The Spitfires - New Age

 

1.    Who are The Spitfires?

The Spitfires are a socially conscious indie rock band with an old school English punk side to them. They are from Watford, England, and New Age (June'18) is a single from their third album Year Zero (July'18).

2. What kind of tune is it? 

New Age is next generation English guitar rock. Born of bands like The Clash, The Jam, The Specials, and singing about what's important to them now. Which in this case is crusty cunts who refuse to change. But as always the music comes first. Melodic, but with a sense of urgency and anger. A song that, for all it's obvious influences, feels immediate and relevant.

3. Who do The Spitfires sound like? 

SHARP/SHOCK, The Rifles, and The Jam. 

4. What have the press said about New Age? 

“Speaks to the youth and welcomes a new age of British guitar music” – New SoundExpress. 

“Loud guitars and energy with a sort of ‘back to basics’ approach” – Merch Bar.

“Their sound is original but full of the best of the best classic British guitar influences” – New Music Times. 

5. Which bands have influenced The Spitfires? 

Some of their influences are UB40, TOUTS, The Ordinary Boys, The Beautiful South, and Madness. 

6. Why should I give New Age a spin? 

For the Specials-eque breakdown or because you like music with a word to say. 

7. What other bangers do The Spitfires have? 

On My Mind is the one you want. 

8. Anything else? 

The Spitfires have supported both The Specials and Paul Weller (The Jam). 

Buster Shuffle are a ska rock'n'roll band from London. They started together in 2007 and have four albums in the vault. Buster Shuffle are similar to Madness and Heavyball. They are influenced by The Clash, Madness and Ian Dury. You're Alright is a track from their debut album Our Night Out (2010). 

The Spitfires - On My Mind

1.    Who are these likely lads then? 

Behold the majesty of The Spitfires, an indie rock band flying out of Watford, England. These brave few have been playing together since 2012 and On My Mind (April'16) is the second single from The Spitfires' second album A Thousand Times (August'16). 

2. What calibre of tune is So Long?

Of the first order. Elements of English indie rock that stretch back from the Arctic Monkeys to the golden years of English punk to the British invasion all combine to make a racy little number out of melancholic material. Comes with keys and and a little side of brass. Grows on you.

3. Who do these indie rock champions sound like? 

The Clash, The Jam and The Smiths. 

4. What have the press said about Always On My Mind? 

“A powerful modern rock anthem” – Never Enough Notes.

“A quality slice of guitar driven sounds” – Merc London.

“The tracks exceptional standard is maintained throughout it’s entirety” – Gig Slutz.

5. Which bands have provided ammunition for The Spitfires?

Some of The Spitfires' influences are The Kinks, The Jam, The Smiths, The Clash, The Who, Billy Bragg, 2 Tone, soul and reggae.

6. Why should I give On My Mind a whirl? 

On My Mind is a crystal clear product of the finest English indie rock influences.

7. Do The Spitfires have any more spankers?

Aye aye Popeye. Wrap your ears around So Long a tune that found it's way to the top of the U.K. vinyl singles charts.

8. Anything else?

The bird. 

“I’m not trying to be brave”

The Cat Empire are an Australian ska, jazz, funk, rock fusion band with Latin influences. From Melbourne, Australia, and formed in 1999 they have seven records to pin on their battle honors. So Many Nights (2007) was the second single from their third album of the same name which debuted at number 2 on the Australian album charts. So Many Nights is a funky, nu-soul, ska number that Music Review praised for “the addictive catchiness of the chorus and the danceable rhythm that is hard to resist.”

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Retired matador with unpaid rent”