THE UK IS A-OK YES FOLKS, THERE ARE SOME AWESOME BANDS EMERGING IN THE UK RIGHT KNOW, SO IT’S ABOUT TIME WE GOT TO RAVE ABOUT THEM. IN PREVIOUS ISSUES WE’VE ALREADY INTRODUCED YOU TO SLOW CLUB, ARCH M, FOREST SWORDS, BANJO OR FREAKOUT, MALE BONDING, WU LYF AND GRAFFITI ISLAND. WELL, THERE’S A LOT MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM.
NEWN E W MUSIC M U S IC We make it our job to endlessly roam the beautiful internet and find the stuff that really matters. Behold the needles from the haystack. By Leon Caren
Small UK labels like Italian Beach Babes, No Pain In Pop, Paradise Vendors Inc and Upset The Rhythm are releasing all kinds of exciting tapes, singles, records and compilations featuring local bands, both drawing influence from the thriving North American music scene and coming up with something special of their own.
PENS myspace.com/penspenspenis All-girl garage post punk trio Pens aren’t exactly your average Riot Grrrl band. Yes, their name refers to the penis, and yes, they jokingly call their record label Big Dick Records. But Pens actually play charmingly candid pop songs. With their stripped-down drum beats, catchy vocals and
out-of-control bass lines, these girls sure know how to make a boy go weak at the knees.
COLD PUMAS myspace.com/coldpumas Brighton-based Cold Pumas play noisy new wave dance music. They use pulsating drum rhythms, super tight bass grooves, weaving one note guitar riffs and delay-drowning vocals. They remind
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