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I See Stars post video for ‘Murder Mitten’

Following the release of their fourth full-length ‘New Demons’ on Monday, electronic hardcore six-piece I See Stars have unveiled the video for ‘Murder Mitten’ – taken from the record. The video precedes their UK tour with The Word Alive. DECEMBER 01 SOUTHAMPTON Roxx 02 BIRMINGHAM Academy 2 03

Lower Than Atlantis release live video from #StandForSomething

Lower Than Atlantis recently played Nottingham’s intimate Spanky Van Dykes venue as part of the Dr. Martens #StandForSomething tour. The #StandForSomething tour saw five bands play five tiny shows across the country. “Be yourself,” Mike Duce explains when asked what Lower Than Atlantis stand for. “I’d rather have people

A-F Records release back catalogue for name-your-price

A-F Records have released their back catalogue of over 40 releases for name-your-price download via BandCamp. The label, set up in Pittsburgh by members of Anti-Flag, is celebrating its return alongside the band’s 20th anniversary. The back catalogue contains out of print material including Anti-Flag’s ‘Bacon’ single, Reagan Squad’s

Wednesday 27 November 2013

Of Mice & Men new album ‘Restoring Force’ & tour

Of Mice & Men today announced that their third studio album Restoring Force will be released on January 27th on Rise Records. The album is the follow up to the band’s 2011’s acclaimed release The Flood. You can pre-order the album here. The band are also proud to

Respite Compilation for victims of Typhoon Haiyan

In November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan tore across the central islands of the Philippine archipelago. It was the strongest storm recorded at landfall and to date has killed at least 5,000 people in the Philippines alone. For the people left behind, the devastation has been a difficult one to bear. People

Ron Reyes leaves recently reformed Black Flag

Plagued by negative press, the newly reformed Black Flag are having a tough time of it lately. Following Greg Ginn’s unsuccessfully high-profile court case claiming rights to the Black Flag moniker and logo, frontman Ron Reyes has now confirmed he will no longer be involved in the reunion.

North of the Border: Book Yer Ane Fest

In the last North Of The Border, we looked at why Scottish DIY punk is significant and why it’s special. This month we take it a step further, looking at Book Yer Ane Fest – a three day punk festival from November 29 to December 1 which

EXCLUSIVE: Oxygen Thief – ‘Terry Nutkins Salute’ music video

Acoustic man turned full band Oxygen Thief are releasing ‘Accidents Do Not Happen, They Are Caused’ mini album 9th December 2013 through Xtra Mile, and ahead of release we’re premiering a music video for ‘Terry Nutkins Salute’. Check the video out below with the band’s forthcoming tour dates, and get

Polar Bear Club – Death Chorus

Polar Bear Club are back with their fourth studio album, ‘Death Chorus’, and it starts with a bang. ‘Blood Balloon’ is a fantastic lead single and sums up so many of the qualities we’ve come to love from this upstate New York band. It’s anthemic yet gritty, backed

LIVE: Handguns, Neck Deep, Real Friends and The Wonder Year @ Clwb Ifor Bach [17/11/2013]

Photo by Tiegan Neary The last time The Wonder Years played Cardiff, they almost had to pull their set such was the reaction which ended up with a crowdsurfer headbutting the floor and the temperature of the venue reaching a near unbearable level. The result was The Wonder