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georgiosmasman.bsky.social @georgiosmasman.bsky.social · 9h

When the #DeadKennedys released Frankenchrist in 1985, they didn’t expect the national headlines they'd receive for a poster insert. This scandal tore them apart & #JelloBiafra tangled up in a months-long court case for a charge that could lead to up to a year in jail.

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 1d

Lande Hekt to release new solo album, shares 'Favourite Pair of Shoes' video

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Lande Hekt to release new solo album, shares "Favourite Pair of Shoes" video

Lande Hekt has announced that she will be releasing a new solo album. It is called Lucky Now and will be out on January 30 via Tapete. She has also released a video for her new song “Favourite Pair of...

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 1d

Ron Mael of Sparks’ favourite albums

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Set Everything On Fire: Ron Mael of Sparks' Favourite Albums | The Quietus

Ron Mael of Sparks talks us through his favourite albums of all time from foundational free jazz freak out to cutting edge J-pop via Bach

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 1d

Every filmed and televised performance by Joy Division (1978–79)

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Every Filmed and Televised Performance by Joy Division (1978–79)

Brian Eno once said of the Velvet Underground that their first album sold only 30,000 copies, but everyone who bought one started a band.

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Matt Oakley @mattoakleymojo.bsky.social · 1d

🎶Moonshot, Woodstock,
Watergate, punk rock
Begin, Reagan, Palestine,
Terror on the airline
Ayatollah's in Iran...🎶

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SUGAR @sugarcopperblue.bsky.social · 1d

Sign up at sugarcopperblue.com to receive upcoming news from Sugar

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 2d

Is Bob Mould reforming Sugar with original lineup?

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Is Bob Mould reforming Sugar with original lineup?

There's been no official word, but the Sugar instagram account is followed by the band's Bob Mould, David Barbe, and Malcolm Travis.

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Sub Pop Records @subpop.bsky.social · 4d

It's the Sub Pop Takeover 💥
Our friends @thegits.bsky.social, have put together an amazing playlist of their essentials from Bad Brains, Minutemen, Ramones, and so much more. Dive in-> music.subpop.com/subpoptakeover

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Colin J Donnelly @cjdonnelly72.bsky.social · 4d

Vinyl boom is 'lifeline' says music shop owner www.bbc.com/news/article...

Vinyl boom is 'lifeline' says music shop owner

Northern Ireland is enjoying a UK-wide renaissance of independent record shops.

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Robin Mcmichen @robinmcmichen.bsky.social · 5d

📺42 years ago: R.E.M's TV debut on Late Night with David Letterman• Oct 6, '83.✨️

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 5d

Seems somewhat less fair.

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 6d

In this week’s curated collection of punk rock, alt rock and indie music news and writing: The Replacements, Momma, Gene, Idlewild, Show Me The Body and more.

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#punk #PunkRock #AltRock #AlternativeRock #indie #IndieMusic

The Replacements sat on a couch placed on train tracks

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 5d

Just last week my video of (UK DIY punk band) Pizzatramp's 'My Back's Fucking Fucked' was similarly restricted.

Seemed fair TBH

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 6d

Super Furry Animals share previously unreleased 2005 song 'Rock ‘N’ Roll Flu'

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Super Furry Animals Share Previously Unreleased 2005 Song "Rock 'N' Roll Flu"

The Welsh art-rock geniuses Super Furry Animals just announced a reunion tour, but before they hit the road they’re releasing a deluxe reissue of their 2005 album Love Kraft. Today they’ve excavated “...

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 6d

Roger O’Donnell talks beating cancer, new solo album ‘Projections’, and what’s next for The Cure

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Roger O'Donnell talks beating cancer, new solo album 'Projections', and what's next for The Cure

Roger O'Donnell on new solo album 'Projections' – made in the wake of his battle with cancer and returning to record with The Cure.

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 6d

Garage punks Split System release 'No Cops in Heaven' and 'Pull the Trigger'

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Split System Share New Songs "No Cops In Heaven" & "Pull The Trigger": Listen

We are always hyped for new music from Split System, the ace garage-punk unit from Melbourne. Today, it’s once again time for that enthusiasm to flow. The band has returned with what’s billed as their...

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The Tonearm @thetonearm.com · 6d

"Vinyl has become known as the music format that came back from the dead; its renaissance has spawned a growing criminal industry"

Vinyl came back from the dead and so did the bootleggers — inside the booming business of knock-off records:

Vinyl came back from the dead – and so did the bootleggers: inside the booming business of knock-off records

As LP sales boom in the UK, so has the illegal trade in poor-quality fakes. But the record detectives are fighting back

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MOJO Magazine @mojomagazine.bsky.social · 6d

On this day in 1992, R.E.M. released Automatic For The People.

A set of beautiful, quixotic songs that made no concessions to pop sensibilities and yet demanded to be heard by millions, see where it ranked in MOJO’s rundown of R.E.M.’s best albums...

R.E.M.'s Best Albums Ranked

What's the frequency? MOJO selects alt-rock superstars R.E.M.'s greatest ever albums. 10. Up 9. Out Of Time 8. Green 7. New Adventures In Hi-Fi

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 6d

In this week’s curated collection of punk rock, alt rock and indie music news and writing: The Replacements, Momma, Gene, Idlewild, Show Me The Body and more.

open.substack.com/pub/tangleof...

#punk #PunkRock #AltRock #AlternativeRock #indie #IndieMusic

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 6d

Watch Britpop vets Gene play their first show in 21 years (setlist, video)

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Watch Britpop vets Gene play their first show in 21 years (setlist, video)

What a year for Britpop reunions!

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 6d

Show Me the Body unleash cover of Beastie Boys’ 'Sabotage'

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Show Me the Body Unleash Cover of Beastie Boys' "Sabotage"

Show Me the Body have unveiled a cover of Beastie Boys' "Sabotage," along with a video shot by Popular Front. Stream the song.

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 6d

Australian hardcore band Speed unleash new single 'Ain’t My Game'

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SPEED Unleash New Single & Video "Ain't My Game" - ThePunkSite.com

Australian hardcore band SPEED have delivered a second taste of their upcoming All My Angels EP with Ain’t My Game. The track’s bouncy, groove-driven riffs and shouted vocals create a tough and compel...

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Dom Tyer @atangleofwires.bsky.social · 7d

Pennywise take on Motorhead’s 'Ace Of Spades'

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Pennywise Take On Motorhead's "Ace Of Spades" - ThePunkSite.com

Pennywise have revealed their take on Motörhead‘s Ace Of Spades that is taken from the upcoming Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead compilation that will be released on vinyl, CD and digital ...

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Sean of the Dread @sheepbop.bsky.social · 8d

Just no.

Marc Normandin @marcnormandin.bsky.social · 8d

What the fuck are you talking about Guitar World

A screenshot of a Guitar World story recommendation that says "Making history as the first-ever amp authenticated on the blockchain"

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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 8d

Photos of George, Ringo and John taken by Paul at the Finsbury Park Astoria in December 1963. They're on show until Saturday as part of his exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery on Davies Street, London. gagosian.com/exhibitions/...

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