Poptone is a rock band formed in early 2017 by British musicians

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and

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with Diva Dompé (Haskins' daughter). Ash and Haskins were both formerly of the bands

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, Love and Rockets and

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. In their initial press release, the band announced: "Daniel and Kevin are revisiting their storied catalogue and presenting in a fresh, new direction, to combine their histories with a reinvigorated outlook for new tours and potentially new music." An eponymous live album recorded at various stops on the tour was self-released on 17 December 2017, funded through

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Reception

POPTONE Performing - Regency Ballroom - San Francisco

''Riff Magazine'' critic Rachel Goodman reviewed a Poptone concert in

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, saying "It was easy to forget just how many amazing songs Ash and Haskins have in their arsenal."

Discography

Live albums

* ''Poptone'' (2017), self-released

Studio albums

* Poptone (2018), Cleopatra Records

References

{{Reflist Musical groups established in 2017 English post-punk music groups 2017 establishments in California British musical trios