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From Monday 14 September 2015

Alcopop! Records team QI and Corey Taylor up for new vinyl release

You may recognise Alcopop! Records from such news stories as “record label buys UKIP domain name,” “record label buys toilet cubicle in Wales,” and “record label release minutes of silence to reflect the vacuous space within Nigel Farage’s head.” Now, in their latest outing, the ever unconventional folks have

Trash Boat reveal tour documentary from New Found Glory trip

Trash Boat have revealed an inside look into their on-tour antics, recorded during their recent stint with pop-punk powerhouses New Found Glory. Having released their ‘Brainwork’ EP earlier this year, the band appeared at a host of festivals over the summer before the celebrated support slot.

No Devotion announce headline shows to support album

To celebrate the imminent release of ‘Permanence’, No Devotion, the latest outfit fronted by Thursday vocalist Geoff Rickly, have announced a handful of dates in late September and early October. ‘Permanence’ is set for release on the 25th September 2015, produced by the band’s bassist Stuart Richardson.

Funeral For A Friend to call it a day via farewell tour

Having been stalwarts of the UK alternative scene for the last fifteen years, drawing many fans towards their emotive rock sound with debut ‘Casually Dressed & Deep In Conversation’ in 2003, Welsh outfit Funeral For A Friend are calling it a day. “It’s the natural end. We’ve done everything we

Lower Than Atlantis announce spectacular supports

Lower Than Atlantis have confirmed the supports for their forthcoming December UK tour, bringing some of the most exciting names in UK alternative music with them to eight venues across England and Scotland. Moose Blood and As It Is will rotate as main support across the full range of dates,

Slayer reveal video for ‘Repentless’

  Despite being on the heavier end of our spectrum, many at Punktastic HQ have a soft spot for thrash veterans Slayer. Having released their eagerly awaited new album ‘Repentless’ last week, the Californians have unveiled the official video for the title-track. Featuring actor Danny Trejo, the riotous video was directed

Deaf Havana announce intimate UK run this November

Following only a handful of live appearances over the last twelve months, Deaf Havana have now confirmed a run of intimate UK shows to celebrate the sound their cultivated on ‘Old Souls’. “We’ve found a new direction in our sound but one that was completely unforced, that’s just how the

Sunday 13 September 2015

The Academy Is… Announce ‘Almost Here’ Ten Year Anniversary Tour

The Academy Is… has (finally) announced an ‘Almost Here’ 10 year anniversary tour. In August, The Academy Is… celebrated a decade anniversary for their most prominent record (though, not featuring their most popular track- which came later in 2008- ‘About A Girl’ off ‘Fast Times at Barrington High’). In

Friday 11 September 2015

The Subways share new single, ‘Good Times’

The Subways have unveiled their new single and video, ‘Good Times’, via Diffuser. The track will appear on the band’s ‘The Good Times’ live EP, due on the 25th September. The EP features recordings from their Open Air Gampel festival appearance in Switzerland. As well as the brand

Counting Days release video for ‘Liberated Sounds’

Counting Days, featuring former members of TRC and Heights, will be releasing their debut full-length on the 16th October. ‘Liberated Sounds’ will be available via Mascot Records. Following a lyric video late last month, the band have now unveiled the official video for the title track. “I had some