The Damned
Can You Judge An Album By Its Cover? How Artwork Reflects The Music
In the vinyl era, every genre of music developed its own visual aesthetic, a tip-off to the listener as to what could be found inside the album cover.
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Features1 month agoInterstellar: The Genius Of Hans Zimmer’s Film Scores
Word such as “genius” are not to be tossed around lightly, but Hans Zimmer is a visionary composer who continues to provide the soundtracks to our lives.
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Features2 months ago
Best Political Punk Songs: 20 Essential Anti-Establishment Tirades
The best political punk songs have stood the test of time, remaining wholly relevant in an era when politics thrives on lies and confusion.
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Features3 months ago
Punk On The Front Page: Sex Pistols Start Making Headlines
In music weekly Melody Maker's August 7, 1976 edition, the Pistols and punk were the talk of the UK.
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In-Depth3 months ago
DIY Music: How Musicians Did It For Themselves
The notion of DIY music stretches back to 19th-century flutes made from bird bone, through punk anarchy and the digital revolution.
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Features3 months ago
‘Sniffin’ Glue’: First Whiff Of Punk’s Ultimate Fanzine
Launched during punk’s first wave, Mark Perry’s ‘Sniffin’ Glue’ fanzine captured the scene in its purest form and went on to shape the future of fanzines.
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Features5 months ago
Black Celebration: How Goth Rock Emerged From The Shadows
From murky origins, goth music made its first stirrings in the late 70s and early 80s, coming into the light with the likes of Siouxsie Sioux and The Cure.
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Features6 months ago
Search And Destroy: 11 Rare Singles From Great Lost Punks
To celebrate punk’s singularly DIY spirit, we present 11 unsung rare punk singles from short-lived bands who stuck it to the man in style.
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News7 months ago
The Damned Reschedule UK Tour Dates To February 2022
Originally scheduled for July 2021, these dates will feature The Damned's original line-up, featuring Rat Scabies and Brian James alongside Dave Vanian and Captain Sensible.
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News8 months ago
One Thousand Motels Prepare To ‘Get In Where You Fit In’ On New Album
The band features Chris Constantinou and The Damned drummer Rat Scabies, now joined by vocalist Sean Wheeler.
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Features8 months ago
Best Female Bassists: An Essential Top 25 Countdown
Our list of the best female bassists includes key players in punk, funk, and lyrical rock, and headed by one of the most versatile musicians to ever pick up the instrument.
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In-Depth8 months ago
Cover Story: A History Of Album Artwork
Music and art will always go together, as artwork can be as much a part of a record as the sound. Music fans have always taken pleasure from looking again and again...
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Features8 months ago
Seduction By Mixtape: Creating The Perfect Mix For Every Relationship
In honor of Valentine's Day, here's a guide on how to make the perfect mixtape for each stage of courtship.
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In-Depth9 months ago
Anarchy Around The World: Punk Goes Global
While the US & UK continue to claim the land rights, punk was an agent of change on a worldwide scale and its impact has affected all corners of the globe.
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Features12 months ago‘Watching The Detectives’: From One Elvis To Another As Costello Calls
As the world mourned The King, a new Elvis came along, with the breakthrough Costello single 'Watching The Detectives.'
