First up today we bring you the new video from Crows. After Johnny’s recent review the band have released a video for ‘Closer Still’.

It’s an exercise in pummeling noise-rock. One of several unapologetically political songs on the album, where single James Cox says, “‘Closer Still’ was written about the fit-for-work scandals that kept happening where the Department for Work & Pensions were deeming people fit for work when they obviously weren’t able to, taking away what little support they received from the state in an attempt to save on expenditure. It really highlighted our government’s contempt for the vulnerable. People whose daily lives were incredibly difficult.” 

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‘Mornington Avenue’ finds Marc Valentine team up with Matt Dangerfield, of THE BOYS and Rock n Roll legend. It’s the second single to be lifted from Valentine’s magnificent debut solo album ‘Future Obscure’. Valentine visits old haunts in Camden Town (ones that are still there that haven’t been gentrified quite yet) and reminisces about his roots at places like his old flat where he put his band together way back in ’89.

Some great use of vintage The Boys footage adds gravitas to the video which captures the sentiment of the song perfectly. Also some great appearances from Marc’s band on the album Steve Fielding, Denley Slade and Richard Davies (of Richard Davies & The Dissidents). ‘Future Obscure’ is available to pre-order here. Facebook

Joyce Manor have announced their 6th studio album, ’40 oz. To Fresno’, set for release on June 10th on Epitaph Records. New single ‘Gotta Let It Go’ clocks in at a massive one minute fifty-three seconds,  but it packs a lot in.

Joyce Manor will also be touring with The Menzingers in the UK in October of this year. Enjoy!

With ‘Combat Rock’ getting the special edition treatment with unreleased tracks The Clash also get the 4K treatment on their classic ‘Should I Stay Or Should I Go’

JOYCE MANOR ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘40 OZ. TO FRESNO’ OUT JUNE 10 ON EPITAPH RECORDS

The first single available on all streaming platforms. Pairing sentimental lyrics with an aggressive bridge, the track emphasizes the “punk” in pop-punk and is the perfect re-introduction to the band.

Originally planning to take a small break from music, Joyce Manor brought their latest project 40 oz to Fresno to life thanks to singer/guitarist Barry Johnson’s desire to keep writing during quarantine. Produced by Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, Tokyo Police Club, Joyce Manor’s ‘Cody’,) mixed by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Phoenix) with Tony Thaxton of Motion City Soundtrack on drums, a sense of liberation lies at the core of this project. It’s strangely fitting that the title was taken from an auto-corrected text message about Sublime. Those types of happy accidents are all over 40 oz. To Fresnoand are worth the subsequent sonic hangover.

Vocalist Barry Johnson summarizes,“This album makes me think of our early tours, drinking a 40 in the van on a night drive blasting Guided By Voices and smoking cigarettes the whole way to Fresno.”

Since forming in 2008, the pop-punk group has proved time and time again that they capture listeners’ attention through their catchy yet thought provoking lyrics, and high energy shows. Although they have an established sound that reflects the energetic and gritty nature of the band which fans have come to expect, they push the limits by experimenting throughout the recording process.

Joyce Manor will be touring in Europe with The Menzingers in October this year. Please see below for the full list of dates. The tickets can be purchased via band’s website.

Joyce Manor Tour Dates with Menzingers

3-10-2022 – Dublin / Opium Rooms (IE)

4-10-2022 – Dublin / Opium Rooms (IE)

6-10-2022 – Glasgow / Barrowland Ballroom (UK)

7-10-2022 – Manchester / Manchester Academy (UK)

8-10-2022 – London – The Roundhouse (UK)

10-10-2022 – Antwerp / Kavka Zappa (BE)

11-10-2022 – Amsterdam / Melkweg (NL)

12-10-2022 – Münster / Sputnikhalle (DE)

13-10-2022 – Hamburg / Markthalle  (DE)

14-10-2022 – Berlin / So36 (DE)

15-10-2022 – Linz / SBAM Fest (DE)

17-10-2022 – Solothurn / Kulturfabrik Kofmehl (CH)

19-10-2022 – Cologne / Gloria Theatre (DE)

20-10-202 –  Cologne / Gloria Theatre (DE)

21-10-2022 – Wiesbaden / Schlachthof (DE)

22-10-2022 – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann (DE)

23-10-2022 – Munich / Backstage Werk (DE)

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