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(News) San Francisco’s Reunions Debut Video

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It’s spring time and there’s no better way to spend your day than listening to some really good punk tunes with the windows down. The San Francisco four piece  REUNIONS combine elements of punk and 90’s emo that is reminiscent of bands like Hot Water Music, Leatherface, and Nothington. Winter Heart, Summer Skin is a real power house of an album that’s full of crunchy guitars, driving drums, and no shortage of melodies. The lead single “Light Left On” is currently streaming on all digital platforms and DyingScene.com has the exclusive on the accompanying music video. Take a few minutes to give this jam a listen and enjoy.

WATCH: LIGHT LEFT ON

Bio:

Reunions is one of the least active bands around right now. It’s rare to see their name on a flyer, and you’ll be lucky to catch them playing outside of their home base of San Francisco, CA. They stay busy in their own way though. Outside of their lives as fathers, husbands, artists, and dog dads, they’ve continued to sharpen their already distinct sound.

While their first two EPs were described as an “intense throwback to early 90s emo/hardcore/punk” and “full of life, energy and emotion; raw and unspoiled,” you’ll hear them hit their stride on their first full-length album Winter Heart, Summer Skin.

Written and recorded over the course of almost two years, Reunions refined that careful and dynamic blend of emo, melodic punk, and american rock across these 10 tracks. And although their influences are still clearly present, their approach to songwriting is delightfully straightforward, as if those years in the studio only strengthened their confidence in themselves and their songwriting.

Eric Saylor: Guitar, Lead Vocals
Nate Serdy: Guitar, Vocals
David Langer: Bass, Vocals
Shane Hendry: Drums

Winter Heart, Summer Skin
Recorded in 2018 at Nutone Studios by Scott Goodrich
Mixed and mastered by Scott Goodrich
Album artwork by klando

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Release Date: June 21st, 2019
Label: Self-Released
Formats: Digital
Order: https://reunionsband.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reunionsband/
Twitter: @reunionsband
Instagram: @reunionsband
Bandcamp: https://reunionsband.bandcamp.com/

 

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Listen to a new Strung Out song! Brand New Album! Pre-Order Now!

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Listen up, FAT fans! If you’re getting impatient for Strung Out news, you’re not alone. Today, we can finally broadcast that their brand-new album, Songs of Armor and Devotion, will drop on August 9th! Produced by Cameron Webb, (Motörhead, Megadeth), Songs of Armor and Devotion is a record that brims with the same ferocious fire the band had at the very start of their career, almost 30 years ago. Leading the collection is the moody “Daggers,” which features singer/songwriter Jason Cruz telling a story of personal turmoil, within the backdrop of an increasingly dystopian America. Stream the track on YouTube HERE or Spotify HERE.

Order here:

USA & everywhere else: Fat webstore for Vinyl & Digital

Europe: Fat Webstore hosted by Kingsroad for Vinyl

Australia: Fat Webstore hosted by Artist First

Digital pre-orders are also available today and come with the added bonus of ONE “instant grat” track. Head to Bandcamp, iTunes, and most other digital stores to get it.

 

 

 

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(record review)BAD RELIGION-Age Of Unreason(Epitaph)

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Bad Religion is back and what a return! Their new album is out now with Epitaph and I listened and reviewed it for our zine.

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The long gap, long awaiting is over, new full length is here! There are 15 songs on this record and I just can´t believe how good the new album really is. Judging by the singles the band released prior to the record I knew we are in for something great, but now, as I listen to the album for the tenth time, I love every single for it. I can´t help the feeling that the new album is angry and more political lyrically than ever because those are the signs of the time. From the Chaos From Within and My Sanity which is one of my favorites on the record, those songs we heard prior to the release and the great title track, almost hardcore angry Faces of Grief and some slower songs, the album is amazing. The music is classic Bad Religion style, meaning melodic punk hardcore with smart and well thought lyrics. Also, one of my favorite songs on this album that I must mention is Candidate, slower punkrock song, but with superb partly sarcastic lyrics and beautiful melody. You wil catch yourselves humming to the songs on this album and just wanting more and more of this album. For sure, one of the best albums in 2019.so far!

10/10