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Owen announces new album, ‘The King Of Whys’

Owen, the alter-ego of Mike Kinsella, has announced details of his new album, ‘The King Of Whys’. Recorded earlier this year, the album follows on from Owen’s 2014 covers album, ‘Other Peoples Songs’, and will be released on July 29th via Polyvinyl Records. To coincide with the announcement, Owen

Southtowne Lanes unveil video for ‘Out Of The Blue’

Southtowne Lanes have unveiled a music video for their excellent track, ‘Out Of The Blue’. The track is taken from the Oregon-based bands debut album, ‘Give Up The Ghost’, which was released earlier this year via Dog Knights Productions. Watch the video for ‘Out Of The Blue’ below.

Grave School perform acoustic session for Cavis Tapes

Californian alt-rock band, Grave School, recently performed two acoustic songs for Cavis Tapes. Featuring members of L.A dream pop band, Sheer, Grave School stripped back ‘Clutch’ and ‘Eugene, OR’ for the session. The full band version of latter was released as a one time, lathe cut 7″ earlier this

Watch The Front Bottoms perform in session for Punks In Vegas

The Front Bottoms are the latest act to sit down with Punks In Vegas for a stripped back session. The band performed ‘Help’, ‘Laugh Till I Cry’ and ‘Cough It Out’ ahead of their appearance at the city’s Brooklyn Bowl. The Front Bottoms released their most recent record, ‘Back On

Young Guns part ways with drummer, record new album

Having spent the last few months tucked away, Young Guns have confirmed that they have written and recorded their fourth studio album. The news arrives as the band confirm the departure of drummer Ben Jolliffe. “We have always been friends before band-mates and that will never change,” they say in

Frameworks unveil new track, ‘Purge’

Frameworks are as visceral as they are tender, a quality reflected throughout their new track ‘Purge’. It arrives as the band gear up for ‘Smother’, the follow-up to their beautifully brutal ‘Loom’ LP. The track, alongside its video, are borne out of frustration. As singer Luke Pate tells

letlive. reveal new track, ‘Another Offensive Song’

Wondered whether letlive. still had that heavy side in them? ‘Another Offensive Song’ will answer that question once and for all. The track, which follows ‘Good Mourning America‘ and ‘Reluctantly Dead‘, sees them at their most ferocious. Even the melodic chorus is underpinned by relentless

The Interrupters reveal new track and announce album

LA ska-punk outfit The Interrupters have unveiled their new track, ‘By My Side’. The track will appear on their newly confirmed sophomore full-length, ‘Say It Out Loud’, due on the 24th June via Hellcat Records. “Over the past couple years we got to know ourselves so much better as a

The Wonder Years tease four “intimate”, “ground-covering” UK tour dates

When drawn to The Wonder Years’ Instagram post teasing their forthcoming UK dates, there was a conflict in my mind. Do I share these out on these pages, or do I try and keep them at least a little quieter to make sure I can get my hands on

Skating Polly reveal ‘For The View’ vid and announce UK dates

Skating Polly have confirmed their return to UK shores, taking to five towns and cities in June. It marks their first trip over since supporting Babes In Toyland last year. To celebrate the announcement, the ugly-pop duo have unveiled the video for ‘For The View’, taken from this year’s ‘The