The last band, I promise

The last addition to the Punktastic Bash 4 line-up is Steve from Tellison, who will open the day at 3pm with a solo acoustic set. The fun and games will be held at Josephs Well, Leeds on August 9 and if you’re not there

Juneau the name of their new song?

Funeral For A Friend release ‘Juneau’ as a single on July 28. The song is backed with ‘Getaway Plan’ and a BBC Radio One rock sow version of ‘Kiss and Make Up (all bets are off)’. Thanks to the nice people at Mighty Atom I

Give yourself a chance

Dan Foot, now the lead singer of The Worst Chance, talks about his departure from Uncle Brian, exclusively to Punktastic. Read all about his new band here.

Dan – Uncle Brian

PAUL: “Why did you decide to call it a day with Uncle Brian?” DAN: “Basically, I’m not into it anymore. I think I’ve just gradually grown away from the music.” PAUL: “When did you make your mind up and was it a difficult decision?” DAN: “It’s been in the back of

PAUL: “Why did you decide to call it a day with Uncle Brian?” DAN: “Basically, I’m not into it anymore. I think I’ve just gradually grown away from the music.” PAUL: “When did you make your mind up and was it a difficult decision?” DAN: “It’s been in the back

Household names

Some dates for your diaries: Ye Wiles release their new record on July 28. By all accounts it’s a fucking stormer, Ben loves it so much he’s been left with lockjaw. The Fig 4.0/Ensign split 7″ also comes out on July 18

Paper vegas

This Aint Vegas and Paper Cut Out tour later this month. Dates are: 11th Derby – Raffles (with the Jesus Years and The Murder Of Rosa Luxemburg) 12th Worcester – Appletree (with the Little Explorer) 13th Mansfield – The Town Mill (with the Little Explorer) 14th Nuneaton –

Apologies that this is late

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Be loud and proud

Gut Records release a cracking new compilation called ‘Louder Than The Crowd’ on July 21 and to see the tracklisting of the 2-CD monster, simply click ‘discuss this item’. The record features the likes of Capdown, Jerry-Built, Funeral For A Friend and

Uncle Brian statement

And following the Uncle Brian story, we have Dan’s statement as to why he has left the band. Click ‘discuss this item’ to read it in full. I’ve also interviewed Dan to talk about his new band ‘The Worst Chance’ and this will probably appear