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From Monday 21 March 2016

Not Today unveil new track, ‘Growing Backwards’

Manchester five-piece Not Today have unveiled their new track, ‘Growing Backwards’. Sitting between pop-punk and unadulterated pop, their sound boasts an ever-present alternative edge. “When it comes down to it, pop punk is an absolute blast to play,” says vocalist Alex Hardiment. “The scene might be a little saturated, but

Sunday 20 March 2016

Brawlers upload demo track written for fan about Creeper

For some unexplained reason, Brawlers vocalist Harry George Johns was challenged to write a song in 24 hours about a fan (and friend)’s love for Creeper. The extremely raw demo track, entitled ‘Little Robot Goth’ (naturally) is available to stream via SoundCloud. It’s a little something light for your

Friday 18 March 2016

Great Cynics share new track, ‘Beach Access’

Great Cynics have unveiled ‘Beach Access’, taken from a flexidisc available with all merch purchases on their current UK and mainland Europe run with Jeff Rosenstock. In typical Great Cynics fashion, it’s a short slice of indie-punk goodness, carrying a heavier message than some of their other recent material. “‘Beach

The Thermals stream ‘We Disappear’ ahead of release

Portland power-pop trio The Thermals are streaming their ‘We Disappear’ full-length ahead of release. Their seventh album to date will be available from the 25th March via Saddle Creek Records, home to the likes of Desaparecidos, Bright Eyes, Hop Along and Cursive. The record was produced by former Death Cab

Hear Jesse Lacey of Brand New cover REM’s ‘Bad Day’

Jesse Lacey of Brand New has added his own stamp to ‘Bad Day’, originally by REM. The track sits alongside Kevin Devine’s version of ‘Imitation Of Life’ on the forthcoming final release in the Devinyl Split series. The series has already seen Devine team up with Matthew Caws of Nada

The Menzingers stream surprise EP, ‘Masharimdaba’

We definitely didn’t see this one coming. One of our absolute favourites The Menzingers are streaming a two track EP created especially for St Patrick’s Day. It’s not made up of original material, but covers of The Pogues and the oft-altered ‘Whiskey In A Jar’ is good enough for

Thursday 17 March 2016

Dustin Kensrue unveils official ‘Wrecking Ball’ audio

Thrice vocalist Dustin Kensrue has unveiled the official audio of his Miley Cyrus cover, ‘Wrecking Ball’. The track had originally appeared online in the form of recorded live footage, alongside his recently unveiled cover of Brand New’s ‘Jesus Christ‘. ‘Wrecking Ball’ is taken

Telethon reveal ‘A Funny Thing Happened To Me Today’

Wisconsin upbeat power-pop rockers Telethon have unveiled their new track, ‘A Funny Thing Happened To Me Today’. The track will appear on their forthcoming ‘Citrosis’ album, due on the 1st April 2016. “These songs are the products of very caffeinated, isolated, stream-of-consciousness writing sessions,” vocalist Kevin Tully says of the

The Front Bottoms reveal 45 second ‘Noodle Monster’

The Front Bottoms aren’t known for being sensible, but ‘Noodle Monster’ might go down as being the oddest thing the band have released to date. The song is taken from the season finale of Portlandia due to air on the 24th March, which

Sightlines unveil new track, ‘Parts Per Million’

Vancouver outfit Sightlines have unveiled their latest track, ‘Parts Per Million’. The track follows their previously released ‘Hospital‘. “North” by Sightlines β€˜North’, their forthcoming debut album, marks a milestone in their career, having up until now released the