Overseas, Diger, Old Flings and Camiches Release International 4-way Split

Costa Rican pop punk bands Overseas and Diger have collaborated with Old Flings (NC) and Camiches (Mexico City) to release an international DIY 4-way split.

A combination of networking and touring brought these four bands together. “Overseas and Diger share the same drummer. I'm booking a Central American tour for Camiches in July and they’re booking a Mexican tour for Overseas and Diger in September,” explains Overseas bassist, Alejandro Guerrero. As for the American band, “We played the same show [with Old Flings] in Montreal in 2014 at Pouzza Fest, as soon as the idea of the split came out I contacted them and they really liked it.”

The unique record contains four tracks, layered in English and Spanish, created by bands with similar sounds and a desire to spread awareness of new music from various countries.

4 Way Split can be downloaded for free on Bandcamp.

Old Gray "Do I Dare Disturb The Universe" Released at 5PM Today

On sale 5PM EST on January 22nd. Don't miss out.

Things that will sell out fast. New Hampshire emo rockers, Old Gray, will be releasing "Do I Dare Disturb The Universe", on a one-sided 12" with an etched B side. The unique record will be available through Broken World Media beginning at 5PM EST on Thursday, January 22nd.

"This has been in the works for quite some time and were so happy to finally get it out!" states a Facebook page post. 

"Do I Dare Disturb The Universe" is the first release by the band since the 2014 7" split with Minnesota's Tiny Moving Parts. Listen to more Old Gray tracks on Bandcamp.

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New Music! Rebuilder – “Singing For Our Future”

New music from Boston's self-proclaimed gnarly rock band.

New music has emerged from the Rebuilder camp in anticipation of the band's debut full-length, Rock & Roll In America on Panic State Records out mid-March. “Singing For Our Future”, a single not featured on the upcoming LP, is a good old-fashion, real-to-real analog recording done at Mystic Valley Recording Studio with Alex Garcia-Rivera. Head over to New Noise Magazine and take a listen.

Rock & Roll In America Tracks:
1) The National Bohemian
2) Look What You’ve Done
3) Heart Attack
4) Le Grand Fromage
5) Adults
6) Empty Streets
7) When I Grow Up
8) Lukewarm
9) The White Flag
10) Hope Diamond
11) American Dread

Upcoming Shows:
Jan 22 – Shaskeen – Manchester, NH
Feb 02 – Charlie’s Kitchen – Cambridge, MA
Mar 06 – Mill Hill – Trenton, NJ
May 15 – Pouzza Fest – Montreal, QC

Great Lakes USA Rumored to Release New Record in 2015

Rumor has it...

Rumor has it a new Great Lakes USA record is on the horizon. At least that's what the internets told us. The band has been dropping hints via Instagram and Facebook at a follow up to their 2012 Live Fast, Die Whenever LP (Black Number Records). Pro tip, if you go to a live show, you can maybe possibly hear new, unreleased tracks.

In the meantime, see the Boston punk band at Charlie's Kitchen on February 2nd during the first annual Punk Rock Groundhog Day Show with Rebuilder and The Black Cheers.

Influence The Next Hard Times Punk News Story

Have I got a story for you!

Influence the next The Hard Times punk news story with your own observations of ridiculous scene shenanigans.

Arguably one of the most trending music website since the Sinclair Is Not Open Tumblr, and the most entertaining online read next to the Apple Cinemas Yelp reviews, The Hard Times, essentially the Onion for punks, has captivated the internets.

With compelling and eerily familiar headlines such as "Man Acts Like He Is First Person to Hang from Rafters", "Punks Organize Benefit Show to Fund Future Benefit Shows" and our personal favorite "Huge Monday Night Show Draws Almost Every Band Member" (James Tran, the band’s drummer, is still a “Maybe” on the Facebook event.), it's easy to begin thinking of your own breaking news stories.

Put your subpar typing skills to the test and submit 10 headline ideas and a sample article to: Ideas@TheHardTimes.net. From social media, to live shows, word of mouth tales and press releases, we've got at least 20 ideas so far.

Follow The Hard Times on Twitter and Facebook.

War Games Release New Single "Foundations"

Pre-order War Games' upcoming full-length now.

Westport, MA progressive alt rockers, War Games, have released the first single titled "Foundations" off their upcoming full-length, Holding Patterns, due out March 10th.

Originally premiering on Absolute Punk, “Foundations” is available for purchase via iTunes and Bandcamp. Pre-sale for Holding Patterns is available now via Etsy and their CD release show will happen March 6th at The Met in Pawtucket, RI. Follow War Games on Twitter and Facebook for additional release and show information.