Attention Rancid and Operation Ivy fans, Matt Freeman has announced the release of the self-titled debut album for his side project Devils Brigade

When dishing up our two cents on Vampire Weekend's Billboard-topping Contra we noted:It would have been interesting if Ezra had worked some of his knowledge/love of punk and hardcore (a la his Fucked Up moment) into the mix. The song notes provided by the band/label as background mention "Holiday" was inspired by "third wave-ska bands like Opera...

Jesse Michaels (Operation Ivy, Common Rider) has announced him plans to do a solo tour in support of a dozen and a half songs that he is currently in the process of writing. Although no dates have been finalized yet, they will be starting in the month of August kicking off in Los Angeles.

On the slate for 11/6 is the remastered, self-titled album from iconic ska-punk group Operation Ivy. Originally distributed by Lookout! Records as a compilation in 1991, which sold in excess of 500,000 copies, Operation Ivy features the group's only LP (Energy) as well as their 7" EP (Hectic) and two songs from the 7" EP compilation Turn It Aro...