punk/post-punk
News: Chrysalis to release deluxe edition of Generation X’s self titled album
The Generation X expanded deluxe edition CD set has been newly re mastered from the original production tapes and includes 11 previously unreleased recordings. CD1 contains the original UK 11 track album with CD2 including all the A and B-sides of their singles from the period, 11 previously unreleased outtakes, a single mix and a …
Album Review: Gang Of Four – Happy Now
Although more of a solo project for Andy Gill who, following the departure of Jon King is now the only original member, there’s still enough of Gang of Four in this gang of one (yeah, I couldn’t pass it up…) to make it a worthwhile listen. Anyone expecting a record bathed in the searing angular …
See: Whispering Sons apocalyptic video “Hollow.”
There is a very foreboding presence when listening to “Hollow”, by Brussel’s based group Whispering Sons. It has that minacious post-punk tone one could draw parallels to early White Lies or if we were to push the boat out further cultivates a similar sense of unease “Swan Lake” era P.I.L fostered with its listeners. The band …
See: Gang of Four release new video for Change the Locks
Legendary post-punks Gang of Four have returned with a new video to accompany their brilliant single ‘Change the Locks’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Happy Now’, out April 19th via Townsend Music. If you were expecting abrasive, angular guitar music then Change the Locks will surprise you, although as the bands Andy Gill says “I’m …
See: Slimboy release new video for Hey Brother
Basel punks Slimboy have a released an accompanying video for the killer pop-punk of Hey Brother. Veterans of five albums and tours alongside the likes of MXPX, The Ataris, Mest, Zebrahead and the like, the Swiss three piece are preparing for the release of their latest EP at the end of the Summer on Ambulance …
Not Forgotten: Fountains of Wayne – Utopia Parkway
In the years before the tuneful “Stacy’s Mom” seared them into the subconscious of music fans as one hit wonders, Fountains of Wayne were a band enjoying medium-sized success, with a string of modestly charting power pop singles. A self titled debut album charted in the UK in 1996, albeit way outside a top 40 …
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 Vision and Outside of Everything releases. Unlike the Action Time Vision 1976-79 and Outside Of Everything 1977-81 previous sets in this series HIMH gives us …
Classic Album: Blondie – Parallel Lines
Having previously transitioned from first-wave punks to the cutting edge of the new wave, their third album, Parallel Lines, found Blondie as an unashamed pop band, a fact underlined by a production job by former glam-rock hit-producer Mike Chapman. It opens with a trio of deserved hit singles, putting on a show of surprising versatility, …
See: The Mighty Mighty Bosstones reveal new video for Wonderful Day for the Race
Ahead of their tenth studio album While We’re At It, mixed by Grammy ward winning producer Ted Hutt (Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, Lucero, The Bouncing Souls, The Gaslight Anthem), ska punks The Mighty Mighty BossToneS have revealed the first track to be released from it, Wonderful Day for the Race, with vocalist Dicky Barrett saying …
See: Evil Blizzard Return with new video ‘Hello’, plus UK tour dates
Evil Blizzard have announced the release of their third, album ‘The Worst Show On Earth’. Returning with a new video for the album’s opening track ‘Hello’, bassist Filthydirty explains “we’ve been away for a couple of years, and we know you have missed us, so this is just us kicking in your back door, eating …