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From Thursday 09 June 2005

A bushy tale…

Taken from punknews.org: “In an unusual development, Gavin Rossdale of 90s act Bush has formed a new band called Institute with members of Civ, Chamberlain, Helmet, Rival Schools and others. Rather than take the solo route, Rossdale aimed to produce something “heavier” by teaming up

This is a pointless news item, but it looks cool so what the hell

Click ‘discuss this item’ to see the cover art for Punktastic Un-Scene 2.

Kids Near Water – Cave Bear is Flying Panda

If ‘Cave Bear is Flying Panda’ confirms anything, it’s that Kids Near Water are criminally underrated. How on earth this band are not more popular is beyond me, as for ten tracks, they almost give a masterclass on how to make solid and abrasive yet soothing music

Burst Rondo – As Shadows

It’s hard what to make of Yorkshires Burst Rondo. On one hand you have the heavy hardcore/metal sound, on the other some of the shittiest set of tracks and vocals I have heard in a long time. The press release claims the sound to be

I need to review their last album…

Submitted by Rupe: “There is a new Moneen demo up for download on their website at www.moneen.com “

The freebie state

Submitted: “3 Pairs of tickets are up for grabs for the AGENT BLUE, THE MAPLE STATE and COUSIN LUKE show this Sunday at Upstairs @ The Garage in London. All you have to do is be one of the first 3 people to

Wednesday 08 June 2005

ROAAAR!

We still have a few Punktastic dino tees for sale – click ‘discuss this item’ to find out how to get one.

Along Came Man – Believe There’s Nothing By…

I was initially pointed in the direction of this trio as we were putting together Punktastic Un-Scene 2 and I was mightily impressed. Signed to Mighty Atom, the Welsh threesome have already won the plaudits of many and are set to embark on a tour with Midasuno

Dear Diary – How To Become A Ghost

German indie-rockers Dear Diary (everyone knows indie-rock is the new emo..) have released a nice little record in ‘How To Become A Ghost’. Out on Bastardized Recordings, it’s a very lo-fi product which references Sunny Day Real estate and Texas Is The Reason a hell of

Useless info

Everyone’s favourite Israeli punks Useless ID tour the UK this month: 10/06 UK, Sheffield @ D’n’r Live + The Briggs 11/06 UK, Tunbridge Wells @ Forum 12/06 UK, London @ Underworld + 4 Ft Fingers 13/06 UK, Derby @ Vic 14/06 UK, Manchester @ Academy 3 15/06 UK, Birmingham