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Bands and new music for fans of shame

  • punk / post-punk

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by SOFT

Hi we're SOFT and this is our debut single released late last year! Its a hard and fast, just over 2 minute banger! Heavy heavy bass line, and killer guitar throughout. Our 2nd single is out next month, and that is going to be more post-punk influenced with a heavier key section. We hope you enjoy!!

For fans of
  • Garage Rock

Metamorphosis

by SHAMAN SHAMAN

Hi There! Our song is called Metamorphosis, we consider it a scream of rage against the reality in which we live in, representing the summit of the unavoidable transformation of humans into a machine. Hope you like it!

For fans of
  • punk

Slug

by Warpark

"Slug" and its video counterpart are brutish critiques of our psychological and cultural attachment to assault rifles. It speaks to the irony of our American desire for autonomous self-protection and self-preservation, even at the expense of human lives.

For fans of
  • Apocalyptic art-punk

Rorschach Rorschach

by Erotic Secrets of Pompeii

Well, hello there! We are an apocalyptic art-punk band from Bristol, our latest single is a post-punk noise melee, featuring a pneumatic fuzz bass from Hell, skronking guitars and a preacherman-style vocal charged with a macabre madness. Weird yet catchy is what we aim for.

For fans of
  • Garage rock/pop-punk

Whitstable

by PLAY DEAD

Hi guys, Whitstable is the debut single from PLAY DEAD - three teenagers from south London. It’s fast, hard-hitting, no holds barred punk music about a day at the beach with a can of beer. It's being released by new independent label, Blitzcat Records, based out of London.

For fans of
  • Post-punk

Spineless

by Jools

Jools take shape in the formation of a sextet and proudly demonstrate their stance on socialism, public figures and the importance of well-being. Spineless illustrates the tale of Jools singer, Mitchell Gordon and his relationship with an oppressive hierarchy in his first place of employment.

For fans of
  • Alternative Punk

The Ringards

Hello guys, We’re the Ringards. We are a newly formed alternative punk band based in Hackney, and wanted to share our anti Brexit tune with you, hope it’s of your interest...

For fans of
  • Indie, Post-Punk, Rock

False Heads

After forming in 2016, False Heads have already received a big thumbs up from Iggy Pop and  ex-Ramones manager Danny Fields who referred to them as being “one of the best live bands in the world.” Their new EP 'Less Is Better' is out now.

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