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Fat Wrecked for 25 Years, with Erin Burkett
Fat Wreck Chords really doesn’t require much of an introduction. It was founded in 1990 by NOFX singer/bassist Fat Mike and his then-girlfriend Erin Burkett, and quickly rose to become one of the most popular and influential punk rock record labels in the world. They helped launch the careers of bands like Lagwagon, Propagandhi, No Use for a Name, Strung Out, Good Riddance and many others. They continue to develop emerging and dynamic bands to this day, and do so while maintaining the standards of quality they’ve displayed since their inception. Fat recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and we spoke with co-founder Erin Burkett about the label’s history. We talked about its humble beginnings, how the label grew and some of the challenges they faced along the way. We also discussed the current Fat tour, the label’s future and more.
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Strung Out
This March, Strung Out released their eighth studio album, Transmission.Alpha.Delta, via longtime label Fat Wreck Chords. Without question, it ranks among the strongest of the band’s respected catalog. On this effort they continue to advance their sound, mixing elements of punk and metal with complex songwriting, while simultaneously incorporating an array of contemporary influences. The outcome is a record that’s both fresh and modern, and one that favors pushing boundaries over revisiting the past. With that said, this is sure to be an album that’s embraced by diehard fans and newcomers alike. Last month, Strung Out played Reggie’s and we spoke with drummer Jordan Burns before the show. We talked at length about what it was like recording Transmission.Alpha.Delta. We also discussed the record’s style, its writing process, the band’s upcoming European tour and more. Continue Reading…
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