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The Dead Milkmen

@deadmilkmen.bsky.social

Philadelphia punk rock since 1983.

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Tyler Sonic@tylersonic.bsky.social · 6d ago

SIGHTS & SOUNDS: 'The Dead Milkmen' Book Release Party at Siren Records! Friday 07.24.26 Doylestown, PA. @deadmilkmen.bsky.social @deansabatino.bsky.social #joejacktalcum #dandrewstevens #jcardpress @doylestownborough.bsky.social

SIGHTS & SOUNDS: ‘The Dead Milkmen’ Book Release Party (07.24.26, Siren Records, Doylestown PA)

This past Friday, Dean, Dandrew, and Joe joined me at Siren Records in Doylestown, Pennsylvania for a special release party and Q&A for The Dead Milkmen. Carl Zenobi, local musician and founder of Powertone Records, helped coordinate and hosted.

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The Dead Milkmen@deadmilkmen.bsky.social · 2w ago

A huge thank you to all the fans and friends who came out to see us last weekend in California! It was an honor and privilege to play for you. We had a blast and hope you did too! xoxo - The Dead Milkmen

A view of the crowd of The Dead Milkmen as they play a sold-out show in Solna Beach at the Belly Up Tavern on 7-17-2026A view of the crowd from the stage in Long Beach California at the Toxic Toast theatre at the Dead Milkmen show on 7-18-2026.The Dead Milkmen play the Amphitheater Stage at the Mosswood Meltdown Festival 7-19-2026.
Tyler Sonic@tylersonic.bsky.social · last mo.

This Counts as Research! (@deadmilkmen.bsky.social) Vol. 11: DAVE BLOOD ON THE NEWS, 1999 In April 1999, Dave Blood was among the last Americans evacuated as NATO's bombs rained on Novi Sad. He went to the media and did not hold back. Here are three exclusive clips of those appearances. #daveblood

This Counts as Research! (The Dead Milkmen) Vol. 11: DAVE BLOOD ON THE NEWS, 1999

For much of 2025, I was deep in the throes of archival research and interviews with/about the Dead Milkmen for my (aptly titled) book The Dead Milkmen, which came out THIS WEEK on J-Card Press (order here). With any book project, especially on such an eclectic and long-running band, there were many stories and artifacts that, for various reasons, slid into the margins or I needed to cut for space.

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Tyler Sonic@tylersonic.bsky.social · last mo.

Excited to announce my book about the @deadmilkmen.bsky.social is OUT TODAY! Celebrating on Sonic Geography with a bunch of unused (mostly exclusive) photos. Thanks again to everyone who pre-ordered, and stay tuned for special event announcements! #deadmilkmen #jcardpress @deansabatino.bsky.social

NOW WE ARE PUBLISHED: ‘The Dead Milkmen’ is out today!

Here it is, discerning public. Throw on your favorite Dead Milkmen (or Milkmen-inspired) record, crack open a cool, Coors 16-ouncer (or one of several hundreds of better beverages available), and enjoy! If you were smokin' too many banana peels and missed the pre-order, you can still get yours directly from J-Card Press here! I also highly encourage you to order it directly through your local indie bookshop (such as, say…

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Tyler Sonic@tylersonic.bsky.social · last mo.

ONE WEEK until 'The Dead Milkmen' is out on #jcardpress... This Counts as Research! (The Dead Milkmen) Vol. 9.5: JOE'S DANISH LESSONS, SOME RIGHTEOUS PRAISE FROM DANDREW, AND A SPECIAL EVENT IN VERMONT ON JULY 6th @deadmilkmen.bsky.social #musikloppen #copenhagen

This Counts as Research! (The Dead Milkmen) Vol. 9.5: JOE’S DANISH LESSONS (+ Praise from Dandrew, and a special event July 6th in VT)

For much of 2025, I was deep in the throes of archival research and interviews with/about the Dead Milkmen for my forthcoming (aptly titled) book The Dead Milkmen, which you can preorder from J-Card Press here. With any book project, especially on such an eclectic and long-running band, there were many stories and artifacts that, for various reasons, slid into the margins or I needed to cut for space.

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Tyler Sonic@tylersonic.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Midweek edition of THIS COUNTS AS RESEARCH! (VOL. 8.5) in honor of June 16th (Bloomsday): the time in the @deadmilkmen.bsky.social got to open for the Minutemen in Fall 1985 after @billybragg.bsky.social got in trouble. Thanks to @cjmeehan.bskysocial and @wattfrompedro.bsky.social for the assists.

This Counts as Research! (The Dead Milkmen) Vol. 8.5: BLOOMSDAY SPECIAL – Milkmen and the Minutemen

For much of 2025, I was deep in the throes of archival research and interviews with/about the Dead Milkmen for my forthcoming (aptly titled) book The Dead Milkmen, which you can preorder from J-Card Press here. With any book project, especially on such an eclectic and long-running band, there were many stories and artifacts that, for various reasons, slid into the margins or I needed to cut for space.

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Tyler Sonic@tylersonic.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This Counts as Research! Vol. 7: THE DEAD MILKMEN AND CRAFT BREWING The (cut for space) story of how various Milkmen songs and deep-cut references inspired a bunch of beers from big fans in Ohio. #seventhsonbrewing #littlefishbrewing @colsunderground.bsky.social @deadmilkmen.bsky.social

This Counts as Research! Vol. 7: THE DEAD MILKMEN & CRAFT BREWING

The (cut for space) story about how various Dead Milkmen songs (and some deep-cut references) inspired a whole, eclectic bunch of beers from a pair of brewer superfans in Ohio.

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The Dead Milkmen@deadmilkmen.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We wanted to make sure everyone that wanted one had the chance to get the 2025 Big Lizard remaster on vinyl. The RSD Essentials pressing comes on Bitchin Camaro red and includes both WAV and MP3 digital download.

The 2025 Big Lizard remaster on vinyl. The RSD Essentials pressing comes on Bitchin Camaro red and includes both WAV and MP3 digital download.Bild
Tyler Sonic@tylersonic.bsky.social · 3mo ago

This Counts as Research! (The Dead Milkmen) Vol. 3: FROM THE FILES OF CYNDY DRUE @deadmilkmen.bsky.social #deadmilkmen #wmmr #philadelphiamusic

This Counts as Research! (The Dead Milkmen) Vol. 3: THE CYNDY DRUE FILES

For much of 2025, I was deep in the throes of archival research and interviews with/about the Dead Milkmen for my forthcoming (aptly titled) book The Dead Milkmen, which you can preorder from J-Card Press here. With any book project, especially on such an eclectic and long-running band, there were many stories and artifacts that, for various reasons, slid into the margins or I needed to cut for space.

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Tyler Sonic@tylersonic.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"This Counts as Research!" (The Dead Milkmen) VOLUME 1: THE JERROCK TAPES Your (first) weekly dose of bonus material from, and updates on, 'The Dead Milkmen' (coming June 30th on J-Card Press). @deadmilkmen.bsky.social #thedeadmilkmen

This Counts as Research! (The Dead Milkmen) Volume 1: THE JERROCK TAPES

For much of 2025, I was deep in the throes of archival research and interviews with/about the Dead Milkmen for my forthcoming (aptly titled) book The Dead Milkmen, which you can preorder from J-Card Press here. With any book project, especially on such an eclectic and long-running band, there were many stories and artifacts that, for various reasons, slid into the margins or I needed to cut for space.

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The Dead Milkmen@deadmilkmen.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Book Release! On 6/30/26, J-Card Press releases Tyler Sonnichsen’s book, The Dead Milkmen. To date, this is the only book about the hilarious and scrappy band from Philadelphia, and includes myriad exclusive quotes, images, and anecdotes. Pre order the book now: www.jcardpress.com/shop/p/dead-...

The Dead Milkmen — J-Card Press

This is the story of the Dead Milkmen, their hometown of Philadelphia, and the world of punk rock they’ve spent four decades unraveling.

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