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Block Parent and Frank Dux announce split LP – Grand River Transplit

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Canadian skatepunk units Block Parent and Frank Dux are thrilled to announce the release on May 1st of “Grand River Transplit”. Available on colored/splattered vinyl, the 8-track album features on the A side Block Parent’s “Take Off Your Pants And Jack Off” EP, while on the B side, Frank Dux’s “Concessions” EP.

The bands from Cambridge, ON are joining forces with Thousand Islands Records, Pink Lemonade Records and Ends Meat Label? for the physical release. Pre-orders are available now via Thousand Islands Records’ Canadian and USA webstores, where the songs “Grade8.angelfire.tripod/geocities.cjb.net” and “Wuddup Todd” can be streamed as a preview.

A release show will take place on May 1st at Rhythm and Brews in Cambridge, ON, with both EPs hitting the digital store shelves on the same day.

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“Grand River Transplit” Tracklist:

1. Block Parent – Grade8.angelfire.tripod/geocities.cjb.net

2. Block Parent – Gender2bU

3. Block Parent – Song DeLonge

4. Block Parent – Letter to the Cambridge Times

5. Block Parent – Family Gene Pool *VINYL EXCLUSIVE

6. Frank Dux – 103 Queen St West

7. Frank Dux – 60 Second Bedtime Story

8. Frank Dux – Wuddup Todd

9. Frank Dux – 1838

Block Parent: Facebook

Frank Dux: Facebook

Pink Lemonade Records: Website

Thousand Islands Records: Website

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(review) Laughing In The Face Of-Here Lies Ordinary(Lockjaw Records)

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Second full length album of Birmingham veteran skatepunks Laughing In The Face Of comes with Lockjaw Records. Silly me, I must admit I didn`t know about this band prior to this record, but here I am, correcting that mistake. These 12 songs deliver melodic hardcore punch, done with conviction and experience. This band mixes nod of respect to the old school nineties skatepunk on which we all grew up, yet making it accessible and more technical for the new millenia, doing catchy but complex song structures, almost thrash metal riffs in some parts, I can also hear some nwobhm Maiden riffing in some song structures, topping it off with great vocals, sometimes gang singalong backing vocals and fantastic harmonies that make my skin crawl with joy. This is a beautiful album for all of you who are fans of bands like The Human Project, Fair Do˙s and similar bands. For me, the best songs: The Regression Session, Bullshit With A Smile, The Insane Continue.

9/10

 

 

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New Mecanica Unleash “Children of the Sun” (Dead Can Dance Cover) Song and Video!

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New Mecanica has a new song to start 2020. CHILDREN OF THE SUN by Dead Can Dance was the track chosen to cover. Daniel Cardoso (Anathema), with whom the band had worked with on their first album in 2008, mixed and mastered the final product.

 

“New Mecanica decided to start the year with new and free music for anyone who wants to listen. We had been wanting to work on a cover song for some time, but we couldn’t decide which one. Then, the opportunity came along to work on a cover of CHILDREN OF THE SUN by Dead Can Dance, a song with which we identified immediately. We were very happy with what we were able to come up with and gave it our own personal touch. It is a Dead Can Dance song but with a New Mecanica feel. We hope you like it as much as we do!”

 

You can watch the video and download the song on the links below:

 DOWNLOAD THE SONG HERE: https://soundcloud.com/newmecanica/new-mecanica-children-of-the-sun-dead-can-dance-cover

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