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Punk band, Idles, have contributed four original tracks to Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming film, Caught Stealing. The new movie will be released theatrically by Sony Pictures on August 29. Taking from the soundtrack, the band have unleashed their new single, “Rabbit Run,” through Protozoa/Partisan Records, along with a lyric video. Check it out below and find more information.
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Hailing from Bristol, in the United Kingdom, fifteen years ago, Idles has built a reputation on stellar, high-energy live performances. Bringing their A-game to their own headline day of the on-going Release Fest in Athens, in terms of songcraft and entertainment value, the band engaged the massive crowd as if they were still in a tiny club, leaping off the stage to be one with the crowd. Frontman Joe Talbot is masterful at controlling the crowd and bending them to his will. Playing a lot of tracks from their most recent album Tangk (Partisan Records), new fans and old-heads alike enjoyed the band that at times leaves behind their early rawer Punk sound and more recent post-Punk style to transcend the genre entirely. Continue reading
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Riot Fest has announced their daily lineups for their epic 20th anniversary, headlined by Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, Jack White, and a total of over 90 bands performing throughout the festival weekend, at Chicago’s Douglass Park, September 19-21st. “I just wanted to put a show together with all of my favorite bands”, festival founder Michael Petryshyn reminisced before the inaugural Riot Fest back in 2005. Throughout the next 20 years, the festival has grown to become one of the biggest independent festivals in the country, known for eclectic lineups, high-profile band reunions, full album plays, and even a butter sculpture tribute to John Stamos. Along with headliners Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, and Jack White, the festival will also include performances by the and Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock), Idles, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Alkaline Trio, All Time Low, Knocked Loose, Rilo Kiley, The Beach Boys, Jawbreaker, Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, The Pogues, The Hold Steady, The Academy Is…, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, Texas is the Reason, Dance Hall Crashers, The Front Bottoms, Knuckle Puck, The Wonder Years, James, and many many more.