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From Monday 19 February 2007

Just Surrender sign to Scylla

Submitted: “Scylla Records is very proud and excited to announce the signing of the incredible Just Surrender from New York on an exclusive UK deal. Scylla Records will be releasing the band’s debut album “If These Streets Could Talk” which was produced by the band’s US label

The Jam reunites – without Weller

Taken from punknews.org: “Two-thirds of influential mod rock group the Jam have decided to reunite. Calling themselves “From the Jam: Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler” the band’s original bassist and drummer will be touring with new recruits in the form of singer / guitarist Russell Hastings and guitarist /

Billy DVD

Submitted by Tom: “The Billy Talent show last night at Brixton was filmed for a live DVD. They also hinted at playing at download and ‘to try and convince the booking agents to let them play reading/leeds.”

A digital Draft

The Draft are set to release a digital EP on 13th March through iTunes et al. PN.org suggest that the EP may be a digital compilation of the two 7″ singles that are coming out on No Idea soon.

No Smoke without Melatonin

Fat Wreck’s awesome Smoke Or Fire have put up new song ‘Melatonin’ for you to download here. Their record ‘This Sinking Ship’ is available on import from today and in the UK from next week. Expect a review shortly.

3 Storeys Postponed

3 Storeys High have postponed tonight’s gig at The Packhorse in Leeds until the 27th of this month. The band apologises to anyone this affects. Check out the full tour dates at their MySpace page.

Design a Fastlane shirt competition!

As part of a special pre-order package, the new Fastlane album ‘Overdrive’ will be sold with a limited edition t-shirt. And we want YOU to design that shirt! The winning designer will receive a PT Recs/Fastlane package – so click ‘comment on this

FFAF May tour

Funeral For A Friend tour the UK in May: 13th – Bristol Academy 17th – Glasgow Academy 18th – Manchester Apollo 19th – Brixton Academy 24th – Birmingham Academy 25th – Newcastle Academy 27th – Nerve Centre, Derry 28th – Mandella Hall, Co. Antrim 29th –

New videos on PT-TV

We’ve added new videos to PunktasticTV this week from the likes of Melee, The Honeymoon Suite, Samiam, Amber Pacific and Kaddisfly. remember, if you want your band’s video on PT-TV, email me at paul@punktastic.com

Flood of Red are top of the pops

The PunktasticTV top 10 this week… #1 Flood Of Red – Don’t Sleep, Swim! #2 Good Charlotte – The River #3 The Ataris – Not Capable of Love #4 Bayside – Duality #5 Relient K – Must Have Done Something