POP WILL EAT ITSELF ARE BACK with new album ‘New Noise Designed By A Sadist’
A new era dawns for iconic band Pop Will Eat Itself, with a revival by principal songwriter and co-frontman Graham Crabb. The inspiration behind the music was the challenge to create a classic PWEI...
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Interview with Rusty from Imaginary Cities.
Midway through their Australian Tour with Sparkadia, Imaginary Cities made their stop in Melbourne, where they played a mini-gig in the Sound Space of RRR Radio. Rusty Matyas, co-founder/ song...
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Thrice’s new album is OUT NOW.
Californian Post-Hardcore/Experimental Rockers, Thrice, have their 8th studio album, Major/Minor, came out last Friday. Back in June 2010, when plans for the new album were first announced, front-man,...
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The Subways – Money And Celebrity Review
The Subways are a band who may not have captured the hearts of millions, but instead have an astonishing cult like following. There’s a good reason for why they are so loved. They have a real knack...
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Cancer Bats to release new album through Shock Records in early 2012
They’ve birthed a grimy hardcore giant, hailed a more metal-centric destroyer and now, the CANCER BATS are back on Shock. Fuelled by a burning desire to rage harder, play louder and have more fun than...
View ArticleShock Records enter into new distribution agreement with Earache Records
Shock Records is very excited to announce that they have formed a brand new partnership with the legendary Earache Records. With a catalogue that boasts some of the world’s heaviest bands, UK-based...
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Howling Bells “The Loudest Engine” tour announced!
Triple J and Ragged Company by arrangement with Artist Voice present… Howling Bells THE LOUDEST ENGINE TOUR Special Guests to be announced Howling Bells return to their spiritual home Australia for...
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SHOCK RECORDS ANNOUNCE NEW LOCAL SIGNING BUCKLEY WARD
Shock Records is thrilled to announce that Melbourne band Buckley Ward has just become the newest member of our growing family. ‘So Pretend’ – the brand new album from this alt-pop five piece – will be...
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Multi-platinum rock band BUSH announce their first studio release in 10 years
MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK BAND BUSH ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST STUDIO RELEASE IN 10 YEARS THE SEA OF MEMORIES NOVEMBER 25, 2011 VIA SHOCK RECORDS L-R: Robin Goodridge, Chris Taylor, Gavin Rossdale, Corey Britz...
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Endless Boogie sideshows announced!
Ragged Company and Artist Voice presents: Endless Boogie and guests Fresh to the Golden Plains Sixxx line-up, we can happily announce that “the best kept secret in New York’s rock scene” Endless...
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Gallows announce release of new EP ‘Death Is Birth’ On The 9th of December
Hot on the heels of their first American tour with new frontman Wade MacNeil, Gallows are proud to show the world they’ve lost none of their edge with the release of a new EP titled ‘Death Is Birth’,...
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STEVE SMYTH to release debut album ‘RELEASE’ via Shock Records’ brand new...
Steve Smyth is the first artist to be directly signed to Shock Records’ brand new imprint label PERMANENT RECORDS which has been set up with the sole purpose to foster and develop local independent...
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Shock Records announce new local signing, Kate Martin!
Shock Records is happy to announce that Townsville-based singer-songwriter Kate Martin has just become the newest member of the Shock family. Kate‘s new album, ‘Hand Me My Bow And Arrow’ will be...
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Ben Kweller forms the Noise Company! New album ‘Go Fly A Kite’ to be released...
After 15 years of releasing records through both major and independent labels, Ben Kweller has announced the formation of his own label, The Noise Company. The Austin-based label will be home to all...
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Vintage Trouble release new album, The Bomb Shelter Sessions!
Mesmerizing and energetic LA-based Vintage Trouble put the soul back into rock VINTAGE TROUBLE release THE BOMB SHELTER SESSIONS via SHOCK RECORDS, 27 JANUARY 2012 to coincide with their first...
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Bush: New album and Australian tour!
The headline from a recent Billboard article says it all: “Like They Never Left.” Legendary British rockers Bush, fronted by charismatic lead singer Gavin Rossdale, had more success in their first...
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SLASH Hosting on Triple M Melbourne: Christmas Day At Noon
Tune In To Hear SLASH Hosting on Triple M Melbourne Christmas Day At Noon – Spinning some of his favourite tracks as well as playing tracks from his new live album “Made In Stoke 24/07/11”
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Kitty, Daisy and Lewis – New Melbourne show added!
Kitty, Daisy and Lewis have sold out their first Melbourne Big Day Out side show date at the Corner Hotel. Due to the resounding response from fans, Ragged Company is pleased to announce a second...
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Alabama Shakes to release debut album ‘Boys & Girls’
“Their raucous live shows are already the stuff of legend … the future is theirs for the taking” – NME Boys & Girls, the hypnotic, show-stopping debut album from Alabama Shakes, will be released...
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Eilen Jewell – The Queen Of The Minor Key, touring Australia in March!
EILEN JEWELL – The Queen of the Minor Key TOURING AUSTRALIA in MARCH Fresh from the ecstatic reaction to her most recent album, “Queen of the Minor Key”, Ragged Company Touring is thrilled to announce...
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Lucero to release “Women & Work” in Australia & New Zealand on March 16 via...
LUCERO TO RELEASE “WOMEN & WORK” IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND March 16, 2012 via ATO/Shock On March 16, Memphis’ LUCERO will release ‘Women & Work,’ their first locally released album and debut...
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STRANGERS – Signed, sealed, delivered to Permanent Records!
Sydney rock&roll miscreants STRANGERS emerged from the depths of Melbourne’s The Studios In The City recording studio this week to a bright new day. Currently recording their debut album under the...
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New Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros album out in May!
Following on from the immense success of their 2009 debut ‘Up From Below’, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros are set to release their sophomore album HERE on May 29. Enigmatic frontman Alex Ebert...
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Cancer Bats ‘Dead Set On Living’ out April 20!
Hardcore Canadian punk thrashers Cancer Bats are set to release their fourth studio album, ‘Dead Set On Living’ on April 20 through Distort/Shock. Sticking to a tried and trusted formula, The Bats cut...
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Hot Water Music –‘Exister’– Out May 18
Hot Water Music tried to part ways in 2006, but it didn’t work. The projects they pursued lacked the pure energy and emotionally volatile songs that Hot Water Music had became known for. As such,...
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Alabama Shakes – Boys & Girls
We’ve already told you a lot about Alabama Shakes debut album ‘Boys & Girls’ which was released April 4th through Rough Trade / Remote Control / Shock – but I thought I’d re-visit it since it’s...
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SHOCK RECORDS ANNOUNCE NEW IMPRINT LABEL, HALFCUT RECORDS
Shock Records has a long history of being home to great punk, hardcore and heavy music in Australia. Acts such as Bring Me The Horizon, Alexisonfire, The Bronx, The Devil Wears Prada, Fall Out Boy and...
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Crossfaith are joining the Halfcut Records gang
Shock’s recently announced imprint label HALFCUT are proud to welcome the latest addition to their already exciting roster with the addition of Japanese Metalcore band CROSSFAITH. Credited for...
View ArticleI, a man -The Scenic Route
‘The Scenic Route‘ Debut clip from I, a Man taken from their E.P. “You’re Boring Us All” available on itunes HERE. You can also catch the band on tour in July and August: hursday 19 July + Guests...
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Junip release new self-titled album April 26
Junip’s new self titled album will be released on April 26 through Shock Records Sweden’s critically acclaimed Junip are set to release their eponymous, self-titled sophomore album on April 26, 2013...
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