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Bands and new music for fans of hot-snakes

No Rest

by Self Torque

Hello - we are Self Torque! No Rest started from the frustration of not being able to write a song, the opening line is “When will the inspiration come, when will things start to be fun?” It’s based on not being able to do anything in yourself, but also recognising how far you’ve come.

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Look Around You

by Tiger Island

Hiya! We're Tiger Island, a 5-piece garage punk band from the wilds of Yorkshire. This is our new single Look Around you - it's a fast, furious fever dream packed into less than three minutes of relentless boogie.

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Ones & Zeros

by Mt. Yonder

Following the Easter Sunday drop of their debut single Domino Day, the Midlands based 4-piece are back with their second offering, a 5 minute journey entitled Ones & Zeros.

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Domino Day

by Mt. Yonder

Four backgrounds spent in overlapping circles of eclectic scenes, coalescing to create an urgent sound that is centred around the immediacy of angular rock, whilst retaining a focus on melody. Featuring members of Blakfish, The Broken Oak Duet, &U&I, Shapes The Cape of Good Hope & To The Wall

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Imaginary Lines

by Slumbercloud

We're a brand new heavy rock and punk band out of Groningen, Netherlands, releasing our debut EP 'Human Problem' on 31 March, 2023. "Imaginary Lines" is a fervent condemnation of war and violence. "Imaginary Lines" begs one important question about war: what is the fucking point?

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Death To All Men

by ÜNHANG

Hello! We are a rowdy 3 piece from Brighton called ÜNHANG and 'Death To All Men' is our blistering new single. The song encompasses the frustration and despair of living within the constraints of the modern day patriarchy. We hope you love it and that it ignites a fire inside you!

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Death To All Men

by ÜNHANG

Hello! We are ÜNHANG, a rowdy three piece from Brighton. 'Death To All Men' encompasses the frustration and despair of living within the constraints of the modern day patriarchy. It is a rallying cry for a better world, and we hope it ignites the same feeling for you when you listen!

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Spike Heels

by Tiger Island

Hello! We're Tiger Island, a garage punk band from Leeds and this is our debut single "Spike Heels" which features guest drums from Atom Willard (Against Me!/Rocket From The Crypt/PLOSIVS). "Spike Heels" is moody groove about friendship, life in the fast lane, and great shoes!

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Feels Good

by Slow Death

I exist in a dystopian reality where parasites pose as philanthropists, governing us ever close to destruction. This song is a tribute to their hysteria.

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Hear Me Out

by Dragged In

...We grew up listening to great hardcore and punk bands like Sick Of It All, Minor Threat, Dayglo Abortions, Bad Brains, Black Flag, Poison Idea, DRI, and Gang Green....We love those bands,as well we love post hardcore too like Fugazi, Drive Like Jehu... -Dragged In

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"Give The Ghost To Me"

by Science Man

Buffalo, NY’s lab rat Science Man is back with a new LP "Science Man II". Think if Hot Snakes started playing only basement gigs with weirdo hardcore bands after listening to Big Black and Judas Priest in the van all day.

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Object Permanence

by Strangelight

We're Strangelight from Oakland, CA. Our debut album, Adult Themes was released on October 23rd. This track, Object Permanence, is one of my favorites on the album. A blast to play live, and an example of the benefits of not overthinking things. Not that we're ever in danger of that.

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In A Sense

by trvss

this is the first track off our second album, New Distances.

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The Coathangers

For 12 years, The Coathangers have been building an infallible reputation for chaotic punk rock and visceral live shows, but this sixth LP is a record that captures their established takes on vitriolic punk, playful house-party anthems, and heart-worn ballads and melds them all.

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Nature Channel

Hello from Brighton garage-punks Nature Channel! Our last record got a lovely review from Punktastic (http://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/nature-channel-nature-sounds/) and was well received by fans, and we're hoping that everyone loves our sophomore effort 'Almost Optimistic' just as much!

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Careering

We're Careering, a DIY five piece from the North West, UK. We have short fast abrasive jams -no gimmicks.

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