Sunderland, UK’s Leatherface will be returning to the States for a tour in support of their most recent studio album, “The Stormy Petrel,” released last month on No Idea Records. The tour will be a month long, with more dates confirming soon. Ninja Gun and label mates Young Livers have been selected for support.

“The Stormy Petrel” is the band’s ninth full-length album and was released by various labels worldwide. The North American LP/CD version was released March 23rd via No Idea Records. Their version features entirely different cover art and overall layout than the European, Japanese, and Australian versions.

You can currently steam the entire album on their Punknews.org profile page.

Leatherface formed in August 1988, and their music has often been described as a bastardized cross between Hüsker Dü and Motörhead. Though never attaining much more than a cult following outside their native country, the band has been cited as an influence by higher-profile acts such as Hot Water Music, Dillinger Four, and Tiltwheel.

Leatherface recently toured Canada and the eastern US, concluding in an appearance at this year’s Harvest of Hope Fest in St. Augustine, FL.

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The Harvest of Hope Fest is pleased to announce the schedule lineup for their 2nd annual arts and music festival. Attendees will be treated to three days of music featuring over 200 bands including Broken Social Scene, Anti-Flag, Billy Bragg, Dr. Dog, Dead Prez, Senses Fail, Man Man, Kid Sister, the 22-piece indie-rock marching band Mucca Pazza and the best in underground alternative, punk, indie, rock, and hip-hop.

Right in time for spring break, the 2010 Harvest of Hope Fest, March 12th – 14th, is located on the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in St. Augustine, FL. In addition to a great music lineup the festival offers expanded camping options, carnival rides, games and more! New attractions this year include: a “beer garden” provided by Champion Brands, a solar powered stage within the Not For Profit world, a mechanical bull, and free shuttle rides to the beach and downtown St. Augustine. Also new for this year, the festival will debut a Saturday Kids Matinee hosted by Kimya Dawson of Moldy Peaches fame. The Kids Matinee will feature performances from musicians like Justin Sane from Anti-Flag, face painting, a magician, and a bounce house.

The Harvest of Hope Fest strives to connect communities and encourage global awareness through the power of music. By attending the Harvest of Hope Fest, music fans are directly showing their support for The Harvest of Hope Foundation with their voices and dollars.

All proceeds from the Harvest of Hope Fest will be donated to The Harvest of Hope Foundation – a non-profit organization that provides financial, educational and service oriented aid to migrant farm workers all over the country. As of last month, The Harvest of Hope Foundation has distributed over $790,000 to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families. The foundation’s services include, but are not limited to: emergency healthcare assistance, housing and transportation assistance, educational grants and scholarships, monthly expenses, replacement clothing, and financial aid.

Ticket Prices for 3 day passes are currently $49.50 and $60.00 at the gate. Single day tickets are on-sale for $25.00 and $35.00 at the gate. Camping passes are $19.50 per person with limited number of VIP camping/3 day passes available for $99.00.

The Measure [SA] are putting the finishing touches on their next full length. Simply entitled “Notes,” the album spans 14 new songs recorded with Chris Pierce at Technical Ecstasy in Milltown, NJ in the Fall of 2009. The band is currently mixing the album and expects to have it out by early summer 2010 on their new home, No Idea Records.

Singer/guitarist Lauren Denitzio had this to say about the direction writing has come on the new album:

“2009 was a hard year, let’s put it that way. I think it shows loud and clear on this record. These songs, for me, are definitely about a place and a time and were my way of working through the whole spectrum of things from being in love, to not knowing how to handle that, to life threatening illness, abusive relationships, to hating New York and my place in it. The record is louder and faster than our previous ones, and we know that we definitely became a more aggressive band. There are some of the most upbeat and optimistic songs we’ve ever written along with the most pessimistic. I love this record, and I think it’s the equivalent of a lightbulb going off over our head, musically. This is what we were always supposed to sound like.”

The Measure [SA] will also be doing a short run on their way to and from their performance at Harvest of Hope Fest in St. Augustine, FL. Along the way, they’ll share stages with Shellshag, Small Brown Bike, O Pioneers!, Cheap Girls, Defiance, Ohio, and The Menzingers. You can click “more” below for the dates!
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Richmond’s The Riot Before have leaked an unreleased song from their forthcoming album “Rebellion.” You can currently stream “The Oregon Trail” on the band’s MySpace page.

“Rebellion” was tracked at The Magpie Cage in Washington, DC, with legendary producer J. Robbins (Jawbox, Jawbreaker, Against Me!). It will be released on LP and digitally through the band’s new home, Paper + Plastick, on April 27th. To celebrate, Paper + Plastick is giving away a free MP3 of “The Oregon Trail.” To get the free MP3, just email paperandplastickfreemusic@gmail.com and put TRB in the subject. The label will email you the free track.

The Riot Before is currently preparing to ship out for their first tour of 2010, which will include legs with Leatherface, Yesterday’s Ring, and Cheap Girls, as well as appearances at Harvest of Hope Fest and Rad Fest. You can check out the dates by clicking “more” below.

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Punknews.org has launched a stream of the new album from Sunderland, UK’s Leatherface. You can head over to the band’s profile page to stream “The Stormy Petrel” in its entirety.

“The Stormy Petrel” is the band’s ninth full-length album and will be released by various labels worldwide. The North American LP/CD version will be released March 23rd via No Idea Records. Their version will feature an entirely different cover art and overall layout than the European, Japanese, and Australian versions released this week.

BYO Records released the band’s last album, Dog Disco, in 2004.

Leatherface formed in August 1988, and their music has often been described as a bastardized cross between Hüsker Dü and Motörhead. Though never attaining much more than a cult following outside their native country, the band has been cited as an influence by higher-profile band such as Hot Water Music, Dillinger Four, and Tiltwheel. Jack Rabid, music critic and publisher of the music magazine Big Takeover, once listed Leatherface’s 1991 release Mush as one of the fifty greatest punk albums of all time.

Leatherface recently flew over to Canada to start their Canadian/US tour, which concludes in an appearance at this year’s Harvest of Hope Fest in St. Augustine, FL. They will be joined on the road with Canada’s Yesterday’s Ring, with select shows featuring Bridge & Tunnel and The Riot Before. You can check out the dates by clicking “more” below.

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Michigan’s Small Brown Bike have released the details for “Composite Vol. 2,” the second installment in their 7” series of new material for No Idea Records.

Scheduled for release on March 9th, “Composite Vol. 2″ will feature two new songs tracked this past January in the band’s home recording studio and mixed/mastered by Dave Feeny at Tempermill. The 7” will be limited to 1,100 physical copies, which will include a digital download. Side A will host “Some Optimistic,” with the flip side being home for “Never Walk This Alone.”

The band commented that the two new songs “feel a little slower and colder than Composite Vol. 1’s material. That’s what a winter in Michigan will do to a band.”

SBB recently released “Composite Vol. 1,” a 7” on No Idea Records. The 7” featured two new songs recorded in 2009; “When We Run” and “Hourglass.” The 7” was limited to 1,100 copies. No Idea has 30 left for sale on their mail-order website. The band has about 50 copies they will be selling at their upcoming shows in March. Once they’re gone, you’ll still be able to purchase the songs via iTUNES. You can currently stream “Composite Vol. 1″ here.

The band will be playing shows in Gainesville and Orlando while in Florida performing at the second annual Harvest of Hope Fest (HOH FEST) March 12th-14th in St. Augustine, FL. In May, the band will set out for a string of shows in the Northeast, which they haven’t visited since 2003. All dates and support acts can be seen by clicking “more” below.
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The second annual Harvest of Hope Fest (HOH Fest) has announced another round of bands confirmed for their multiple-stage music festival that will take place March 12th – 14th in sunny St. Augustine, FL.

Added to the already impressive lineup will be High on Fire, Kid Sister, Gringo Star, Port O’Brien, We Are The Union, Cheap Girls, Avi Buffalo, The Dig, Yelawolf, Young Brother, Barnaby Jones, The Duppies, Umoja Orchestra, Sunbears, Liquid Limbs, The Takers, Glorious Johnson, Bent Left, No More, Cassette, Antarctic, Toby Foster, Paleface, The Pauses, The Attack!, Premadonnasaurs, Scum of the Earth, Towers of Hanoi, Company Man, Lighthouse Music, The Ones to Blame, The Cougs, The Ex-Boogeymen, Superfish, 3rd Stone, Made of Hemp, Mindrise, BLORR, and Christina Wagner.

Harvest of Hope Fest recently announced a diverse roster of national and international acts confirmed including Billy Bragg, Dr. Dog, The Mountain Goats, 7 Seconds, Leatherface, Rogue Wave, Delta Spirit, Senses Fail, Anti-Flag, Dead Prez, Kimya Dawson, Dead Confederate, Torche, Strike Anywhere, Anvil, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Dr. Octagon AKA Kool Keith, Small Brown Bike, Portugal. the Man, Black Sheep, Danielson, Man Man, forgetters, and over 150 more artists joining together to raise awareness to the plight of migrant farm workers! Harvest of Hope Fest is the only festival of its kind that has such a large group of musicians donating their time and performances to charity. A full list of confirmations can be seen by clicking “more” below.

Three-day tickets are on sale now and will rise in price as the festival draws closer. This will be the last week to get tickets at the early-bird price of $39.50. From February 12th to March 11th, they will jump to $49.50. Walk-up 3-day tickets will be $60.00. Single day tickets will be available for $25.00/day in advance and $35.00/day weekend of. Three-day camping passes are also now available at $19.50/person. A small number of VIP passes are available at $99.50 per person. The VIP pass includes access to the VIP camping area, a three-day festival pass, and extra surprises.

Proceeds from the charity fundraiser festival will benefit the Harvest of Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides emergency and educational aid to some of the hardest working and often overlooked people keeping our agricultural economy moving – migrant farm workers. Harvest of Hope distributes funds to migrant farm workers and their families to help pay for food, medical services, clothing, rent, educational scholarships, and more.

For more information on the Harvest of Hope Festival, including ticket information, camping info, and the most up-to-date line-up, please visit http://www.harvestofhopefest.com.
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The second annual Harvest of Hope Fest (HOH Fest) has announced another round of bands confirmed for their multiple-stage music festival that will take place March 12th – 14th in sunny St. Augustine, FL. Added to the already impressive lineup will be 7 Seconds, Matt Pond PA, Broadway Calls, Japanther, Smoke or Fire, Crime in Stereo, and Yesterday’s Ring.

Harvest of Hope Fest recently announced a diverse roster of national and international acts confirmed including Billy Bragg, Dr. Dog, The Mountain Goats, Leatherface, Rogue Wave, Delta Spirit, Senses Fail, Anti-Flag, Dead Prez, Kimya Dawson, Samiam, Torche, Strike Anywhere, Anvil, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Dr. Octagon AKA Kool Keith, Small Brown Bike, Portugal. the Man, Black Sheep, Danielson, Coalesce, Man Man, forgetters, and over 150 more artists joining together to raise awareness to the plight of migrant farm workers! Harvest of Hope Fest is the only festival of its kind that has such a large group of musicians donating their time and performances to charity.

Three-day tickets are on sale now and will rise in price as the festival draws closer. Now through February 11th, tickets will be available at the early-bird price of $39.50. From February 12th to March 11th, they will jump to $49.50. Walk-up 3-day tickets will be $60.00. Single day tickets will be available for $25.00/day in advance and $35.00/day weekend of. Three-day camping passes are also now available at $19.50/person. Tickets can be purchased here.

Michigan’s Small Brown Bike have officially announced more select shows in the months to come. The band will be playing Gainesville and Orlando while in Florida, performing at the second annual Harvest of Hope Fest (HOH FEST) March 12th-14th in St. Augustine, FL. Then in May, the Bike will do a string of shows in the northeast, their first since the Fall of 2003! All dates and support acts are listed below. Note: the only all ages shows are Harvest of Hope Fest and Philadelphia, PA.

3/10- Orlando, FL @ the Social w/ O Pioneers and Young Brother – Tickets

3/11- Gainesville, FL @ Common Grounds w/ O Pioneers, Cheap Girls, The Measure (sa), and Grabass Charlestons – Tickets

3/12-14- St. Augustine, FL @ Harvest of Hope Fest 2010 w/ 150 other bands – Tickets

5/13- Allston, MA @ Great Scott w/ Bridge And Tunnel. Your Skull My Closet, and Wallcreeper – Tickets

5/14- New York, NY @ Cake Shop w/ Bridge And Tunnel, Your Skull My Closet – Tickets

5/15- Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary w/ Bridge And Tunnel, Your Skull My Closet, and Des Ark – Tickets

5/16- Washington, DC @ DC9 w/ Bridge And Tunnel, Your Skull My Closet – Tickets

Small Brown Bike announced this past summer that they would be reforming to play a few shows with original line up and had been working on new material. Since then, they have played a few shows in the Midwest and appeared at THE FEST 8 in Gainesville, FL, Halloween weekend 2009.

You can check out from their performance at THE FEST 8 via Alternative Press Magazine.
Video for “See You In Hell” here.
Video for “When We Run” here.
Video for “Hourglass” here.

They also recently released Composite Vol. 1, a 7” on No Idea Records. The 7” featured two new songs recorded in 2009, “When We Run” and “Hourglass.” The 7” was limited to 1,100 copies. No Idea has approximately 70 left for sale. Once they are gone, you will still be able to purchase the songs via iTUNES. You can currently stream the two new tracks here.

The second annual Harvest of Hope Fest has announced the initial lineup for their multiple-stage music festival that will take place March 12th – 14th in sunny St. Augustine, FL. The festival serves to raise awareness and provide financial support for the Harvest of Hope Foundation, a charity organization that aids migrant farm workers across the country.

HOH Fest is the first multi-day concert of the 2010 festival season and uniquely different than many other festivals that will be happening this year. Last year, over 17,000 attendees took in over 100 punk, indie-rock, hip-hop, alt-country, folk, and blues bands.

This year’s line up showcases a diverse roster once again with national and international acts including Billy Bragg, Dr Dog, The Mountain Goats, Leatherface, Rogue Wave, Delta Spirit, Senses Fail, Anti-Flag, Dead Prez, Kimya Dawson, Samiam, Torche, Strike Anywhere, High on Fire, Anvil, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Dr. Octagon AKA Kool Keith, Small Brown Bike, Portugal. the Man, Black Sheep, Danielson, Coalesce, Man Man, forgetters (Ex-Jawbreaker/ Against Me!), plus over 150 more artists joining together to raise awareness to the plight of migrant farm workers! Harvest of Hope Fest is the only festival of its kind that has such a large group of musicians donating their time and performances to charity. A full list of first round confirmations can be seen below.

Right in time for spring break, the 2010 Harvest of Hope Festival is conveniently located on the St. John’s County Fairgrounds – which offers 90 acres of shaded grassy pasture for plenty of fantastic rustic camping. The festival is an ideal destination to spend spring break and support an amazing and blossoming charity organization. Harvest of Hope Fest is located just a short distance from historic St. Augustine and its beaches, and is within an easy drive of Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Gainesville.

Three-day tickets are on sale now and will rise in price as the festival draws closer. From January 14th through February 11th, tickets will be available at the early-bird price of $39.50. From February 12th to March 11th, they will jump to $49.50. Walk-up 3-day tickets will be $60.00. Single day tickets will be available for $25.00/day in advance and $35.00/day weekend of. Three-day camping passes are also now available at $19.50/person.

A small number of VIP passes are available at $99.50 per person. The VIP pass includes access to the VIP camping area, a three-day festival pass, and extra goodies to be revealed at a later date!

Proceeds from the charity fundraiser festival will benefit the Harvest of Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides emergency and educational aid to some of the hardest working and often overlooked people keeping our agricultural economy moving – migrant farm workers. Harvest of Hope distributes funds to migrant farm workers and their families to help pay for food, medical services, clothing, rent, educational scholarships, and more.

A donation-based application process for bands interested in performing at the 2010 Harvest of Hope Fest was created to raise funds and awareness for the Harvest of Hope Foundation. Over 250 artists from all over the country made a donation of $5 to the Harvest of Hope Foundation and were granted access to fill out the 2010 Band Application which included a section that asked what migrant workers’ struggles meant to them. The application process has now ended and on January 21st, HOH Fest will announce the winners chosen to perform.

Confirmed Harvest of Hope Fest 2010 lineup as of 1/14/10:
Billy Bragg, Dr. Dog, The Mountain Goats, Rogue Wave, Delta Spirit, Senses Fail, Anti-Flag, Man Man, Dead Prez, Kimya Dawson, Torche, Strike Anywhere, High on Fire, Anvil, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Sea Wolf, Dr. Octagon aka Kool Keith, Dead Confederate, A Wilhelm Scream, Portugal. the Man, Samiam, Leatherface, Dead to Me, Fruit Bats, Bear in Heaven, Freelance Whales, Cobra Skulls, Small Brown Bike, Glint, Stars of Track and Field, Danielson, Twin Tigers, Black Sheep, Coalesce, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, James Husband (of Of Montreal), Signals (ex-The Mae Shi), Ortolan, Mercury Program, Off With Their Heads, The Loved Ones, Past Lives, forgetters (ex-Jawbreaker & Against Me!), Andrew Jackson Jihad, Assholeparade, Defiance Ohio, Chris Wollard & the Ship Thieves, Bomb the Music Industry!, Dear Landlord, Young Livers, David Rovics, The Riot Before, This Bike is a Pipebomb, Des Ark, Ben Davis & The Jett$, Shellshag, Weatherbox, Holopaw, Hawks & Doves, Angelo Spencer, The Blacklist Royals, Lemuria, The Measure [sa], Paul Baribeau, Algernon Cadwallader, Your Heart Breaks, Fin Fang Foom, Yula Beeri, The Future Virgins, Good Luck, The Mezingers, Capsule, Ben + Vesper, Jon Snodgrass, Austin Lucas, Mike Hale, Street Eaters, O Pioneers!, Army of Ponch, Virgins, Gatorface, Protagonist, American Cheeseburger, Savage Brewtality, Brainworms, New Bruises, Tubers, Cory Branan, Look Mexico, Whiskey & Co., Worn in Red, Ninja Gun, Grabass Charlestons, FIYA, Spanish Gamble, Anchor Arms, How Dare You, Slow Claw, Heads Held High, The Casting Out, Low Red Land, The Itchy Hearts, Yardwork, Panthro UK United 13, Mumpsy, The Beauvilles, The Tim Version, Tiltwheel, Dan Padilla, The Future Now, D.P., City of Ships, Only Thunder, Sloane Peterson, Too Many Daves, Pretty Boy Thorson, Lost Hands Found Fingers, Nut Nut, Ornate Escape, and Mike Bernos.

For more information on the Harvest of Hope Festival, including ticket information, camping info, and the most up-to-date line-up, please visit http://www.harvestofhopefest.com.

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