Mike Park helped revolutionize the DIY spirit of punk via activism efforts like Plea for Peace, inspiring other Asian American artists, mail order, his unorthodox unofficial handling of deals, and helping bands grow rather than increase his income. The label became more of just a haven for misfits of punk and ska, but also helped launch the careers of Less Than Jake, Alkaline Trio, Joyce Manor and others. As beloved indie label Asian Man Records celebrates its 30-year anniversary, here are the top 10 albums the label has released.
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NEW MUSIC ROUNDUP: Social Distortion, War On Women, Enter Shikari
It’s been 15 years since the last Social D record , and “Born to Kill” is a welcome return of the Orange County icons. A little more subdued , but “Born to Kill” still has that signature Social D angst and rock ‘n roll sound .
Read moreINTERVIEW: Karl Alvarez talks DESCENDENTS present, future
Karl Alvarez is more than just the “Bass Master General,” as devoted DESCENDENTS fans like to call him, and the band continues to prove they are more than just pop-punk pioneers, but punk rock legends that are still going strong.
Read moreREVIEW: 'Missionary Impossible' a dream show with blink-182, Alkaline Trio
KANSAS CITY- Blink-182’s “Missionary Impossible” tour hit the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City Saturday Sept. 27, and peeked into the punk rock band’s prolific past by playing some deeper cuts in “Roller Coaster,” “Online Songs,” “Wishing Well,” and the 1997 single and old-school fan favorite “Josie.”
Read moreREVIEW: Mark Hoppus' memoir 'Fahrenheit-182' a bible for blink-182 fans
In Mark Hoppus’ “Fahrenheit-182: A Memoir” the past really is the future with the lights on.
Read moreINTERVIEW: DESCENDENTS Stephen Egerton talks band's influence, legacy
Guitarist Stephen Egerton is the virtuoso buzz behind the Descendents fast, frantic, upbeat punk rock that has helped redefine the genre, as well as help create pop-punk. The legendary act is currently on tour with fellow old-school classic acts the Circle Jerks, and the Adolescents, and the band has shown no signs of switching to decaf anytime soon.
Read moreREVIEW: Alkaline Trio bring fun, yet apocalyptic vibes to House of Blues
Alkaline Trio still knows how to keep things lively, which has been part of the band’s DNA from day 1 by being able to apply darker tones and themes to upbeat pop-punk and emo. While touring off the success and critical acclaim of their latest release, the trio’s first headlining tour in five years saw a renewed energy from the band’s latest incarnation of Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano, and Atom Willard.
Read moreH.E Creative, Mike Damante partner on children's ska book 'Hey Ska-Burbia'-out Feb. 12
On Tuesday Feb. 12, just in time for Valentine’s Day, show your love for ska with the new children’s book HEY SKA-BURBIA written by MIKE DAMANTE and illustrated and published by H.E CREATIVE. Pre-orders for this limited release book are up, and you can pick-it up, pick-it up, pick-it up today!
Read moreREVIEW: blink-182 returns back to the future with 'One More Time...'
Sometimes you can return to tour roots while also making the future now, and that is what blink-182’s “One More Time…” feels like.
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