Who: The Underground Railroad To Candyland

Background: The San Pedro, CA based band, who just released their long-awaited full-length Bird Roughs on Recess Records, features Todd C. from Toys That Kill/F.Y.P.

What do they sound like?: Pop punk veterans showcasing some This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb-esque jams.

Why YOU should listen!: Fans of the aformentioned bands would most definitely get into this. Although there are some shared characteristics, the band’s sound is much more folky, with some garage and surf rock thrown in for good measure. Bird Roughs has definitely reserved a spot on my year end best of list.

Check out “Livin’ in a Straw in the Summer” below.

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Photo Credit: Tony Best

It’s about time. Check out more info over at Blabbermouth.net.

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Issue Oriented episode 27 is now online! This time around, we talk to Ben Weinman of Dillinger Escape Plan and Rajon and Karen from Define The Meaning Fanzine.And of course, there is another segment of Pullman Reports Econo with yours truly. In it, I sum up some of my favorite moments of 2007.Check it out on our sidebar player or go at Issue Oriented’s website.  Now!

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For being one of the biggest electronic acts in the worlds, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem Christo are pretty elusive guys. They don’t do a whole lot of interviews, and are famous for at least attempting to keep wraps on their true identity. Luckily for us, they are in the midst of a media blitz supporting their movie Electroma and live album Alive 2007 (Virgin). Scion and VICE, of all people, have teamed up to bring an in depth audio interview with the duo, discussing everything from how they began to the concepts behind Electroma. Listen here.

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Looking for that last minute gift for your friend? Well, you are in luck punk! The annual Punk Rock Flea Market is going down this Saturday, 12/22 at the Starlight Ballroom in Philly. The event will take place from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. and there is a $3 entry donation. Go check it out!

Full event and individual table info after the the jump. More info at R5 Productions.
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