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News: Japanese House confirmed as UK tour support for The 1975 shows in February

January 30, 2024

The Japanese House, aka Amber Bain, has been announced as the support for The 1975’s sold out UK arena tour taking place in February. The tour will see The Japanese…

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Music News: Grebo gurus Pop Will Eat Itself announce London & Manchester shows.

January 30, 2024

PWEI have announced to major shows for later in the year, one in London and one in Manchester. Support for both shows will be old mate Gary Clail Soundsystem. With…

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Music New: The Breeders announce 30th Anniversary UK Tour of Last Splash LP

January 30, 2024

Legendary indie/post-punks, The Breeders have just announced a UK tour to tie in with the 30th Anniversary of their sophomore album, Last Splash. Supporting on the 4 UK dates will…

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Festival News: Deer Shed Festival announce 2nd wave of artists for 14th edition

January 30, 2024

Already looking like a great line-up, North Yorkshire’s Deer Shed Festival has announced further artists joining their 2024 Line-Up. Artists announced include: King Creosote, Jalen Ngonda, John Francis Flynn, O.,…

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Track and News: Atlanta Trio Omni release new single and announce album and April UK tour

January 30, 2024

Omni – Photo Credit: Gem Hales Post-punk Sub Pop artists from Atlanta, Omni announce new album Souvenir to be released on 16th Feb. As a taster they have dropped a…

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Album Reviews

Album Review: Purple Hearts: Extraordinary Sensations Studio And Live 1979-1986, 3CD Set

January 30, 2024

The influence of 60s mod bands like The Kinks and The Who can’t be overstated in shaping the musical landscape of the UK in the mid to late 70’s. Fledgling…

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Album Review: Control I’m Here: Adventures On The Industrial Dancefloor 1983-1990

January 30, 2024

This latest collection from the Cherry Red Records stable features Ministry, Nitzer Ebb, Front 242, Laibach, Meat Beat Manifesto, Sisters Of Mercy, The Shamen, The Neon Judgement, Renegade Soundwave and…

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Album Review: The Fall – The Real New Fall LP (Formerly Country On The Click) 20th anniversary reissue

January 29, 2024

With 31 studio albums to choose from, there are very few fans of The Fall wo will ever definitively agree, which are the best 5 of all time. It can…

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Album Review: Suburban Studs – Slam 2 CD Set On Cherry Red Records

January 12, 2024

Introducing the eagerly awaited CD release of a highly sought-after Punk classic. This expanded 2CD edition presents the complete ‘Slam’ album along with rare demos from a proposed second studio…

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News: The Vive Le Rock Awards Return for 2024

January 11, 2024

After last year’s sensational Vive Le Rock Awards at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, which was supposed to be their last, Editor Eugene Butcher has just announced that they’re doing…

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