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		<title>Bizarre Masked Viral Act Angine De Poitrine Announce Further UK Dates On World Tour, With New Album Releasing This Week</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canadian duo Angine de Poitrine have stolen the spotlight in recent weeks for their unorthodox musical noodlings and absurd costumes. With their new album ‘ Vol. II’ releasing this Friday, the band have announced a European run of dates which will see them visit the UK twice this year. The band came about in Quebec [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Canadian duo Angine de Poitrine have stolen the spotlight in recent weeks for their unorthodox musical noodlings and absurd costumes. With their new album ‘ <em>Vol. II</em>’ releasing this Friday, the band have announced a European run of dates which will see them visit the UK twice this year.</p>
<p>The band came about in Quebec in 2019, with the two members made immediately distinctive by way of strange stage names, and their donning of unusual black and white costumes and Papier-mâché headpieces. The pair consist of singer and guitarist Khn de Poitrine and drummer and vocalist Klek de Poitrine. Their fuzzy, chaotic experimental rock is defined by Khn’s use of a double-necked microtonal electric guitar and bass, which expands the range of musical notes beyond a typical instrument. This lends the riffs a sound unheard of in most western music, which can appear almost accidental on the first listen. When coupled with Klek’s erratic jazz drum beats, and the duo’s indecipherable alien vocals, the music is utterly out of this world.</p>
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<p>After releasing debut album <em>‘Vol. 1’</em> in 2024, the band became a viral sensation earlier this year. Their live performance for radio station KEXP in February captured attention in all the desired ways, with viewers enraptured by the four meandering tracks and the unique attires. The set has been viewed nearly 6.5 million times on Youtube, with Angine de Poitrine fast-becoming one of the year’s biggest pop-culture phenomenons and their image already considered iconic.</p>
<p>Second album ‘<em>Vol. II’</em> was announced on the 18th of March, promising to expand the sound of their first release to wilder, weirder heights. Three of the tracks, ‘Sarniezz’, ‘Mata Zyklek’ and most-recent single ‘Fabienk’ can be heard in the KEXP performance, but the album includes three more items – ‘Utzp’, ‘Yor Zarad’ and ‘Angor’. Due to the extended run-time of their progressive-styled jams, the full six tracks clock in at over 35 minutes of music.</p>
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<p>With plans already in place for a sold-out visit to the UK this May, before touring France, Belgium, and Canada, they announced their first headline tour of the US earlier in March. Yesterday they revealed a further leg of European dates, including a second run of the UK, only this time at much larger venues and festivals. It begins at End of the Road Festival in Dorset this September, before ending with a huge finale at the beautiful venue Troxy in London in October. The full list of UK dates for 2026 is here:</p>
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<p><strong>MAY</strong><br />
<strong> • 10 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds (SOLD OUT)</strong><br />
<strong> • 11 – Electric Ballroom, London (SOLD OUT)</strong><br />
<strong> • 12 – Strange Brew, Bristol (SOLD OUT)</strong><br />
<strong> • 14 – The Great Escape, Brighton</strong></p>
<p><strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
<strong> • 4 – End of the Road, Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset</strong><br />
<strong> • 5 &#8211; Manchester Psych Fest, Manchester</strong><br />
<strong> • 6 – Edinburgh Psych Fest, Edinburgh</strong></p>
<p><strong>OCTOBER</strong><br />
<strong> • 13 – Prospect Building, Bristol</strong><br />
<strong> • 14 – SWG3 Galvanizers, Glasgow</strong><br />
<strong> • 16 – Opium, Dublin</strong><br />
<strong> • 18 – Project House, Leeds</strong><br />
<strong> • 19 – Troxy, London</strong></p>
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<p>Angine de Poitrine release ‘<em>Vol. II</em>’ this Friday, the 3rd of April, through label Les Cassettes Magiques. Physical versions will be available on <a href="https://anginedepoitrine.com/boutique" target="_blank">their web store</a>, and you can click<a href="https://m.releaseradar.ca/anginedepoitrinelk?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnwiNMXbqxbe7hFBgeyPKj7_yJGimiveu9ovzv-T0BrgCB3MiDArfWszcqhss_aem_yTvMeZKldKgHUres-PbGpQ" target="_blank"> here for digital pre-orders and pre-saving options. </a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The line-up for a unique weekend of music, Portals Festival, has been announced with Northern Irish instrumental rock group, And So I Watch You From Afar, announced as Sunday’s co-headliner. Taking place in Hackney, London on the 24th &#38; 25th May 2025, ‘Portals’ is a one-of-a-kind festival where no music is too experimental, too eclectic, or [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The line-up for a unique weekend of music, Portals Festival, has been announced with Northern Irish instrumental rock group, And So I Watch You From Afar, announced as Sunday’s co-headliner.</p>
<p>Taking place in Hackney, London on the 24th &amp; 25th May 2025, ‘Portals’ is a one-of-a-kind festival<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>where no music is too experimental, too eclectic, or too idiosyncratic.</p>
<p>A weekend full of genres including post-rock, prog-rock, math-rock, psych, shoegaze, metal and everything in between… it really is a festival full of diversity and bravery.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> Check out the official aftermovie from last years event to get a true feel of the festival.</span></p>
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<p>The event will be hosted by EartH in Hackney, the venue holds three stages full of colour and atmosphere. As described in a blog post by <a href="https://echoesanddust.com/2024/05/festival-preview-portals-2024/" target="_blank">echoesanddust.com</a>: “The 1,200 capacity Hall at the bottom; the seated 680 capacity theatre, in all its shabby-chic art deco glory; and the 300 capacity Bar in-between.</p>
<p>“So immerse yourself in the Hall’s powerful sound system, hang out on the roof terrace, recline on the tiered wooden decks of the Theatre, and grab a beer and t-shirt from the Bar.”</p>
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<p>The line-up for this year follows on from every previous edition, promising a weekend full of exciting, eclectic and experimental music.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p>American indie rock band, Foxing, will headline the Saturday with a 2025 London exclusive performance. They will be joined on the opening day by Kalanda, Brontide, Long Distance Calling and many more.</p>
<p>Post-rock band Foxing released their magnum opus in 2015, &#8216;<em>Dealer</em><em>&#8216;. </em>The album went on to be ranked at number 2 on AbsolutePunks top albums of 2015. They&#8217;ll be sure to bring their mixture of emo, indie-rock, and post-rock to London this summer.</p>
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<p>Sunday will be co-headlined by the aforementioned Northern Irish group, And So I Watch You From Afar, as well as Brooklyn born musician Julie Christmas, who will be giving a UK exclusive performance to the festival-goers.</p>
<p>Belfast-based And So I Watch You From Afar are an instrumental rock band known for blending post-rock, progressive-rock, math-rock and more. To date they have released seven albums with their last EP, &#8216;<em>Megafauna&#8217;</em>, coming out last August. The four-piece band will be sure to bring their Irish energy to Hackney in May.</p>
<p>Bands such as Waldo’s Gift, mouse on the keys, TOTORRO and EXXASENS will also be performing on the Sunday in Hackney.</p>
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<p>If for some reason you’re still undecided about heading to Hackney towards the end of May, head over to their<a href="https://www.portalsrock.com/festival" target="_blank"> website here</a> where you’ll be able to find more details including the full line-up, ticket information and details on how to get to and access the venue.</p>
<p>It is worth noting that the majority of the festival is wheelchair accessible, with the EartH Hall and Theatre having lifts and stairclimbers, although the EartH Bar does not have any stair-free access.</p>
<p>Head over to <a href="https://www.portalsrock.com/festival" target="_blank">www.portalsrock.com/festival</a> right now to find out more information, where there is also the chance to sign up as a volunteer for the weekend!</p>
<p>As stated on the festivals Instagram: “If you’re coming, now is the time to buy a ticket!!”</p>
<p>You can head to<a href="https://dice.fm/partner/announcement-4---bands/event/gvl65-portals-festival-2025-24th-may-earth-london-tickets?dice_id=5402175&amp;dice_channel=web&amp;dice_tags=organic&amp;dice_campaign=Announcement+4+-+Bands&amp;dice_feature=mio_marketing&amp;_branch_match_id=1438120933835594079&amp;utm_source=web&amp;utm_campaign=Announcement+4+-+Bands&amp;utm_medium=mio_marketing&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1Q%2FILypJzCl2Sy0uMTIwMrWvK0pNSy0qysxLj08qyi8vTi2yDU5MSyzKBABfUVNrPgAAAA%3D%3D" target="_blank"> this website</a> to buy tickets to the unique event, <a href="https://dice.fm/partner/announcement-4---bands/event/gvl65-portals-festival-2025-24th-may-earth-london-tickets?dice_id=5402175&amp;dice_channel=web&amp;dice_tags=organic&amp;dice_campaign=Announcement+4+-+Bands&amp;dice_feature=mio_marketing&amp;_branch_match_id=1438120933835594079&amp;utm_source=web&amp;utm_campaign=Announcement+4+-+Bands&amp;utm_medium=mio_marketing&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1Q%2FILypJzCl2Sy0uMTIwMrWvK0pNSy0qysxLj08qyi8vTi2yDU5MSyzKBABfUVNrPgAAAA%3D%3D" target="_blank">https://link.dice.fm/PortalsFest2025</a>. Tickets are available now with day tickets costing £60 and access to the full weekend costing only £99, although you can choose to pay £150 for the full weekend whilst also offering a donation to Portals to help them continue running these great events.</p>
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		<title>Mary in the Junkyard Share New Single &#8216;This is my California&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ciarán Donnelly]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[London-based experimental rock trio Mary in the Junkyard have unveiled their latest single, ‘This Is My California’, marking their first new release since their critically acclaimed debut EP, This Old House, earlier this year. The track, produced by Craig Silvey &#8211; known for his work with Sam Fender and Wunderhorse -showcases a more serene and introspective [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>London-based experimental rock trio Mary in the Junkyard have unveiled their latest single, ‘This Is My California’, marking their first new release since their critically acclaimed debut EP, <em>This Old House</em>, earlier this year. The track, produced by Craig Silvey &#8211; known for his work with Sam Fender and Wunderhorse -showcases a more serene and introspective side of the band.</p>
<p>Lead vocalist and guitarist Clari Freeman-Taylor <a href="https://readdork.com/news/mary-in-the-junkyard-california/">describes</a> the track as “a nostalgic song about finding my own dreams.” She explains, “Seeing ‘California’ through films and TV always felt like a paradise or idea of success that didn’t really resonate with me.” Freeman-Taylor also <a href="https://readdork.com/news/mary-in-the-junkyard-california/">highlights</a> the song’s recurring theme of escapism, reflected in lyrics about “something lifting you out.” She adds: “Growing up, me and my friends would climb everything, roofs and trees, maybe to feel like we were escaping the place we were in or feel a kind of wonder of how small it was from high up”.</p>
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<p>The song retains Mary in the Junkyard’s signature fusion of styles, drawing on the classical backgrounds of Freeman-Taylor and bassist/violist Saya Barbaglia, blended with an experimental rock ethos. <a href="https://www.thefader.com/2024/05/23/mary-in-the-junkyard-this-old-house-interview#:~:text=The%20band%20cite%20Joanna%20Newsom,as%20apt%20a%20reference%20point.">The band’s influences</a>, which include Joni Mitchell and Björk, are evident in the layered, atmospheric arrangement of the single, which contrasts the raw energy of their debut release.</p>
<p>The track begins with an echoey and melancholic guitars before lo-fi indie whispered vocals enter the frame. A second stanza sees Freeman-Taylor&#8217;s vocals become pained and weepy as increasingly fuzzy guitar add weight as the song builds. The track then reaches a hazy shoegaze-influenced climax, before settling into repose in an ominous, quiet outro.</p>
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<p><script src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js" async=""></script>The band are also set to hit the road for an extensive series of performances. In November, the band will join UK indie rock outfit Sports Team for a nationwide tour, before heading to New York City for two December shows, including a support slot with Model/Actriz and a headlining performance at Baby’s All Right. The trio’s largest UK headline show to date will take place early next year, on 27 February 2025, at London’s iconic Fabric.</p>
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<p>Despite being relative newcomers to the music scene, Mary in the Junkyard have quickly built a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging acts. The band’s debut EP <em>This Old House</em> received glowing reviews, with <a href="https://www.backseatmafia.com/ep-review-mary-in-the-junkyard-this-old-house/#:~:text=It's%20zany%2C%20exceptionally%20written%2C%20beautifully,%2C%20particularly%20Freeman%2DTaylor's%20voice.">Backseat Mafia</a> calling it a &#8220;zany, exceptionally written, beautifully delivered, and altogether absolutely brilliant&#8221; release. <a href="https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/mary-in-the-junkyard-this-old-house-ep-review-radar-3756137">NME</a> also praised the band&#8217;s “dreamy ambition” and noted that the group’s sound goes beyond fleeting trends, establishing them as artists with long-term potential.</p>
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		<title>Mr Bungle Heads To Europe For The Ipecac Geek Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Revill]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mr. Bungle, the experimental rock supergroup led by Mike Patton, has exciting news for their European fans. After a long hiatus, the band has announced a series of shows in Europe during the summer of 2024. This will mark their first time performing in Europe since 2000, making it a highly anticipated event for their [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mr. Bungle, the experimental rock supergroup led by Mike Patton, has exciting news for their European fans. After a long hiatus, the band has announced a series of shows in Europe during the summer of 2024. This will mark their first time performing in Europe since 2000, making it a highly anticipated event for their dedicated fanbase.</p>
<p>The lineup for these shows will feature original members Trey Spruance and Trevor Dunn, alongside two thrash metal legends, Scott Ian and Dave Lombardo. The addition of Ian and Lombardo is sure to bring a new level of energy and intensity to Mr. Bungle&#8217;s already eclectic sound.</p>
<p>These shows will be part of Ipecac Recordings&#8217; 2024 Geek Show European Vacation, a tour that showcases some of the most innovative and boundary-pushing acts in the music industry. Joining Mr. Bungle on the lineup will be Oxbow and Spotlights, two bands known for their unique and captivating performances.</p>
<p>Ipecac Recordings, founded by Patton and Greg Werckman in 1999, has been a platform for releasing groundbreaking music. It all started with the release of Fantômas&#8217; first album, and since then, the label has continued to push the boundaries of what is considered mainstream.</p>
<p>The 2024 edition of the Geek Show will take place in various cities across Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, and Holland. Fans from all over Europe will have the opportunity to witness the incredible talent and creativity of these three bands.</p>
<p>In addition to the Geek Show, Mr. Bungle, Oxbow, and Spotlights will also be performing at Hellfest in France, one of the most renowned metal festivals in the world. This will give them the chance to showcase their music to a wider audience and solidify their status as influential figures in the rock and metal scene.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Oxbow-image.jpg"><img class="  wp-image-98330 alignnone alignleft" src="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Oxbow-image-600x600.jpg" alt="Oxbow image" width="303" height="303" /></a><a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Spotlights.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-98331 alignnone" src="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Spotlights-600x600.jpg" alt="Spotlights" width="304" height="304" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Mr. Bungle&#8217;s most recent album, &#8220;The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny Demo,&#8221; was released in 2020 to critical acclaim. The album showcased the band&#8217;s ability to seamlessly blend different genres and experiment with their sound, further solidifying their reputation as pioneers of experimental rock.</p>
<p>However, in September 2021, Patton announced that he would be unable to commit to future touring plans with both Faith No More and Mr. Bungle due to mental health reasons. Despite this setback, Patton expressed gratitude for the support of his bands and his commitment to working through these challenges in a healthy way. He <a href="https://twitter.com/IpecacRec/status/1437826020959211522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1437826020959211522%7Ctwgr%5Eecbc7fe19913ecb6e0b67ed19aa7dbd7e04df1a6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nme.com%2Fnews%2Fmusic%2Fmike-patton-cancels-remaining-faith-no-more-and-mr-bungle-tour-dates-due-to-metal-health-reasons-3045704">said</a> &#8220;<em>I have issues that were exacerbated by the pandemic that are challenging me right now, I don&#8217;t feel I can give what I should at this point, and I am not going to give less than 100 percent. The bands&#8217; support me in this decision,</em>&#8221; he continued, <em>&#8220;and we look forward to working through this in a healthy way.&#8221;</em></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A statement from Mike Patton <a href="https://t.co/uUIZdlefAm">pic.twitter.com/uUIZdlefAm</a></p>
<p>— Ipecac Recordings (@IpecacRec) <a href="https://twitter.com/IpecacRec/status/1437826020959211522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2021</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Tour dates listed below and tickets can be purchased <a href="https://www.ticketcorner.ch/event/mr-bungle-x-tra-17954979/">here</a>.</p>
<p>16/06/2024 X-Tra &#8211; Zurich &#8211; Switzerland<br />
17/06 &#8211; Mangolia &#8211; Milan &#8211; Italy<br />
19/06 &#8211; Huxley&#8217;s &#8211; Berlin &#8211; Germany<br />
23/06 &#8211; Atelier &#8211; Luxembourg &#8211; Luxembourg<br />
24/06 &#8211; 013 Poppodium &#8211; Netherlands &#8211; Tilburg</p>
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		<title>Bar Italia Announce New Album And Share New Single</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jake Watkins]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[London alternative rock trio Bar Italia have announced their second full-length album of 2023. The Twits will be released on November 3rd via Matador Records and swiftly follows the release of the band&#8217;s debut album, Tracey Denim, in May earlier this year. With the announcement comes the release of a new single from the forthcoming album, &#8220;My Little Tony&#8220;, accompanied [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>London alternative rock trio Bar Italia have announced their second full-length album of 2023. <em>The Twits </em>will be released on November 3rd via Matador Records and swiftly follows the release of the band&#8217;s <a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/bar-italia-release-new-single-ahead-of-debut-album/">debut album, <em>Tracey Denim</em></a>, in May earlier this year.</p>
<p>With the announcement comes the release of a new single from the forthcoming album, &#8220;<em>My Little Tony</em>&#8220;, accompanied by a music video.</p>
<p>Watch the music video for &#8220;<em>My Little Tony</em>&#8221; below:</p>
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<p>The new upcoming album marks a period of impressive proficiency for the band, having released their debut full-length studio LP a few months ago in May. <em>Tracey Denim </em>was hugely anticipated and lived up to expectations by all accounts, with the band producing an album that mixed the lofi, shoegaze roots of the group with a more polished, indie post-punk feel, with the tracks &#8220;<em>Nurse!</em>&#8221; and &#8220;<em>Punkt&#8221; </em>in particular containing a driven and more focused post-punk approach.</p>
<p>&#8220;<em>My Little Tony</em>&#8221; appears to suggest that the new album will not shy away from shoegaze completely, being a track that immediately kicks into life with a loud, unceasing and sprawling guitar sound that is permeated throughout with crisp and distinct drum beats.</p>
<p>One thing that has not changed from their debut LP, indeed, and what makes Bar Italia such a unique and uncompromising musical group, is the curious fact that all three members of the band, Nina Cristante, Sam Fenton and Jezmi Tarik Fehmi, retain their vocal roles as well as their instrument playing roles. The fact that all three sing at various points adds a level of sophistication and depth to their recordings that is unparalleled in contemporary indie and alternative rock.</p>
<p>The London based trio, named after the popular Soho bar/cafe Bar Italia, had previously worked with producer Dean Blunt, producing two EPs under Blunt’s label World Music (<em>Quarrel </em>in 2020 and <em>Bedhead </em>in 2022). They signed with Matador Records in March of this year and are set to release impressive two albums in 2023. <em>The Twits </em>was recorded in eight weeks in a makeshift home studio in Mallorca and was mixed by producer Marta Salogni.</p>
<p>The releasing of <em>The Twits </em>will also be supported by a European tour. See below for tour dates:</p>
<p>23/09/2023 &#8211; Seanie Buttons &#8211; Cork<br />
24/09 &#8211; Workman’s Club &#8211; Dublin<br />
28/09 &#8211; Monk Club &#8211; Rome<br />
29/09 &#8211; Covo Club &#8211; Bologna<br />
30/09 &#8211; Spazio 211 &#8211; Turin<br />
01/10 &#8211; Biko &#8211; Milan<br />
31/10 &#8211; Yes &#8211; Manchester<br />
01/11 &#8211; The Fleece &#8211; Bristol<br />
02/11 &#8211; Mutations Festival &#8211; Brighton<br />
03/11 &#8211; Brudenell Social Club &#8211; Leeds<br />
04/11 &#8211; Room 2 &#8211; Glasgow<br />
05/11 &#8211; Rough Trade &#8211; Nottingham<br />
06/11 &#8211; Rough Trade East &#8211; London<br />
07/11 &#8211; Village Underground &#8211; London<br />
09/11 &#8211; Antipode &#8211; Rennes<br />
11/11 &#8211; Pitchfork Music Festival &#8211; Paris<br />
12/11 &#8211; Le Ciel &#8211; Grenoble<br />
13/11 &#8211; Palace &#8211; St. Gallen<br />
15/11 &#8211; B72 &#8211; Vienna<br />
16/11 &#8211; Manufaktur &#8211; Schorndorf<br />
17/11 &#8211; TransCentury Update &#8211; Leipzig<br />
18/11 &#8211; Molotow Skybar &#8211; Hamburg<br />
19/11 &#8211; Lido &#8211; Berlin<br />
20/11 &#8211; Vega &#8211; Copenhagen<br />
22/11 &#8211; Tanzhaus West &#8211; Frankfurt<br />
23/11 &#8211; Rotown &#8211; Rotterdam<br />
24/11 &#8211; Bitterzoet &#8211; Amsterdam<br />
25/11 &#8211; Trix &#8211; Antwerp<br />
26/11 &#8211; Botanique &#8211; Brussels</p>
<p>Tour tickets are available <a href="https://baritaliaa.com/home/">here</a>.</p>
<p>Pre-order <em>The Twits</em> <a href="https://baritalia.ffm.to/thetwits.owe">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>65daysofstatic Announce Tour Celebrating The 10th Anniversary of &#8216;Wild Light&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jake Watkins]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Post-rock band 65daysofstatic have announced that they will be touring the UK and Europe later this year to celebrate the ten year anniversary of their fifth studio album Wild Light. The tour will feature five UK dates and five European dates, with the UK leg starting at St Luke&#8217;s in Glasgow on September 14th and concluding at Chalk in [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Post-rock band 65daysofstatic have announced that they will be touring the UK and Europe later this year to celebrate the ten year anniversary of their fifth studio album <em>Wild Light</em>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/65daysofstatic-announce-wild-light-10th-anniversary-tour/">The tour</a> will feature five UK dates and five European dates, with the UK leg starting at St Luke&#8217;s in Glasgow on September 14th and concluding at Chalk in Brighton on the 18th, while the European leg kicks off at La Maroquinerie in Paris on September 21st and rounds off at Hole 44 in Berlin on the 25th.</p>
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<p>The entirety of their well-received fifth album <em>Wild Light </em>will be performed in full during the tour, and will be followed by, as mentioned in a press release, a &#8216;<em>second set of other bits and pieces</em>&#8216;, which may leave fans of the experimental outfit hopeful of new material.</p>
<p>The press release has also stated that the group, best known for combining noise rock, experimental rock and electronic rock throughout their years of existence, has also announced a new project, the so-called Wild Light Decade, that will, in the months leading up to their string of live shows, see the outfit release &#8216;<i>never heard before</i>&#8216; recordings that were made during a period between 2010 and 2013 and what is now known as the Wild Light Sessions.</p>
<p>The releasing of these previously unheard recordings will be available on the band&#8217;s patreon page on a subscription basis for five pounds a month. The patreon page can be found <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/wild-light-83533032?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link">here</a>.</p>
<p>65daysofstatic were formed in Sheffield in 2001 by instrumentalists Paul Wolinski, Joe Shrewsbury, Rob Jones and Simon Wright, and released their first album, <em>The Fall of Math, </em>in 2004 to widespread favourable reviews. The band&#8217;s sound with their debut LP focused on math and noise rock, and this fitting of the post-rock genre continued with two of their subsequent releases, <em>One Time for All Time </em>(2005) and <em>The Destruction of Small Ideas </em>(2007).</p>
<p>Watch the music video for &#8216;<em>Retreat! Retreat!</em>&#8216;, from 65daysofstatic&#8217;s first album, <em>The Fall of Math, </em>below:</p>
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<p>With the release of their fourth album, however, in 2010, the band shifted, musically, to a more electronic sound. <em>We Were Exploding Anyway </em>featured more dance elements, including more dance beats and electronic bass and drum tracks. Their fifth and sixth albums (<em>Wild Light, </em>2013, and <em>replicr, </em>2019) feature a combination of their earlier post-rock and noise rock sound with the electronica sound inspired in their fourth release.</p>
<p>Listen to &#8216;<em>Unmake the Wild Light&#8217;</em> below:</p>
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<p>The tour dates in full can be found below:</p>
<p>14/09/2023 &#8211; St Luke&#8217;s &#8211; Glasgow<br />
15/09 &#8211; New Century Hall &#8211; Manchester<br />
16/09 &#8211; Electric Brixton &#8211; London<br />
17/09 &#8211; Trinity &#8211; Bristol<br />
18/09 &#8211; Chalk &#8211; Brighton<br />
21/09 &#8211; La Maroquinerie &#8211; Paris<br />
22/09 &#8211; Trix &#8211; Antwerp<br />
23/09 &#8211; Paradiso &#8211; Amsterdam<br />
24/09 &#8211; Knust &#8211; Hamburg<br />
25/09 &#8211; Hole 44 &#8211; Berlin</p>
<p>You can purchase tickets for the live shows <a href="https://65daysofstatic.com/Live">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Syd Barrett Estate Launches Official Syd Barrett Youtube Channel</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 18:17:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new youtube channel that will be dedicated to the music of Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett has been launched by the Syd Barrett estate and Syd Barrett Music Limited. Syd Barrett Estate launches the Official Syd Barrett YouTube channelhttps://t.co/4utqmCEdlZ Syd Barrett Music Limited and the Syd Barrett estate are launching a dedicated Syd Barrett YouTube [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new youtube channel that will be dedicated to the music of Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett has been launched by the Syd Barrett estate and Syd Barrett Music Limited.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Syd Barrett Estate launches the Official Syd Barrett YouTube channel<a href="https://t.co/4utqmCEdlZ">https://t.co/4utqmCEdlZ</a><br />
Syd Barrett Music Limited and the Syd Barrett estate are launching a dedicated Syd Barrett YouTube channel. <a href="https://t.co/U6FFXZY03j">pic.twitter.com/U6FFXZY03j</a></p>
<p>— Syd Barrett-Official (@TheSydBarrett) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSydBarrett/status/1656011842588745732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>The channel will feature songs from Barrett&#8217;s solo career post Pink-Floyd, and will be accompanied by animated music videos created by Swedish animator Alex Teglbjaerg.</p>
<p>Taken from a press release, Peter Barrett, on behalf of the Barrett Family, explains, &#8220;<em>There isn&#8217;t all that much filmed Syd Barrett out there. You&#8217;ve seen already seen most of the material and the few bits that pop up are quickly placed in the public domain. We want to take his quirky and poetic lyrics and translate them into images&#8221;</em>.</p>
<p>Teglbjaerg, on his contribution to the project, added, &#8220;<em>I try to take the listener into a Syd Barrett dream of sorts. Syd was a craftsman when it came to writing intriguing lyrics for his songs. Many times utilising cut-up techniques. That&#8217;s what I am attempting to do as well. I take what we take for granted, Syd in a room with painted floorboards and find a way to discover more. Not just zoom in, I try to immerse the viewer in that room by using collages and elements from multiple sources. But in the end, the focus is not on the visuals themselves. It lies in Syd&#8217;s music and lyrics&#8221;</em>.</p>
<p>Watch the animated music video for &#8220;<em>Dark Globe</em>&#8221; below:</p>
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<p>Barrett co-founded psychedelic and progressive rock band <a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/pink-floyd-launch-back-catalogue-and-official-account-via-tiktok/">Pink Floyd</a> in 1965 with <a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/pink-floyds-roger-waters-re-records-the-dark-side-of-the-moon-from-scratch/">Roger Walters</a>, Nick Mason and Richard Wright, and was initially the main creative force, both lyrically and musically, driving the band forward. Regularly performing at London venue the UFO Club, the group quickly amassed a growing fan base, and released their debut album, <em>The Piper at the Gates of Dawn</em>, in August 1967. The album was well-received and reached number six in the UK Albums Chart.</p>
<p>Despite the early success, however, Barrett&#8217;s relationship with the band grew worse; his ever-increasing use of LSD distanced himself from the band and by the time the group&#8217;s second album, <em>A Saucerful of Secrets</em>, was released the following year, Barrett had been asked to leave. His last contribution to the band&#8217;s discography was the single &#8220;<em>Jugband Blues</em>&#8220;, the only song Barrett had written on the new LP, and a hauntingly self-aware portrait of Barrett being left behind by his bandmates.</p>
<p>Watch the 1967 promo video for &#8220;<em>Jugband Blues&#8221;</em> below:</p>
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<p>Barrett subsequently embarked on a brief solo career, releasing the single &#8220;<a href="http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/pink-floyd-guitarist-david-gilmour-covers-octopus-and-dominoes-by-former-bandmate-syd-barrett/"><em>Octopus</em></a>&#8221; in November 1969, the only single he ended up releasing, and followed this two months later with the album <em>The Madcap Laughs (</em>1970). The album was produced with the help of Pink Floyd members David Gilmour and Roger Waters, with Richard Wright helping produce his second, and final, album, <em>Barrett </em>(1970).</p>
<p>Syd Barrett&#8217;s genius has influenced and inspired a plethora of artists over the years and this new youtube channel dedicated to his music will undoubtedly prove a poignant tribute to said genius.</p>
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		<title>Spiritualized Announce Winter US Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 16:37:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[English space rock band Spiritualized have announced that they will be embarking on a US tour, beginning in Jersey City on November 6th and concluding in New York on November 12th. The six date American tour will follow a packed summer schedule for the space rock outfit which will see them play at a number of [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>English space rock band Spiritualized have announced that they will be embarking on a US tour, beginning in Jersey City on November 6th and concluding in New York on November 12th.</p>
<p>The six date American tour will follow a packed summer schedule for the space rock outfit which will see them play at a number of European venues along with a fair few festivals, and will see them return to a couple of venues they visited on their previous visit to North America in September of last year (namely, White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, NJ and Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA).</p>
<p>The announcement came yesterday via the group&#8217;s twitter page and will no doubt excite their East coast American fans who will get to see the band again in such a short space of time.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Spiritualized® Live™ US<br />
Local pre-sales from (10AM local time) 05.10.2023 &#8211; (10PM local time) 05.11.2023<br />
General on-sale (12PM local time) 05.12.2023 <a href="https://t.co/xqiUt3Pqv4">https://t.co/xqiUt3Pqv4</a> <a href="https://t.co/M5rwtBQOXf">pic.twitter.com/M5rwtBQOXf</a></p>
<p>— Spiritualized® (@officialSpzd) <a href="https://twitter.com/officialSpzd/status/1655965853027024897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Spiritualized were formed in 1990 by frontman Jason Pierce (J Spaceman) following the disbanding of his previous group, Spacemen 3, after a series of fall outs with former co-frontman Peter Kember (Sonic Boom). Pierce subsequently brought with him to Spiritualized fellow Spacemen 3 members Will Carruthers, Mark Refoy and Jonny Mattock to form the new space rock outfit.</p>
<p>The band released its debut album<em>, Lazer</em> Guided <em>Melodies</em>, in 1992, incorporating more of a shoegaze element along with the distinctive spacey, psychedelic sound of Spacemen 3, and with their next album, <em>Pure Phase</em> (1995) came a slight delve into britpop, all the while maintaining a keen appetite for space rock. Their third album, <em>Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space</em>, released in 1997, became their most successful and most well-known release, peaking at number four in the UK Albums Chart and being named NME&#8217;s Album of the Year.</p>
<p>Listen to &#8220;<em>Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space&#8221; </em>below:</p>
<p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iB7E1D_3Na4" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>Spiritualized have since become space rock pioneers and have amassed a huge cult following, and have released a total of nine studio albums, the latest of which, <em>Everything Was Beautiful</em>, was released in April 2022 on Fat Possum Records. The group&#8217;s current lineup consists of Jason Pierce (vocals, guitar), John Coxon (guitar, keyboard), Doggen Foster (guitar), James Stelfox (bass), Kevin Bales (drums) and Tom Edwards (keyboards).</p>
<p>See below for the US tour dates:</p>
<p>06/11/2023 &#8211; White Eagle Hall &#8211; New Jersey, NJ<br />
07/11 &#8211; Asbury Hall &#8211; Buffalo, NY<br />
08/11 &#8211; Basilica Hudson &#8211; Hudson, NY<br />
09/11 &#8211; Mr Smalls Theatre &#8211; Millvale, PA<br />
11/11 &#8211; Union Transfer &#8211; Philadelphia, PA<br />
12/11 &#8211; Webster Hall &#8211; New York, NY</p>
<p>You can purchase tour tickets from May 12th <a href="https://www.spiritualized.com/pages/live">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Squid Release Single And Announce North American Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:28:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[English experimental rock band Squid have announced a tour of North America, following the release of the single &#8220;Undergrowth&#8221; yesterday. The track is off the group&#8217;s second album, O Monolith, which is scheduled to be released on June 9th on Warp Records. The tour will see Squid travel to North America for the fourth time following visits in [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>English experimental rock band Squid have announced a tour of North America, following the release of the single &#8220;<em>Undergrowth&#8221;</em> yesterday. The track is off the group&#8217;s second album, <em>O Monolith</em>, which is scheduled to be released on June 9th on Warp Records.</p>
<p>The tour will see Squid travel to North America for the fourth time following visits in November 2021, March 2022 and September 2022, and will commence in Austin, Texas on February 2nd 2024 and will conclude in Los Angeles, California on March 1st. The tour will be the first time Squid have the chance to showcase live performances of tracks from <em>O Monolith</em> for their American and Canadian fans.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">North America we’re coming back. Tickets on sale Friday at 10am: <a href="https://t.co/OqnuoPfCSZ">https://t.co/OqnuoPfCSZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/uwiuTHqnXu">pic.twitter.com/uwiuTHqnXu</a></p>
<p>— Squid (@squidbanduk) <a href="https://twitter.com/squidbanduk/status/1648418093226422272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>The highly anticipated new album has already been performed live in the UK (see below) and will see a continuation of Squid&#8217;s experimentation with a multitude of differing rock genres. Speaking to NME, Ollie Judge, the group&#8217;s lead singer and drummer, <a href="https://www.nme.com/news/music/squid-new-album-o-monolith-interview-3400727">states </a>that the band have been &#8220;<em>leaning</em> <em>a lot more into experimental song structures</em>&#8220;, further adding that the album is &#8220;<em>quite proggy &#8211; for better or worse</em>&#8220;.</p>
<p>See O<i> Monolith </i>being performed live below:</p>
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<p>Judging from their latest release, &#8220;<em>Undergrowth</em>&#8220;, &#8220;<em>quite proggy</em>&#8221; seems quite the understatement. An initial simple drumbeat and bassline is interrupted by a funky guitar section before Judge begins with his abstract lyrics, his vocals seemingly Hugh Cornwell-esque as we get into the chorus. The bassline returns along with the introduction of the brass and keyboards, and then returns the funk-rock of the guitars, and, slightly further on, a Black Midi-esque noise-rock section encapsulates us. All this and we are halfway through the six minute thirty five seconds song.</p>
<p>Watch the music video for &#8220;<em>Undergrowth&#8221; </em>below:</p>
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<p><em>O Monolith </em>will therefore be an expression of experimentation, blending together post-punk, art-rock, funk-rock and prog-rock to create an immaculate example of artistic brilliance.</p>
<p>Squid were formed in Brighton in 2016, releasing their first EP, <em>Town Centre</em>, in 2019 and their debut album, <em>Bright Green Field</em>, in 2021, the latter of which receiving widespread critical acclaim and reaching number four on the UK Albums Chart. The group consists of Ollie Judge on lead vocals and drums, Louis Borlase and Anton Pearson on both guitar and bass guitar, Arthur Leadbetter on keyboards and strings and Laurie Nankivell on brass.</p>
<p>Pre-order <em>O Monolith </em>now <a href="https://squid.warp.net/format/1226355-o-monolith">here</a>.</p>
<p>See below for North American tour dates:</p>
<p>02/02/2024 &#8211; The Parish &#8211; Austin<br />
03/02 &#8211; Dada &#8211; Dallas<br />
05/02 &#8211; The Basement East &#8211; Nashville<br />
06/02 &#8211; Terminal West &#8211; Atlanta<br />
08/06 &#8211; 9.30 Club &#8211; Washington<br />
09/02 &#8211; Union Transfer &#8211; Philadelphia<br />
10/02 &#8211; Brooklyn Steel &#8211; Brooklyn<br />
14/02 &#8211; Paradise Rock Club &#8211; Boston<br />
15/02 &#8211; Sat &#8211; Montreal<br />
16/02 &#8211; Phoenix Concert Theatre &#8211; Toronto<br />
18/02 &#8211; Thalia Hall &#8211; Chicago<br />
19/02 &#8211; Fine Line &#8211; Minneapolis<br />
23/02 &#8211; Revolution Hall &#8211; Portland<br />
24/02 &#8211; Rickshaw Theatre &#8211; Vancouver<br />
25/02 &#8211; The Crocodile Showroom &#8211; Seattle<br />
27/02 &#8211; Regency Ballroom &#8211; San Francisco<br />
29/02 &#8211; The Observatory OC &#8211; Santa Ana<br />
01/03 &#8211; The Belasco &#8211; Los Angeles</p>
<p>Buy tour tickets <a href="https://www.squidband.uk/tour">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bar Italia Release New Single Ahead of Debut Album</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Experimental rock trio bar italia have released a new single, &#8220;punkt&#8221;, ahead of the release of their debut album next month. The hugely anticipated Tracey Denim will drop on May 19th on Matador Records following the release of single &#8220;Nurse!&#8221; last month and &#8220;punkt&#8221; yesterday. Watch the music video for &#8220;punkt&#8221; below: The London based band, consisting of Nina Cristante, Jezmi [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Experimental rock trio bar italia have released a new single, &#8220;<em>p</em><em>unkt&#8221;</em>, ahead of the release of their debut album next month. The hugely anticipated <em>Tracey Denim </em>will drop on May 19th on Matador Records following the release of single &#8220;<em>Nurse!&#8221; </em>last month and &#8220;<em>p</em><i>unkt&#8221; </i>yesterday.</p>
<p>Watch the music video for &#8220;<em>p</em>unkt&#8221; below:</p>
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<p>The London based band, consisting of Nina Cristante, Jezmi Tarik Fehmi and Sam Fenton, have hitherto had their promising beginnings in the UK music scene shrouded in obscurity, employing a minimal social media presence and a general sense of not wanting to be recognised.</p>
<p>What we do know about the intriguing trio is this: they get their name from popular Soho bar/cafe Bar Italia (a spot which also inspired the same name for a Pulp track back in 1995), and they are connected to Dean Blunt, musician and record producer, and have previously released two EPs under Blunt&#8217;s label World Music (<em>Quarrel </em>in 2020 and <em>Bedhead </em>in 2022). These initial recordings are hugely experimental in nature, incorporating indie rock with shoegaze in a highly lo-fi approach.</p>
<p>This March saw them being signed to Matador Records, and with their first feature length album brings the hope of a knowability that fans of the group have been craving. The two releases from the LP thus far, &#8220;<em>Nurse!&#8221; </em>and &#8220;<em>p</em><em>unkt&#8221;</em>, seem to suggest a drift away from the band&#8217;s lo-fi, shoegaze roots; employed in both tracks instead is a hypnotic bassline that is accompanied by a driving and constant effort by both rhythm and lead guitars, leading to a sort of indie post-punk feel. In &#8220;<em>Nurse!&#8221;</em>, however, a noise-rock element is retained, featuring heavy, distorted guitar sounds with each third verse.</p>
<p>Watch the music video for &#8220;<em>Nurse!&#8221; </em>below:</p>
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<p>Interestingly enough both tracks also feature each member of the band having vocals. &#8220;<em>Nurse!&#8221; </em>sees each member have two verses each, taking a verse at a time in order and then repeating, all the while having different instrumentation dictating a different mood with each verse, while &#8220;<em>p</em><i>unkt&#8221; </i>contains a single verse each from each band member, starting with Fenton and finishing with Cristante.</p>
<p>It is distinctly clear to see, then, why there is such an air of excitement around this group. There is a definite sense of the band coming into their own and arriving at their creative peak with this forthcoming release, and I for one cannot wait to taste it.</p>
<p>Find the tracklist for <em>Tracey Denim </em>below:</p>
<p>1. &#8220;guard&#8221;<br />
2. &#8220;Nurse!&#8221;<br />
3. &#8220;punkt&#8221;<br />
4. &#8220;my kiss era&#8221;<br />
5. &#8220;F.O.B&#8221;<br />
6. &#8220;Missus Morality&#8221;<br />
7. yes i have eaten so many lemons yes i am so bitte&#8221;<br />
8. &#8220;changer&#8221;<br />
9. &#8220;Horsey Girl Rider&#8221;<br />
10. &#8220;NOCD&#8221;<br />
11. &#8220;best in show&#8221;<br />
12. &#8220;Clark&#8221;<br />
13. &#8220;harpee&#8221;<br />
14. &#8220;Friends&#8221;<br />
15. &#8220;maddington&#8221;</p>
<p>Pre-order <em>Tracey Denim </em>now <a href="https://shop.matadorrecords.com/release/383343-bar-italia-tracey-denim">here</a>.</p>
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