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An Undertones best of

Posted in Records on January 1, 2020

BMG will be releasing a collection from The Undertones on Feb. 28, 2020 named West Bank Songs 1978-1983. Compiled by the band, the collection includes 30 tracks from the group's original recording period and will be sold as a double gatefold LP on colored vinyl. The set includes songs from The Undertones (1979), Hypnotised (1980), Positive Touch (1981), and The Sin of Pride (1983).

THE LP will also come with a special blookley, new photos, and notes written by bassist Michael Bradley. 

The Undertones reformed in 1999 with singer Paul McLoone, and have released two additional LPs since. 2020 tour dates are listed below.

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Track list:

SIDE 1
1. You've Got My Number (Why Don't You Use t!)
2. Male Model
3. Hypnotised
4. Billy's Third
5. The Way Girls Talk
6. True Confessions
7. Wednesday Week
8. (She's A) Runaround
9. There Goes Norman

SIDE 2
1. Teenage Kicks
2. Tearproof
3. Jump Boys
4. The Love Parade
5. Soul Seven
6. Girls Don't Like It

SIDE 3
1. Jimmy Jimmy
2. When Saturday Comes
3. Julie Ocean
4. My Perfect Cousin
5. Family Entertainment
6. Beautiful Friend
7. I Know A Girl

SIDE 4
1. Get Over You’ (Kevin Shields Remix 2016)
2. Girls That Don't Talk
3. Forever Paradise
4. Here Comes The Summer
5. It's Going To Happen
6. Bittersweet
7. You're Welcome
8. Listening In

Upcoming shows:

07/05/2020 - Boiler Shop, Newcastle
08/05/2020 - Academy 2, Manchester 
09/05/2020 - O2 Academy, Liverpool 
15/05/2020 - Roadmender, Northampton 
17/05/2020 - Electric Ballroom, London 
22/05/2020 - Leadmil, Sheffield 
23/05/2020 - Earlham Park ‘Lets Rock Norwich’ (1pm show)
23/05/2020 - Stone Valley South Festival, Hertfordshire (9pm show) 
24/05/2020 - Bearded Theory Festival, Walton-on Trent, England 
04/06/2020 - Y Plas (Student Union), Cardiff
05/06/2020 - Cheese & Grain, Frome 
06/06/2020 - Chalk, Brighton 
06/08/2020 - Rebellion Festival, The Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Special guest all dates (except Sheffield): Hugh Cornwell Electric
Special guest Sheffield: Neville Staple Band

Solo Ansamblis Olos

Posted in Records on January 1, 2020

Lithuania group Solo Ansamblis recently announced a new album, coming on Feb. 21 on Artoffact Records. Playing a distinct blend of techno and post-punk, the band describes its sound as "sad dance" music. Check out 2016's "Moteris (vaizdo klipas)" after the bump for an idea of what to expect from … Read more

Kings Never Die EP

Posted in Bands on January 1, 2020

Featuring former members of Murphy's Law, Stigma, Mucky Pup, and Dog Eat Dog, New York City hardcore crossover band Kings Never Die will release a four-song EP sometime in early 2020. The new record will be titled Raise A Glass. Formed in 2018, the band includes Larry "The Hunter" Nieroda … Read more

Wasted Breath about to release debut

Posted in Records on January 1, 2020

Punk trio Wasted Breath, from Spokane, WA, will release its self-titled debut album on Blackhouse Records on Friday, January 3. The band plays melodic, street punk-styled punk and originally formed in 2016. Listen to "Street Puppies" for an idea of what the new album brings. Read more

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New years' comp from Midira Records

Posted in MP3s on January 1, 2020

To celebrate the new year, Midira Records (Germany) is offering a free compilation available for download. Titled MMXIX, the mix presents new tracks, radio edits, adn four previously unreleased tracks in the nearly three hours-total compilation. Artists include thisquietarmy, Gareth Davis & Duane Pitre, and two Aidan Baker projects. Read … Read more

New LP coming from Biznaga

Posted in Records on December 29, 2019

Slovenly has announced Gran Pantalla, the third full-length from Madrid, Spain's Biznaga. The new 12-song player was recorded and mixed by Raúl Peréz in Sevilla, mastered in Berlin by Tim Warren (Crypt Records), and is entirely in Castellano. Read more Track list: Ventanas Emergentes, 2K20, Producción de Sentido 24/7, Motores … Read more

Manchester Punk Festival 2020 lineup

Posted in Shows on December 29, 2019

Scheduled for April 24-26, 2020, Manchester Punk Festival has announced an updated list of performers for the sixth annual punk festival in Manchester, UK. The lineup in 2020 will include Red City Radio, Shai Hulud, The Flatliners, Discharge, Broadway Calls, Oi Polloi, Jaya The Cat, Signals Midwest, Crutches, Ancest, Drunktank, … Read more

Hop Along's Frances Quinlan - solo

Posted in Records on December 21, 2019

Frances Quinlan of Hop Along will release her solo debut on January 31, 2020. Titled Likewise, the album releases on Saddle Creek. While it's another month until the full record is available to the public, the lead single "Rare Thing" is out now and streaming after the bump. The album … Read more

Beach Slang's "Jolly Liver" for Christmas

Posted in MP3s on December 21, 2019

Beach Slang recently shared a new holiday song titled "Jolly Liver," streaming after the bump. The new song precludes a new album, out Jan. 10: The Deadbeat Gang of Heartbreak City (Bridge Nine), with guest bassist Tommy Stinson (The Replacements). Read more Beach Slang 2020 Headline Tour Dates 3/13: Nashville, … Read more

Bristol Booze Cruise 2: Full lineup

Posted in Shows on December 21, 2019

The Bristol Booze Cruise is back for its second go-around this year. The UK festival will take place May 22-24, 2020 with dozens of bands scheduled to play. Wave 1 notables include Mikey Erg Band, Jabber, Good Friend, Burnt Tapes, The Run Up, and more (listed in full below). Taking … Read more

New Charger, tour dates with Old Firm Casuals

Posted in Bands on December 21, 2019

Charger have released a new 12" single on Pirates Press Records, a UV digitally printed vinyl with pristine artwork on the record itself, a new type of picture disc from Pirates Press. In addition to the new material, the band will play a few California dates with Old Firm Casuals … Read more

Reaganomics for the holiday season

Posted in Records on December 21, 2019

The Reaganomics are back with a brand new record, The Aging Punk, out now on Red Scare Industries. Get a feel for the record via a video for "Grown Ass Man," streaming online. In additional Red Scare news, head honcho Toby partook in our Pass The Mic 2019 feature, and … Read more

Beat Positive: an early hip-hop photo exhibit (NYC)

Posted in Music News on December 21, 2019

10 Corso Como Gallery in New York, NY is hosting a photo exhibit by British photgraphers Janette Beckmand and David Corio, along with never-ssen-before Getty images until Feb. 2, 2020. Focusing on 1981-1993, the collection uses turntablism, MC’ing, graffiti writing and breaking to categorically display the unique prints, with include … Read more

PEARS and Scorpios members form Bandaid Brigade

Posted in Records on December 21, 2019

Zach Quin (PEARS) and Brian Wahlstrom (Scorpios) have teamed up in a new prject, Bandaid Brigade, who release their debut full-length at the start of the new year. Titled I'm Separate, the record releases Jan. 21, 2020. The band also features Paul Rucker (Armchair Martian, Street Dogs, Drag The River) … Read more

Brother Ali dates

Posted in Tours on December 21, 2019

Rhymesayers artists Brother Ali will be touring this winter in support of his newly released Secrests & Escapes album, hitting 30 cities on the likewise named “Secrets & Escapes Tour" with support from Open Mike Eagle and DJ Last Word. Dates are listed below. Read more Secrets & Escapes Tour … Read more

Arbor Christmas time

Posted in MP3s on December 21, 2019

An annual Christmas tradition continues for the 20th year in 2019 with the release of Arbor Christmas: Volume 20, a compilation of South Jersey artists available from bandcamp for a name-your-price payment. The compilation features songs by Aspiga, Young Statues, By Surprise, Graduation Speech, and more. For those in Jersey, … Read more

American Television debut

Posted in Records on December 17, 2019

Washington D.C. area band American Television have shared two new videos from their upcoming debut full-length, Watch It Burn, which releases on Wiretap Records next month. Get an early taste by watching "Standing Still" below. "Similar to 'Glory Days' by Bruce Springsteen, or even 'Glory Days' by Pkew Pkew Pkew, … Read more

Wiretap Records vinyl club

Posted in Labels on December 17, 2019

California-based label Wiretap Records is offering a 2020 subscription record clubwhere members receive at least 10 LPs from the label, plus additional perks that include: Each LP on the most limited color variant An exclusive t-shirt A guaranteed test press 1-year subscription to New Noise magazine The label also offered … Read more

Windhand rarities collection

Posted in Records on December 17, 2019

To recoup losses from a theft of the band's gear and instruments this fall, Windhand is offering a five-album collection of previously unreleased demos and rarities via their bandcamp page. The collection pulls from the sessions for Soma, Grief’s Infernal Flower, Eternal Return, and other misscelaneous recordings. Read more

The Run Up Japan dates

Posted in Tours on December 17, 2019

Following the release of In Motion in October (Gunner/Real Ghost/La Escalera/Swamp Cabbage), Bristol, UK's The Run Up have scheduled a short tour of Japan for late February and early March. The band is also planning tours in Europe and the USA for 2020. Japan dates are listed below. Read more … Read more