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Descendents have reclaimed their music catalog with pre-orders of 'Milo Goes To College' starting today - Bill and Milo share the news and give us updates on ALL, FLAG, new music and more.
Topics Include:
"Milo Goes to College" reissue announced for September 19th via Org Music
Limited vinyl variants available including special "punk note" Blue Note-style packaging
Both band members report good health, Bill has been hitting gym regularly
Milo had recent heart attack despite being most athletic member historically
Coffee remains firmly on the menu for both musicians despite health focus
Band regained rights to back catalog previously managed by SST Records
All original SST releases will be reissued including Bonus Fat, Enjoy
Master tape ownership involves multiple parties, topic too sensitive to discuss
New Alliance originally issued record, later transferred to SST seamlessly
South Bay punk scene was tight-knit community with handshake deals
Reissues will be exact replicas except for special punk note variants
Fat EP might get separate reissue, Ride the Wild included
Milo retired from corporate science job in 2016 for full-time music
Band played around 90 shows last year, planning 70 this year
Bill balances drumming with fewer Blasting Room studio production projects
Bill struggles with songwriting perfectionism, has 75 unfinished song ideas
Band has 25 new songs recorded, planning 2026 album release deadline
Soundcheck covers help "sanitize" big venue stages, played entire Germs album
Haven't performed new songs live yet, prefer trashy covers at soundcheck
Australia tour likely after new album, great crowds and venues there
China tour required submitting all lyrics for government approval beforehand
Minister of Culture attended Beijing show, made drummer put shirt back
FLAG reunions may be happening more regularly at select festivals
All playing Canadian shows with Scott and Chad alternating on vocals
Milo stepped in for lost-voice Chad at sold-out New York show
Tony Lombardo still close friend but officially retired from playing bass
Milo still buys vinyl records despite not having a record player
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