Your good friend Issue Oriented just ordered you a double. Enjoy:

John Nolan (Straylight Run, ex-Taking Back Sunday) stopped by to talk and play. We discuss everything from Christian death metal to Long Island to food. Of course, we also talked about his new solo release Height (due this October) and all sorts of artsy stuff, too. And hey, remember that world premiere we gave you a few days ago, of John Playing “I Don’t Believe You”? Well this episode includes the entire performance – an Issue Oriented exclusive.

Then you’ll hear my interview with Billy Hamilton of Silverstein. We talked about navigating shifts in pop culture, the unshakable influence of one’s home-town scene, stupid hair, the band’s recent release A Shipwreck In the Sand, and much more.

And hey, did you notice the new IssueOriented.com? We’ve made a bunch of changes. Most obviously, we have a new logo and look for the site. We added a videos page, and made some much-needed improvements to navigation for the news and blogs. We also combined all of our previously separate blogs into a single blog that will be updated by our regular contributors. There’s more, and more to come – but right now what’s important is you. Go. Fulfill your destiny:

LISTEN: Issue Oriented episode 47 w/John Nolan and Billy Hamilton

Faster than you can say “neon shutter shades,” Issue Oriented is back with a brand new invention. This time it’s episode 46, featuring Cobra Skulls. With their music having been compared to everything from classic bands like The Ramones and The Misfits, to modern acts like Against Me!, there is more to this Reno band than initially meets the eye.

Learn how Cobra Skulls’ tongue-in-cheek approach to catchy punk rock means serious business: like Iraq War vet who got a DUI on purpose, so he could get discharged;  a controversial chapter in the evolution of Los Angeles; the end of free water, and what it means to you. All of this from an infectious punk band called Cobra Skulls.

After you listen, call (201) ISSUE-99 and let us know what you think!

LISTEN: Issue Oriented episode 46 w/Cobra Skulls

With all kinds of craziness in the air, Issue Oriented is kicking off an avalanche of content from now through October. To start things off with a bang, we’re stoked to present episode 45, featuring Frank Turner. Frank stopped by as he passed through while on tour with The Offspring, and we talked about a number of things – from the constant connectivity of Twitter and Facebook, to playing 24 shows in 24 hours for the filming of a music video; and lots more. Great stuff.

Then Frank played three songs in the Issue Oriented studio – two come from his September 2009 release Poetry of the Deed; the third, “Pass It Along”, is previously unrecorded and unreleased – originally intended for the new album, it didn’t make the final track listing. Don’t worry, though – your boy Issue Oriented has you covered. Click the player above, or just hit us up in iTunes.

Don’t forget to check out videos of this episode’s performances on YouTube.

PLUS: We’re happy to announce the return of the Issue Oriented Hotline! Call our brand new number – (201) ISSUE-99 – with comments, requests, and whatever is on your mind. You might even wind up on the next episode of the show! That number again is (201) ISSUE-99.

Enjoy the new episode – it’s a goody.

LISTEN: Issue Oriented episode 45 w/Frank Turner

Friends, as summer beams down on you from above, beat the heat – get something cool. Something refreshing. Get Episode 44 of Issue Oriented (the podcast).

David Moore (ex-Chamberlain/Split Lip) stops by to talk about his new release My Lover, My Stranger, his approach toward song writing, post-emo and much more. He is joined by fellow Chamberlain alum Adam Rubenstein, who also accompanies Moore on two songs played live in the Issue Oriented studio. It’s a stirring performance to say the least, and we’re proud to have it. (You can see a video of one of the songs here.)

Then Justin Brannan (Most Precious Blood, Howard Stern, Bear Stearns) dishes on New York City, options paralysis, comfort zones, folk music, stock brokering, and a million other things. An energetic exchange with host Ronen Kauffman, to say the least. AND THERE’S ALSO THIS AWESOME EXCLUSIVE: Hear the world premiere of new music from Most Precious Blood’s upcoming full length, Do Not Resuscitate, due later this year.

PLUS! The debut of a new segment – Influence Oriented, with correspondent Zack Shapiro. This installment features New Jersey’s Let Me Run.

Tune in and get your awesome on. It’s Issue Oriented episode 44.

LISTEN: Issue Oriented ep44 – David Moore, Justin Brannan, Let Me Run

Check out old Episode Forty-Three. Thinks he’s a big shot.

First, there’s Chris Wollard (Hot Water Music, The Draft) talking about his new release, & The Ship Thieves. Ronen and Chris talked about the revelation of organic creativity, making music with friends, and the future of his efforts. Not to be missed.

Then Pulin Modi from PETA2 stops by to talk about veganism and vegetarianism, the environment, and to make a compelling case against bacon. It’s all in a day’s work for Pulin. (Email him at PulinM@peta2.com.)

Update your feeds or just click the snappy player – the choice is yours.