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VIDEO: Joey Cape and Jon Snodgrass “Jessica’s Suicide”

By Ronen Kauffman

Here’s a preview of Issue Oriented episode 52. It features Freddy Madball as well as these guys – Jon Snodgrass (Drag The River, Armchair Martian) and Joey Cape (Lagwagon, Bad Astronaut). This is Joey and Jon playing the Bad Astronaut Armchair Martian song “Jessica’s Suicide” – stirring. Watch and see.

Episode 52 of the podcast is due shortly.

BOUNCING SOULS CONTEST WINNERS!

By Ronen Kauffman

win Congrats to the winners of our Bouncing Souls Ghosts On The Boardwalk 20th Anniversary Vinyl Box Set Giveaway!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Jacob Villareal of League City, TX
RUNNER UP: Laura Sanchez of Fontana, CA

All Jacob and Laura did was subscribe to Issue Oriented via email. Once you’re subscribed via email, you’re entered to win any and all contests we run unless noted otherwise! (Like, for example, the one we’re currently running with Think Fast! Records and Outbreak – see below.) That’s not bad at all!

CONTEST: Think Fast! Records and Outbreak

By Ronen Kauffman

Outbreak contest

Gearing up for Outbreak’s upcoming U.S. tour with Forfeit, Issue Oriented and Think Fast! Records bring you a free contest give away! Win a prize package for Outbreak’s new self-titled album including the CD version, vinyl version (red vinyl, limited to 300 copies), and a t-shirt featuring an artwork theme taken from the album’s crazy artwork by Ryan Eyestone.

One GRAND PRIZE winner will receive:

• Outbreak s/t CD
• Outbreak s/t LP on colored vinyl (red w/black swirl, limited to 300)
• Outbreak t-shirt

HOW TO WIN: Subscribe to Issue Oriented (it’s FREE) by entering your email address below – you must confirm your subscription by clicking the link in the email you receive after subscribing. By subscribing, you will simply receive an email each time a new episode of Issue Oriented comes out. We will not give or sell your email address to anyone. (If you are already subscribed via email, you are automatically entered to win!)

Legal stuff:
1. No purchase or payment necessary to enter. To enter, fill out the form above (or in the sidebar of this website) with your email address. Entries must be made by January 25th, 2010. 2. Odds of winning are determined by number of entries received. 4. Sweepstakes not open to employees of Issue Oriented, Think Fast! Records, or to their immediate families. Winners must sign an affidavit of eligibility and a publicity release allowing the use of their names by sponsors. Void where prohibited by law. All taxes are the responsibilities of the prize winners. 5. A winners list will be posted on IssueOriented.com by February 5, 2010.

Episode 51 Now Playing! Polar Bear Club & Crime In Stereo

By Ronen Kauffman

Polar Bear Club Welcome to 2010! If this year is anything like Episode 51 of Issue Oriented, we are in for an awesome ride!

First you’ll hear host Ronen Kauffman talk to Polar Bear Club vocalist Jimmy Stadt and bassist Goose about nicknames, marketing copy, influence pigeonholing and much more. Good times!

Then Ronen talks to Crime In Stereo vocalist Kristian Hallbert and guitarist/vocalist Alex Dunne about learning experiences, GPS conspiracy theories, Vision of Disorder and other fascinating stuff.

LISTEN: Issue Oriented ep51 – Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo

CONTEST: Bouncing Souls Limited Boxed Set

By Ronen Kauffman

Souls Box Set Celebrate the release of The Bouncing Souls’ new CD Ghosts On The Boardwalk with this awesome contest from Issue Oriented and Chunksaah Records!

In 2009 The Bouncing Souls celebrated their 20th anniversary as a band by releasing a new song on the first of each month throughout the year, via digital download. They also pressed these songs onto a series of 7″ vinyl records which they sold everywhere they went on a year-long world tour. Here finally, those 12 songs have been gathered into a complete collection titled Ghosts on the Boardwalk.

A hand-assembled DIY box set, containing both the new CD and the 7” vinyl records, was sold at the Souls’ 3^rd annual Home For The Holidays Shows at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park. The vinyl in this set is a completely different variant any previously available at shows, in stores, or through mail order – it’s very special! On each record, the A side and B side each has its own pattern and colors, making one side of each record totally different than the other. Additionally, the four record jackets can be assembled to reveal the Souls’ 20^thanniversary logo.

One GRAND PRIZE winner will receive:

• Bouncing Souls 20^th Anniversary DIY box set (hand numbered, limited to 200), containing the new Ghosts On The Boardwalk CD and four limited 7” records (special pressing not previously available)
• 3^rd Annual Home For the Holidays show poster designed by Zak Kaplan
• 3^rd Annual Home For the Holidays program booklet

One RUNNER UP will receive:

• Bouncing Souls Ghosts On The Boardwalk CD

HOW TO WIN: Subscribe to Issue Oriented (it’s FREE) by entering your email address below – you must confirm your subscription by clicking the link in the email you receive after subscribing. By subscribing, you will simply receive an email each time a new episode of Issue Oriented comes out. We will not give or sell your email address to anyone. (Already a subscriber? You’re automatically entered to win!)

Don’t want to take your chances? The box set, individual 7″ records, CD and posters are all available for purchase at Chunksaah.com!

Legal stuff:
1. No purchase or payment necessary to enter. To enter, fill out the form above (or in the sidebar of this website) with your email address. Entries must be made by January 14th, 2010. 2. Odds of winning are determined by number of entries received. 4. Sweepstakes not open to employees of Issue Oriented, Chunksaah Records, or to their immediate families. Winners must sign an affidavit of eligibility and a publicity release allowing the use of their names by sponsors. Void where prohibited by law. All taxes are the responsibilities of the prize winners. 5. A winners list will be posted on IssueOriented.com by January 27, 2010.

Winners From Our Contest w/ Paper+Plastick!

By Ronen Kauffman

P+P We just ran a great contest with the awesome record label Paper+Plastick – tons of you entered, and five of you (from three different countries) won. Here’s a list of the lucky devils and their respective prizes. Be on the lookout for future opportunities to win free (awesome, not crap-tacular) prizes from Issue Oriented!

Timmy Chandler of Toronto, Canada – Frank Turner The First Three Years 2xLP

Matt Roth of Long Branch, NJ – Cheap Girls My Roaring 20s CD/LP

Jack Rinaldi of Whitestone, NY - Failures Union In What Way CD/LP

Rupert Todd of Stoke-on-Trent, U.K. – Shook Ones The Unquotable A.M.H. LP

Colleen Strzelewicze of Gainesville, FL – Cheap Girls/Failures Union tour poster, limited edition of 50

Issue Oriented and Vinyl Collective Holiday Savings!

By Ronen Kauffman

Just in time for the holidays, Issue Oriented is pleased to offer you a 10% discount at Vinyl Collective! Just use the code “ISSUEORIENT” at checkout to save 10% off your entire order!

Vinyl Collective is THE place to find the wax you are looking for. There is really no other single place where music and vinyl enthusiasts can find the best records in the world all under one virtual roof. What better gift is there for your music-loving friends (or yourself) than some tasty records? There isn’t one.

So head over to VinylCollective.com and save 10% off your entire order with by using the code “ISSUEORIENTED” at checkout. Holiday savings on the best possible holiday gifts – you are welcome! (Offer good through 12/31/09.)