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New versions of Sex Pistols visual history book now available at PledgeMusic.

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To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Sex Pistols‘ incendiary opening salvo ‘Anarchy in the U.K’, God Save Sex Pistols will be released as two enhanced Deluxe Editions. Authors Johan Kugelberg and Jon Savage, plus Sex Pistols archivist Glenn Terry, have joined forces to compile a comprehensive visual history of the band.

The Deluxe Edition — limited to 2000 copies — features the first edition, 320-page hard cover book in a bondage-inspired 5 mm rubber-effect slipcover, a companion book with rare press clippings plus a silkscreened Screen on the Green poster print.

The Ultra Deluxe Edition has a run of 500 and houses additional silkscreen prints endorsed on cotton rag paper by artists Jamie Reid and Zevs, four new silkscreen prints designed by Anthology Editions, handmade clamshell case housing, Sex Pistols canvas tote bag, and custom safety pin metal display stand.

Each of the Deluxe Editions feature manager Malcolm McLaren‘s handwritten letters, never-before-seen band photos, Reid‘s album artwork, concert tickets, fanzines, and more than 300 photos — and both are ready to order on PledgeMusic now.

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Bristol house music duo Punctual release debut single.
“This duo look set to take dance music in some exciting directions.” – Wonderland Magazine

“It feels like the future” – Indie Shuffle

“Follow along with Punctual, it’s sure to be a promising journey.” – Earmilk

Continuing their love of old-school House music, Punctual officially release “Eva” and reveal B-side “Fix” for the first time today via Juicebox Recordings. Having recently remixed the latest HONNE track “Good Together” as well as “Feet On The Ground” by Fono, Punctual are keen to showcase their latest material.

On “Eva,” Punctual are further enhancing their reputation for producing rich and textured sounds that bring a fresh new approach to traditional House music. B-side “Fix” is a layered, genre-defying journey calling upon influences such as Floating Points, Todd Terje, Robert Glasper, Lone and Max Graef. The preacher sample perfectly conveys the overall emotions that the song manages to impart upon the listener.

Punctual are songwriter / producer / DJ duo Will Lansley and John Morgan, based out of Bristol. The duo have been immersed in their rich local scene making music together and playing DJ sets to road-test their creations. “Eva” has received radio plays from industry heavyweights such as BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong, Monki, Phil Taggart and Huw Stephens as well as multiple plays from Zane Lowe on Beats 1 Radio.

LISTEN TO PUNCTUAL’S “EVA”/“FIX”:
“Eva” SoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/wearepunctual/eva
“Fix” SoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/wearepunctual/fix-1
“Eva”/”Fix” on Spotify – smarturl.it/PunctualSpot
“Eva”/”Fix” on iTunes – smarturl.it/PunctualiTunes
“Eva”/”Fix” on Google – smarturl.it/PunctualGoogle

PUNCTUAL TOUR DATES:
Fri. Oct. 21 – Bristol, UK @ Motion (tickets)
Sat. Nov. 26 – Bristol, UK @ Motion (tickets)

Clutch releases “La Curandera” on limited edition black vinyl.

Clutch  released its compilation album La Curandera on black vinyl on October 7th. La Curandera was originally released on Sept. 29, 2015 in a limited, pink vinyl edition for RED’s “Ten Bands One Cause” campaign to celebrate breast cancer awareness month. Due to continued demand, Weathermaker Music decided to re-release this album at this time on black vinyl.
La Curandera is a compilation of 8 tracks from Clutch’s vast catalog of songs.
“The track listing features characters that can only be described as formidable female protagonists” states front man Neil Fallon.  “And to put this project over the top we are lucky to have the cooperation of world renowned illustrator Becky Cloonan who created brand new artwork fitting this cause.”
Tracklisting
Side A
Track 1  Cypress Grove
Track 2  La Curandera
Track 3  Black Umbrella
Track 4  Struck Down
Side B
Track 5  Cyborg Bette
Track 6  Night Hag
Track 7  Oh, Isabella
Track 8  The Dragonfly (live)
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Detroit’s Echo Fest sets lineup for 2016.

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One night only!  Detroit’s Echo Fest has announced another great lineup for the psychedelic rock festival.  Returning to the newly renovated Magic Stick, Echo Fest boasts Nik Turner’s Hawkwind, Holy Wave, Wolf Eyes, Rogue Satellites, Heaven’s Gateway Drugs, Nest Egg, festival curators Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor, and many more cool bands.

It’s a great way to spend the day, so get your tickets now.

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Stooges documentary “Gimme Danger” to premiere just in time for Halloween.

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Jim Jarmusch, director of cult hits like Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, Dead Man, and Only Lovers Left Alive, has produced what looks to be a powerful, great documentary on Iggy Pop and the Stooges – arguably the greatest rock band of all time.  The documentary, Gimme Danger, premieres October 28th on Amazon, and the first trailer already makes it look like essential viewing.

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New David Bowie box set includes an unreleased album from 1974.

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The David Bowie estate has released a second box set of remastered early works – Who Can I Be Now?

The set covers the years 1974 – 1976 and includes some of the Thin White Duke’s funkiest records – Diamond Dogs, Young Americans, and Station to Station.  It also includes two versions of David Live, a remastered version of David Live Nassau 1976, a disc of B-sides and obscure singles, and The Gouster – an album produced in 1976 and never released until now.

The original producer of The Gouster, Tony Visconti, has returned to remaster the album from the original tapes, so it’s in good hands.

It’s a staggering release of material at a fair price, and The Gouster and the remastered two live albums would be a great set on their own.

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Public Image Ltd. offer 4-disc/album “Metal Box” and “Album” sets.

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Post-punk legends Public Image Ltd. are offering impressive “super deluxe” sets of two of their classic albums – Metal Box and Album – through a PledgeMusic campaign.

Both records are available on either CD or vinyl and include remastered versions of the albums, a live record, unreleased tracks, art prints or posters (depending on which version you get), B-sides, BBC session cuts, and a lot more.

Metal Box was first released in 1979 as three 12″ singles in one package (a literal circular metal box) that made up the entire album.  Album came out seven years later (and, full disclosure, is one of my favorite albums of all time).

The signed versions of these deluxe sets sold out on September 20th, so don’t wait to get an unsigned copy if you want one.

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Earthless announce December U.S. tour.

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Colossal rockers Earthless have released dates for a December tour throughout the U.S., and I plan to see them on opening night at Chicago’s Empty Bottle.  Don’t miss your chance to have your face melted and consciousness expanded.  Earthless always puts on a great show.  They’ll be with Ruby the Hatchet as well, so it’s a fine double-bill of psych / stoner rock power.

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Go see Elephant Stone and learn to play sitar.

ESPsychedelic rock trio Elephant Stone have announced an impressive fall – early winter touring schedule, and lead singer / bassist / sitarist Rishi Dihr is offering a sitar lesson at each stop of the tour.  You can contact him through the band’s website for details.

The band’s tour starts in their home province of Quebec and then into the Midwest, a brief stop in New York, out to the west coast, back up through Canada, and then into Europe by the time November gets here.  By the way, their show on October 19th in Cincinnati is free.

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Chromatics release new single from upcoming album.

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Dream pop / shoegaze maestros Chromatics have released a new single, “I Can Never Be Myself When You’re Around,” from their long-awaited new album Dear Tommy.

The new single is another fine example of their ethereal sound and a further tease for the Dear Tommy album that was announced two years ago.

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