punk/post-punk tracks
TRACK – Permafrost release the dark post-punk of ‘Femme Fatale’
“What has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1.9) There really is nothing new about Permafrost or the sound of ‘Femme Fatale’, but there can be no less joy at that. For here is a band history of cinematic quality, spanning nigh forty years in a testament …
Track: Paar release new single, ‘Eis’
Pastiche, homage and original twist might sound like three orders in your local Starbucks , but in fact it’s a delicate balancing act that many bands flounder at. Too much heart on the sleeve can lead to egg on your face, so you’ve got to bring something new to the table…but before Greg Wallace comes …
Track: Total Massacre release the blistering hardcore punk of ‘Pro-Life Death Cult’
In the past few years, Los Angeles’ Total Massacre have been waving the flag of socio-political lyrical infiltration for the punk rock paradigm. With two albums at their fans’ retrieval, the latest being The System Works… from 2019, they have taken in part of releasing a slew of singles since then. While there is no hint to …
Track: Manchester punks Deafdeafdeaf release new single, Nothingness
There appears to have been a surge within the waves of modern punk rock in that the constantly updated bouts in technology make professional sounding material more attainable and gives new bands ample leverage for bolstering their debut recordings. On the surface, taking advantage of such accessibility looks like draw back from punk’s long accrued …
Track: Lemon Drink announce new single, Demon Child
Glasgow based quartet Lemon Drink have followed up the success of their debut EP, ‘Better Run’ with a new single, Demon Child. It’s out via Last Night From Glasgow digitally and on an exclusive run of 7” vinyl with a custom b-side etching and artwork by Lauren Peters from the band. Soaked in feedback and …
Track: Leave the Capitol from The Fall’s forthcoming live release
Mark E Smith may be gone, but his genius shines as bright as ever with the news of a new bootleg live recording called ‘Live at St.Helens Technical College, ‘81’ being released via Castle Point Records exclusively on vinyl (12” and a 7” in a gatefold jacket, including a digital download) on February 19th. Pre-order here Castle …
Track: Beige Banquet release debut single ‘Wired/Weird’
London based Beige banquet have just released their debut single Wired/Weird ahead of their upcoming debut long player which is due out in the early part of 2021, both via Just Step Sideways Records. It’s angsty and anxious post-punk / art rock that feeds you winding riffs that break into slashing chords as it builds …
Track: New London trio Regressive Left share debut single ‘Eternal Returns’
FORMED by Georgia Hardy of Spilt Milk alongside Will Crosby and Simon Tyrie, Regressive Left is a new outfit from the depths of London who’ve just released their debut single, “Eternal Returns”. Having only played their debut show last year with PVA, Scalping and Porridge Radio, the trio have wasted no time in getting into …