A little of this, a little of that

Inboxes have been overflowing the past few weeks from neglect so here's some of the best of the rest from the past few weeks that you may or may not have had a chance to hear about...

The Smoking Popes have a new record out for the first time in ten years, titled Stay Down. You can stream the Chicago based pop-punk outfit's latest effort at their website.

They're embarking on a limited tour in support of the new record, and you can find them at the following tour stops:

SMOKING POPES DATES:

Jul 26 2008 Buzzbomb Club Bedford Park, Illinois

Aug 10 2008 Record bar Kansas City, Missouri

Aug 11 2008 Loft @ Palladium Ballroom Dallas, Texas

Aug 12 2008 The Mohawk Austin, Texas

Aug 14 2008 Rhythm Room Phoenix, Arizona

Aug 15 2008 Knitting Factory Hollywood Los Angeles, California

Aug 16 2008 Slim’s San Francisco, California

Song you probably haven't heard but should:


Death to Anders - "Camera Lens"

From their sophomore release Fictitious Business. Visit the Death to Anders website to learn more about the band.

PAS/CAL set for debut album release

Detroit indie-pop outfit PAS/CAL are getting ready to drop their full length debut, I Was Raised, on the listening masses July 22.


Want a sneak peek? Check out their track "Glorious Ballad of the Ignored" courtesy of The Daily Rind.