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Rash Decision – Temporary Worker (Clause 4.1)

Do you like bands such as Municipal Waste? If you do then there’s a good chance you’re going to enjoy Rash Decision. Unfortunately this type of music just isn’t my thing; it’s not something I choose to listen to and so I always feel a

Checking Pulse – Definitely Alive

I never understand why new bands feel it’s important to list a bunch of quotes from major labels on their website/myspace/Twitter. So what if Universal think you’re great – I could list a thousand bands on a major label who are utter, absolute crud. And anyway, if they like

Kris Roe in car crash

According to their Facebook page, Kris Roe of The Ataris was in a bad car crash earlier this week, completely smashing up his car. The page suggests he escaped serious injury as he was wearing his seatbelt. The band has cancelled immediate tour dates but

Wheatus interview

I recently interviewed Brendan of Wheatus to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of ‘Teenage Dirtbag’. The interview turned out great and covers lip-synching, Iron Maiden, Wu Tang Clan and many, many other bits. Read the interview at https://www.punktastic.com/interviews/332

WATO October tour announcement imminent

We Are The Ocean tour in October – dates will be revealed on Monday!

Wheatus

10 years ago Wheatus unleashed ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ on the world. To commemorate the song, Paul spoke to Brendan about the ups and downs of life in the band… Paul:Hey Brendan, how are things with you right now? Brendan:Very intense. I’m finishing the recording of Pop, Songs & Death

This Years Winner Is – Always Goes Down Smooth

Bands that are churning out the hybrid fusion of pop/punk fused with hard rock riffs are two a penny at the moment and it’s getting to the point where they’re hard to set apart but, and there’s a big but, most of them seem to be coming

Violent Arrest – Minute Manifestos

I would hazard a guess that if you have already read the name of the band and the name of the album, you have worked out what’s on offer here. 24 songs in under half an hour – UK hardcore played straight down the line and with a view

Friday 30 April 2010

Star Fucking Hipsters – Camden Underworld

Star Fucking Hipsters Tuesday 27 April, 2010 Purple Turtle, Camden Support: Dirty Revolution + Throats + Defcon Zero ?I don?t remember this guy joining the band.? As tonight?s headliner whips a frenzy out of the crowd there?s a bouncer stood to the side of the stage looking

Anarbor/TDS instore at Banquet

Anarbor and The Dangerous Summer are both doing a free acoustic instore at Banquet Records on May 5 at 6pm. Get more information at http://www.banquetrecords.com/instoreatds Order the new Anarbor‘s album ‘The Words You Don’t Swallow’ (+ digital free bonus acoustic EP) from