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From Wednesday 11 October 2017

Video premiere of Sad Blood’s final hurrah: ‘Little Love Letters’

Having released their debut EP ‘Ultimate Worrier’ in 2015 and critically acclaimed follow-up ‘Legion of Gloom’ in 2016, Sad Blood are, sadly, calling it a day. Ensuring that they end on a high, single ‘Little Love Letters’ is a fond farewell and we’re delighted to be premiering it. But

Monday 19 June 2017

Fresh to release self-titled debut album

London indie punks Fresh have announced the release of their upcoming self-titled debut album. The record will be released on the 18th August via Specialist Subject Records. You can listen to an exclusive stream of the massive sounding first single, ‘Fuck My Life’, at Upset Magazine. The band will

Sunday 11 June 2017

Sad Blood confirm short run of shows

London emo rockers Sad Blood will be embarking on a short run of shows next week. Last year, the band released their second EP, ‘Legion of Gloom’. JUNE 13 BRIGHTON Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar w/ Dikembe, Other Half + Bloody Death 14 LONDON Tooting Tram & Social w/ Holy Pinto + Dexy 16 SOUTHAMPTON

Tuesday 13 December 2016

So Punk Fest 3 confirms initial line up

Above the Waves Promotions and Failure by Design Records have confirmed the initial line up for So Punk Fest 3. The following bands have been confirmed for the Southampton based fest: Wallflower, Redwood, Nervus, Brightr, Drawstring, Sad Blood, Gun Shy, Pet Library, Lightcliffe, Fresh, Patrons, Pet Grief, Don’t Worry, Headrush,

Thursday 01 December 2016

Watch the video for ‘Audibly Bored’ from Sad Blood

We love Sad Blood here at Punktastic. They have been one of the stand out UK bands in 2016, and are surely only going to reach greater heights in the new year. It’s a pleasure, then, for us to present to you their new video for ‘Audibly Bored’, which

Wednesday 12 October 2016

Sad Blood reveal cover of ‘Art School Wannabe’ by Sorority Noise

London-based emo band, Sad Blood, have unveiled a cover of ‘Art School Wannabe’ by Sorority Noise. The cover comes ahead of both bands playing together at this weekend’s WTFest down in Southampton. It follows on from the release of Sad Blood’s excellent EP, ‘Legion Of Gloom’, earlier this year. WTFest takes

Wednesday 21 September 2016

Sad Blood announce UK mini tour

London emo trio Sad Blood have announced a short run of UK shows for next weekend. The shows lead up to their set at Glasgow based mini fest Strugglefest on the 1st October with Dowsing, Ratboys, Losing Sleep and more. The band released their latest EP ‘Legion of Gloom’ back in

Sunday 11 September 2016

Broadbay announce short UK tour

Brighton/Northampton trio Broadbay have announced a short run of UK shows for the end of this month. The tour surrounds their appearance at Strugglefest at the Audio in Glasgow on the 1st October with the likes of Dowsing, Ratboys, Losing Sleep and more. The indie rockers released their latest EP, ‘Living

Monday 29 August 2016

Broadbay, Sad Blood, Get It Together and Lovers Turn to Monsters complete Strugglefest 2016 line up

Strugglefest 2016 have confirmed Sad Blood, Broadbay, Get It Together and Lovers Turn to Monsters to be the final additions to the line up. They’ll be joining Dowsing, Ratboys, Losing Sleep, Anna’s Anchor, Jutland Songs, Flakes and Benjamin Blue for the Glasgow based all-dayer. It will take place at the Audio

Thursday 28 July 2016

Sad Blood reveal video for ‘Heavy Petting Zoo’

In what must be a momentary lapse in sorrow, Sad Blood have brought out the balloons for the new video for ‘Heavy Petting Zoo’. Taken from this year’s ‘Legion of Gloom’, the track’s lyrics sums up their style. “I’m happy and sad at the same time,” vocalist George Phillips