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See: HOTEI ft. IGGY POP – ‘How The Cookie Crumbles’

Japanese guitarist Hotei is probably best known outside of his home country for creating the song ‘‘Battle Without Honor Or Humanity’ which was used by Tarantino as the main theme…

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News: Jesus and Mary Chain – ‘Live at Barrowlands’ 10″ + LP + CD

Just over thirty years ago brothers William and Jim Reid, emerged from the East Kilbride dole queue in a wave of feedback, distortion and attitude, the likes of which had…

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Album Review: Shark Breath Promotions – Massive Fucking Shark Vol.1

Shark Breath Promotions are a brand spanking new totally independent punk and alternative label who’s only remit is to bring you the best in punk, ska, thrash and alternative sounds…

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SEE: Shots Fired – The Architect

Leeds metal/hardcore outfit Shots Fired have recently unleashed the video for their latest brutal offering, ‘The Architect’. When we say brutal, we mean as the dictionary definition – “direct and…

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Live Review: Desperate Journalist – Rocking Chair, Sheffield 27.5.15

Tonight we are in the relatively small cellar of The Rocking Chair to bear witness to one of the most adept indie bands to have emerged on to the scene…

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Live: Gigantic Indie All Dayer, Manchester 23.5.15

I don’t suppose I’m the only one that on occasion can be found day dreaming of my ultimate festival line up. How good would it be to get a whole…

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Live: Bearded Theory Festival 21-24.5.15

Catton Park, South Derbyshire, last time I was here I spent 24 hours sweating and panting my way around the park on a mountain bike, supposedly for fun. This time…

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News: The Mothmen ‘Pay Attention’ re-released June 1st

2015 is fast becoming the year for seminal post-punk bands. Wire have released their 14th album , just completed a UK tour and are getting ready to head out to the…

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See: PiL – New album and tour news

Even if you only have a modicum of taste, the next sentence should genuinely excite you. Public Image Limited (PiL) are releasing a new album AND going to tour the…

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Soundtrack of our lives: Alex Lowe (Hurricane #1)

Hurricane Number One are back with a new album, a new line up and, following a bout of serious illness, front-man Alex Lowe is revitalised and breathing new life it…

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