Melodic punks from Bristol, UK released their new e.p. via Uncle M Music and Real Ghost Records and I am really glad that I had an opportunity to listen to this record and review it for this webzine.
The record contains 5 songs, one being instrumental, that thematically somehow summarize being DIY punk band and all the joys and problems it brings while touring and trying to keep it up as a band. The song The Upside of Being Down is a mid tempo punkrock anthem to friendship, enduring in hard times, hope and the vocals totally fit in the music being neither too melodic nor too harsh. Check out the video for that song that the guys made it is right below! I really love the UK punkrock scene having so many bands and records coming out almost every week and month! Captain is another strong song with nice guitar work and my personal favorite on this record. I love how this song turns into faster skatepunk anthem in the middle of the song. Etherial Ghost somehow has that sad vibe, nostalgia that I can not explain that made me day dreaming of better times and happy places. Keep Going gives the listener hope and leaves him/her with a smile on the face and with full heart. This is a strong record!
Bristol melodic punks The Run Up are heading over to mainland Europe for a two week stint of shows based around their appearance at Obenuse Festival in Zurich along with Propagandhi, Radioactivity, No Trigger and a host of others.
After the band released their debut self titled length length at the end of 2017 via Real Ghost Records (UK) and Get Party Records (CA) and their US tour which finished at THE FEST, The Run Up have been planning several mini missions to Europe, with this tour being the first, aptly named ‘Fuck this, lets go!’ tour.
“We are really excited to finally get out to mainland Europe. Its been a long time coming and we cant wait. We are crossing paths with some buds from around the world on this tour. And we are so stoked to be playing Obenuse. Its one of the best DIY punk rock festivals in Europe, organised by some of the best humans in the world and its an honor to be playing alongside so many amazing bands” says Daniel, bassist of The Run Up.
The tour includes a raft of shows playing with bands such as Heavy Heart, Spanish Love Songs, No Trigger and Not Scientists.
THE DATES:
29.04.18 FR – BOBBLE CAFE, LOMME
30.04.18 DE – GÄNGEVIERTEL, HAMBURG*
01.05.18 TBC – TBC
02.05.18 DE – THE TUBE, DÜSSELDORF
03.05.18 FR – LA SALLE GUEULE, MARSEILLE
04.05.18 CH – OBENUSE PRE FEST
05.05.18 CH – OBENUSE FEST**
06.05.18 DE – FROSCH DER CLUB, FRANKFURT
07.05.18 DE – ROTUNDE, BOCHUM*
08.05.18 DE – TBC
09.05.18 DE – JUGENDCAFE, ZWIESEL**
10.05.18 DE – MONKEYS MUSIC CLUB, HAMBURG
11.05.18 DE – DAS BLAUE HAUS, MÖNCHENGLADBACH
12.05.18 DE – PRIVATE EVENT, ENKIRCH
*W/ SPANISH LOVE SONGS **W/ NO TRIGGER
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