Tuesday August 19th, 2008

I am happy to announce that on Thursday September 18th Nathan Nedorostek and Anthony Pappalardo will be live in the studio with me talking about their upcoming book "Radio Silence: A Selected Visual History of American Hardcore Music". The book hits the streets on September 30th, 2008. Check out http://www.radiosilencebook.com/

Radio Silence: A Selected Visual History of American Hardcore Music

By Nathan Nedorostek and Anthony Pappalardo

Hardcore music emerged just after the first wave of punk rock in the late 1970s. American punk kids who loved the speed and attitude of punk took hold of its spirit, got rid of the “live fast, die young” mind-set and made a brilliant revision: hardcore. The dividing line between punk and hardcore music was in the delivery: less pretense, less melody, and more aggression. This urgency seeped its way from the music into the look of hardcore. There wasn’t time to mold your liberty spikes or shine your Docs, it was jeans and T-shirts, Chuck Taylors and Vans. The skull and safety-pin punk costume was replaced by hi-tops and hooded sweatshirts. Jamie Reid’s ransom note record cover aesthetic gave way to black-and-white photographs of packed shows accompanied by bold and simple typography declaring things like: The Kids Will Have Their Say, and You’re Only Young Once.

Radio Silence documents the ignored space between the Ramones and Nirvana through the words and images of the pre-Internet era where this community built on do-it-yourself ethics thrived. Authors Nathan Nedorostek and Anthony Pappalardo have cataloged private collections of unseen images, personal letters, original artwork, and various ephemera from the hardcore scene circa 1978-1993. Unseen photos lay next to hand-made t-shirts and original artwork brought to life by the words of their creators and fans. Radio Silence includes over 500 images of unseen photographs, illustrations, rare records, t-shirts, and fanzines presented in a manner that abandons the aesthetic clichés normally employed to depict the genre and lets the subject matter speak for itself. Contributions by Jeff Nelson, Dave Smalley, Walter Schreifels, Cynthia Connolly, Pat Dubar, Gus Peña, Rusty Moore, and Gavin Ogelsby with an essay by Mark Owens.

About the Authors
Nathan Nedorostek is an art director living in Brooklyn, New York. Having previously worked for a number of large design studios, Nathan is most comfortable straddling the line between art and commerce. Nathan’s previous books include: All I Can Give You Is Everything, and Eulogy for Marissa Cooper.

Anthony Pappalardo wrote for Slap magazine from 1997 to 2002. He has been published in Alternative Press, Mass Appeal and Magnet since then. Anthony’s previous music projects include Ten Yard Fight, In My Eyes and Get Down. He currently records as the Italian Horn.

Tuesday July 29th, 2008

At noon on Thursday July 31st, 2008 WNHU will officially launch it's brand new web site! Check it out http://www.wnhu.net
The new site is fully interactive... you can view songs as they are being played... you can see who is on the air... you can check out past playlists from ALL of the shows on the station... you can check out the weekly charts... and more! A big thanks to Zack Rosen for getting this up and running smoothly!


The Anti-Emo Empire! Radio show will be taking on a co-host starting in early August, 2008. We have always strived to make this radio show the best that it can be and after 7 years I feel that it's time to take the show to the next level. A few years ago I would receive phone requests from a Katie in New Haven... as she became more comfortable calling in, she told me that she had a new radio show on WSIN out of Southern University in New Haven called Dead Air. I viewed the Myspace page for the show and listed in her "heroes" section was the logo for The Anti-Emo Empire! and my name. WOW! Could I have really influenced someone to do their own hc/punk radio show? That was damn cool! Over the past few years Katie Vicious has become a friend and I thought what better than to take her into the Empire as a co-host. I mean we are an Empire, right?!?! I am 100% confident that Katie's radio experience, coupled with her youthful enthusiasm and shear love for all kinds of hc/punk is going to add an amazing dimension to the radio show. Not to mention take a lot of weight and stress off of my shoulders each week. Be sure to check out Katie and her radio show!


Some of you know that I have had a working relationship with Mass Movement Zine from Whales for many years now. Well, the fine folks at Mass Movement have run my H20 interview with Toby Morse that originally Aired on The Anti-Emo Empire! radio show 8/14/06 in their most recent issue #22. Check it out... http://massmovement.co.uk/

Mass Movement issue #23 is slated for this winter and it's going to be a special 10 year anniversary issue. There are plans to run the John Stabb and Dave Smalley interviews that were originally aired on the radio show in this issue... so stay tuned!


Lastly, Most of you should already know this, but in case you don't...
I play bass in No Image! http://www.myspace.com/noimage and http://www.noimagect.com
I am also currently playing bass in The Symbionts. http://www.myspace.com/thesymbionts The Myspace page has not been updated and the current set list is a little heavier than in the past!
My first band that we formed back in 1986 was Up Front http://www.myspace.com/upfront and http://www.up-front.org
I played guitar in Windfall for a bunch of years http://www.myspace.com/windfallgo
I have been running Smorgasbord Records since 1996 http://www.myspace.com/smorgasbordrex and http://www.smorgasbordrecords.com
My band mates in No Image and I run Shady Street Rehersal Studio http://www.myspace.com/shadystreet

The Anti-Emo Empire! is just one aspect of my life long passion for hc/punk!!

Friday April 25th, 2008

Check out the May 2008 issue of Performer Magazine Northeast

Sunday April 6th, 2008

TONS of new DVD reviews/features added! Check them out on the Reviews page!


v/a It Happened... But Nobody Noticed (double CD)


It Happened But Nobody Noticed/Temps Supplémentarie
Connecticut lies between New York City and Boston. In the 1970’s and 1980’s “punk” era, it was on the front line with the enormous changes taking place in music emanating from both those metropolises. In New Haven, Ron’s Place, Brother’s III, Oxford Ale House, were the hot spots. Statewide, other establishments like New London’s El & Gee, The Shandy Gaff in Devon, and Bridgeport’s Hotel St. George, were hosts to a diverse and exciting collection of musicians determined to be heard on their own terms.

In 1982 Gustav Records issued the compilation LP “It Happened But Nobody Noticed” containing 13 bands chronicling this fertile concentration of creativity. The album stood for over 25 years as a testament to the impressive talents of this Connecticut musical collective. Although this recording has become a treasured artifact, it could only tell part of the story. Now in 2008, another chapter is written with the release of “It Happened But Nobody Noticed/Temps Supplémentaire". 13 more great bands from the golden age of Southern Connecticut music join the original recordings on this two CD package.

In celebration of this event, Gustav Records is presenting a night of music at Cafe Nine, (250 State St., New Haven, CT 06511 203-789-8281) featuring performers representing many of the bands contributing to the project. We expect members of the Poodle Boys, No Music, Hot Bodies, Saucers, The Furors, Stratford Survivors, Subdueds, The Plan, Dada Banks, Valley Of Kings, The Excerpts, and others to be there to entertain you and once again flex the muscle of the New Haven Scene. The show is Friday, April 25th, starting at 8pm.

You can purchase a copy at Independisc.com!

Friday February 29th, 2008

Mike Conley (M.I.A. Singer) R.I.P.
This is from the Chicago Tribune
Cook County sheriff’s police launched a death investigation after a California man was found dead in a hotel parking lot in unincorporated Leyden Township early Thursday.
Michael Conley, of Costa Mesa, Calif., was found unresponsive at 5:40 a.m. by a person staying in the hotel in the 2300 block of North Mannheim Road, sheriff’s police spokeswoman Penny Mateck said. He appeared to have suffered head injuries.
Conley was taken to Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, where he was pronounced dead at 6:25 a.m., according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
Mike leaves behind 2 young daughters, a wife, and another daughter who is in college.

Friday February 22nd, 2008

Tons of new pictures added to the Pics section!
No Image Jan 22nd, 2008 @ Daniel Street, Milford, CT / No Image Jan 18th, 2008 @ O'Brien's Pub, Allston, MA / No Image and The Haymarket Martyrs Jan 4th, 2008 @ the Green Room, Bridgeport, CT / No Image, Punch (ex Rude Awakening) and Oiltanker Dec 15th, 2007 @ Cafe Nine, New Haven, CT / No Image Nov 17th, 2007 @ The Living Room, Providence, RI / No Image and Darkbuster Oct 13th, 2007 @ Rudy's, New Haven, CT / No Image Oct 6th, 2007 @ The Webster Underground, Hartford, CT

Best Of The New Haven Advocate Reader's Poll 2008
Be sure to vote for THE ANTI-EMO EMPIRE! for BEST college Radio Show and WNHU for Best College Radio Station! http://www.newhavenadvocate.com/ballot/index.cfm?pid=40
Remember, in order for your vote to count you must vote in at least 20 categories... you can do it!

WNHU Annual Phone-a-thon starts on Sunday and lasts for 2 weeks... so be ready to call in and pledge some money so that WNHU can stay on the air another year...

Wednesday August 29th, 2007
CBGB Founder Hilly Kristal Dies At Age 75!

click on the following link to go to the CMJ article http://www.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=44547369


Connecticut Hardcore steppin' up for John Stabb benefit!
Sun Sept 23rd Benefit for John Stabb with Pup Tent, L.O.J., Alive At Last, No Image, 76% Uncertain and Government Re-Issue (featuring John Stabb, Tom Lyle, William Knapp, and Brian Baker) @ The Rock N Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE, Washington, DC / 8:00 PM / All Ages


Poodle Boys Reuinion pictures are up!

Wednesday August 22nd, 2007
The Poodle Boys will be live on The Anti-Emo Empire! Thursday night 8/23!

So be sure to tune in from 8-10PM EST!!
WNHU Radio!

Poodle Boys Reunion with the Furors and the Danglers! this Sat night @ Café Nine, 250 State Street, New Haven, CT (21+)
Check out The Poodle Boys Café Nine Reunion Promo! AND
The Poodle Boys on Myspace!

Friday August 10th, 2007
Starting Aug 23rd the radio show will be cutting back to 2 hours!

We have had a 3 hour run for the past few years and now it's time to make room for another punk/hardcore show to follow after The Anti-Emo Empire!... bringing 4 straight hours of hardcore/punk to the WNHU airwaves each Thursday night!

The Anti-Emo Empire! 8-10 PM Thursday nights followed by O.B.G.Y.N. from 10-Midnight!
Also, Wed nights starting Aug 29th will be Mental Breakdown from 8-10 PM. Playing Hardcore and punk!

Thursday August 9th, 2007
John Stabb of Government Issue Benefit Shows

I have spoken about it on the air but have not had the time to post about it here on the site until now... if you do not already know what happened to John, here is the story! Be sure to check out the links!

On Tuesday, 7/17/07, our dear friend John Stabb was physically assaulted, just a block away from his home, by a group of 5 teenage thugs. John will be undergoing extensive facial reconstructive surgery starting on Sunday, 7/22/07.
With mounting medical bills, potential lost wages and limited insurance benefits we are pulling together all our resources in an effort to limit this burden for John and his wife Mika.
Please check back often, as new information will be added to this website as soon as it is received.
http://members.aol.com/johnstabbbenefit/

Also check out John's posts on the Daghouse Message board to read about what he is and has been going through...

Wednesday May 2nd, 2007
Ian Keeler R.I.P.!

I found out today that an old friend Ian Keeler, lead singer of the Danbury CT band Dismay was found dead in his home yesterday morning.
I set up a little "makeshift" memorial page that represents how I remember Ian! Sadly, I do not have any pics of the two of us together...
check it out...

Monday April 30th, 2007
CIV interview in print

If anyone is interested, Mass Movement Zine transcribed and printed the CIV interview that aired on the radio show back on 5/22/06.
If you missed it... you can listen anytime here...

be sure to check out the zine...

http://www.myspace.com/massmovementzine
www.massmovement.co.uk

Friday April 6th, 2007
Fox 61's segment on Connecticut Fun!

Direct: http://fox61.trb.com/news/local/newsstaff/wtic-jimaltman-flashplayer,0,2485170.htmlstory?coll=wtic-home-marketplace
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTGVd5LgIrQ


Read about the recent legislation to get this song recognized as the official state punk rock song.
http://www.ctnow.com/custom/nmm/hartfordadvocate/hce-hta-0329-ht14polkapunk14.artmar29,0,7903437.story

Monday, March 26th, 2007
Redscroll Records will be opening in beautiful downtown Wallingford on April 12th.

Redscroll Records
24 North Colony Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203)265-7013
redscroll@gmail.com
http://www.myspace.com/redscrollrecords

Store Hours (starting April 12th):
Monday 12PM/Noon-9PM
Tuesday 12PM/Noon-9PM
Wednesday 12PM/Noon-9PM
Thursday 12PM/Noon-9PM
Friday 12PM/Noon-9PM
Saturday 12PM/Noon-9PM
Sunday 12PM/Noon-9PM

Monday, March 19th, 2007
WNHU Phone-A-Thon

As some of you may already know, we are in the midst of our annual WNHU Phone-A-Thon. For only 2 weeks out of the entire year we ask our listeners and supporters for their help. We are a non-commercial, non-profit station...and every dollar received goes to help the station run on a day to day basis.

$15.00 donation gets you a cool WNHU t-shirt!
$30.00 gets you a CD of your choice (from our list of Punk/Hardcore premiums)!
So not only is your money going to a great cause (keeping us on the air!) but you're getting something in return for your donation! You can't beat that!

Please, show your support for the best non-profit, non-commercial station in the area... and show your support for The Anti-Emo Empire! by making a tax deductible donation Thursday night (3/22) DURING SHOW HOURS (8-11pm). If you cannot do so this Thursday night, there's always next Thursday night (3/29) as well.

The Phone-A-Thon number is: 203-934-WNHU

All donations are tax-deductible...and you do not even need the money now. You can make a pledge, and WNHU will send you a form in the mail with a self addressed stamped envelope to send back to us the with payment at a later date.

Help us keep all the great WNHU programming on the air!

As always, thanks so much for your continued support!

Monday, February 26th, 2007

The Anti-Emo Empire! Radio Interviews are once again available for you to listen to. There is a link from the main page or you can check them out here...

Monday, February 19th, 2007

Trash American Style in Danbury, CT forced out!

Trash American Style in Danbury, CT, a long standing record store and staple of the CT hardcore/punk scene for the past 20 years is being
forced out of their 12 Mill Plain Road location. The store has been one of the biggest supporters of Smorgasbord Records since day one and we will all be affected by this. Below is an email sent by one of the stores owners, Malcolm Tent

First the good news: Danbury has gained a bigger print shop.

Now the bad news: Danbury is losing a cultural mecca. Thrown to the curb like........well, like....TRASH!!

Effective May 1st, 2007, Trash American Style will no longer be able to conduct retail operations at 12 Mill Plain Road. It’s official. Not a rumor. Tell everybody. We must stress that this is NOT because of bad business or hard times. If we had our druthers, we’d stay here at 12 Mill Plain Road forever. We love this location. It has been very good to us for 17+ years. Due to circumstances way beyond our control, and with little time to effectively plan any strategy, we are forced into action.

Kathy and I are going to stay in business, just in a different fashion for the time being. You’ll be seeing us at record shows, flea markets, colleges, festivals, gigs, vacant lots, and assorted roadsides all over the Northeast. Those of you across the globe will see plenty of Trash action on Ebay and elsewhere on the internet. There will probably be a storefront again, we just don’t know when.

Right now, we’re starting to discount a lot of the merchandise. You’ve seen how much stuff we have and we need to get rid of a lot of it. Shop at Trash and get it while you can.

Please send us your contact information if we don’t already have it. An email or snail mail address will be very helpful to us because we want to keep everybody informed as our situation develops. You can always check trashamericanstyle.com for updates!

Kathy and I want you to know that we love each and every one of you. You’ve given us the best 20 years that we could possibly ask for and we’re grateful to all of you for letting us serve you this whole time. We are not defeated and we will not be stopped. Our journey continues, just down a different path than the one we would have chosen. We hope to see you as much as possible along the path. LONG LIVE TRASH AMERICAN STYLE!

...Malcolm Tent

Sunday, January 28th, 2007

Sunday, January 21st, 2007
Early Social Distortion bassist ID'd in wreck

Officials say that Brent Liles of Fullerton was bicyclist killed in Placentia crash.
By ERIC CARPENTER
The Orange County Register

PLACENTIA – Officials on Saturday identified Brent Liles of Fullerton, former bass guitarist in one of the region's most influential punk rock bands, Social Distortion, as the bicyclist killed by a big rig on Thursday.

Liles played bass on the group's groundbreaking "Mommy's Little Monster" recording in 1983 and went on to play with other well-known Orange County punk acts such as the group Agent Orange. He was 43.

"Brent was a fun-loving guy who approached his bass playing with a lot of enthusiasm and that made him a lot of fun to be around," said Frank Agnew, a fellow musician and friend.

Liles, wearing casual clothing, was riding a small dirt bicycle westbound on Orangethorpe Avenue just after 11:30 a.m. Thursday, California Highway Patrol officials said.

As he entered the crosswalk at the Orange (57) Freeway, a big rig carrying a trailer turned right onto the on-ramp and accelerated, hitting Liles. He was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

The driver, Javier Lopez of Rancho Cucamonga, was turning on a green light. He was not immediately cited, CHP officials said. The crash is still being investigated.

Liles joined Social Distortion in 1981 after a tumultuous beginning for the band, whose original members came from Fullerton and Huntington Beach.

He was recruited to play bass on "Mommy's Little Monster," which quickly brought the band national acclaim for its hard-driving music, raw vocals and themes of suburban alienation.

Orange County Register pop music critic Ben Wener called the album a "fundamental work" that set the groundwork for the West Coast punk rock scene.

Liles was featured in the limited-release film "Another State of Mind," which documented the band's early struggles on the road touring the United States and Canada in a pieced-together tour van.

Fed up with the band's internal turmoil, Liles abruptly left Social Distortion with drummer Derek O'Brien during a legendary New Year's Eve gig in 1983. The band soldiered on and garnered more widespread fame and even some pop-radio success under original frontman Mike Ness.

Ness did not return a phone call to his management company seeking comment.

Fans of Social Distortion said Liles was an important part of the band's history and he'll be sadly missed. The band's guitarist Dennis Dannell, who played with Liles, died of a brain aneurism in February 2000. The band continues on with a new lineup.

"I think most people think of Social D. and they think of Mike Ness. But they never could be what they are without some great supporting characters like Brent," said Sara Pendergast, 41, a longtime fan of the band.

"For people who love their music, it's like losing a member of the extended family."

January 17th, 2007

Johnny Flattop will be guest hosting the show on Thursday January 25th from 8-10 PM. So be sure to tune in to the Johnny Flattop Empire!


Cinder Bischoff (also known as Cinder Block) Designs In Ink Art Gallery Store is a new shop up in the East Bay Hill's community of Montclair (Oakland). The store features Cinders screen printed canvas art pieces, as well as some vintage clothing, t-shirts, collectibles and more. It is just a bit off the freeway, near Montclair Village, 7-11 & next to a coffee shop cafe.

From S.F. you take 580 toward Hayward then 24 toward Walnut Creek then 13 toward Hayward and exit on Thornhill Dr./ Morgaga Blvd. Turn left at the light and a few blocks down on the right at 5772 Thornhill Dr. Oakland, CA 94611 Call ahead 510-962-3939

Open noon-6pm everyday!! (Well we try anyway, CALL FIRST!!)

And yes we carry TILT, RETCHING RED, OPPRESSED LOGIC & LAST ROUND UP shirts and cds also! But ask for the special RR merchandise!!
http://myspace.com/cinderbischoff
http://WWW.CINDERBISCHOFF.COM