ANIMAL SUMMER FREE stream on Hurley.com! 11-27-2009

Friends!

Happy tofurkey day and "Buy Nothing Day!." We're excited to relay that our friends at Hurley.com and Paper+Plastick Records have once again teamed up to bring you our new album "Animal Summer" streaming in it's entirety all weekend... for FREE! Click below to check it out and enjoy! A limited edition digi pack version will be available shortly in addition to insane deluxe digital packacges... in the meantime, if you like what you hear, you can pick up the standard digital download HERE!

THANKS! Mike Ski and The A.K.A.s

The A.K.A.s New album on Paper + Plastick Records. 06-26-2009

Hey Everyone, we're proud to announce on the first day of Wapred Tour that our new album "ANIMAL SUMMER" will be released on Paper + Plastick Records! Check out our latest Myspace Blog for more info! See you on the ground! Xo, The A.K.A.s

For more info: www.paperandplastick.com

The A.K.A.s Streaming LIVE on Hurley.com today! 06-24-2009

Hey Everyone!

We successfully completed our 45 hour trek from Philly to LA! To celebrate, we're heading to HURLEY today to debut some songs from our brand new album LIVE. You can watch it streaming live at Hurley.com around 3PM EST, today (Wednesday, June 24, 2009!). In case you miss it, we'll post the archive info. Hope to E-see you then!

Thanks in advance to our friends at Hurley for having us! Warped Tour starts in 2 days! See you there! XO, Mike Ski / The A.K.A.s

The Bouncing Souls 20th Anniversary Album.... 01-31-2009

Our good friends in THE BOUNCING SOULS are celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year and are releasing a digital track each month all year. Check it out by clicking the banner below, or click HERE!

The A.K.A.s to Play SXSW Shirts for a Cure Show! 01-31-2009

That's right... we're heading to Austin to rock the best damn show of the whole SXSW festival with... get this lineup... The Bouncing Souls, Dillinger Four, Darkest Hour, The A.K.A.s... and Ruiner! Holy smokes. Stoked. Hope to see you there... bring a ddonation to help the SFAC Cause!

Xo, The A.K.A.s

The Bouncing Souls 20 Year anniversary Tour! w/ Dillinger 4 and The A.k.A.s! 01-31-2009

Hey Friends, we're all shocked and amazed to have been invited to join the legendary Bouncing Souls on a kick ass run of dates to SXSW this year! We're still a little giddy about it, so don't hold it against us. Check out the dates to see if we'll be in your hood, and hope to see you there for the best bill of the year!

Xo, Mike Ski and The A.K.A.s

Canada Tour Dates Announced w/The Artist Life and The Delinquints! 01-31-2009

We're excited to announce we'll be heading North to follow up our September 08 Canadian Tour with Anti-Flag with a short visit with our friends in The Artist Life and The Delinquints! We hope to see you at Tim Hortons... or at a show would be even better! Check out the TOUR section for dates!

Xo, The A.K.(eh).s

SideShow Art Show Opening in Philadelphia! 12-31-2008

Hey Friends! Happy New Years!

As you may or may not know, in addition to my rock duties, I am what they loosely refer to as a "starving artist." There is a super radical art show opning this Friday in Philadelphia, and I am included! Everyone is invited and it is open to the public, so come out and say hello, and check out the radical stuff.

Also, we're gearing up for the Demand In DC Art show event on Inauguration Day and will be launching more info about it within days, so keep your eyese peeled. In the meantime, check the info below and get ...view more

Tour Dates w/ Foxy Shazam Announced! 12-08-2008

Hey Friends!

Our break from the road won't last long... we're totally stoked to announce the first trek of 2009 with our soul bros FOXY SHAZAM and DR. MANHATTAN! Check out the dates in the TOUR section. Expect a barrage of non-stop touring and a brand new full length album from The A.K.A.s in the new year! Look forward to seeing you then!

Thanks for stopping by, Mike Ski and The A.K.A.s

DEMAND IN DC ART SHOW! 11-04-2008

Hey Friends, we just returned home from the road with Streetlight Manifesto, just in time to vote! We hope you made it out to the polls to make some noise. In the meantime, we are pleased to let it be known that no matter who wins the election, we will be on their ass to make sure they stick to their words. First step, DEMAND IN DC art show with our comrades, ANTI-FLAG. More info below:

DEMAND IN DC:

Applauding the Empowerment of People thru Art / Photo / Film/ Music.

Inauguration Day: January 20th, 2009

@ The Black Cat in Washington, DC. (All 4 rooms.)

w/ Anti-Flag, United ...view more

On the Road Again! 10-01-2008

Hey Everyone,

We're hitting the road again in a few short days with Streetlight Manifesto, then headed to THE FEST 7 in Gainesville, FL on the GET LOUD 08 Tour. Please check the dates to see if we'll be in your town and call your friends to make a party date. See you there!

Xo, The A.K.A.s

The A.K.A.s Video debut on FUSE TV! 09-16-2008

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We'�re excit�ed to annou�nce our epile�ptic seize�r inspi�ring video� for "�Dead Flowe�rs Forev�er"� will be makin�g it's big guns debut� on Fuse TV as Steve�n Smith�'�s video� pic today� (�Tuesd�ay,� Septe�mber 16th)� at 2 PM EST! Tune in and sprea�d the word!�

Thank�s!� Fight� Fuck Dance� Destr�oy!�

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The A.K.A.s Canada Tour with Anti-Flag! 09-08-2008

Hey Everyone! We're excited to be in Canada for our first time, alongside the amazing Anti-Flag for the "Bright Lights of Canada" Tour. Also on the tour are The Creepshow and Black Lungs... see you there!

August 31st, 2008 – Vancouver, BC – Croation Cultural Centre
September 1st, 2008 - Edmonton, AB - The Starlite


September 4th, 2008 – Calgary, AB – The Warehouse


September 5th, 2008 – Regina, SK – Riddell Centre


September 6th, 2008 – Winnipeg, MB – Garrick Centre


September 7th, 2008 – Thunder Bay, ON – The Outpost
September 10th, 2008 – London, ON – Call The Office


September 11th, 2008 – Ottawa, ON – Babylon


September 12th, 2008 – Quebec City, QC ...view more

The A.K.A.s voter registration drive! 07-14-2008

Hey Everybody!

We're excited to announce we are helping to register new voters this year! Everybody make sure to MAKE SOME NOISE in the upcoming election! Click the link below for one of the quickest and easiest forms available!

Click HERE to get registered NOW!

Xo, Mike Ski and The A.K.A.s

Video Exclusive on Purevolume.com 07-07-2008

Sea No Evil Art Show! 07-07-2008

Our good friends at TO DIE FOR recently organized a massive group of some of today's most talented artists to participate in the "SEA NO EVIL" art show, a benefit to preserve and protect the oceans of the world. The show includes yours truly as a contributing artist, and opens this Saturday, July 12th at the Riverside Art Museum in Riverside, CA.

More info, including a complete list of participating artists can be found on The A.K.A.s recent MYSPACE BLOG.

Thanks, enjoy!

Mike Ski

Dead Flowers Video Premier! 05-17-2008

Ladies and gentlemen....

We're proud to announce in conjunction with our addition to Milwaukee Summerfest's Emerging Artist Stage (With Alkaline Trio!!!!! YAY!)... we are deputing our brand new video for DEAD FLOWERS FOREVER from our new album!

Click the banner below and vote for us, then proceed on to our Summerfest porfile and watch the video in the video's section!!!!! Check out new BLOG for more info!

Drop by and let us know what you think of the new video! Can't wait for you to see it!

Thanks! Mike Ski and The A.K.A.s

Warped Tour Dates announced! 04-08-2008

Hey Friends!

We're fresh off of Bamboozle Left and preparing to head out with The Phenomenauts! In the meantime, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to our friends and fans and celebrate as we've been added to select dates on Wapred Tour 2008! Check our tour section for a full list of dates! Thanks!

Xo, The A.K.A.s!

"Warped

Autographed Pre-Orders! 03-10-2008

Hey Everyone!

Our friends at SmartPunk are offerring a limited supply offer of Autographed Copies of our new album for immediate pre-order! Gey your copy NOW!

Thanks and Enjoy! Xo, Mike Ski and The A.K.A.s

Preview our new Album! 03-09-2008

Hello!

We're fresh off the road from tour with Wednesday 13 with an exclusive preview of our new album "Everybody Make Some Noise!" Together with our friends at Fuzz.com we have made this awesome exclusive preview possible...

Check it out HERE!

Let us know what you think!

XO, Mike Ski and The A.K.A.s

New Song and Lyrics posted! 03-01-2008

Hey Everyone,

We're excited to announce we've posted the first single "Dead Flowers Forever" from our new album on our Myspace Player. Check it out HERE!

Also, you can find all the lyrics from the new album in our latest blog HERE!

Xo, Mike Ski and The A.K.A.s

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSIE! 02-22-2008

Today is Josie Outlaw's Birthday! YAY! Her one and only birthday wish is that you PRE-ORDER our new record NOW! YAY!

Also, we've just announced we will be playing Bamboozle Left and headed out there with our friends in THE FORECAST! Check the show dates now!

See you soon! XO, Mike Ski and The A.K.A.s

Record Release Shows Announced! 02-12-2008

We're excited to let everyone know we will be playing 3 awesome record release shows across the Keystone State of PA in March to celebrate our new album "Everybody Make Some Noise!"

We have tons fo cool stuff planned, including, our new album for FREE with paid entry YAY!

March 15th @ Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA

March 16th @ Perry Hi Way Hose in Erie, PA

March 18th @ The M Room (All Ages) in Philadelphia, PA,

Spread the word to all your peeps, and we'll see you there!

Xo, Mike Ski and The A.K.A.s

The A.K.A.s / Stay Vocal Defend the Planet! 02-06-2008

Hey Everyone!

Checking in from the road with Wednesday 13, I'm recovering from 4 days of the flu! YUCK! ON a more positive note....

After the success of our recent C3 Bring Your Own Bag campaign with our dear friends at STAY VOCAL, we're excited to take our commitment to a sustainable planet with a fun contest! Enter to design The A.K.A.s own Stay Vocal Reusable Bag and win cool prizes! Click on the link below for all the details, or GO HERE!

In the meantime, send us luck on the road, we hope to see you at these shows! Check our page for full ...view more

Welcome to TheAKAs.com, new and improved for 2008! 01-26-2008

Hey Everyone!

If you've visited our site in the past, you may have noticed it to be much like a ghost ship on the internet with little looks, content, or updates. We're proud to announce our new site, filled to the rim with awesome stuff, sporting a new look for the new record "Everybody Make Some Noise!" and best of all... easily updatable by the band for frequent changes and up to the date information.

We look forward to seeing you live and virtually soon, so check our recently updated tour dates and come say hello!

THANKS! Mike Ski and The A.K.A.s

Special Thanks to our friend Chris Hansen at No Sleep ...view more

All-American Massacre Tour Announced! 01-19-2008

Hey Everyone!

We're excited to announce The All-American Massacre Tour featuring Wednesday 13, The Vincent Black Shadow, The A.K.A.s, and Creature Feature! Be the first to get your hands on the Pre-Order Digital Downloads of our new album "Everybody Make Some Noise!" and get the first single "Dead Flowers Forever" immediately, only available at these shows!!!

See you there! Check the TOUR Section for full info!

Xo, Mike Ski and The A.K.A.s

01/27/2008 @ The Orpheum in Tampa, Florida

01/28/2008 @ Studio A in Miami, Florida

01/29/2008 @ Fuel in Jacksonville, Florida

01/30/2008 @ The Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia

02/01/2008 @ Java Jazz in Houston, Texas

02/02/2008 @ The White Rabbit in San Antonio, Texas

02/03/2008 ...view more

Animal Summer
Label: Paper + Plastick
Release Date: 06-26-2009