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Twin Atlantic – Vivarium

You can definitely say that Twin Atlantic have had a good 2009 so far. With slots at Sonisphere, Download, T In The Park, and their presence on both Smashing Pumpkins and Taking Back Sunday bills, they’ve steadily risen from relative Glasweigan

Live reviews

Alex recently caught Chris Murray in Brixton and The Aggrolites in Camden – read his live reviews at www.punktastic.com/reviews/gigs

Aggrolites – London Camden Underworld

The Aggrolites Wednesday 12 August 2009 Underworld, Camden Support: Chris Murray + The Skints It?s dirty hot, outside and in. The London streets are splattered by a muggy mist like rain whilst the Underworld?s walls are dripping with sweat. On any given night these two

The Bled on the Rise

Rise Records has signed The Bled. The band is currently in their home state of Arizona recording their new album which will be released in early 2010.

The Dear and Departed sign to EVR

The Dear & Departed have signed to Equal Vision Records. The band recently wrapped up recording with New Found Glory guitarist, Chad Gilbert (H2O, Fireworks), and will release the new material as a digital EP and 7” later this year.

Thursday 13 August 2009

Chris Murray – Brixton Academy, London

Monday 10 August 2009 The Windmill, Brixton Support: Apologies, I Have None + Calvinball + One Night Stand In North Dakota As Chris Murray stands guitar in hand ninety minutes into set it?s hard not to marvel at just how good his

TGUK UK pre-order

You can now pre-order the UK re-release of The Get Up Kids classic album ‘Something To Write Home About’ – there are plenty of bundles of the CD/DVD package over at http://vagrant.sandbag.uk.com

Go get Un-Scene 5

Punktastic Un-Scene 5 has had more than 1,750 downloads, raised more than £225 for charity and, best of all, is available FREE! So go to www.walnuttreerecords.co.uk and get your free 40-track compilation!

Small Arms Dealer split

Small Arms Dealer has split up.

The Unsigned Guide web update

The Unsigned Guide has updated its website with a selection of money-off vouchers vital for touring bands. Get the lowdown at www.theunsignedguide.com