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(record review)DENS-No Small Tempest(Facedown Records)

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Dens are from Richmond, VA and they recently released new record on Facedown Records. I listened to this one and reviewed it for our zine.

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The record contains 4 songs of beautifully written and performed post hardcore with emo and indie rock influences. But, not all is so serene and calm as the description of their music might sound like. For example Sackcloth & Ash is pretty harsh and desperate soundscape mixed with soothing and warm heartfelt melodies. The lyrics are personal, music is technically played on very high level and I would like very much to see and hear this songs performed live because I am sure that would be an awesome experience. This four songs are an epic whole and my recommendation for you is that you listen this record in one instance, then you can experience it˙s worth. Nice.

7,5/10

Links:

Follow Dens on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/densnoise/

Follow Facedown Records on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/facedownrecords/

Web:

http://facedownrecords.com/

 

 

 

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(news)We introduce The Sensations from Japan, for fans of energetic punkrock!

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With the amount of new music coming out of the United States on a daily basis it can be very easy to ignore the fact that there’s a well of great international bands. All you have to do is a little searching and you’ll stumble upon a band like The Sensations. A band that sends a little spark throughout your body and makes the hairs on your neck stand up.

The Sensations formed in 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. Imagine for a second the bursting at the seams excitement of a Bomb The Music Industry live show combined with the raw energy of Potshot and you just might begin to understand what The Sensations have to offer. Cherrypicking bits from genre’s including punk, hardcore, third wave ska, soul, and 60’s pop, The Sensations blend all of these sounds together and package it as their own. Their Paper + Plastick debut, Just Let Me Turn You Up, will introduce the band to a new audience here in the US. It’s exciting, it’s fun, and it deserves your attention.

The Sensations will be partnering up with ska-punk legends Mustard Plug to play a few shows in Florida this October. You can find those dates below.

Tour Dates:

10/25/18 @ Will’s Pub – Orlando, FL w/ Mustard Plug
10/26/18 @ Propaganda – Lake Worth, FL w/ Mustard Plug
10/27/18 @ The Fest – CMC Courtyard (Paper + Plastick Showcase) – Gainesville, FL

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Release Date: October 19th, 2018
Label: Paper + Plastick
Formats: Vinyl/Digital
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesensations2008
Twitter: https://twitter.com/osawa17
Website: http://www.geocities.jp/thesensationspunk/

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(record review)SCHMUTZKI-Mehr Rotz Als Verstand(Bäm Records / Cargo Records)

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Schmutzki are from Stuttgart, Germany and their new record is released via their Bäm Records and Cargo Records. I listened to the record and reviewed it for our zine.

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I must admit that I have never heard of this band prior to this release. Schmutzki play melodic punkrock with pop punk and eighties music influences thrown in, so their record sounds pretty interesing to me as a listener. The record contains 12 songs and all of the lyrics are in German language, they are mostly personal with some humour and sarcasm thrown in. Some of the songs that somehow stood out as a highlight for me are Zu Jung, Mehr Rotz Als Verstand and Das Bist Nicht Du. The music is melodic, easy to dance to and jump around at the festivals. I would lie if I told you that all of the material is awesome, some songs on this record are just not my cup of tea and are just too poppy and too little punk but in all, I can imagine this material being awesome party at open air festivals and people smiling, dancing and fooling around while Schmutzki are playing.

7/10

https://www.facebook.com/schmutzki/

https://schmutzki.de/