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- Against Me! at Riot Fest by Katie Hovland
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- Against Me! at Riot Fest by Katie Hovland
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- Against Me! at Riot Fest by Katie Hovland
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- Against Me! at Riot Fest by Katie Hovland
Twenty Years of Red Scare
Last Friday, Red Scare released a 17-song compilation titled 20 Years of Dreaming and Scheming, which of course commemorates the record label’s 20th anniversary. In addition to the compilation, they’re also marking the event with release shows this month in Chicago, Wisconsin, Portland, Seattle and Las Vegas. We recently spoke with label cofounder Toby Jeg about reaching this impressive milestone. We discussed how he went about putting this compilation together, what he’s looking forward to about the upcoming release parties, the future of Red Scare and more.
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Laura Jane Grace – Stay Alive
Laura Jane Grace released her debut solo album yesterday, called Stay Alive. Comprised of 14 songs, the record is primarily acoustic guitar and vocals, which helps to emphasize the subtleties of her songwriting. Stay Alive was recorded by Steve Albini at Electrical Audio and skillfully captures the raw emotions that Grace was experiencing during the early months of the pandemic. Take a listen to the album below and be sure to check out Grace’s livestream from Lincoln Hall on Saturday, October 17th. The show starts at 8:00 PM Central and tickets can be purchased here.
The Flips – “Borne On the FM Waves of the Heart” (Exclusive)
On New Year’s Day, Artistic Integrity Records will release its fourth annual covers compilation, and this year it’s a tribute to Against Me!. Featuring 26 bands in total, An Impression of an Original: A Tribute to Against Me!, finds a variety of artists covering songs that span the band’s entire catalog. Proceeds from the compilation will be donated to Gender Is Over, which is a project that AM! frontwoman Laura Jane Grace has supported and worked closely with in the past. We’re premiering the record’s third song below, and it’s from Chicago’s own The Flips. The band chose to cover “Borne On the FM Waves of the Heart,” one of the most prominent tracks from Against Me!’s major label debut, New Wave. Check out the song now and don’t forget to purchase the compilation on January 1st here.
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