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Track: lutruwita’s brilliant A. Swayze & The Ghosts claim ‘He Is Dead’ in another raucous punk blast of Antarctic chill, on announcement of sophomore album ‘Let’s Live a Life Better Than This’
Favourites here at the southern outpost of Backseat Mafia, A. Swayze & The Ghosts are back with a renewed fervor following their come back single earlier this year ‘Cool Cucumber’. ‘He Is Dead’ confirms that the band’s palette is filled with many colours as they explore new territories beyond their punk origins – a dash …
Say Psych: Album Review: The Gluts – Bang!
Italians The Gluts last month released their latest LP, Bang!, and its taken me that long to find the words to do credit to such an amazing offering, which even by their high standards, is impeccable. Released on Fuzz Club Records, it follows 2021’s Ungrateful Heart LP, a punk masterpiece that left them with big …
News: Yard Act’s Australian Tour to Ignite Stages Across the Continent
Yard Act to embark on an Aussie Adventure
News: Viagra Boys to bring their potent punk to Australian stages in November
Australia will get a Dose of Viagra Boys in November 24
Track: Shock! Horror! TEENS are ‘Burning Bridges’ everywhere ahead of new album and live dates.
Nipaluna/Hobart band TEENS have just released a pounding, throbbing slice of visceral rock in their new single ‘Burning Bridges’ An ambulant almost filthy funk bass throbs it’s way throughout the track – a long introductory instrumental build up creates a sense of anticipation before the songs launches with its distant vocals and slamming pace. Guitars …
Live Review – The Lovely Eggs/ Violet Malice/ Loose Articles – XOYO, Birmingham 27.05.24
Lancaster’s finest The Lovely Eggs brought their ‘Eggsistentialism’ tour to Birmingham on Bank Holiday Monday for an evening of punk, spoken word poetry and sing-a-long fun. Up first were Manchester 4 all female four piece ‘Loose Articles’ Taking to the stage surrounded by a blow up doll dressed in their merchandise and oozing with confidence …
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 own brand of modern glam. Produced by Jesse F. Keeler (Death From Above 1979 and MSTRKRFT), this track marks a return to the recording studio …
Live Review + Photo Gallery: Bayside – Roseland Theater – Portland, Oregon 2024.04.23
By Anthony Moore This past Tuesday Bayside brought the “The Worse Things Than Being Alive” tour to the Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon. The New York based punk group brought along emo veterans Finch and Armor for Sleep, with relative new comers Winona Fighter opening up the nights festivities. Having seen Bayside no less than …