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Specialist Subject Records
Specialist Subject Records is an English independent record label initially founded in Leeds in 2007, but based largely in Exeter since being revived in 2009. They have been described as a "powerhouse" of DIY Indie Rock. History Specialist Subject started in 2007 to release one 7" by the band Magnus Magnusson. In 2009 the label was revived in Exeter as a method of self releasing Horne's band Bangers, as well as those by friends' bands such as Caves. For some time Specialist Subject had an office in the centre of the city. Since opening a record shop in Bristol in August 2017 the label has been run from its premises upstairs at the music venue Exchange in the Old Market area of Bristol. The label has mostly seen releases by up-and-coming British bands such as Doe, Muncie Girls, and Fresh; but it has also put out the UK editions of albums by acts from other anglophone countries such as The Smith Street Band (Australia), Jeff Rosenstock (USA), and Pillow Queens (Ireland). Art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fresh (band)
Fresh is a British pop punk band formed in London in 2015 by Kathryn Woods (vocals/guitar), with George Phillips (bass) and Daniel Goldberg (drums) joining in 2016. The current lineup is completed by Myles McCabe (guitar), who joined in 2017. They have released two full-length albums and three EPs. History Fresh was started in London in 2015 by songwriter Kathryn Woods (vocals/guitar). George Phillips (bass) and Daniel Goldberg (drums) joined the live band in 2016, and would go on to play on its debut album. The current lineup is completed by Myles McCabe (guitar), who joined in 2017. After self-releasing two EPs in 2015 the band signed to Specialist Subject Records and released their self-titled debut album on 18 August 2017. The album was recorded at The Ranch in Southampton. In July 2017 they were featured in Kerrang! who compared them to Modern Baseball, Joyce Manor, and Diet Cig. The article quotes Kathryn as saying, "Fresh started because I was a teenage girl who was bored ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Underground Punk Scene In The United Kingdom
Underground most commonly refers to: * Subterranea (geography), the regions beneath the surface of the Earth Underground may also refer to: Places * The Underground (Boston), a music club in the Allston neighborhood of Boston * The Underground (Stoke concert venue), a club/music venue based in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent * Underground Atlanta, a shopping and entertainment district in the Five Points neighborhood of downtown Atlanta, Georgia * Buenos Aires Underground, a rapid transit system * London Underground, a rapid transit system Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Underground'' (1928 film), a drama by Anthony Asquith * ''Underground'' (1941 film), a war drama by Vincent Sherman * ''Underground'' (1970 film), a war drama starring Robert Goulet * ''Underground'' (1976 film), a documentary about the radical organization the Weathermen * ''Underground'' (1989 film), a film featuring Melora Walters * ''Underground'' (1995 film), a film by Emir Kusturica * ''The Underground'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Witching Waves (band)
Witching Waves are a DIY indie post-punk band from London, England. Drowned in Sound hailed their debut long-player as one of the best albums of 2014. They have released three full-length albums on independent record labels. History Witching Waves (Emma Wigham: drums; Mark Jasper: guitars) formed in late 2013 following the dissolution of Wigham's previous band Weird Menace, which Jasper had also joined in its final incarnation. The new band released a debut self-titled EP on the Suplex Cassettes label the same year and a cassette single on Soft Power Records in early 2014. Witching Waves’ first album ''Fear of Falling Down'' was released in 2014 to positive reviews. A cassette EP of cover versions was also issued as a joint release with As Ondas, including each band versioning one of the other band's songs. Witching Waves became a trio the same year with the addition of bassist Ed Shellard (also of Gloss Rejection). 2015 saw a split EP of new material, released to mark a joi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supermilk
Supermilk is an indie rock band from London, England. Originally the solo recording project of former Doe drummer/vocalist Jake Popyura, Supermilk has been releasing music since 2017 with a full band incarnation active since 2020. History Supermilk released its first EP ''Hello? Yes this is Supermilk...'' in 2017 via Keroleen Records. A second EP, ''Rare Delusions'', followed in 2019. After the dissolution of Popyura's long term band Doe, Supermilk announced the release of its debut album along with a live band featuring members of Personal Best, Colour Me Wednesday and Cheerbleederz. Several shows were scheduled but later cancelled due to the global coronavirus pandemic. The album, ''Death Is the Best Thing for You Now'', was released on March 27th 2020. Unable to perform live due to the UK's COVID-19 restrictions, Popyura spent much of 2020 writing the project's second full-length album. Recorded in December the same year with producer Rich Mandell of Happy Accidents, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slingshot Dakota
Slingshot Dakota is an American rock band from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. History Slingshot Dakota formed in Long Island in 2003 as a three-piece, issuing their debut, ''Keener Sighs'', in 2004. At the time, the group was composed of Carly Comando, Pat Schramm (of the band Latterman) and Jeff Cunningham. In the spring of 2005, Schramm was replaced by Patterson. In the fall of 2006, Cunningham left the band, and the band remained a two-piece. In November 2007, the band released its sophomore effort, ''Their Dreams Are Dead, but Ours Is the Golden Ghost!''. The group's third full-length, ''Dark Hearts,'' was released in November 2012, after the group signed with Topshelf Records. Comando also sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Personal Best (band)
Personal Best are an English punk band from Bristol. Founded by songwriter Robin Gatt in 2013, they have had several lineup changes in the time since. They have currently released two full-length albums; ''Arnos Vale'' (2015) and ''What You At'' (2019). History Personal Best was founded by Robin Gatt as a vehicle for her songwriting in Bristol in 2013. The original lineup included Tom Hussey (also of the band Attack! Vipers!) on bass and Lou Hanman (also of the band Caves) on drums. This trio recorded the debut EP released on Specialist Subject Records in 2014. On 30 March 2015, they released their debut album ''Arnos Vale'', recorded with producer and engineer Gethin Pearson in mid-Wales. In 2016, Lou Hanman and Tom Hussey left and were replaced by Jason Cavalier on drums and Tom Baker on bass. Portsmouth based musician El Morgan joined as a second guitarist, rounding out a new four-piece lineup. On 29 April 2016, they released a single on the German label Yo-Yo Records. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martha (band)
Martha are a rock band from Pity Me, a village in County Durham in the North East of England. After singles on their own Discount Horse label and Odd Box Records, their debut album ''Courting Strong'', was released on Fortuna Pop! and Salinas Records in 2014. As of 2022 they have released four full-length albums on cult UK and US based independent record labels. They have described themselves as queer, straight edge, vegan and anarchist. They have no designated frontperson and all contribute vocals. Two members of Martha previously founded (and still play in) the band ONSIND, and another lead the band No Ditching. They have variously cited The Housemartins, Motown, Billy Bragg, The Thermals, Ted Leo, power pop, The Replacements, Heart, The Marked Men, Big Star, Masshysteri, and The Exploding Hearts as influences. History Martha formed in the village of Pity Me, a suburb of Durham in the North East of England. Formed by J.C. Cairns (guitar/vocals), Daniel Ellis (guitar/vocals) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hovvdy
Hovvdy is an American Indie pop duo from Austin, Texas. History The duo began their career releasing an EP in 2014. The following year, they released a split with the band Loafer. Hovvdy released their debut album, ''Taster'', in 2016. In 2018, Hovvdy released their second full-length album titled ''Cranberry''. In 2019, the duo released a split with musician Hannah Read, known as Lomelda. The split found Hovvdy and Lomelda covering each others songs. The two also went on a summer tour to promote the split. The duo's third album, ''Heavy Lifter'', was released in 2019. The bands fourth album, ''True Love'', was released on October 1, 2021. Discography Albums *''Taster'' - Double Double Whammy, 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2016) *''Cranberry'' - Double Double Whammy, 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2018) *''Heavy Lifter'' - Double Double Whammy (US) / Specialist Subject Records (UK), 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2019) *''True Love'' - Grand Jury Music (2021) Extended plays *''ep'' - Drip Tapes/Merdurhaus, Cassette, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Cynics
Great Cynics were a punk rock group based in London, England. History Formation and debut album Great Cynics initially started out as a solo project for Brighton based singer-songwriter Giles Bidder under the name Cynics. After relocating to London in 2010 and supporting Against Me! and Paint It Black across several UK dates, Bidder decided that his songs would work better with a full band behind him and teamed up with drummer Bob Barrett. Bidder and Barrett then headed into the studio to record what would become '' Don't Need Much'' with producer Peter Miles handling bass duties. Iona Cairns joined the band just before their first tour. Shortly before the album's release, the band were forced to rename themselves after American garage rock revival band The Cynics threatened legal action, and they subsequently became Great Cynics. In June 2011, Great Cynics debut album '' Don't Need Much'' was released to positive acclaim. Following the success of Don't Need Much, the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AJJ (band)
AJJ is an American folk punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, originally formed in 2004 as Andrew Jackson Jihad. Their lyrics handle themes of shyness, poverty, humanity, religion, addiction, existentialism, and politics. Singer/guitarist Sean Bonnette and bassist Ben Gallaty are the only remaining founding members. History AJJ (formerly known as Andrew Jackson Jihad) was formed by Sean Bonnette, Ben Gallaty, and drummer Justin James White, who left the band soon after. They recorded the band's first LP, ''Candy Cigarettes & Cap Guns'', released through the Audioconfusion Manifesto label in 2005. On April 15, 2006, the band played as part of the 2006 New Times Music Showcase, nominated for Best Americana Band, and won a Best of Phoenix award later that year. They released a split LP with Ghost Mice on Plan-It-X-Records in 2007. Following this, Asian Man Records issued their second full-length album, ''People Who Can Eat People Are the Luckiest People in the World'', on September ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pillow Queens
Pillow Queens are an Irish indie rock band from Dublin, formed in 2016. The band is composed of co-lead vocalists Sarah Corcoran and Pamela Connolly, lead guitarist Cathy McGuiness and drummer Rachel Lyons. The instrumental roles of Corcoran and Connolly switch around depending on which of them is performing lead vocals – if a song features Corcoran on lead vocals, for example, then she will play rhythm guitar and Connolly will play bass, and vice versa for Connolly's songs. The band have been praised for their lyrical content, which often reckons with an Irish Catholic upbringing mixed with the band members themselves being openly LGBT. ''NME'' noted that the band "explore the intersection of religion and queerness", while ''The Guardian'' noted that the band "acknowledges the psychological challenge of adapting to even positive social change after a lifetime conditioned in its opposite". The band released their debut album, ''In Waiting'', in 2020. It received critical acclai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
