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When It Counts [August 2013]

Punktastic recently stumbled upon When It Counts after they posted their band in a self-promotion forum, and we loved their EP enough to give it an excellent review (Read here). Alternative music shouldn’t be about waiting for the PR guys to push a band your way, so

Punktastic Presents… Belvedere / The Fear / Almeida / Laughing In The Face Of

On August 12 2013, Belvedere, The Fear, Almeida and Laughing In The Face Of played for Punktastic in London at the Rhythm Factory in Whitechapel. This gallery has a mix of the bands playing the show…

A Wolf At Your Door Records sign Wicked Snakes

A Wolf At Your Door Records have signed heavy hitting rockers Wicked Snakes (formerly The Orchard). The label will release a new EP from the band titled ‘Lead Me To The Sun’ on November 23rd. AWAYD label manager Nathan Yorke said the following on the signing: “We’re extremely delighted to

Title Fight to release new four track EP in November through Revelation Records

Pennsylvanian punks Title Fight have announced, via their facebook page, details of a new 4 song EP. ‘Spring Songs’ will be released November 12 courtesy of Revelation Records on glorious 7″ vinyl. The EP’s 2nd track ‘Be A Toy’ is up for advance streaming right now at 

Bowling For Soup detail release of new album and ‘final’ UK tour

Texan pop-punk food enthusiasts Bowling For Soup have released news of their upcoming album, but also plans for their upcoming UK shows to be their final dates on these shores, nearly 20 years into their career. The new album is called ‘Lunch. Drunk. Love’ – and singer Jaret has stated

TRC Unleash ‘We Bring War’ Video

That’s right: London hardcore mob TRC have unleashed a video for their most recent single ‘We Bring War’. Watch out for that “fuck off” part, because it’s utterly glorious. Their new album, ‘Nation’, comes out September 23rd. Get ready.

Monday 12 August 2013

Panic! At The Disco post ‘This Is Gospel’ music video online

Panic! At The Disco have posted a new music video online, following on their lead ‘Miss Jackson’ single from their forthcoming album. The new video is for their song ‘This Is Gospel’, and sees the band in full on ‘Young Volcanoes’ mode – check out the video using the player

Beach Community launches with new compilation featuring Balance & Composure, The Story So Far, The Wonder Years and more

Beach Community, a new DIY label / merch company / distro venture based in Oxford, have launched with their first release, a compilation featuring Balance & Composure, The Story So Far, The Wonder Years, Make Do And Mend, Defeater and more. Check out the comp and its track listing

Kids In Glass Houses stream ‘Black Cloud’, unveil ‘Peace’ tracklisting

Kids In Glass Houses are streaming a previously fans only song ‘Black Cloud’ today via YouTube. It’s taken from their forthcoming album ‘Peace’, which is released at the end of next month. The band have also revealed the track listing for the album. Check out the song and the track

Dan Vapid and The Cheats – ‘Two’

Effective punk-rock is often short and sweet, and that’s exactly what we find on Dan Vapid and The Cheats’ second album. The imaginatively-titled ‘Two’, sees the former Screeching Weasel guitar and bass player (depending on the year) front twelve poppy and inoffensive tracks (all for a reasonable