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New music releases, 25th May 2015

26/05/2015 by skinbackalley, posted in News

Here are this week’s new and notable music releases for 25th May 2015:

English Graffitti, The Vaccines

American Spring, Anti-Flag
Multi-Love, Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Dead Set, King Parrot
Kablammo!, Ash
Progeny: Highlights from Seventy-Two, Yes
Anesthetize, Porcupine Tree
Rivals, Coal Chamber
Something In The Water, Pokey LaFarge
Mutilator Defeated At Last, Thee Oh Sees
Tau Cross, Tau Cross
Bombs Away, Sheppard
Lucifer, Lucifer
Behind The Black Veil, Dark Sarah
The Congregation, Leprous
Reflections in a Rear View Mirror, Mark Slaughter
Shadows, Valkyrie
Workbook – 25th Anniversary Edition, Bob Mould

All of the above and many more are available now via the Skin Back Alley Music Store.

Anti-Flag stream new album ‘American Spring’ in full ahead of release

22/05/2015 by skinbackalley, posted in News

Pittsburgh punks Anti-Flag are streaming their new album in full ahead of its official release.

American Spring has been premiered by Amnesty International as part of their Art For Amnesty platform and you can listen to it below.

Say Anti-Flag: “Amnesty International is an organization that actually saves lives. Daily, their mission is to speak up and stand up for those who cannot for themselves. The record American Spring is about the very same idea. We have been honoured to have Amnesty International table our shows and spread the agenda of human rights and equality, continuing the battle against injustice. Having them premiere our record is a truly humbling experience.”

American Spring will be released on the 25th of May via Spinefarm.

Anti-Flag will play four shows in the UK in August with confirmed dates as follows:

02nd Aug: London @ The Old Blue Last (am and pm shows)
06th Aug: Blackpool @ Rebellion Festival
08th Aug: London @ Brooklyn Bowl – PUNKS AND PINS
09th Aug: Bristol @ The Marble Factory

Anti-Flag premiere video for ‘Brandenburg Gate’ feat. Rancid’s Tim Armstrong

19/05/2015 by skinbackalley, posted in News

Punk rock icons Anti-Flag have shared a video for their new track “Brandenburg Gate.”

The song is lifted from the band’s brand new album – and their first for Spinefarm Records – American Spring, due out on the 25th of May.

The song and video feature a guest appearance from punk legend Tim Armstrong of Rancid.

Say Anti-Flag of the video: “A culture indoctrinated with violence will see and fear violence even when there is none. Activism is not a competition. Art doesn’t have to be safe. Revolution doesn’t have to be bloody. Change comes from people, not politicians.”

The band will play four UK shows in August as part of a wider European tour:

02nd Aug: London, The Old Blue Last (am and pm shows)
06th Aug: Blackpool, Rebellion Festival
08th Aug: London, Brooklyn Bowl – PUNKS AND PINS
09th Aug: Bristol, The Marble Factory

Check out the video for “Brandenburg Gate” below:

Anti-Flag debut lyric video for new track Fabled World

02/04/2015 by skinbackalley, posted in News

Anti-Flag have shared a lyric video for their new track “Fabled World.”

The song is lifted from their forthcoming LP American Spring, due out on the 25th of May and their debut for Spinefarm Records.

Anti-Flag have said of “Fabled World” that “this song was inspired by the failure of the Obama era.”

“We may live in a “Fabled World,” and we are here to debunk that myth one riff, one lyric, one show, one person at a time, encouraging political discourse and reminding us all that knowledge is power, so educate and inform yourself. We are The Resistance,” continues the release.

Check out the video for “Fabled World” below:

American Spring is available for pre-order now. Bundle options include a skate deck, an eco-friendly tote bag, notebook, hoodie, shirts, Deluxe Die-Cut Gatefold LP Opaque Pink Vinyl, limited to 1400 copies worldwide, and more.

Anti-Flag reveal American Spring album details

04/03/2015 by skinbackalley, posted in News

Pittsburgh punk rockers Anti-Flag have today revealed the cover art and track list for their new album.

American Spring, the band’s first LP for Spinefarm Records, will be released on the 25th May.

“The songs on American Spring are an aggressive critique of the global social and political climate of 2015,” explain the band. “The artwork is no different. The cover art is meant to challenge our collective view of violence and peace. The entire American Spring package includes essays, personal liner notes, and further information behind the driving forces of each song, detailing ways for us all to take action against injustice in the world. The American Spring is now.”

The full track list for American Spring is:

01. “Fabled World”
02. “The Great Divide”
03. “Brandenburg Gate”
04. “Sky Is Falling”
05. “Walk Away”
06. “Song For Your Enemy”
07. “Set Yourself On Fire”
08. “All of The Poison, All of The Pain”
09. “Break Something”
10. “Without End”
11. “Believer”
12. “To Hell With Boredom”
13. “Low Expectations”
14. “The Debate Is Over (if you want it)”

Keep your eyes peeled later in the month, as lead track “Fabled World” will premiere worldwide on the 31st of March.