Perez Hilton — MORE layoffs at Starbucks! The java giants are laying off about another 1,000 workers. The Seattle company already cut 2,000 jobs last year. [Image via WENN.] more info

Altsounds — Rise Against has just issued the following update; Few things are more exciting than watching Bush finally release America as his eight year hostage, but if anything could rival that news, it's this: We are more than pleased to announce that we... more info

Silent Uproar — Yesterday, Rise Against confirmed that they will be touring this summer with Rancid. Rise Against is supporting Appeal To Reason and Rancid's new album is expected in 2009. more info

Silent Uproar — Lush Productions has released The Warped Tour: A Concert, A Culture, An Entire Generation to DVD. The two-disc documentary covers the tour from 1995 through present day. Interviews and performances includes Rancid, Bad Religion, Valient Thorr, Sublim... more info

Stereogum — I never thought I'd be writing a headline even close to that, but in less than a year, Fucked Up's gone from the light bulb factory to playing all their indie-rock cards just right. That said, it's hard to get even slightly cynical about this: Durin... more info

Altsounds — It’s our pleasure to announce the signing of Southern California’s The Rekoning to Strike First Records. The Rekoning bring an old style punk rock / hardcore sound to the label in the vein of Facedown alumni The Deal and Hanover Sai... more info

Altsounds — It’s our pleasure to announce the signing of Southern California’s The Rekoning to Strike First Records. The Rekoning bring an old style punk rock / hardcore sound to the label in the vein of Facedown alumni The Deal and Hanover Sai... more info

Altsounds — *Nickel and Dime Records* is pleased to announce the release of *Los Difuntos “**S/T” *for worldwide distribution on November 18, 2008. This is the highly anticipated 11-track release from East LA’s favorite punk band.... more info

Altsounds — *Nickel and Dime Records* is pleased to announce the release of *Los Difuntos “**S/T” *for worldwide distribution on November 18, 2008. This is the highly anticipated 11-track release from East LA’s favorite punk band.... more info

Idolator — The L.A. Times music blog Soundboard, inspired by Rancid's take on "Knowledge" during their show at the Henry Fonda Theatre, looks at the prospects of an Operation Ivy reunion. While Operation Ivy went nowhere fast when they were actually together i... more info