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Melodic punks Quitters released single and video ‘Atacama Desert(ALMA)’!

French punk-rockers Quitters are back with a brand new track and video: Atacama Desert (Alma).

A classic punk rock gem with lyrics in both French and English, Atacama Desert (Alma) is about a dream-like experience which happened to the band’s singer and songwriter during a trip to Chile’s Atacama Desert. In awe of this infinite beauty, he found himself – Don’t ask us how, don’t ask us why” – approaching Alma, one of the world’s biggest and most protected astronomical observation bases in a camper van. After being gently kicked out, they were robbed and lost any proof of any of this ever happening. 

Later, he wrote a song about this absurd experience and dreamy memory, the unexpected joys of travels and the infinite beauty of this particular landscape.  

The single is taken from Quitters’ upcoming album “Captain Are We Thinking ?” set to be released on 23rd September, 2022.

About the band:

Quitters is a French punk rock band from Montpellier. The band was formed in 2015 and has been touring with the sole purpose of playing as much as possible. Carried by a pure punk rock energy, the texts of the band depict with cynicism and not without humor a world at the end of breath. 

Since then, the band has collaborated with various labels (Inhumano, Bad Mood Asso, Krod Records), sweated out more than 150 concert halls around the world and released two EPs and an album, Good Night Memories. For Quitters, 2022 marks the big comeback with the release of their second album Captain Are We Thinking.Inspired by The Flatliners, Off With Their Heads or Pup, Quitters does not plagiarize: if the punk rock universe and the DIY culture infuse their music, this one is a vehicle for a creativity, a vision of the world and a sonic patte which are their own.

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(gig report) Trophy Jump(Zg) + iLLeagle(Kc) – 27/5/22 – Prostor (Čakovec)

Long time no gigs concerning punk rock here in our town. Thanks to tireless crew of Cezam, Prostor received finally its dose of beautiful punk rock with two bands this Friday evening.

iLLeagle are from Koprivnica and this was the first time I have listened to this band that consists of former members of many bands from Koprivnica hardcore punk scene and I love every single second of their half hour set. These guys play fast and melodic punk/skate punk like it was done in the nineties and they have lyrics in Croatian language which is another plus for me. If I must compare their music to some bands, it would be Ateisti from Varaždin, Six Pack and Overflow, especially concerning one atmospheric ballad they played amongst their, mainly fast punk oriented setlist. The crowd enjoyed their set, even singing along to final song. I can´t wait for these guys to record something and having a release out to listen.

After them, all out storm and rain started outside, so it was about perfect time for Trophy Jump from Zagreb, to start their I think first set in our hometown. These guys did couple of European tours, have couple of e.p.-s and one full length out and they are experienced how to deliver energetic and mighty set to the crowd. Trophy Jump play pop punk with touch of fast old school melodic punk here and there, also some indie and alternative song parts, creating one energetic, harsh and melodic vibe, with great lyrics in English. Frontman/guitarist Antun has remarkable stage persona, and I am so happy to be able to see how much these guys enjoyed playing their, almost one hour set, smiling and playing all along, and rest of us knew how to appreciate it and give it back to the band. Maybe, there were not so much people attending, but we all enjoyed Trophy Jump set as one, with the band delivering all of their set list favorites plus some emphasize on newer material from the actual full length album that dropped couple of months ago. This is what we needed. That was an excellent punk rock evening on a stormy Friday.