Noise Complaint 06/27/11

It's my last show tonight and wouldn't you know it, my internet is down.  I guess I wouldn't have it any other way.  I'm updating from my phone right now and I don't have the full playlist with me.  I can tell you I'm kicking things off with Four Year Strong covering Everclear and The Clash doing I Fought The Law.  The rest is a jumbled mess in my brain.  I will have all the songs posted in the morning if you're curious.

Thanks for checking out the show tonight and for the last 4 years.  Your support means so much to me.

My time is coming to an end

If you're reading this you've probably already heard that I am stepping down from Noise Complaint. This was not an easy decision for me but I feel that it is the right one. I told myself that as soon as the show stopped being fun and started to feel like work I would walk away. We are at that point.

I started this show about 4 years ago when I left Philadelphia for a job opportunity in D.C. Noise Complaint gave me an opportunity to stay connected with Philly and the (at the time) YRock crew that I had been working with since day 1. It also gave me an escape from my "real job" which wasn't really all that glamorous. Each week I would spend my down time looking up new music from some of punk rock's biggest names as well as the newcomers. I would go out to concerts to see new acts and interview artists. Long story short, I put a lot of time into the show and outside of keeping my job I would have done just about anything for Noise Complaint.

Over the last year or so my schedule has been getting more and more full with my current job. It's a job that I love and one that I had been really working toward. Because of that I've had less time to dedicate for Noise Complaint. When it came time to work on the show it felt like more of a chore than the fun project it used to be. Record labels have been offering me opportunities to talk with artists or have them come by my studio and I've had to decline to all of them because I didn't have time. That's not what I envisioned when I started the show and it's not fair to all of you if I simply "mail it in" each week. You deserve someone that really cares about the music and the show.

My last episode of Noise Complaint will be next week (06/27) and we're going to go out with a bang with an all covers episode. I say that it will be my last episode because the boys at YNotRadio.net want to try and keep the show alive with another host. They have asked me how I felt about it and I told them to go for it. The show has meant a lot to me over the years and I think it would be incredible for someone with the passion I once had to step in and keep it going. If you think you might want to go for it shoot me an email to noisecomplaintradio@gmail.com.

It's been a pleasure doing this show for you and I wouldn't trade this time for anything. I've loved every second of it and I'm simply walking away before I start to resent it at all.

Noise Complaint 06/13/11

Still sick this week. Turns out I have a double ear infection. Not exactly sure how that happened but it sure has made life a little more interesting over the last week. I feel like I'm listening to everything through earmuffs. Thankfully I already enjoy listening to my music very loud so it hasn't been that big of a problem. Let's get into tonight's show.

Braid is back and they have a new EP coming out in August. I'm not exactly sure how I feel about the new single they've released. Maybe it's just me but there seems to be a huge shift in the vocals. If you know anything about Braid you will definitely notice the difference. Take a listen and download "The Right Time" for free HERE.

Trevor and Chad from Face to Face recently sat down with PunkNews.org for an interview. I thought it was pretty interesting to hear their take on the band and why they decided to get back together. Read the whole thing HERE.

And finally, I'm going to leave you with a video. This one comes to us from Transit. They've been putting out a series of cover videos on YouTube recently. This time they're taking on Hot Water Music. Here is Transit's take on "Trusty Chords."



Here's the playlist...

The Ramones-Judy Is A Punk
The Dopamines-Douglas Bubbletrousers
Social Distortion-A Place In My Heart
Less Than Jake-All My Best Friends are Metalheads
Tiger Army-Afterworld
Nick 13-Carry My Body Down
Subhumans-Killing
Green Day-Waiting
Propagandhi-Less Talk, More Rock
The Adicts-Steamroller
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones-Pictures To Prove It
The Wonder Years-Woke Up Older
Face to Face-It's Not All About You
Touche Amore-The Great Repitition
Lifetime-Theme Song For A New Brunswick Basement Show
Braid-Killing A Camera
Braid-The Right Time
Dead Kennedys-Life Sentence
Seaweed-Losing Skin
Big D and the Kids Table-Best of Them All
Transit-Please, Head North

Noise Complaint 06/06/11

I'm feeling a bit under the weather today. Actually, I can't really tell if I'm sick or if I'm just super drained from a long weekend of fun. Time will tell.

A couple of debuts for you this week. I'm psyched to announce that Big D and the Kids Table have a new record just about ready to hit the stores. In fact, here's the cover art...

I dig it. I'm going to be rocking the lead track on the show tonight but here's another for you to preview.

Modern American Gypsy by BigDandtheKidsTable

Have I told you how much I love soundcloud?

Flogging Molly is back with a new record called Speed of Darkness. Have you seen the video for Don't Shut 'Em Down yet?



The Have Nots are a band I feel like I should know more about. They're from Boston. I'm from Boston. They play punk/ska. I like to listen to punk/ska. See. It all makes sense to me. Somehow I've missed out on them for all this time but I'm not going to let you do the same. Here's the band performing the song Louisville Slugger live about a year ago.



And now it's time for the playlist...

Banner Pilot-Central Standard
Flogging Molly-Speed of Darkness
The Undertones-Teenage Kicks
Boysetsfire-Release the Dogs
Teenage Bottlerocket-Mutilate Me
Frank Turner-Wessex Boy
Dag Nasty-Under Your Influence
Have Nots-Louisville Slugger
Big D and the Kids Table-Walls
Take My Chances-Ten Foot Donkeys
7 Seconds-Young Til I Die
Living With Lions-Honesty, Honestly
Pacer-Throwback
Embrace-Money
The Hope Conspiracy-Fragile
The King Blues-Set The World On Fire
The Arteries-No Place Like Home
Bad Brains-Pay To Cum
Operation Ivy-Unity
Lagwagon-Twenty Seven
Inspection 12-Secret Identity

Noise Complaint 05/23/11...delayed a bit

Sorry about missing this last night. I woke up from a much needed afternoon nap to find water dripping from my ceiling. That's never a good sign. Turns out there's a busted pipe somewhere in the walls. However, there is good news. The water only leaks when I use the outside faucet. I'm pretty stoked that it's not from any of the inside water use. Guess those plants outside aren't getting water any time soon. OK, on to the good stuff.


The lineup for Insubordination Fest has been announced and it looks pretty bad ass. I just might have to go this year. I can't believe I've lived in Baltimore for 3 years and still haven't been to it yet. This may be the the year. Chixdiggit, Dear Landlord, Iron Chic and the Mixtapes are just the tip of the iceberg. Check out the full lineup HERE.

I have a couple music videos for you to enjoy here today...

Thursday-Magnets Caught In A Metal Heart



The Gaslight Anthem-Bring It On
(Unfortunately I can't embed this so CLICK HERE to see the video)

And there's a new documentary coming out called "The Other F Word." It is based on the book "Punk Rock Dad" written by Jim Lindberg a couple years ago. Here's peak/trailer for it.




Here's the playlist...

Chixdiggit-Miso Ramen
Iron Chic-Time Keeps Running Into The (Cosmic) Future
Stiff Little Fingers-Alternative Ulster
Aquabats-Martian Girl
Face to Face-It's Not All About You
The Black Pacific-Living With Ghosts
The Weirdos-We Got The Neutron Bomb
Pacer-Throwback
The Copyrights-Grown Folks Business
Bim Skala Bim-Bones
Thursday-Magnets Caught In A Metal Heart
The Gaslight Anthem-Bring It On
Minor Threat-Minor Threat
Chase Long Beach-That's No Moon, It's A Space Station
Have Nots-Louisville Slugger
Touche Amore-The Great Reputation
A Wilhelm Scream-Die While We're Young
Subhumans-Killing
Against Me-Exhaustion and Disgust
Cave In-Vicious Cycles

Noise Complaint 05/23/11

A pipe busted in my wall earlier. Sorry gang, fixing that took precedence over updating the site. I'll have everything posted tomorrow by noon. Check back and kill some time at work.


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Noise Complaint 05/16/11

Have I got some goodies for you this week.

For all of you Black Flag fans, the documentary "Reality 86'd" has been put online for you to enjoy. It was originally released in 1991 and focuses on the band's 1986 tour. Check it out HERE.

Teenage Bottlerocket have released a newish video. It's a brand new video but it's for a song that is about 3 years old. Still fun and worth a watch either way.

Teenage Bottlerocket 'She's Not The One' - Directed by Mike Kircos from Michael Kircos on Vimeo.

Fat Wreck Chords has released the info about Strung Out's upcoming best of disc. To see the track listing CLICK HERE.

And here's the playlist for tonight...

U.K. Subs-Rebel Radio
French Exit-Whoa No
The Damned-Smash It Up
Comeback Kid-Wake The Dead
Teenage Bottlerocket-She's Not The One
Man Overboard-Driveway
Piebald-Karate Chops For Everyone But Us
Buck-O-Nine-Screamin' From The Suburbs
Living With Lions-Whatever You Want
Jawbreaker-Want
Snapcase-Target
Alkaline Trio-Madam Me
Smoking Popes-Wish We Were
The Stooges-Search & Destroy
The Briefs-Orange Alert
Flogging Molly-Don't Shut 'Em Down
Black Flag-Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie
Millencolin-Fingers Crossed
Propagandhi-Today
s Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes
Former Thieves-Everything Has A Price, Everything Is Stolen
Strung Out-Novacain

Noise Complaint 05/09/11

It has been beautiful in Baltimore for the last few days and there's no end in sight. It's been nice to spend a little time outdoors for a change. However, that does mean that I got a nasty sunburn. Oh well.

Just a couple of things for you tonight. Let's start with Frank Turner. He was at Bamboozle last week and even thought it would be fun to join an impromptu acoustic jam session in the parking lot with Transit. Someone had the brilliant idea to film it. Enjoy.

"Dammit" // Transit and Frank Turner (blink-182 Cover) from PropertyOfZack on Vimeo.

Apologies, I Have None have quickly become one of my new favorite bands. They have a two song 7 inch available on iTunes right now but they also have a bunch of free songs up on their website. TAKE A LOOK and get your hands on some great music.

And here's the playlist...

Bad Religion-Let Them Eat War
Living With Lions-Honesty, Honestly
999-Emergency
Shook Ones-SMRT
Teenage Bottlerocket-Mutilate Me
Title Fight-Your Screen Door
Mad Caddies-Drinking for 11
Red City Radio-Too Much Whiskey Not Enough Blankets
Mixtapes-Taking A Year Off
TSOL-Dance With Me
Good Riddance-Tell Me Why
Rust Belt Lights-With No Hesitation
Frank Turner-Peggy Sang The Blues
Pennywise-Nowhere Fast
Fear-I Don't Care About You
Gallows-Abandon Ship
How Dare You-Cold Shoulders
7 Seconds-We're Gonna Fight
Apologies, I Have None-Sat In Vicky Park
Big D & The Kids Table-LAX

Noise Complaint 05/02/11

I hate to start the show off on a somber note but I think it is necessary to pay tribute to one of punk rock's most definitive voices. Poly Styrene of X-Ray Spex died last week from cancer. She was 53 years old. Although X-Ray Spex only released one official album they still make just about every list of greatest punk rock acts.

Poly Styrene 1957-2011

On a lighter note, I have some new music for your ears to enjoy.

Photo by Owen “KOP” Richards

I've just come across this band called Pacer. Truth be told, I found them because I was looking up info about Iron Chic. Turns out, Pacer will be releasing a split with Iron Chic soon and you can listen to one of their songs HERE.


You're probably already aware that Small Brown Bike have returned to the scene in a big way with their latest album "Fell & Found." If you're curious what the record sounds like, you can stream the whole thing HERE. I don't think you'll be disappointed.


Do you want some new music from Iron Chic? They're giving away a 4 song EP for whatever you want to pay. Hell, you could download it for free if you want but if you throw the band a couple bucks I'm sure they won't be disappointed. Find out more at their BANDCAMP page.

And now it's time for the playlist...

X-Ray Spex-Oh! Bondage Up Yours!
X-Ray Spex-Art-I-Ficial
Mustard Plug-Not Enough
The Clash-White Riot
The Dopamines-Douglas Bubbletrousers
Mixtapes-Taking A Year Off
Destination Anywhere-Because of You
Thursday-Fast To The End
Descendents-When I Get Old
Rancid-Radio
The Germs-Circle One
Iron Chic-Those Heads Are Our Heads
Pacer-Pasternak
Richard Hell-Blank Generation
The Pietasters-Triflin'
Frank Turner-I Am Disappeared
The King Blues-I Want You
Alkaline Trio-You've Got So Far To Go
Bad Brains-Banned In D.C.
Small Brown Bike-A Minor Movement
Foundation-At Your Mercy

Noise Complaint 04/25/11

What can I say? The day has been a little busier than I had expected. It happens I suppose. Because of that I'm keeping it simple on the website today. Just the playlist for you. I hope you're all doing well.

Before I give you the playlist, here are a couple of albums that have been dominating my iTunes this past week. I think you might want to check them out...







And here's the playlist...

The Suicide Machines-Someone
Rival Schools-Eyes Wide Open
X-Ray Spex-I Am A Poseur
Mouthwash-That Girl
The Dopamines-Douglas Bubbletrousers
Dear Landlord-A Little Left
The Ramones-We're A Happy Family
The King Blues-Set The World On Fire
Brand New-Seventy Times 7
Misfits-Skulls
Sunny Day Real Estate-Seven
Swingin' Utters-Taking The Long Way
Husker Du-Don't Want To Know If You Are Lonely
Hot Water Music-Paper Thin
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones-Don't Know How To Party
Iron Chic-Time Keeps On Slipping...
Bouncing Souls-Fight To Live
The Blue Meanies-Acceleration 5000
Testors-Don't Tell Me
Poison The Well-For A Bandaged Iris

Noise Complaint 04/18/11

I spent most of this week doing some punk rock research. Basically that means I went searching for some new bands to play on the show. It's easy to grab music from the bigger names and the bigger labels but there's so much other stuff floating around out there. I wanted to make sure they got a fair shake on Noise Complaint as well. Here are a couple of bands I've grown to enjoy.


The Gateway District caught my ear by accident. I can't even tell you how I heard of them but I'm glad I did. CLICK HERE to download a song from their latest album "Perfect's Gonna Fail."


The French Exit have posted their new album and made it available for whatever price you want to pay. That means you can download it for free or you can kick them a few dollars for their troubles. CLICK HERE to check them out.


I think Joyce Manor is my favorite of all the bands I came across. I really dig their song "Leather Jacket." They've also posted one of their records for whatever price you want. Far be it from me to tell you what to do but I'm sure they wouldn't mind it if you sent them a couple of bucks. CLICK HERE and make the call.

Here's the playlist...

Sharks-The Light At The End of the Tunnel Is Hell
Iron Chic-Time Keeps On Slipping Into the (Cosmic) Future
The Undertones-Family Entertainment
Good Clean Fun-Punk Rock Love
Small Brown Bike-Rescue Mission
The Gateway District-I'll Take The River
The Sound of Animals Fighting-The Heraldic Break of the Manufacturer's Medalion
Red City Radio-Too Much Whiskey Not Enough Blankets
Foundation-At Your Mercy
Cock Sparrer-Argy Bargy
The Marked Men-Ghosts
Green Day-Burnout (Live)
Joyce Manor-Leather Jacket
Catch 22-Giving Up Giving In
The Arrivals-Blank Slate
French Exit-Whoa No
Crass-Where Next Columbus
Frank Turner-I Am Disappeared
Former Thieves-Everything Has A Price, Everything Is Stolen

Noise Complaint 04/11/11

Baseball season is in full swing. 9 games into the season and I'm already just about ready to kill myself. If the Red Sox don't start turning things around I think it may be time to just end it all.

OK, that's a little dramatic and I'm not actually serious. What I am serious about is this show tonight. Some great music on the program for you today. Let's not forget the fun stuff I have for you here as well.

Bad Religion stopped by Jimmy Kimmel live the other day to perform a couple of songs. Here they are...








Pour Habit will be releasing their new record "Got Your Back" tomorrow. You'll hear a track on the show tonight but you can also stream the whole album RIGHT HERE.

And now it's time for the playlist...

The Explosion-No Revolution
Citizen Fish-Shelf Life
X-Your Phone's Off The Hook, But You're Not
The Movielife-Single White Female
Apologies, I Have None-Sat In Vicky Park
Pour Habit-Heads of State
Jawbreaker-Chesterfield King
The Lawrence Arms-Are You There Margaret? It's Me, God
Title Fight-Flood of 72
The Distillers-Beat Your Heart Out
Reel Big Fish-Beer
Bad Religion-Someone To Believe
Rival Schools-Eyes Wide Open
Sex Pistols-Bodies
Wisdom In Chains-In Case You Forgot
Screeching Weasel-Frankengirl
Fugazi-Styrofoam
No Use For A Name-Any Number Can Play
Daybreak-Skin Deep
Thursday-Turnpike Divides

Noise Complaint 04/04/11

I just realized that I never posted the playlist from last week. I'm really sorry about that. I don't know what came over me. Hopefully all of the goodies that I'm giving you this week will more than make up for it.


Let's start with Frank Turner. He's put out the first single off his upcoming album "England Keep My Bones." You can download I Am Disappeared RIGHT HERE for free.


If you're looking for more free music, I've got you covered. Epitaph has released a free sampler featuring new songs from a few of their upcoming records. Get it HERE.


Face to Face is back with another song that will be on their upcoming album. By the way, it looks like that album is going to be hitting the stores in May. Listen to It's Not All About You HERE.


Mikey Erg may not have to worry about performing with his band "The Ergs" anymore...because they broke up, but he's still one of the busiest guys in punk rock these days. He sat down with the gang at PunkNews.org to chat a bit. Take a look at the whole interview HERE.


And now it's time for the playlist...

The Holy Mess-A Soulful Punk Tune About A Working Class Dreamer
Thursday-Fast To The End
Radio Birdman-New Race
The Slackers-Bo Evil
Saves The Day-Blindfolded
The Reaganomics-Chor an Idiot
The Ejected-Have You Got 10p
Apologies, I Have None-Sat In Vicky Park
Agnostic Front-City Streets
RX Bandits-Only For the Night
TSOL-Code Blue
Dropkick Murphys-Hang 'Em High
Sharks-It All Relates
Alkaline Trio-Clavicle
The Ergs-It'll Be Ok
Letlive-Casino Columbus
D.O.A.-Royal Police
Face to Face-Blind
Frank Turner-I Am Disappeared

Noise Complaint 03/21/11

It's been a couple weeks since we last spoke. I figured the best way to celebrate our little reunion is to rock out with some brand new tunes. That's what tonight is going to be all about.

Before I give you the playlist I want to give you a heads up on some upcoming release dates of artists featured on the show.

The King Blues - Punk & Poetry - 04/18
Title Fight - Shed - 05/03
Flogging Molly - Speed Of Darkness - 05/24
How Dare You - The King, The Crown, The Colonel - 05/10
Jeff Rowe - New Winter, New England - 05/10
letlive - Fake History - 04/14

And now for tonight's playlist...

Screeching Weasel - Frankengirl
The King Blues - We Are Fucking Angry
Daybreak - Skin Deep
Title Fight - 27
The Reaganomics - Nice Life (Khaki Shorts and Miller Lite)
Rise Against - Satellite
Flogging Molly - Don't Shut 'Em Down
Rival Schools - Eyes Wide Open
Dropkick Murphys - Peg O' My Heart
Cobra Skulls - Doomsday Parade
Civet - Love & War
Defeater - Waves Crash, Clouds Roll
How Dare You - Marianna
Useless I.D. - Fading Out
Joey Cape - It's Always Sunny
Jeff Rowe - An Islands Point Of View
Teenage Bottlerocket - Go-Go
Man Overboard - The Absolute Worst
Bayside - Already Gone
letlive - The Sick, Sick, 6.8 Billion

Noise Complaint 03/07/11

Who wants to go see Against Me and the Dropkick Murphys on Wednesday at the Electric Factory? If you're interested, EMAIL ME for a chance to win a pair of tickets.

Now onto regular business...


I had a chance to sit down and chat with Rob Pope from The Get Up Kids over the weekend. You're going to hear the full interview as part of a special YNotRadio.net radio takeover next week but I have a couple of clips for you tonight. They're one of my all time favorite bands so it was quite an honor to talk with him for a bit.

Other than that, it's business as usual on Noise Complaint tonight. Here's the playlist...

Chixdiggit-Miso Ramen
Stiff Little Fingers-Rough Trade
Hog Hoggidy Hog-Carry On
Daybreak-Skin Deep
The Get Up Kids-Regent's Court
The Clash-I'm So Bored With the U.S.A.
Bracket-Hearing Aid
Against Me-New Wave
Dropkick Murphys-Memorial Day
Dead Boys-What Love Is
Me First & The Gimme Gimmes-Friday On My Mind
A.F.I.-The Days of the Phoenix
Bikini Kill-Blood One
Far From Finished-Heroes and Ghosts
We Are The Union-Five Out of Five Kids Who Kill Love Slayer
Jawbox-Breathe
Discount-On The Counter
Kid Dynamite-Living Daylights
The Get Up Kids-Anne Arbour

Noise Complaint 02/28/11

I have to make this one a little short this week. Be sure you enter in for the autographed Get Up Kids drumhead and CD as well as tickets to their show on Friday. All the details are in the post below.


I got some great news this week. I had heard that Boysetsfire was reuniting but I didn't know if I'd be able to see them perform. Looks like I will. They're going to be playing the Trocadero on June 2nd with Defeater opening things up. I will absolutely be there for that.


Fest 10 is looking better by the day. I think this may be the first year I make the pilgrimage down to Gainesville, FL for the three day weekend. A few of the artists that you will be able to see if you decide to go include Against Me, Hot Water Music, None More Black, Bouncing Souls and so on and so on. CLICK HERE for the full list of confirmed bands.

And here's the playlist...

Against Me!-From Her Lips to God's Ears
Sharks-It All Relates
The Ramones-The KKK Took My Baby Away
All-Sex In The Way
The Ergs-Your Cheated Heart
Star Fucking Hipsters-3,000 Miles
30 Foot Tall-People Are Stupid
The Get Up Kids-Don't Hate Me
The Get Up Kids-Walk 'Em With Grace
Bad Brains-I Against I
Destination Anywhere-Because of You
Defeater-Waves Crash, Clouds Roll
Boysetsfire-Toy Gun Anthem
Less Than Jake-Scott Farcas Takes It On The Chin
Hot Water Music-Free Radio Gainesville
Dillinger Four-Gainesville
The Menzingers-I Was Born
Dead Kennedys-Police Truck
Husker Du-I Apologize
Frank Turner-To Absent Friend
Title Fight-27

Noise Complaint 02/21/11

This week it's all about the free stuff. First of all, take a look at our Get Up Kids contest. We want to hook you up with tickets to their March 4th show at the TLA as well as an autographed drum head and CD. I think it's a pretty good deal myself. All of that info is right above this post.

No one ever complains about some free music and I definitely have some of that for you tonight from three great artists.


Title Fight - 27 DOWNLOAD HERE


Screeching Weasel - Beginningless Vacation DOWNLOAD HERE


The King Blues - We Are Fucking Angry DOWNLOAD HERE

And here's the playlist...

Operation Ivy-Sound System
Bayside-Already Gone
Circle Jerks-Live Fast Die Young
Westbound Train-Please Forgive Me
Campaign-Old Mess
Dave Hause-C'mon Kid
The Stooges-Search & Destroy
This Is Hell-Do Something
The Get Up Kids-Pararelevant
I Am The Avalanche-I Took A Beating
Pinhead Gunpowder
Title Fight-27
Screeching Weasel-Beginningless Vacation
The Damned-Neat Neat Neat
Guttermouth-The Next Faux Mowheekon
Dance Hall Crashers-Enough
The King Blues-We Are Fucking Angry
Abandin All Hope-The One
Snapcase-Coagulate
AFI-Third Season
Minor Threat-Straight Edge
D.R.U.G.S.-If You Think This Song Is About You, It Probably Is

Noise Complaint 02/14/11

If you've been listening to this show for a while then you know that I am very fond of music videos. I know it's kind of a dying medium since there is no major outlet for them to be seen but I still love them. I think we can all thank youtube for single handedly keeping them alive.

Tonight I bring you one...well...it's more like two in one from the Blacklist Royals. This is "Things They Say/Drive On."

Blacklist Royals - "Things They Say/Drive On" from TCSG on Vimeo.

I was checking up on some punk rock news and I came across a story about Epitaph Records signing a band called LetLive. I'd never heard of them so I figured I'd look them up. I think I'm in love now. You'll hear the song "The Sick, Sick 6.8 Billion" on the show tonight and you can watch the video here.

That photo above is of Nothington at the Fest 8. Why am I posting a photo of Nothington you ask? Because they have an acoustic 7 inch coming out in May. It's going to have 3 new songs as well as a stripped down version of "Not Looking Down."

I feel like I'm in a really good mood today. I hope it spreads across the airwaves and that you have a great night. Here's the playlist for tonight's show...

The Vandals-I'm Becoming You

Dropkick Murphys-Memorial Day

Dag Nasty-Ghosts

Victims of Circumstance-This Riot Used To Be A Party

Blacklist Royals-Things They Say

Me First & The Gimme Gimmes-All Out Of Love

The Buzzcocks-Orgasm Addict

The Flipsides-The Best of Times

Nothington-Not Looking Down

Rust Belt Lights-It Ain't What It Used To Be

Catch 22-Point The Blame

American Nightmare-AM/PM

88 Fingers Louie-Go Away

Bad Religion-Someone To Believe

Blondie-Hanging On The Telephone

MXPX-Party, My House, Be There

Vultures United-The Joy Divisions

Chixdiggit-Since You Got A Dog

The Adverts-Bored Teenagers

Bomb The Music Industry!-25!

Death By Stereo-Beyond The Blinders

letlive-The Sick, Sick 6.8 Billion

Noise Complaint 02/07/11

I have one of the worst headaches I have ever experienced in my life right now. The only time my head has hurt more was after my two concussions. I'm going to have to dig up some Advil at some point here. But first, there is a little radio show to deal with.

You all know how I feel about Off With Their Heads at this point. Just in case it hasn't been made clear, I love them. They've released a new video for their song Clear The Air. Take a look below...



Krazy Fest is back! I never thought I'd be able to speak...or type...those words. If you're not familiar with the history of Krazy Fest, it was the biggest and best punk rock festival in America up until it was discontinued back in 2004. The line up is looking pretty damn good and the ticket prices aren't too shabby either. Early bird tickets are going for $75 for a three day pass. To get more details, click the image below.



Now I'm off to find some Advil. Here's the playlist...

Frank Turner-To Absent Friend
The Cute Lepers-No Escape
Adolescents-Amoeba
Oreskaband-Pinocchio
Cobra Skulls-Doomsday Parade
Teenage Bottlerocket-In The Basement
U.K. Subs-Police State
Hot Water Music-Paper Thin
Strike Anywhere-Instinct
Bouncing Souls-Fight To Live
Samiam-Full On
Bane-Some Came Running
Reaganomics-College Students
New York Dolls-Personality Crisis
Social Distortion-Still Alive
The Menzingers-Home Outgrown
Eddie & The Hot Rods-Why Can't It Be
Mad CAddies-Villains
Off With Their Heads-Clear The Air
The Damned Things-We've Got A Situation Here

Noise Complaint 01/31/11

I can't believe January is already over. Where does the time go? New music on the show tonight from Rise Against, Unwritten Law, Dropkick Murphys and The Carrier. I've also got some other stuff for you tonight. Let's start with the free music...

Fill out the information above and get a free copy of the new Flogging Molly single "Don't Shut 'em Down."


Small Brown Bike has reunited with their original line up and are set to release their first new CD in 8 years. Take a listen to one of their new songs HERE.

You'll hear the new song from Dropkick Murphys, "Memorial Day," on the show tonight. Did you know that the Murphys got Bruce Springsteen to be on their upcoming record? Well, they sure did. Take a look at how it all went down HERE.

Here's tonight's playlist.

Big D and the Kids Table-New Nail Bed
Flogging Molly-Don't Shut 'em Down
The Boys-Sick On You
Lagwagon-Making Friends
Face to Face-Should Anything Go Wrong
Rise Against-Help Is On the Way
Fugazi-Waiting Room
Alkaline Trio-I Lied My Face Off
Unwritten Law-Starships and Apocalypse
Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros-Coma Girl
The Dillinger Escape Plan-Hollywood Squares
Dropkick Murphys-Memorial Day
Black Flag-Police Story
Small Brown Bike-See You In Hell
Braid-First Day Back
Chris Murry & The Slackers-Running From Safety
Gorilla Biscuits-Start Today
The Carrier-Hollow Pain

Noise Complaint 01/24/11

I wanted to share this image with you all before we get into the playlist for tonight's show. I came across these graphs on Twitter. Clearly the Misfits just knew what they wanted.

Thanks to @katebegins2rock for retweeting the post.

I have a few tickets to the Less Than Jake show at the Trocadero on January 30th. Email me if you're interested. I'd love to hook you up.

Now for tonight's playlist...

Less Than Jake-All My Best Friends are Metalheads
Off With Their Heads-Drive
New Mexican Disaster Squad-Tightrope
The Adicts-Straight Jacket
Bodyjar-Not The Same
Cobra Skulls-Doomsday Parade
Descendents-Suburban Home
Static Radio NJ-Green Hoody
Frank Turner-To Absent Friend
Greyarea-Take My Chances
Planes Mistaken For Stars-Copper and Stars
Less Than Jake-Hell Looks A Lot Like L.A.
Rust Belt Lights-It Ain't What It Used to Be
MDC-If I Had A Face
The Get Up Kids-Tithe
The Fake Boys-My Best Face
Piebald-Long Nights
Rancid-Olympia, WA
NOFX-Cokie The Clown
Bedouin Soundclash-Mountain Top

Noise Complaint 01/17/11

Lots of things happening in the world of punk rock this week. Let's start with Rise Against. They've released the cover art for their upcoming album "Endgame." What do you think?


Green Day has released a trailer for their upcoming live DVD. It's set to come out on March 15th. I think the title will be made very clear when you watch the video below.

Anti-Flag seems to get blamed for just about every tragedy that takes place in this country. I'm surprised they weren't blamed with the birth of Sarah Palin. Not surprisingly, their name was brought up in relation with the recent shooting in Arizona. Apparently the shooter was a fan of the band. In response to the allegations that they were somehow responsible for his actions, they released this statement...

[The comments about Anti-Flag]] has led to some discussion in the media and elsewhere regarding Anti-Flag and what Anti-Flag stands for. For well over a decade Anti-Flag has endorsed non-violent progressive change and has lobbied for peace, equality, justice, and health care (including mental health care) for all people of America and the world. Anti-Flag unconditionally condemns the heinous actions of Mr. Loughner and our heartfelt condolences and best wishes go out to every single person affected by Mr. Loughner's senseless act of violence. Our message is and always has been very clear, violence in any form is unacceptable.

And one more story before you get the playlist. Dropkick Murphys have unveiled the info about their upcoming record. It will be titled "Going Out Of Style" and it will hit stores on March 1st. Take a look at the cover...


OK, here's what you heard tonight...

Gallows-In the Belly Of A Shark
Rise Against-Paper Wings
999-Hit Me
Darko-Never Coming Home
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones-Hell Of A Hat
Agnostic Front-Blind Justice
Civet-All I Want
Kid Icarus-It's On Me
Dead Kennedys-California Uber Alles
Green Day-Pulling Teeth
Casey Jones-Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Fear-I Love Livin' In The City
Hog Hoggidy Hog-Carry On
Frank Turner-To Absent Friend
Anti-Flag-Turncoat
Rust Belt Lights-Guilt Trip
Suicidal Tendencies-I Shot The Devil
Dropkick Murphys-Warrior's Code
Social Distortion-Still Alive

Noise Complaint 01/10/11

I'm writing this as I watch the BCS Championship game. I don't normally get super into college football games but for some reason I've been intrigued by this matchup. I think Auburn is overrated (along with the rest of the SEC) but they are a hell of a lot bigger than Oregon is. That's enough football talk.

I've got some new music on the show tonight from Social Distortion and the Get Up Kids.

Speaking of The Get Up Kids, they've unveiled another new song that will be on their upcoming full length that will be out on Jan 25th. To hear it, you can do 2 things.

1) You could listen to the show tonight.
2) You could CLICK HERE. There you should also be able to download it for free.

I will understand if you choose option 2.

Looks like we might get some new Sex Pistols music this year. They've reunited a few times over the years but it's mostly been just to pad their bank accounts. John Lydon, who is releasing new music with Public Image LTD this year, said that he's been invigorated and is interested in writing new Pistols music. We'll see what happens. You can read the whole story HERE.

And I can't leave you without a new video to enjoy. Here's Old Man Markley with For Better, For Worse



Here's tonight's playlist...

Stiff Little Fingers-Rough Trade
Strung Out-Novacain
G.B.H.-Sick Boy
Buck-O-Nine-Screamin' From the Suburbs
The Gaslight Anthem-Boxer
The Get Up Kids-Shatter Your Lungs
Assorted Jelly Beans-In Your Eyes
No Doubt-Open The Gate
D.R.U.G.S.-If You Think This Song Is About You, It Probably Is
Goldfinger-My Head
Big D and the Kids Table-Steady Riot
Defeater-The Red, White and Blues
Sex Pistols-Bodies
Ink & Dagger-The Fine Art of Original Sin
Slapstick-Almost Punk Enough
Social Distortion-California (Hustle and Flow)
Youth of Today-One Family
Old Man Markley-For Better, For Worse
Glassjaw-You Think You're (John Fucking Lennon)

Noise Complaint 01/03/11 Most Anticipated Releases of 2011 Episode

This is without a doubt my favorite episode of the year. I love looking forward at what the near may or may not bring. I usually do this show on the second week of the year so that I have a little more time to compile some new tracks. I changed it up this year because so many artists have been releasing singles early via the interweb. You know, I think this internet thing is really catching on.

At any rate, the show is only an hour long now so the playlist isn't as extensive as it's been in previous years. I still think I've come up with a nice group of songs though. One thing I'm extremely excited about is the new album from Social Distortion. For the last 3 years they have been in the Most Anticipated show and they haven't come through with a new album. This year it will finally be happening. And pretty soon too.

Here's what made the show tonight. I'm also including any other info I know about the artist's upcoming releases. If you see an ** next to a song, it's a new one that you'll find on their upcoming album.

**Face to Face-Should Anything Go Wrong (Laugh Now Laugh Later - January 2011)
**Social Distortion-Machine Gun Blues (Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes - 01/18/11)
Set Your Goals-This Will Be The Death of Us (untitled - Summer)
Taking Back Sunday-Timberwolves at New Jersey (untitled - Early 2011)
Polar Bear Club-Another Night In The Rock (untitled - Fall)
Thursday-Resuscitation of a Dead Man (untitled - Spring)
Pennywise-Something to Live For (untitled - No idea)
The Ramones-Beat on the Brat (No new album but watch the Grammy's on February 13th for their tribute)
Bayside-No One Understands (Killing Time - 02/22/11)
**Chixdiggit-Miso Ramen (Safeways Here We Come - 02/15/11)
**Rival Schools-Shot After Shot (Pedals - March 2011)
**The Get Up Kids-Pararelevant (There Are Rules - 01/25/11)
New Found Glory-Don't Let Her Pull You Down (untitled - Spring)
**Old Man Markley-For Better, For Worse (Guts N Teeth - 01/18/11)
**D.R.U.G.S.-If You Think This Song Is About You, It Probably Is (D.R.U.G.S. - 02/22/11)
Rise Against-State of the Union (Endgame - March 2011)
The Wonder Years-Melrose Diner (untitled - Summer)
**Lemuria-Chautauqua County (Pebble - 01/11/11)