Socratic posted a free download of "In a House," an acoustic B-side from their last album, on soundcloud. You can also watch them perform covers of the Pixies' "Where Is My Mind and The Beatles' "In My Life" in the replies.
Head over to Socratic's AP.net profile to hear a new song entitled "A Better Place Is Waiting." It's one of two new tracks from the band that will appear on Broken Heart Records' Unsigned/Unrest. The compilation features new, rare and previously unreleased material from such artists as Over It, House of Fools, Mike Felumlee, The Agony Family, Kut U Up and more. It will be released on February 12th. All proceeds are being donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, so pre-order the CD here.
This is your last week to get the Socraticvinyl bundle from Broken Heart Records. AP.net readers can enter the code "bundleme" to save 5% off your purchase.
Socratic's self-titled album is now available on vinyl from Broken Heart Records. Want to win a free copy? Just like Broken Heart Records' Facebook page and write a post on their wall saying "AbsolutePunk.net sent me here." One fan will be chosen at random to win. You can pick up the album, along with Lunch for the Sky, here.
Socratic will be recording a live studio EP, and they're taking requests from AP.net readers. Head to the replies to read a message from the band, and then leave a comment with the songs that you want to hear.
Socratic bassist, Lou Panico, has been hospitalized due to sustaining injures while attempting to stop a car hijacking in the parking lot of his local New Jersey Guitar Center. See full details in the replies.
Socratic's 2005 debut album, Lunch for the Sky, is now available on vinyl, and we're teaming up with Broken Heart Records to give away a copy. Leave a comment in the replies with why you deserve to win, and the best answer will receive a limited edition record. The band will be performing the album in its entirety this Saturday in New Jersey. Read my review of the release here, and pick up a copy here.
On Saturday, August 25th, Socratic will be playing their entire Lunch For The Sky album in New Jersey. More information on this show can be found in the replies.
Socratic will be pressing and releasing their new self-titled record on vinyl this June, and the band will be pressing their very first record Lunch For The Sky (originally released September 6th, 2005 by Drive-Thru Records) on vinyl as well.
Last Saturday I journeyed through time and space okay, it was a cell phone to talk to Socratic vocalist Duane F. Okun about the band's new record, life for Socratic post-Drive-Thru records and what we can expect from the band now that they've released Socratic. Read the interview here.
Today, we are proud to be bringing you an exclusive stream of "Curtain Call", a brand new song from Socratic. The song comes from the band's self-titled album that will be available tomorrow through Socratic's Bandcamp, where you can name-your-own-price for the Jersey band's first record in nearly four years. Head over to the band's AP.net profile to check it out, and let us know what you think in the replies!
For the first time in two years, former Drive-Thru artistDay at the Fair will be playing a reunion show with the original line-up. They will be playing the CD release show of other former Drive-Thru band Socratic.
To kick off the Major/Minor tour with Socratic, Punchline recorded a new song called "Heart of Gold" and plan to give it away to anyone who gives them their name, email address, and city where they go to see shows in exchange. To get the song, email your info to punchlinenews@gmail.com.
Socratic has a new video posted on their Myspace of them performing a song off their Just Turn EP. They also have a brand new Myspace layout with lots of new stuff.
A few days ago we posted Socratic's "A Christmas Coal Carol" for download, but now we've got the holiday ABSOLUTExclusive premiere of the music video the band filmed for the song. Check the super joyous footage in the replies, it will surely make your yuletide gay.
Socratic recently posted "A Christmas Coal Carol" on their myspace, but they wanted to make it available for download, so you can now head to their AP.net profile and do just that! (bottom right corner)
Some have accused Socratic of cheating in the Denny's All Nighter contest. To this, they have issued a statement. Read it below and vote for them to win so we can all get some free food out of the deal.
Inklings is turning one! Come help celebrate with a night of great bands and drink specials. Performances by The Graduate, Socratic, and Lannen Fall.
TONIGHT - June 15th at Crash Mansion NYC (199 Bowery)
Doors at 8:30 PM
Open vodka bar 8:30-9:30, $3 can beers
First 150 people get a swag bag from Glamour Kills and Inklings!
