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From Thursday 26 November 2015

Baggage stream new single, ‘The Biggest Bar Night Of The Year’

Featuring former The Swellers drummer Jonathan Diener, Baggage are streaming their debut single, ‘The Biggest Bar Night Of The Year’. The track will appear on the band’s forthcoming ‘Cheaper Than Therapy’ EP, due for release on the 18th December.

Relive a punk covers set of The Smiths songs from FEST

Comedians and musicians Chris Gethard and Alex Clute joined forces with Mickey Erg John DeDomenici at FEST 14 for a set filled with The Smiths covers. That set is now available to relive online. Gethard handled vocal duties, with Erg on drums, DeDomenici on bass, and Clute playing guitars. Bizarre? Indeed.

Watch Jeff Rosenstock perform The Gaslight Anthem’s ‘The ’59 Sound’

Jeff Rosenstock headed to SideOneDummy’s headquarters to cover The Gaslight Anthem’s ‘The ’59 Sound’. The video has been released as part of the label’s Artist on Artist series, celebrating 20 years by asking members of their current roster to cover those who have graced their repertoire, both past and

Patent Pending stream new LP in full ahead of release

Eccentric New Yorkers Patent Pending are streaming their ‘Riot Hearts Rebellion’ LP in full ahead of release. The record will be available properly from Friday 27th November via Rude Records. “This is my favorite Patent Pending album that we’ve ever made,” says vocalist Joe Ragosta.

Wednesday 25 November 2015

Our reaction to the first Slam Dunk 2016 announcement

This morning, Slam Dunk Festival orgnisers have confirmed Panic! At The Disco as their tenth anniversary headliners, joined by Of Mice & Men, New Found Glory, Four Year Strong and more. It’s a pretty solid announcement, as far as we are concerned. Although Panic! may raise some eyebrows, they’ve proven

The Xcerts post demo version of ‘Kids On Drugs’

The Xcerts have shared the original demo version of ‘Kids On Drugs’, a later version of which would eventually appear on their ‘There Is Only You’ LP. The demo will appear on their ‘Live Like This’ EP alongside a demo version of ‘Waste Away’, the title-track single and two previously

Every Time I Die announce rescheduled UK dates

Having postponed their recent UK dates due to the Paris attacks, Every Time I Die have confirmed the rescheduled shows. The band will follow their recently announced appearance at Slam Dunk Festival at the end of May 2016 with their London takeover. They will play four different sets across four

Ducking Punches sign to Xtra Mile and stream new track

Our long-time pals Ducking Punches have signed to Xtra Mile Recordings for the release of their third full-length, ‘Fizzy Brain’. Starting life as Dan Allen’s solo endeavour, the band is now a fully-fledged quintet. They’ve enjoyed stings at Download Festival, Reading and Leeds, Groezrock and FEST, as well as supporting

While She Sleeps confirm run of UK DIY shows

Continuing their mission to find new and interesting ways to get their music across to fans, While She Sleeps have confirmed a run of intimate DIY shows across the UK in March. The band will play some unconventional tour venues, starting in Mansfield on the 16th and ending in Doncaster

Speak Low If You Speak Love announces short UK run

Pure Noise Records signee Speak Low If You Speak Love will head over the UK for three dates at the end of January. Taking to stages in London, Birmingham and Manchester, he will be joined by Boston Manor and WSTR. JANUARY 2016 29 LONDON Upstairs @