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From Monday 19 September 2016

Solids – ‘Else’

Montreal band Solids’ latest record, ‘Else’ is an exploration of lo-fi grunge and moody, low, guitar rock. Immediately, the snare sound pops out of the mix driving the record throughout, creating a feeling of being in a room with the band. This feeling is reflective of the record as

Friday 16 September 2016

LIVE: PUP / Solids / Shit Present @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

It’s coming towards the end of PUP’s set at the Brudenell and another stage-diver careens headlong into the venue’s floor. Frontman Steven Babcock’s seen this all before, so he pulls no punches. “Hey guys,” he says in between songs, “you’re really into crowd-surfing, but you fucking suck at it.

Monday 04 July 2016

Solids and Shit Present to support PUP on UK tour

Having recently released their ‘Else’ EP through Topshelf Records and Dine Alone, Montreal’s Solids have confirmed they will be supporting PUP on their forthcoming UK dates. The tour kicks off in Norwich’s Owl Sanctuary, before running through to The Dome in London’s Tufnell Park. The excellent

Monday 09 May 2016

Solids share video for ‘Wait It Out’

Ahead of their return to UK shores next month, Topshelf Records’ Solids have unveiled a session video for ‘Wait It Out’. The track appears on their recent EP, ‘Else’, the follow-up to 2014’s ‘Blame Confusion’ debut. Solids played more than 200 shows in the last two years, joining the likes

Monday 11 April 2016

Solids share video for ‘Blank Stare’

Solids have unveiled the animated video for ‘Blank Stare’, taken from their imminent ‘Else’ EP. According to director Emilio Esteban, the clip is “a disruptive visual attempt to burn down a house, save dogs, and end with a blank stare at the shore.” Following their 2014 debut ‘Blame Confusion’, ‘Else’