Goodtime Boys from the UK are entering the studio to record their full-length album, which will be available next year on Bridge Nine. The band is working with Lewis Johns at The Ranch Production House in Southampton to record 12+ new tracks that will appear on this yet-to-be-titled LP. bassist Leigh McAndrew said that the new songs … Continue reading
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Review: Defeater – Letters Home
Defeater thought it time for a new release, a sequel, a follow-up and now it is here. The new record, their third full album is called Letters Home: Ten new songs that tell the story of a post-WWII American family. Inspired by his two grandfathers, vocalist Derek Archambault wrote the lyrics for this album as … Continue reading
Defeater Streams Another New Song for Letters Home
Boston, Massachusetts’ Defeater are set for their third full length album, called Letters Home. The record will be released on July 16th on Bridge Nine Records, and continues the story of a working class family living in post-WWII America. Letters Home revolves around the father of two brothers that listeners were introduced to in two of Defeater’s prior releases (Travels and most recently Empty … Continue reading
Defeater Stream New Song ‘Bastards’ and Put Up Pre-Orders
Boston, Massachusetts’ Defeater are set for their third full length album release, called Letters Home. The record comes out on July 16th via Bridge Nine Records, and continues the story of a working class family living in post-WWII America. Letters Home revolves around the father of two brothers that listeners were introduced to in two of Defeater’s prior releases (Travels and … Continue reading
Defeater To Release New Album “Letters Home”
Defeater from Boston, Massachusetts have announced their new full length record called Letters Home. The album embodies a new chapter in Defeater’s story, following up on previous releases. Vocalist Derek Archambault commented, “Inspiration for this record came from a few places. Much like with Lost Ground, these stories are based around my two grandfathers’ service in WWII .” … Continue reading
Review: Alcoa – Bone & Marrow
Alcoa is the project of Derek Archambault, better known as the singer of Melodic Hardcore band Defeater. And although Alcoa is going on for longer, most of you probably know Derek’s Singer-Songwriter’s side from that particular band. The last four songs of Defeater’s excellent 2011 release Empty Days & Sleepless Nights already showcased his country/folk side, which … Continue reading
Stream Defeater’s BBC Radio 1 Live Session Now
Over a year ago, Defeater recorded a BBC Maida Vale Session in the UK, which aired on January 24th, 2012 on Mike Davies’s BBC Radio 1 Punk Show. That beautiful, 4 song (3 on the vinyl release), session is available for stream below, and can be ordered on vinyl and digital via Bridge Nine Records. … Continue reading
Alcoa Unveils “Bone & Marrow” Cover Art
As we reported earlier, Defeater frontman Derek Archambault will release his solo debut as Alcoa early next year. Up here is the beautiful cover art of Bone & Marrow, drawn by tattoo artist Steve Minerva (who also appears on the album and in Alcoa’s live lineup as well). Song premieres and pre-orders should be up … Continue reading
Defeater To Release BBC Radio 1 Session on Vinyl
Last year in December, Defeater was invited to record a BBC Maida Vale Session in the UK, which aired on Mike Davies Punk Show on BBC Radio 1 on January 24th. Just about one year later, Bridge Nine Recordswill be releasing the session on digital and vinyl formats on December 18th and January 15th, respectively. … Continue reading
Review: Great Reversals – To The Ends of The Earth
While you were listening to Defeater again, hoping for some new material, guitarist Jay Maas was busy recording a ton of bands at his own Getaway Studios. Among them are Great Reversals, a young band from Detroit, Michigan, who just released To The Ends of The Earth, a 4 song 10’’ recorded in Boston in … Continue reading