FRENCH FLAG

We can only stand being in the same room when we can barely stand at all.

I’m sorry, I can’t hear a word you’re saying, but I don’t think I’m missing much.

I think I chose an incredibly appropriate day to listen to this record. The combination of sunshine, semi-productivity and good quality Glasgow pop punk is a good one.

I’m not much of a reviewer. As far as the technical aspects go, I can’t tell the bad from the good or the good from the great. Luckily the majority of people who listen to music aren’t reviewers either (thank god) but we’re still allowed to tell other people if they’ll like a record or not. You’ll like this one. For fans of New Found Glory, Fireworks & Man Overboard, it’s perfect pop punk with great vocals singing clever lyrics. My personal favourite was initially It’s Time To Go Home, but I’m on my fourth listen and it’s becoming harder to choose. Definitely a good sign.

The EP is out now on Struggletown Records and is available from wolvesatheart.bigcartel.com and wolvesatheart.bandcamp.com (digital).

CLICK HERE for an interview with Keir O’Donnell (he’s in the band, like) and also a stream of It’s Time To Go Home.

Posted March 31, 2011 at 12:18pm in wolves at heart struggletown struggletown records write it down john farrell pop punk glasgow scotland steven hill keir o'donnell | 8 notes

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Jordan Green has taken some awesome photos of The King Blues from their Bristol show of the current tour. Click the photograph of the lovely Jamie Jazz to be taken to the rest of them!

The remaining dates of the tour that you absolutely must attend are

1st April    Central Station    Wrexham, Wales
2nd April   Academy 2          Manchester, England
3rd April    King Tuts            Glasgow, Scotland (HUZZAH!)
4th April   Academy 2        Newcastle, England
5th April   Metropolitan Uni Leeds, England
7th April   The Forum        Turnbridge Wells, England
8th April   Koko                 London, England

Posted March 30, 2011 at 6:20pm in jordan green king blues jamie jazz itch fox london reggae ska punk punk and poetry uk tour

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mattyfleming:

Sonic Boom Six were so good again last night!

jordangreen:

Sonic Boom Six

Bierkeller, Bristol

So excited for Sunday.

(Source: jordangreen, via decodefilm)

Posted March 30, 2011 at 12:05pm | 11 notes

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thatfilmduderyan:

Directed by Ryan Mackfall

Produced by Crashburn Media

See Sharks LIVE on their forthcoming tour with Social Distortion and Chuck Regan, across the United States. There will be also one off dates with Chuck Regan in Canada.

Ryan Mackfall makes good videos, and Sharks make good music. You should be familiar with and a fan of both if you aren’t already.

Posted March 29, 2011 at 8:31am in ryan mackfall crashburn sharks | 12 notes

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Rise Against’s new video for ‘Help Is On The Way’.
I was skeptical at first, sort of like they’re becoming a cliche of themselves. But that lasted about five seconds after I realised how good this video was and how so many other bands should be doing things like this instead of hiring a hair and makeup team and playing in an abandoned warehouse.

That isn’t directed at any specific band, by the way.

As for the song itself, I hope it’s a grower. Unfortunately so far their new songs are sounding okay, but sort of like the songs on their older albums that I don’t like as much. Whether they’ve grown as a band, or if the songs are technically brilliant but just not my taste, well I’ve never been a very good judge of that (I talk about music, I don’t analyse it). It’s hopefully just a personal taste issue. I sincerely hope that everybody else loves this record, even if I don’t.

Posted March 25, 2011 at 6:53am in rise against help is on the way endgame | 1 note

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I see a whole bunch of people I would quite happily see. Almost too many across all days on the Main Stage considering Lock Up is still to be announced.

Although, few bands will keep me from Rise Against. Really like, two or three. Not buying my ticket yet because I have no money, but let’s just hope French Flag get on the bill and don’t have to worry about it.

Posted March 21, 2011 at 3:46pm in leeds festival french flag 2011 reading and leeds | 2 notes

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97thfloor:

I’d like you all to do something awesome with your evening and start following The Barents Sea, a group of talented men from Perth, Scotland who kindly play music for your ears. If you’re a fan of Bruce Springsteen, The Gaslight Anthem or Jake Gyllenhaal (and I know for fact that a fair few of you are), then you in particular should definitely give them a listen.

Plus, I spent a lot of my evening making their Tumblr look pretty and I would like it to be appreciated by the masses.

^^^

(Source: frubes)

Posted March 15, 2011 at 8:29pm in the barents sea perth glasgow scotland indie rock music the gaslight anthem bruce springsteen jake gyllenhaal | 2 notes

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The European leg of the 2011 Revival Tour has been announced.
Sweet lord, it’s beautiful.

Posted March 14, 2011 at 1:44pm in brian fallon chuck ragan dan andriano dave hause revival tour 2011 | 2 notes

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Daylight | The Best

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Posted March 3, 2011 at 8:14am in daylight the best run for cover six feet under rock punk alternative

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Basement | Plan To Be Surprised

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Posted March 3, 2011 at 8:02am in basement plan to be surprised ipswich punk alternative rock pop punk run for cover | 4 notes

FRENCH FLAG

We're not your favourite band, but we probably influenced them.

We can only stand being in the same room when we can barely stand at all.