FD8 is right around the corner, so it’s time to get familiar with the 7 bands, from 5 different countries, playing the event. It’s going to be an epic International Punk Rock Party. Learn more about the bands below, check out their videos and songs, and come prepared to party on October 23 at Will’s Pub in Orlando. GET TICKETS NOW!
Sunliner (England)
Visiting the US for the very first time, Sunliner hails from England. Their self-titled debut album came out in November 2022 and it’s an absolute gem. You may be familiar with the vocals, as singer Jake used to be in the band Jake & The Jellyfish.
Jaguero came up with their name during a drunken conversation while trying to recall the name of a famous soccer player. You’ll have to ask the band for more details when you see them at FD8! Formed in 2021, Jaguero dropped a killer EP in April 2022 called Worst Weekend Ever, which is loaded with melodic, anthemic jams. This will be their first visit to the United States!
Please welcome a late addition to the party, Eat Defeat from Leeds, England. Do you like pop punk? Yeah, I know you do. And Eat Defeat is here to satisfy your needs. The 5-piece has been blasting sick melodies for over a decade and they’re ready to entertain your ears and eyes at Foreign Dissent 8.
La Versión Extendida de las Cosas is coming to the US for their very first time, which is a real treat because they’ve been creating sick jams since 2014. It probably won’t surprise you that they will be the longest-named band to ever play Foreign Dissent, but you can also refer to them as La Versión if you need to save some time. Their latest album, Rituales Modernos, just came out in March 2023.
Rising like a phoenix from the sadness of Excuses Excuses’ unfortunate exit from the lineup, Amends slides right in to keep it stacked. And like most of the other bands playing, this will be their first ever shows in the US. The Western Sydney-based quartet is the furthest traveling of the bands playing this year, and they have a new album coming out in September that you can experience in person in a couple months.
It’s mind-blowing that this German powerhouse is only a trio, delivering a massive sound that is visceral. Despite a more than 10-year history and four full-length albums, this will be Fjørt’s first US visit. Their latest album, nichts, came out in late 2022 and is a tour de force of intensity and powerful musical landscapes.
This has been a long time coming. Burnt Tapes was initially scheduled to play Foreign Dissent 7 in 2020, but Covid had other plans. And as much as the band had hoped to make it a reality in 2022 when FD7 finally happened, it wasn’t meant to be. But here we are, doing the thing, with the London-based quartet finally making their FD debut, ready to bring their trademark melodic punk rock awesomeness to the United States once again.
There you have it – the full lineup for what is going to be an epic Foreign Dissent.Tickets are on sale now, so grab yours before they are gone. And we’ll see you at Will’s Pub on October 23!
But wait, there’s more. This is just the first announcement – there will be several more bands announced in early June. Get it in your calendar now: October 23, Will’s Pub, Orlando – probably $10!
It’s the announcement for the announcement you’ve all been waiting for. In a mere 16 days, I’ll be announcing the first bands for Foreign Dissent 8: International Punk Rock Party (Pre-FEST), representing at least three different countries: Italy, England, and Costa Rica.
It’s already an incredible lineup, and there’s still more to come. Get it in your calendar now: October 23, Will’s Pub, Orlando – $10!
First off, huge shoutout to Blaine Helmick, head of video production for Foreign Dissent. He used three cameras to catch multiple angles and then edited all seven sets. He overcame audio challenges we faced, completely out of our control, to still produce great work.
Block your calendar now for Foreign Dissent 8, scheduled for Monday, October 23, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Coming off an amazing FD7, I can’t wait to start building an incredible lineup for 2023. Hot tip: Plan ahead and take off work on Tuesday, October 24.
Even though it’s only December 2022, bands are already starting to hit me up. Things should really kick into gear in January and February 2023, with the first lineup announcements in April 2023.
Will there be some new countries represented? Will a hardcore band finally play the event? Will a blow-up alligator ever crowd-surf at the event again? All of these questions will be answered in due time.
It took three years, but Foreign Dissent 7 finally happened. And what a night it was, as seven bands from six different countries took the stage, on United Nations Day no less, at Will’s Pub in Orlando.
It was a packed night, with Menagramo kicking things off. In a Foreign Dissent first, the Italian band featured a guitar-washboard duo. And, despite being an acoustic band, they brought a ton of energy and passion to excite the crowd.
Next up was Norway’s Still Shaking, a far-traveling band that’s actually on Orlando label Havoc Underground. They brought a super melodic punk rock sound, kicking up the energy of the night even further.
Talking Props took the stage next, becoming the first band from South America represented at Foreign Dissent. The five-piece delivered fast-paced punk rock anthems that were enhanced by the passion of lead vocalist Gaston, who paced the staged with a hardcore intensity.
From there, the audience was treated to incredible sets from Italy’s I Like Allie, Netherlands’ Lone Wolf, Canada’s Guilhem, and Croatia’s Trophy Jump. Full set videos are forthcoming for all the bands, so follow us on Facebook and Instagram to find out when they are available.
Orlando’s #1 podcast, A Mediocre Time With Tom and Dan, featured Foreign Dissent 7 on October 18, 2022, having show promoter Craig Mazer/Punching Babies as a guest to discuss the event, the bands, and the concept.