“What It Takes” by Supersuckers

In the mp3 posted above, I’m not sure what Mr. Eddie Spaghetti is getting at. It’s either about being a man, or masturbation, or maybe both. Either way, it’s what it takes, and it moderately rocks. Supersuckers are celebrating their 20th birthday this year, and have a new album, Get it Together, out on November 25th

Official Press Release after the jump

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Last Friday Gorgeous Armada appeared at the Blue Moon Tavern in Seattle, WA to open up for Ice Age Cobra. We kept the entire city safe from werewolves for one night. It was Ice Age Cobra’s farewell show, and they played with more gusto than an army of whirling dervishes. Sound on the Sound, a Seattle music blog, was on hand to document the shenanigans. Here are a few of their photos:

Jordan is a magical animal.

Jordan’s sweat band provided the communion.

Gorgeous Armada frontman Handsome Gorgeous is intense. Check out more photos here and here.

Though Sherwood were a whole lot cooler when that short Mexican looking guy was in the band, they are nevertheless still the homies, and they’ve been representing NorCal and MidCal all over the world as of lately, touring Europe, Asia and everywhere else their RV takes them, which will soon include their recently announced Fall headlining tour. Here’s the release, replete with dates, openers and hyperbole. Word of warning though, don’t play dice with Joe Greenetz. He picks that shit up like a motherfucker:

GOLDRUSH! - A Sherwood tour this October meant for seeing friends, polishing old finds, and mining new ones.

SONGS! - Between touring abroad and playing festivals in North America, the Sherwood lads have begun writing songs for a new album slated for 2009.

DELUXE! - This fall will also see the release of Sing But Keep Going [Deluxe Edition], Sherwood’s first album repackaged with 4 previously unreleased songs.

TOUR! – Thus with songs both old and new in mind, the guys are eager to catch up with friends and see what you all think.  That means select dates on the west coast this October with support from The Pink Spiders, The Summer Set, Barcelona, and The Reign Of Kindo:

October 2008:
Tue 07 Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk*
Wed 08 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour*
Thu 09 San Diego, CA @ UCSD+
Fri 10 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction* Sun 12 Phoenix, AZ @ Clubhouse*
Wed 15 Salt Lake City, UT @ Studio*
Thu 16 Provo, UT @ Velour**
Fri 17 Rexburg, ID @The Westwood Theatre**
Sat 18 Boise, ID @ The Venue**
Sun 19 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre**
Mon 20 Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey** (
Thu 23 San Francisco, CA @ Slims**
Fri 24 Visalia, CA @ 210**
Sat 25 San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brew**
* The Pink Spiders, The Summer Set, The Reign Of Kindo
** The Pink Spiders, Barcelona, The Reign Of Kindo
+ Kris Roe of The Ataris

First things fucking first. Go HERE. Get [Edit: Look at] that shit open in another tab. What’s this? It’s the Fortress of Attitude. They have songs to sing about American Gladiators, Aerosmith, Haunted Houses, Math, Burning Books, and Gay Cars. They are on tour RIGHT NOW and if you live in Seattle, Eugene, Arcata, Chico, Oakland or Los Angeles, you are in EXTREME DANGER of sucking if you don’t catch their show.

Don’t be a fucker. Be one with Fortress.

Attention Soldiers!

Exciting times are here for Fortress of Attitude and their soldiers! Their new album, “The Gift of Music,” is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/fortressofattitude and Itunes (search for “Fortress of Attitude”). Featuring all your favorite FoA hits and a squadron full of new jams, “The Gift of Music” is guaranteed to make your cd player explode or your money back!

Fortress of Attitude also has a new FREE podcast, downloadable at http://www.fortressofattitude.libsyn.com and Itunes (again, search for “Fortress of Attitude”). Dr. Genius and Bomb Threat give you their take on news, movies, sports, and being in a crazy-ass rock band.

Also, don’t miss Dr. Genius’ hilarious ongoing series in which he analyzes lyrics to popular songs and addresses the bizarre and often terrifying implications. Weekly updates can be found at the FoA myspace page, http://www.myspace.com/fortressofattitude.

And most time sensitively, FoA is currently marching on the Northwest of America! Check below to see if they’re rocking near you!

Friday, July 11th - Muddy’s Hot Cup - Arcata, CA
9p.m. show
FREE!

Saturday, July 12th - The Downtown Lounge - Eugene, CA
Midnight show
$5

Sunday, July 13th - Lo-Fi Performance Gallery - Seattle, WA
9p.m. show
FREE!

Wednesday, July 16th - Laffhole at Rebar - Seattle, WA
9p.m. show
$5

Thursday, July 17th - Cafe Coda - Chico, CA
9p.m. show
$3

Friday, July 18th - The Ghost House - Oakland, CA
9p.m. show
$3

Saturday, July 19th - The Tomorrow Show - LA, CA
Midnight SHARP!
$5

For further info on the shows, check out http://www.myspace.com/fortressofattitude or email us back at foa@fortressofattitude.net.

As you can see, the Fortress is running at full capacity these days, but we can’t do it without you! Help us keep the Fortress fully stocked and ready to rock by picking up our cd, listening to the
Tudecast, reading the blog, coming to shows, and anything else to let us know we’ve got your support!

Much Love to all our Sleeper Cells,
FoA

Former Get Up Kids frontman Matt Pryor and Saves the Day frontman Chris Conley (pictured) are stepping out for a couple weeks worth of solo touring. If this tour isn’t called the “Party Like It’s 1999 Tour” someone at Vagrant is BLOWING IT! Here’s the press release:

Matt Pryor (ex. The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams) is pleased to announce solo co-headlining tour with Chris Conley of Saves The Day!

A limited number of tickets have been held for Matt Pryor fans and will be available through an exclusive Ducat King presale that begins this Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 1:00PM local time!

Click here to buy tickets:

Tour Dates:

Aug 6 – Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
Aug 7 – Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room
Aug 8 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
Aug 9 – Salt Lake City @ Burt’s Tiki Lounge
Aug 11 – Vancouver, BC @ Media Club
Aug 12 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Aug 13 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
Aug 14 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill
Aug 15 – Reno, NV @ Satellite Lounge
Aug 16 – West Hollywood, CA @ Troubadour
Aug 17 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues – San Diego
Aug 19 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
Aug 20 – Phoenix, AZ @ Modified