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Track and News: Johnny Hunter Heralds New Era With Latest Release ‘Frustration’ + The Great Escape Festival Announcement

In a blaze of synth-laden glam-goth glory, Johnny Hunter has stormed into the UK scene with their latest single, ‘Frustration’, igniting comparisons to our favourite post-punk legends while infusing their…

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Track: Gut Health’s Latest Single ‘Juvenile Retention’ – A Post-Punk Journey Through Bastinado and Banana Bread + Tour Dates

Gut Health, an emerging force from the Naarm/Melbourne underground, has been making waves in the music scene since their debut in 2022. The band’s sound is a nostalgic nod to…

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LISTEN: new wave shimmer from Leeds’ Eades

LEEDS’ five-piece Eades have premiered their hook-laden, shimmery new single “Forget What You Want” on Soundcloud. The punchy track has echoes of the Velvets, Television, Parquet Courts and…

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Track: The Psychedelic Furs – You’ll Be Mine

If you are like me, the very sound of The Psychedelic Furs‘s singer Richard Butler’s voice increases the pulse and sets free a wave of nostalgia. One of the coolest…

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Track: King No-One: Not Willing to Sacrifice My Life

Hailing from York, King No-One is part of the iconic Scruff of the Neck team which is an instant indication of quality. And their new song ‘Not Willing to Sacrifice…

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News: Working Men’s Club Release Second Single, Announce Tour

Following their support slots with The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Fat White Family, Yorkshire teenage new wave revivalists Working Men’s Club have released their second single and announced extensive…

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Album Review: Various – Harmony In My Head: Power Pop And New Wave Compilation

Cherry Red seem to be in the habit these days of releasing quality Box Sets and this new compilation see`s a natural follow up to the very successful Action Time…

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Review: Gang of Four ‘Complicit’ EP

Gang of Four ‘Complicit’ EP (April 20, 2018) Gang of Four started in 1977 and its first phase, incorporating several changes of lineup, lasted until 1983. As guitarist, composer, producer and lyric writer,…

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Track: Black Heart Breakers – Melody, plus EP and tour news

Leather jackets and denim, chugging guitars and a whole barrel full of sneering attitude are necessary appendages for any serious rock band that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Add to…

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Track: The Damned release double A-side single “Look Left”/”The Devil in Disguise” ahead of new album

The Damned have announced the release of a new double A-side single release, with both tracks taken from upcoming album “Evil Spirits”, due to be released on the 13th April.…

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