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If you happen to be in the West Coast of the USA at the end of this month you will be happy to hear that Sunderland’s favourite sons, The Futureheads, are hitting the road.

Starting off in Seattle and heading all the way through to Texas these shows represent the first time in four years that the band has hit your side of the world. Make sure you take advantage of it

TRACKS:

The Futureheads – Struck Dumb

Spanish five-some We Are Standard, are adding some anthemic head -wobbling indie pop to their second and self titled album this year. The nine track LP is crammed with post- punk nuggets such as ‘Don’t Give Up’, ‘The First Girl Who Got a Kiss’ and ‘Other Lips’.

Their trademark sound displays startling similarities to the likes of Franz Ferdinand, The Futureheads, Young Knives and, with the production help of Andy Gill, obviously Gang of Four. In an attempt not to be labelled a one trick pony they’ve added an electro- dance pop feel to many of the tracks too.

If you’re looking for rebellious guitar solos, a cutting falsetto vocal, and a whole lot of snare drum, then this album will have you working yourself up into a delightful sweat.

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Post by the rule breaking Ruby
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TRACKS

We Are Standard – Don’t Give Up