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American Football – ‘LP3’

When it comes to emo – ‘proper’ emo in musical form, rather than the all-encompassing term that came to be synonymous with studded belts and some, er, questionable haircuts in the mid-2000s – there are a handful of names that will always come immediately to mind. Sunny Day Real

Owen to support American Football

Owen, aka Mike Kinsella, has announced that he will be opening for for his other band American Football at their UK shows next month. Last year both acts released their latest albums on Polyvinyl Recordings; American Football’s second self-titled album and Owen’s ninth album, ‘The King of Whys’. All dates for

New American Football video for ‘Home Is Where the Haunt Is’

American Football have premiered a new video for ‘Home Is Where the Haunt Is’ at The Fader. The song is taken from the band’s second self-titled album, which was released last year on Wichita Recordings (UK) and Polyvinyl Recordings (US). They will also be playing the following UK/Ireland shows in

New American Football video for ‘My Instincts Are the Enemy’

American Football premiered their new video for ‘My Instincts Are the Enemy’ at NPR. The song is featured on the band’s second self-titled album, which was released last year on Polyvinyl Recordings. They will also be playing the following UK and Irish shows this September. SEPTEMBER 01 BRIGHTON Concorde 2 02 MANCHESTER Albert

American Football release video for ‘I’ve Been So Lost For So Long’

American Football have unveiled a video for ‘I’ve Been So Lost For So Long’ over at Funny Or Die. The track is taken from their self-titled 2016 come back album, which is available now via Polyvinyl. The band have a number of UK shows coming up later this year

LIVE: American Football / Into It. Over It. @ Shepherds Bush Empire, London

When American Football released their second LP in 2016, they finally took us through the door of the house that adorned their seminal debut 17 years prior. They picked up where they left off and made it feel like just yesterday they become the unintentional poster boys for emotional

American Football, Into It. Over It @ Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

American Football announce UK & Ireland shows

American Football have confirmed that they’ll be returning to the UK and Ireland this September. The band’s latest record is their second self-titled album, which was released last year on Polyvinyl Records (US) and Wichita Recordings (UK). SEPTEMBER 01 BRIGHTON Concorde 2 02 MANCHESTER Albert Hall 03 EDINBURGH Summerhall 04 DUBLIN, IRE Button Factory photo: Shervin

American Football – ‘American Football’

It takes a very special band to release one album that has the ability to inspire an entire generation. American Football’s beloved album did just that. For 17 years it has been the soundtrack to relationships, romance, break ups, and heartache for many. Even the iconic artwork of a