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Lots of big news this week for Vegas pop punkers Last Call. The group, whose song Slow Motion is the site’s current featured music, announced today the release of their new EP Stay On The Outside, which will be available August 2 on Mightier Than Sword Records. The EP was recorded at BuzzBomb Sound Labs in Orange, CA in March of this year and was produced by Paul Miner, the ex-Death by Stereo bassist who has produced albums for New Found Glory, H20, and Fireworks. Stay On The Outside Tracklist:

  1. Long Distance
  2. Keyholes
  3. Old News
  4. Disconnected
  5. It’s Like This Place Isn’t Even Real
  6. Slow Motion [Acoustic - iTunes exclusive]
You’ll be able to preorder Stay on the Outside starting July 7 at 12:00 PM EST at the Mightier Than Sword Records webstore. The EP will be available in pretty much every format you can imagine, including a limited edition cassette tape. ...

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Yesterday was the first day of summer and unfortunately in Vegas, that means dealing with a sweltering average temperature of 106 F. It’s not all bad, though. Maybe it’s the pool parties and late nights with friends, but for me, summer always turns my attention to the poppier side of punk rock. And in my opinion, few new bands in the genre do pop punk better than Milwaukee’s Direct Hit! Read More » ...

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