DEAD FORMATS VOLUME 3

Pure Noise Records and Pabst Blue Ribbon teamed up for the third consecutive year to present ‘Dead Formats Volume 3’, a 16-track compilation featuring the Pure Noise Records roster featuring artists that tug the heartstrings of nostalgia like Spanish Love Songs, Senses Fail, Cloud Nothings and ‘68.

“The only other cover song we’ve ever released is a version of The Boys Are Back in Town by Thin Lizzy, back in 2013. I don’t know anything about what Thin Lizzy singer Phil Lynott was like as a person, and I wish I knew less about what Glenn Danzig was like a person, but I think having our only cover songs be The Boys Are Back in Town and Halloween 1 & 2 genuinely speaks to the type of people we are. In the immortal words of Danzig: Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween.” – Dylan Baldi – Cloud Nothings

“Since our sound is more like two hot rods colliding into a pile of guitars, we wanted to cover a song from a different genre altogether. Beastie Boys was an easy decision because their influence on ‘68 is obvious, if you listen deep enough.” – Josh Scogin – ‘68

The concept with Volume 1 was originally curated as a way for fans to discover new, like-minded bands, the same way legendary comps like Atticus’ Dragging The Lake, Punk O Rama, or how the Vans Warped Tour Compilations did in the 90’s and 2000’s. The following compilation, Volume 2, spotlighted an array of artists from across the years such as The Seafloor Cinema, Mugshot, Knuckle Puck, and more.

“PBR is ingrained within music culture so working with Pure Noise Records for the past three years on a project like ‘Dead Formats’ has been amazing. They’re able to curate a solid lineup of their artists to cover songs in a whole new light by putting their own twists on it. It’s killer to be part of the process of getting these bands in the studio to showcase their creativity; we’re always stoked to be a part of it.” – Hunter Cox – Brand Manager, Pabst Blue Ribbon

RELEASE SCHEDULE:
September 12th, 2024 : Vinyl Pre-Orders
’68 – Intergalactic

Cloud Nothings “Halloween”
Same Side “That’s The Way”
September 19th, 2024
Bloom “Ceilings”
Lavalove “Harness Your Hopes” (Not On The Vinyl)
Cold Moon “Golden Hour”
September 26th, 2024

Spanish Love Songs “Don’t Change”
Four Year Strong – Vasoline
Grumpster – My Own Worst Enemy
October 3rd, 2024
Carpool Tunnel – There is A Light That Never Goes Out

Knuckle Puck – Stick Season

Bearings – Motivation
October 10th, 2024
Senses Fail – Shoulder to The Wheel
Saves The Day – Lady In A Blue Dress
October 17th, 2024
Hawthorne Heights – I Will Follow You In The Dark
Ben Quad – Cinco De Mayo Shit Show (Not On The Vinyl)

October 18th, 2024 : Physical On-sale

‘Dead Formats Volume 3’ is now available pre-order on vinyl, as well as a limited edition merch collaboration between Pure Noise Records and Pabst Blue Ribbon and can be found by visiting deadformats.net.

About Pabst Blue Ribbon
Since its founding in 1844, Pabst Blue Ribbon, the original American lager beer, has been connecting with local communities across America. Pabst Blue Ribbon engages and supports individuals who are passionate about forging their own path in life, and will continue to empower new generations who believe in the future of America. Pabst Blue Ribbon is owned by Pabst Brewing Company. American-owned and operated since its founding in Milwaukee in 1844, Pabst Brewing Company is America’s largest privately held brewing company.