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See: Seaway release new video for London, plus UK tour dates
Canadian quintet Seaway have today released a video for ‘London’, taken from their excellent new album ‘Vacation’ which was released via Pure Noise Records. It comes ahead of the band arriving on these shores for a headline UK tour, and the song is a infectious, joyous slab of pop punk, with just enough angst in …
Past Lives: Peter Principle of Tuxedomoon 1954 – 2017
Tuxedomoon (originally consisting of Steven Brown and Blaine L. Reininger ), were part of the late 70’s San Francisco ‘Freak Scene’, which also included The Residents, Chrome and Flipper. Their underground sound, comprising of mainly synth, sax and tape-recorder, was boosted by the arrival of Peter “Dachert” Principle on bass in 1978. Their only credo was that …
Track: H. Grimace share Land/Body and announce debut album
H. Grimace give us plenty to smile about with their brooding and swirling new single ‘Land/Body’. The London-based four-piece – of Hannah Gledhill (vocals/guitar), Marcus Browne (guitar), Corin Johnson (bass) and Diago Gomes (drums) – have just announced the release of their debut album, ‘Self Architect’ (out on 7 April via Opposite Number), following on …
Track: Wire – Short Elevated Period
Nothing if not forward thinking, legendary post-punks Wire celebrate their 40th year in existance with a new album – their 15th, titled Silver/Lead, out on March 31st via the bands own pinkflag label. The first glimpse of what we can expect comes in the shape of a track – Short Elevated Period. The band show …
See: Green Day release video for Troubled Times, plus UK tour dates
Green Day have unleashed a powerful new video for their track Troubled Times. The lyrical content of the song reflects current political and social issues around the world but in particular the situation happening regarding a certain Mr Trump in America. “What good is love and peace on Earth if it’s exclusive?” states front man …
News: Buzzcocks to reissue Spiral Scratch EP & Times Up
On 27 January will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of Buzzcocks’ legendary ‘Spiral Scratch’ EP by reissuing it. Then on 10 March they’ll be releasing Time’s Up, the 1976 demos recorded with founding member Howard Devoto and originally released as a bootleg, alongside the Buzzcocks (mk.1) Box, which will contain both vinyl …
News: Laura Jane Grace Releases Memoir – Out Now
Laura Jane Grace of Against Me has penned her memoir titled ‘TRANNY: Confessions of Punk Rock’s Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout’. In Billboard’s list of 100 greatest music books of all time, Grace describes in great detail the personal turmoil she has faced as a transgender woman in the punk rock scene. Co-written by music journalist, …
News: White Lies Announce UK Headline Tour
White Lies have today released tickets for their UK headline tour next year, including a homecoming show at London Troxy. This run of dates, in addition to their European shows scheduled in November and December, is in response to overwhelming demand following the release of their fourth album ‘Friends’ (released on 7 October). ‘Friends’ was …