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The news for Thursday 17 August 2017

Gun Shy added to Gnarwolves’ all-dayer, Gnar Party

Gun Shy have been added to Gnarwolves’ upcoming all-dayer, Gnar Party. Taking place at the Green Door Store in Brighton on Saturday 2nd September, Gnarwolves will headline the show where they will be playing their second album ‘Outsiders’ in full, as well as fan favourites. This was released earlier this year →

Hard Girls stream new song, ‘Puddle of Blood’

Hard Girls have revealed their new song, ‘Puddle of Blood’, via GoldFlakePaint. The song is taken from the San Jose indie punks’ upcoming third album, ‘Floating Now’, which will be released on the 6th October via Specialist Subject Records (UK) and Asian Man Records (US). Pre-orders are available →
Wednesday 16 August 2017

Hot Snakes sign to Sub Pop Records

Hot Snakes have announced that they have signed with Sub Pop Records. They have confirmed that they will be releasing a new album next year in spring 2018 through the label. This will be the San Diego post hardcore punks’ first new album since 2004 third album ‘Audit in Progress’ →

Chelsea Wolfe shares video for new song, ’16 Psyche’

Chelsea Wolfe recently shared a video for her new song, ’16 Psyche’. It is taken from her upcoming fifth album, ‘Hiss Spun’, which will be released on the 22nd September via Sargent House. It was produced by Kurt Ballou and features guitar contributions from Queens of the Stone Age’s →

Kapil Seshasayee streams new single, ‘A Sacred Bore’

Kapil Seshasayee is currently streaming his new single, ‘A Sacred Bore’, at The Quietus. It is the title track of the Glaswegian math/art rocker’s forthcoming debut album, which will be released soon. The single itself will be released this Friday 18th August via Loner Noise. Kapil Seshasayee will also be →

The Kominas, The Tuts and more to play free show celebrating South Asian artists

This Sunday 20th August at The Old Blue Last in London there will be a free show celebrating bands, poets and writers who’re of South Asian heritage. The artists on the line up include: The Kominas, The Tuts, Nikesh Shukla (author of The Good Immigrant), Shiva Soundsystem’s Nerm, Rabiah Hussain, →

Racquet Club (Knapsack, Samiam) announce debut self-titled album

Featuring members of Knapsack, Samiam and The Jealous Sound, Racquet Club have announced the release of their forthcoming debut self-titled album. It will be released on the 29th September via Rise Records. You can watch the video for the record’s new single, ‘Head Full of Bees’, below. →

The Eulogy announce new EP, ‘Last Days’

Featuring former members of Agnostic Front, Madball, Throwdown, Bleeding Through and Mouthpiece, The Eulogy have announced the release of their upcoming second EP, ‘Last Days’. Following their 2015 debut self-titled EP, the record will be released on the 22nd September via Bridge Nine Records. No music has been released →

The OBGMs share video for ‘Beat Up Kidz’

The OBGMs have revealed a video for their new single, ‘Beat Up Kidz’. The song is taken from the Canadian punks’ upcoming debut self-titled album, which will be released on the 8th September via Black Box. →

Third Culture Kings (Glorybox, dälek) release video for ‘Sunshine for Sadie’

Comprised of dälek’s Alap Momin and Glorybox’s Jan Johansen, Third Culture Kings have shared a video for their new song, ‘Sunshine for Sadie’, via Brooklyn Vegan. It is taken from the duo’s upcoming debut album, ‘Is That Light You Carry?’, which will be released this Friday 18th August via →

Ulrika Spacek share cover of Parsley Sound’s ‘Ease Yourself and Glide’

London band Ulrika Spacek have shared their rendition of Parsley Sound’s ‘Ease Yourself and Glide’. The song was originally only available as a secret track on the limited edition of their second album ‘Modern English Decoration’, which was released in June via Tough Love Records. The band are also playing the →

Silverstein release new video for ‘The Afterglow’

Silverstein have shared their new video for ‘The Afterglow’. The track is taken from their eighth album, ‘Dead Reflection’, which was released last month via Rise Records. The band will also be returning to the UK for a tour this December, the dates of which are listed below. DECEMBER 08 SOUTHAMPTON Talking Heads 09 →

A Giant Dog share new song, ‘Roller Coaster’

Texan punks A Giant Dog have released their new song, ‘Roller Coaster’. It is taken from the Texan punks’ upcoming fourth album, ‘Toy’, which will be released on the 25th August through Merge Records. →

Samoans share new song, ‘Future Ghost’, plus UK shows

Cardiff alt rockers Samoans have released their new song, ‘Future Ghost’. It is taken from their upcoming second album, ‘Laika’, which will be released on the 29th September via Apres Vous Records. Pre-orders are available here. The band have also confirmed the following UK shows. SEPTEMBER 22 LONDON Notting Hill Arts Centre 23 →

Tigercub share new song, ‘It’s Only Love’, plus headline show at The Scala in London

Tigercub have shared their new single, ‘It’s Only Love’. It is taken from their upcoming new EP, ‘Evolve or Die’, which will be released on the 29th September through Alcopop! Records. Not only will it be available digitally for PWYW, but this flexible charge will also available for the limited →

L7 to release new documentary, ‘Pretend We’re Dead’

LA grunge punks L7 have announced the release of their new documentary, ‘Pretend We’re Dead’. Produced by Blue Hats Creative, the film looks at the band’s career and influence, featuring never before seen live footage and interviews with the likes of Garbage’s Shirley Manson, Brody Dalle, Krist Novoselic and more. →

Autobahn announce new album, ‘The Moral Crossing’, plus UK tour

Leeds post punks Autobahn have announced the release of their upcoming second album, ‘The Moral Crossing’. It will be released on the 3rd November via felte (NA) and Tough Love Records (ROW). Pre-orders are available here and you can hear the title track, which premiered via DIY Magazine, →

Ashbringer sign to Prosthetic Records

Minnesota black metallers Ashbringer have signed to Prosthetic Records. The band are expected to be releasing the follow up to their 2016 second album ‘Yügen’ through the label next year. For now, you can familiarise yourself with the aforementioned preceding release below. →

Pinegrove, Los Campesinos! and more to play Mirrors 2017

London based indie fest Mirrors have announced the first wave of bands for their bill. Pinegrove, Los Campesinos!, Ultimate Painting, Josefin Öhrn & the Liberation, Axel Flóvent, Baywaves, Boy Azooga, Daniel Alexander, Gold Connections, Lomelda, Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Fender, Sorry, and Tom Rogerson will be playing the all-dayer on Saturday →

Third Eye Blind announce debut self-titled album 20th anniversary UK/Ireland shows

San Franscican alt rockers Third Eye Blind have announced that they will be playing a short run of UK/Ireland shows next month. The shows will be in commemoration of the band’s debut self-titled album, which was released in 1997 via Elektra Records. Their latest record is their 2016 EP ‘We →

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