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Punk Rock Summer Camp

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The formula for Warped Tour is simple: get as many bands as you can, spread them out on a handful of stages, give them a half hour to play and let the audience roam the grounds.

Say Anything

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Say Anything takes on quite a literal sense of its name. With lyrics like "I called her on the phone, and she touched herself," songs based around love lost during the Holocaust, and singer Max Bemis' past bi-polar escapades that led to the cancellation of numerous tour dates, the boys in Say Anything aren't afraid to let it all hang out.

Story of the Year

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Anybody who went to the Warped Tour earlier this decade is probably familiar with Story of the Year. The St. Louis-based alt-rock quintet came up through the Warped trenches playing dates on the small stages in '02 and '03 before the release of its gold-certified debut album "Page Avenue" in late 2003.

From First To Last

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Headlining the main stage of Warped Tour shouldn't be much of a daunting task for Florida foursome From First To Last. The screamo group was assigned the same duty in 2006, and did it for half the tour until it was forced to drop off the tour after lead vocalist Sonny Moore developed a node on his vocal cords.

Reel Big Fish

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Southern California locals Reel Big Fish became an underground hit on the ska scene in 1995, and gained mainstream recognition with their 1997 song "Sell Out," a sarcastic track about the music industry.

Set Your Goals

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When Set Your Goals co-vocalist Matt Wilson was asked to describe his band, he used only two words: "Fast and energetic."

We The Kings

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While attending high school in the small town of Bradenton, Fla., four teenage musicians decided to hit the road and see if they could make it in the music world.

Cheapskate's Guide To Long Beach

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Bargain shoppers let's cut to the chase: this is a guide to living cheap in Long Beach. But besides price, there are some other things you should keep in mind while trying to live the thrifty life.

Video: An acoustic session with Lido Beach

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lido Beach came by the DIG office to play some acoustic jams

Q & A: Kate Voegele

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The average 21-year-old is writing term papers, going to parties and watching their favorite teen dramas. Kate Voegele, on the other hand, is writing hit songs, going on tour and starring in a popular teen drama.

Alumnus Profile: From Dirtbag to Angel

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The silhouette on the mound at Anaheim Stadium is unmistakable; the tall, lanky frame and the long, flowing hair coming out from underneath the red Angels cap. There's only one guy with that hair in baseball, and that's Jered Weaver.

Travel: Morocco: Not your typical spring break

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Where is all the sand?" I thought to myself when I landed at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, Morocco. It turns out that much of Morocco is actually very dense with forests and vegetation, despite what most people might think.

Opinion: Top Five Bands to Whack

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Everybody has a band that hurts them. The Who at 136 decibels is a good kind of hurt. But hearing The Eagles "Hotel California" for the umpteenth time can be hazardous to your mental health. There has to be a way to avoid the painful sensation of hearing these bands and songs ever again.

Show Review: Thrice and Circa Survive wow crowds

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's a rare treat when two bands big enough to be headlining a venue by themselves decide to join forces and tour, so when I heard that Thrice and Circa Survive were hitting the road together, I was ecstatic.

CD Review: The Cab's "Whisper War"

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Following in the footsteps of other bands on their label like Fall Out Boy, Panic at the Disco and Gym Class Heroes, the young boys of The Cab have filled their debut disc with tracks just waiting to become Top 40 and "TRL" hits.

CD Review: From First To Last's self-titled

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's human nature to want to compare things. Contrasting one thing against another helps us to assess and understand it. Yet to fully appreciate From First To Last's new self-titled album, you have to force yourself to ignore that impulse to compare.