Rob Crawford‘s Younited Nations entry from the 6.57 crew down in Portsmouth didn’t make the cut at the Berrics but here it is for you to watch featuring Jak Tonge, Joe Paget and co.
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Author: Crossfire
Welsh power-pop five-piece Kids in Glass Houses have revealed details regarding their forthcoming album, Dirt, scheduled for release on March 29th this year. The record is set to feature special guests New Found Glory on track Maybe Tomorrow, as well as, bizarrely, The Saturdays’ Frankie Sandford on Undercover Lover.
Singer Aled Phillips has described Dirt as more “expansive” than their debut, with a few curveballs thrown in for good measure. He adds, “The most noticeable thing will be the inclusion and experimentation with electro elements, brass and strings.” Read the albums tracklisting in full;
1. Artbreaker I
2. The Best Is Yet To Come
3. Sunshine
4. Matters At All
5. Youngblood
6. Lilli Rose
7. Giving Up
8. For Better Or Hearse
9. Undercover Lover (featuring: Frankie Sandford)
10. Maybe Tomorrow (special guests: New Found Glory)
11. The Morning Afterlife
12. Hunt The Haunted
13. Artbreaker II
A special edition of the album will be made available digitally also and will have the following additional tracks:
14. Believer
15. Reputation
16. When The World Comes Down
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New Cancer Bats LP in April
Toronto Metal / hardcore outfit Cancer Bats have announced details of their new record set for release on April 13th, which shall be preceded by a two track EP in March
The full length record, entitled Bears, Mayors, Scraps and Bones has been described by vocalist Liam Cormier as sounding like “Glenn Danzig on camping trip with Black Flag’s Greg Ginn, a reanimated Vincent Price and the Beastie Boys”. They’ve got their Influences are in the right place, then. Their EP will be released prior to that on March 2nd and has been named Sabotage.
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These Arms Are Snakes split
Sad news this week for fans of Seattle post-hardcore outfit These Arms Are Snakes, as they have decided to call it a day after seven years as a band. The group, who had become famous for their energetic live performances, managed three full length studio albums as well as various splits before calling it a day.
No explanation has been given as of yet, although the band has issued a thank you on their blog which can be read here.
Dutch 4- time E’S Game of S.K.A.T.E European finalist and Jody Smith‘s teammate on Travel wheels going nuts on the combo’s!
Enjoy:
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Jack Maddison’s self portrait
Here’s a short film by Jack Maddison from the Gyppo Army camp. Explained here:
I have directed this short film to demonstrate a narrative; this is, to attempt to display the transition of me living in London and now Bristol and how I feel at home in both situations and environments. With different scenes in order of my typical daily routines, I am going to get the train to London and film myself riding my skateboard, which is a big part of my life, and then I will suddenly but subtlety be riding it in Bristol all the time filming myself and my journey in reflection and shadow, to demonstrate the way that i see myself in a physical sense.
Tonight London will celebrate Leo Sharp’s “15 Years of UK Skateboarding” exhibition at The Orange Dot gallery in Clerkenwell from 7.30-9pm tonight. This follows successful viewings in Bristol and Manchester where his collection of skate photography has gone down a storm.
Collectors can buy prints from here, spread the word.
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New MGMT album – Congratulations
MGMT singer Andrew Vanwyngarden recently spoke with Spin Magazine about the band’s second album, Congratulations. He says that the album is finished and will be out in spring 2010.
New song titles include “Lady Dada’s Nightmare” (instrumental tune), “Congratulations”, “It’s Working”, “Siberian Breaks” (epicly long 12 mins track), and “Brian Eno”. Click here for the very first UK interview with the band recorded here in the Crossfire office when they visited us in November 2007.
Kids – Mgmt “Official video” from Bulch on Vimeo.
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Jay Reatard – RIP
We have woke to the terrible news that Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr aka Jay Reatard has died in his Memphis home so say reports from his record company. A statement from Matador reads, “Jay was as full of life as anyone we’ve ever met, and responsible for so many memorable moments as a person and artist. We’re honored to have known and worked with him, and we will miss him terribly.”
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éS Jeger Jacket
(Bobby Worrest)
A body warmer with arms equals a good idea, especially in the winter we’ve been having. This little puffer produced by éS through the vision of one Bobby Worrest, is a perfect little number for a midwinter’s game of H.O.R.S.E!
I’m not gonna lie here, I’ve not actually taken mine out for a shred, because to tell you the truth, it’s been too cold and I don’t want to skate in this shit weather; however, I have been putting it to good use on my bicycle and it’s really been a life saver in that field! Its lightweight construction and nylon shell keeps the cold wind from piercing through, whilst the fleece lining inside traps and stores body heat to keep you nice and warm throughout your arctic challenge.
If you then factor in the lightweight construction, added hood and front welt pockets to keep your mitts from freezing, then you will have to agree with me that this has to be a very strong contender for skateboarding (or other outdoor activities) in these treacherous conditions we’re currently experiencing!
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