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INTERVIEW - DEFEATER

Defeater shouldn’t really need an introduction. They’re one of the most creative hardcore bands making music at the moment (I’m one of hundreds saying that, so feel free to argue it). They recently released their third record ‘Empty Days and Sleepless Nights’ through Bridge Nine Records. I caught up with vocalist Derek and newly engaged guitarist Jay at the Bournemouth leg of their Euro Tour.

(I couldn’t find a song on soundcloud to link, so go here to listen as you read:- http://www.myspace.com/defeater)

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INTERVIEW - APOLLO’S ARROWS

Apollo’s Arrows - Umbrellas To The Sahara by FlatpackRecs

Apollo’s Arrows are a math rock band from Southampton; you may have heard them on the Tangled Talk Records compilation released last year. Their debut EP ‘Young Romantic Mannequins’ was released last month on Flatpack Records. I caught up with the band in Ed’s bedroom a few hours before their EP release show, he’s very neat.

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INTERVIEW - RECKNO

Latest tracks by Y∆∆∆RD

Reckno is an independent record label and occasional music night run by Christopher Catlin, Peter ‘Mandala’ St. John and Keith Atlantis.

Reckno stands for ‘recreational noise’.

Interview with Chris Catlin, by Mac Ince.

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INTERVIEW - THE LONG HAUL

The Long Haul - Dead Soul/Endless Drag by Tangled Talk Records

Despite not actually having released anything ‘til their recent split with Kerouac, The Long Haul have already earnt quite the entourage in their home town Southampton. I went to Unit before their show with Goodtime Boys and spoke to vocalist Curtis and guitarist Lewis.

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INTERVIEW - KEROUAC

Latest tracks by KEROUAC

2010 was a defining year for Kerouac; it began with the long awaited release of ‘Cold and Distant, Not Loving’ and ended with its re-release by two labels onto vinyl. One cold Friday afternoon I caught up with vocalist Thom Denson as he took a break from working at the Joiners. He mocked my red nose for a bit but then we got talking…

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