s Top 10 Records of 2019
1. Jordan Jones – S/T LP (Beluga/Spaghetty Town)
2. Chain Whip – 14 Lashes LP (Chain Whip)
3. Trampoline Team – S/T LP (Hozac)
4. Man Hands – The New Malaise LP (Slope)
5. The Re-Volts – Leeches 7” (Pirates Press)
6. Sore Points – Not Alright EP (Slovenly)
7. Disco Junk – Underage Punk EP (Hozac)

8. Isolation Party – Fiberoptic Holiday LP (No Front Teeth)

9. Real Tears – Hay Fever LP (Alien Snatch)

10. Dark Thoughts – Must Be Nice LP (Drunken Sailor)

Our featured song on this episode is brought to you by Jordan Jones and his stellar tune "Understood" from his Self-Titled debut LP available now from Beluga Records and Spaghetty Town Records!