Chorus.fm — Looks like Brendan Kelly (*The Lawrence Arms (http://www.absolutepunk.net/thelawrencearms)*) is contributing (https://twitter.com/badsandwich/statuses/260858861114761216) some back-up vocals for *Alkaline Trio (http://www.absolutepunk.net/alkalinetri... more info

Kings of A&R — Buzz Track: Until I’m Dead Who was that guy with pink mohawk on The X Factor?  That was the lead singer Chris Pounders from the Pounders,  a punk rock trio from San Jose CA. They are currently being played on alternative radio stations LIVE 105-S... more info

Chorus.fm — *Alkaline Trio (http://www.absolutepunk.net/alkalinetrio)* began recording today with producer Bill Stevenson. more info

Prefix — Sometimes you look at a gathering of shirtless dudes and it's really, really obvious they are fans of Alkaline Trio. ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/test-your-music-festival-crowd-knowledge/69431/ more info

Prefix — Photo Gallery of Riot Fest Day Three featuring NOFX, AWOLNATION, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/photos/riot-fest-sunday-humboldt-park-chicago-pics/ more info

Chicago Tribune — Riot Fest: For the first time the annual punk festival expands outdoors for two days in Humboldt Park (opening night will be indoors at the Congress Theatre), and the lineup has some of its heaviest hitters yet, including Iggy and the Stooges, Elvis... more info

Chorus.fm — *Alkaline Trio* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/alkalinetrio) has re-signed (https://twitter.com/matttskiba/status/235536066717839360) with Epitaph Records. more info

Guardian Music — Song Reader will be the first time a major pop act has released an LP as a score onlyBeck's new album will be 108 pages long. The singer-songwriter has announced that his hotly anticipated 11th LP will not be issued on CD, vinyl or MP3 – but as she... more info

Chorus.fm — *Alkaline Trio* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/alkalinetrio) plan to start recording (http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/alkaline-trio-announce-new-album-plans/) a new album this fall at the Blasting Room. Submitted by Fuck You Aurora more info

Totally Fuzzy — Matt Skiba, the frontman of Chicago punk rock icons Alkaline Trio, released his latest recording project on May 8. Fans of Alkaline Trio will immediately recognize the dark pop sensibilities of AT frontman's solo-ish outing. You can listen to ... more info