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Pop-Punk is alive and well! FIGHTING OUR FRIENDS release self-titled EP

Posted by Garrett Jones · May 23, 2023

DIRTBAG Endorsed Artists FIGHTING OUR FRIENDS have released a new self-titled EP... and quite honestly, it SLAPS!

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Fighting Our Friends is an American Pop-punk/ Post-modern punk band from central Minnesota. Created by current members Jeff Yahrmatter (Drums), Alex Chuba (Lead Guitar), Derrik Serfling (Vocals), and Jonny Bartels (Bass) in the Spring of 2022. They hit the scene with their first ever released demo track “Basketball Is Just Slow Hockey” in Fall of the same year. They are playing shows in the local MN music scene and they experienced success with the release of their first EP -- "Basement Beers".

Fighting Our Friends continues to make new original music and build a strong following through a kick ass live show and songs that are sure to tickle your nostalgia and keep you wanting to hear what comes next.

Pop-Punk's not dead!

RECKLESS GIANTS release new single - WAKE ME UP

Posted by Garrett Jones · March 10, 2023

DIRTBAG Endorsed artists, RECKLESS GIANTS just released their seventh studio single --- WAKE ME UP. Available on all major streaming platforms.

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From the band--- Our 7th single “Wake Me Up” is released TODAY, March 10th. This song is a much more polished and tighter version of Reckless Giants. The song is loosely written as a sort of love song. It’s about wanting to find that someone that makes real life feel like a dream and being terrified of losing that. It’s the second single where both Jeremy and John have individual vocal sections. we are super stoked to share this release with the world!

Listen to WAKE ME UP by RECKLESS GIANTS on Spotify - Dirtbag Clothing

Reckless Giants is a 3 piece alternative pop-punk band hailing from North Central Florida.

"A thoughtful, heart-on-sleeve and thouroughly engaging brand of alternative rock/pop-punk, nodding to what sounds like a dexterous array of influences from across alternative. It's gritty and relatable, driving rock which interplays smartly with the melodic delivery"
- Carry The 4 PR

Jeremy (lead vocals/guitar) has been on the front lines of the local music scene for over 15 years while John (vocals/bass) has been in it for 13 years and Coty (drums) has just shy of 10 years under his belt. With the experience they bring to their live shows, you will be hard pressed to find a tighter, more energetic and exciting live show from a local level or even major level trio.

WHEN THE SUN SETS release new EP - YOU + ME 4 NEVER

Posted by Garrett Jones · March 10, 2023

DIRTBAG Endorsed Artists WHEN THE SUN SETS have just released their new 5-song EP - YOU + ME 4 NEVER on March 10, 2023.

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When The Sun Sets bridges the gap between modern and classic pop punk. With influence from bands like A Day To Remember, Four Year Strong, and Real Friends, the Chicago-based band uses strong and relatable lyrics paired with driving riffs to bring the fun back into the genre . Whether you want a sing along, emotional bridge, or breakdown, When The Sun Sets is the band that has you covered on all bases.

The band signed with Lost Music Collective, owned by founder of Fueled by Ramen, Vinnie Fiorello, in 2019 bringing new energy to the roster after writing their heart-stealing acoustic ballad “February”. Their debut EP “Transparent” was released on the label in May of 2020 and gave the group a solid fan-base to start with. The band is currently working on their first full-length record and are gearing up to self-release it in 2023. The record will feature artists such as: The Home Team, 408, Finding September, + Bluprint to showcase some talented friends in the scene 🔥 The singles from their next EP "You + Me 4 Never", releasing 03/10/23, have turned over 200,000 streams on Spotify alone.

Current Lineup:

Zack Baumgartner - Vocals

Matthew Kleinman - Lead Guitar

Rob Hlavka - Bass Guitar

When The Sun Sets has played alongside major national and international artists such as: Bearings, The Home Team, 408, Morning In May, Sleep On It, Every Avenue, Carousel Kings, Knockout Kid, Makeout, Story Untold, amongst many others and are ready to bring the energy on the road. With their eyes on the prize, this band isn’t going anywhere but up. Take a few minutes, get to know us, and remember that you aren’t alone.

Dirtbag rocker FRANK PALANGI to play Woodstock 50th anniversary

Posted by Doug Smith · November 28, 2018

ROAD TO WOODSTOCK - Dirtbag Endorsed Artist FRANK PALANGI- Upstate NY rock recording artist has recently landed the opportunity to travel to Kansas to perform as a main act on Aug 16th 2019 at the upcoming iconic 50th Woodstock Music Festival -- sharing the stage with worldwide acts including Jefferson Starship, Dave Evans from AC/DC and more! Frank has been continuously pursuing his dream of making music for a living for several years now. "No Plan B" as he states. You may have caught him playing opening for national artists such as 3 Doors Down and Aaron Lewis or festivals including RockNDerby and Uproar or in a local bar or at a community outdoor event. Palangi wanted to become a career musician and singer-songwriter since he was a teenager, and began on this path by releasing his debut self-titled EP in 2011. Influenced by bands from the 80's (Metallica, Ozzy, Def Leppard, Megadeth), 90's (Creed, Godsmack, 3 Doors Down), 2000's (Daughtry, Three Days Grace, Shinedown), he fuses rock n' roll with a post-grunge sound to sculpt his positive, clean musical motifs. Grounded from a solid support system from his upbringing while his motivations are centralized around positivity and not the temptations of a stereotypical rockstar lifestyle. From an early childhood he learned to adapt to his chronic medical illness that impacted his decisions in his everyday life, turning it all around as a force to bring his dreams into reality saying "I have no Plan B backing down on my dreams." Frank is the recipient of an LA Music Award nomination, three Akademia Music Awards, an Unsigned Only Semi-Finalist Award, WIGWAM Online Radio Best Male Artist Award as well as a local Best Acoustic Solo Artist in the region with the Post Star/Chronicle and Metroland Magazine. - Booking now for opening slots, acoustic gigs, events, fundraisers, recording work, voice overs:

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Dirtbag Endorsed Artists “13 Nails” head out on “Dealer’s Choice” tour

Posted by Doug Smith · October 12, 2018

Dirtbag spook-rock band “13 Nails” will embark on a mini-tour next week, playing five different shows in five different states. The Colorado band just re-released their signature whiskey collab with local distillery, “Feisty Spirits”, and is set to release a lyric video for their new track, “Voodoo M***erF***er” on Halloween night.

Check out the dates and Facebook events below, to catch a wild show:

October 17, 2018: Colorado Springs, CO- The Gold Room October 18, 2018: Albuquerque, NM- Red Velvet Underground October 19, 2018: Abernathy, TX- Outlaw Hideout October 20, 2018: Wichita, KS- Rock Island Live

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