For those who didn't know already, IRON MIND frontman Sam Ocitgan is quite the talented artist. A few weekends ago, clothing label AFENDS organised for Sam to do a live painting at Blunt Surf and Skate Co in Torquay.  Sam's work was shot in a time lapse edit you can check out below.

Last Wednesday night at the Annandale Hotel, OFF! tore the place apart in what was easily one of the best shows of the year. If you missed the show hopefully the pics and video can help paint the picture for you.

ENDLESS HEIGHTS have posted a video trailer for their new EP "Dream Strong" backed by the track 'The Underestimate' off said new EP. You can grab the EP online from the band, at most good record shops or at one of their upcoming shows.

With their recent debut album 'No One Gets Lost Anymore' currently riding high on plenty of 'Top 2011 Albums/ End Of Year' lists, Melbourne's fun lovin' punks The Smith Street Band have announced a whole string of shows during Jan/ Feb 2012, taking in VIC, NSW, TASMANIA and their first jaunt across to WA. 

Natural High showcases people that lead fun, exciting and successful lives without drugs and alcohol by embracing a Natural High. Natural High began 17 years ago after La Jolla businessman Jon Sundt lost both of his brothers to drugs. Volume 9 features H20 front man/founder of OLOC, Toby Morse.

Baltimore’s PULLING TEETH have officially announced that their appearance at the upcoming A389 Anniversary Bash will be the band’s final performance. Formed in 2005, PULLING TEETH’s prolific career saw several releases and collaborations, followed by countless shows throughout the world.

After two years of being broken up, Providence's VERSE are excited to announce that the band has reformed and will be playing shows and recording a new album in 2012. VERSE's first show back is scheduled for February 11th at AS220 in Providence alongside Defeater, Soul Control and Sweet Jesus.

The Matador Records blog posted details of Ceremony's first release for Matador yesterday afternoon. The "Hysteria" b/w "I'm A Bug" 7 inch will hit stores January 17 and is a prelude to their upcoming LP that's expected next year.