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From Friday 16 March 2007

Interesting news…

Submitted by Tom: “The HMV Group will launch they’re own Social Networking Site later on this year. Today they have signed content contracts with Universal Music and 20th Century Fox. The site aims to bridge the gap between SNS and copyrighted content, including music, films and games.”

Flood of Red dates

Flood of Red dates: 24th March – Arbroath, Viewfield Hotel* 25th March – Glasgow, Garage* 26th March – Aberdeen, Moshulu* 27th March – Inverness, Downtown USA* 29th March – Newcastle, Academy 2 30th March – Sheffeild, Leadmill 31st March – Leeds, Cockpit 1st April – Manchester, Roadhouse 2nd April – Birmingham, Bar Academy 3rd April

FATA UK tour

From Autumn To Ashes tour the UK in May: 20-May Cardiff, Barfly 21-May Yeovil, Ski Lodge 22-May Brighton, Pressure Point 23-May

Kneehigh new name…(again)

The Rivals – previously known as Kneehigh – have changed their name again, this time to The Loyal Few.

Dave House – Jenny Owen Youngs split

I, like many PT-ers, love Dave House. I love The Steal too. But sorry Dave, this EP is all about Jenny Owen Youngs. And more specifically, Jenny Owen Youngs version of Nelly’s ‘Hot In Here’ which is possibly the best cover version I have

Thursday 15 March 2007

The Aches – S/T

There’s something in the water in Sweden – they seem to be able to irk out bands that write fantastic rock and roll tunes with ease. The Hives are an obvious example, but The Aches are another band who could easily turn heads in

Retroscopic – You’ll Like Us In Three Years

‘You’ll Like Us In Three Years’ is a bizarre name for an album if ever I’ve heard one. Yet it’s fairly apt. Retroscopic are well produced, but their ideas are a little bland and tired. At times a little Strung Out-esque punk rock –

Resonate – EP sampler

In Spud’s review of Resonate‘s last EP, he wrote: “In general this is done fairly well, but a level of polish is required to get to the next stage.” Well it seems like Resonate took heed – because the three tracks on this EP

And the new PT Recs signing is…

Guildford’s Over and Out are the latest band to join the Punktastic Recordings roster. The poptastic quartet will release EP ‘Hard Times, Late Nights’ in May/June on PT Recs and Positive Impact records. Check two new songs out at www.myspace.com/overandoutmusic

New PT Recs release pre-orders

Just a reminder that Fastlane‘s new album ‘Overdrive’ and Day of Rising‘s debut EP are both available to pre-order at http://punktastic.bigcartel.com