News from The Barr Brothers & 400 Blows

– Andrew Barr of The Barr Brothers spoke to Guitar World about the rare and handmade instruments found on their self-titled debut. The Tackle Guitar Box is an instrument that’s “somewhere between a Dobro, a banjo and an electric guitar” and is one of the many reasons The Barr Brothers is one of the most unique records of the year. Read the article here.

– Skot Alexander of 400 Blows met with Dallas Observer who noted the band makes “punk the old-fashioned way, with smarm and shock.” In the interview, Skot talks about the influence Black Flag had on him growing up and how punk today is a “clothing store in the mall called Hot Topic.” Read the full interviewhere.