Wikipedia (September 2011) – Shonen Knife, which transliterates as Shonen Naifu, literally “Boy Knife,” is an all-female Japanese pop-punk band formed in Osaka, Japan, in 1981. Heavily influenced by 1960s girl groups, pop bands, The Beach Boys, and early punk rock acts, such as the Ramones, the trio crafts stripped-down songs expressing infectious melodies and simplistic, exuberant... 

An emo band in the by now fairly old-school mold of genre forefathers Sunny Day Real Estate, The Story Changes are the vision of singer and guitarist Mark McMillon. Through most of the 1990s and into the new millennium, the Dayton OH-based McMillon was the sole constant member of a long-running act called Rod. When that band’s final lineup split up not long after the release of their final... 

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Bob Ferbrache at the Absinthe Studio in Denver, Colorado. December 12-20, 2000. Words and music by Ryan, developed and performed by the campground effect. Except Money Changes Everything, which was originally recorded by Cyndi Lauper and written by T. Gray. A&R Kevin Knight.     Tracks: Take Tanager Famous-Like Flu Season Money Changes Everything Calmly Words... 

    Oglio.com, the online home of The Oglio Entertainment Group, Inc. relaunched today as a new WordPress site. The new site brings together Oglio’s family of record labels: Oglio Records, Oglio Comedy, Oglio Kids, Glue Factory Records, DMAFT Records and the joint venture label Crappy Records. In addition to Oglio’s labels, the site will eventually be the home of Oglio’s... 

Braid is an emo/post-hardcore band formed in Illinois in the early 90s. Dubbed the “forefathers of emo” the band is best remembered for their energetic live shows and raw emotional power. Influenced by bands like Fugazi and Jawbreaker, Braid songs feature great hooks and intense rhythms. After 4 years and over 500 shows, Braid called it quits – but not before Glue Factory Records recorded... 

Thirteen artists pay homage to the legacy of modern ska-punk forefathers Operation Ivy, the Berkeley, California quartet (1987-1989) that launched an army of imitators in later years. Tracks: Bombshell – Home Grown Unity – Reel Big Fish Big City – My Superhero Bankshot – Pocket Lent Yellin’ In My Ear – The Blue Meanies Sound System – Cherry Poppin’... 

  1. Allison – Eve 6 2. Alec Eiffel – The Get Up Kids 3. Velouria – Weezer 4. Monkey Gone to Heaven – Far 5. Trompe le Monde – Braid 6. Wave of Mutilation – Superdrag 7. Manta Ray – The Teen Heroes 8. Tame – Local H 9. Gigantic – Reel Big Fish 10. Holiday Song, The – The Siren Six! 11. Where Is My Mind? – Nada Surf 12. Gouge Away...