PAWS - No Grace

1. Who are these cruisers?

PAWS are an indie punk rock band from the mean streets of Glasgow, Scotland. No Grace (Feb'16) comes hurtling off their third album of the same name No Grace (June'16). PAWS have been mixing it up since 2010.

2. What kind of lavish goody is No Grace?

A relatively mellow, rattling, melodic pop punk rallying cry and musical call to arms.

3. Who do PAWS sound like?

Pitchfork were feeling Titus Andronicus. A little Blink-182 Brooklyn Vegan think.

4. What do the doyens of good taste got to say about No Grace?

“Full-on pop mode, though it retains just enough grit to give it a sense of danger. – AV Club.

“It's the song you sing when you get kicked in the teeth; the decision you make to get back on your feet and rattle off another punch.” – Fat Cat Records.

“There’s clearly a little ‘Dude Ranch’ coming through on this.” – Brooklyn Vegan.

 

5. Which bands put the polish on PAWS Doc Martins?

They are all big fans of The Buzzcocks and English punk in general. Some love for Kim Deal (The Pixies, The Breeders) has been expressed. This site takes a punt on Weezer, Dinosaur Jr. and The Ramones.

6. Why should I give No Grace a swish past the brain holes?

God honest in lyric and intent No Grace is a heartfelt ode to the grimey business of entertaining you. the blunt expression of truth bleeds through No Grace both lyrically and musically. Give it a crack.

7. Do these Scottish whippersnappers serve up any more tasty treats?

Sure. Get your snout in the trough. Sore Tummy has a cleaner, big sound and it won't kill you. Catherine 1956 ditto.

8. Any more juicy gossip to share about PAWS?

No Grace was produced by Blink-182 frontman Mark Hoppus.

PAWS have been on fluffing duties for Japandroids, Bleached, We Are Scientists, The Cribs, Mates of State and The Breeders.

PAWS had a kerfuffle with Morrissey calling him a hasbeen and, “... a classic example of why the music industry is still awash with disgusting garbage.” Morrissey used his star clout to have a gig We Are Scientists and PAWS were doing stopped.
 

“Punched out and smashed in the teeth,

These boys have done their bleeding,

Pouring their sweat songs in hope,

Into a dying blackhole”


 

 

The double dip is from The Elementary Penguins an indie rock band from Amsterdam, Netherlands. The band have one album Weekend Transition (2014) on their resume. Pitch Black is the debut single from the album and a rumbling, stomping, euphoric rocker. Voted one of the best indie rock songs of 2014 by Indie Rock Playlist, Pitch Black has British classic rock and glam rock, stylings and an arse shaking chorus. Not to be missed champs.


 

“Hey! You feel alive,

Wait! The sin is mine,

Say! You’re sick of waiting”