6/25/18 - 9:30am pst - Director Michael Grodner joins Janeane to talk about his film The Icarus Line Must Die

“The greatest rock group of the 21st Century” - The Guardian Punk's not dead in this cool AF drama riffing on actual events. THE ICARUS LINE MUST DIE is a dramatic narrative feature set against the backdrop of the current LA underground music scene. The film tracks Joe Cardamone, front man of notorious punk bad boys The Icarus Line as he navigates his way through the ups and downs of the modern music landscape. With a new record completed and a major label deal within sight, Joe fights to keep his band, his relationship and his life from completely falling apart. Ariel Pink, Keith Morris (Black Flag/Circle Jerks), Pearl Charles, Melissa Brooks (The Aquadolls), Justin Pearson (RETOX, The Locust), Rafael Reyes (Prayers) and Jerry Stahl (Permanent Midnight) are featured along with performances by Pink Mountaintops, Together Pangea, The Icarus Line, Retox, Obliterations and Annie Hardy of Giant Drag. The film was directed by Michael Grodner and written by Michael Grodner and Joe Cardamone. THE ICARUS LINE MUST DIE will open in LA on June 22 at the Laemmle Royal and will rollout theatrically over the summer by Dark Star Pictures. The film will be available on digital on 7/10 (iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Fandango Now, Xbox and local Cable Providers). The film has a running time of 83 minutes and will not be rated by the MPAA. There will be a special LA premiere followed by a concert on June 20 at the Regent Theater. Live Sets Following The Screening Include: Joe Cardamone (The Icarus Line) Annie Hardy (Giant Drag) Melissa Brooks (The Aquadolls) DJ Sets By: Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks, OFF!) Together Pangea Tickets for the event are available here: https://www.ticketfly.com/event/1685464-icarus-line-must-die-official-los-angeles/