DS Exclusive: Wrong Life premiere music video for “Living in the Key of Hope” from new self-titled album

Scottish pop-punks Wrong Life released their new self-titled album today, and Dying Scene is stoked to bring you the exclusive premiere of the music video for “Living in the Key of Hope”. Here’s what frontman Fraser had to say about the video, which you can watch below: “‘Living in the Key of Hope’ is the […]

Scottish pop-punks Wrong Life released their new self-titled album today, and Dying Scene is stoked to bring you the exclusive premiere of the music video for “Living in the Key of Hope”. Here’s what frontman Fraser had to say about the video, which you can watch below:

“‘Living in the Key of Hope’ is the last song on the new self-titled Wrong Life album, which is out today. I didn’t feel comfortable miming along to the words of the song, and getting someone else to do it has been done a million times already, so the next logical step seemed to be getting my oldest friend to dress up as a mime artist for the first time in his life and do all of the heavy lifting. 

Massive thanks to Brian the Mime, Josh, Simon and The Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh for turning my poorly thought-out idea into something unexpectedly heartwarming and definitely a lot better than it would’ve been otherwise.”

Fraser has fronted a lot of great punk bands (The Murderburgers, FUCK! (It’s Pronounced SHIT!), etc.), and Wrong Life is no exception. You can find their new album on all major streaming platforms. Physical copies are available in the UK from Brassneck Records (vinyl) and Limited Fun Records (CD). My fellow Americans can buy the LP from Rad Girlfriend Records, or if cassettes are your thing, our friends at Cat’s Claw Records have you covered.

Photo credit: Capacitor Photography

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DS Photo Gallery & Show Review: Aweful / Alternative Radio / The Side-Bets (Liar’s Club – Chicago, IL 1/21/2023

There were good times to be had at Liar’s Club in Chicago on Saturday January 21st. Traci Trouble of Aweful put together a fantastic lineup for the night: a trio of power trios! Three bands with three members each. Let’s dig in! It’s a bit of a surprise I haven’t seen the SIde-Bets before. Local […]

There were good times to be had at Liar’s Club in Chicago on Saturday January 21st. Traci Trouble of Aweful put together a fantastic lineup for the night: a trio of power trios! Three bands with three members each. Let’s dig in!

It’s a bit of a surprise I haven’t seen the SIde-Bets before. Local to my Chicago scene, they’re self-described as loud, rowdy, and minimal garage rock, and my description of them would be no different. These boys started the night off right. Dougie Ramone laid out some catchy bass lines that meshed great with Joe’s tight and punchy drum beats. Brendan topped off their sonic footprint with a great driving, crunch guitar sound and grungy solos. Led by Dougie’s snarling vocals, what more could you ask for? If that sounds like your bag, check them out immediately. Side-note for the Side-Bets, they were the only band where none of the members fell down, or laid down on stage for the night.

Alternative Radio filled out the middle of the evening’s entertainment. Hailing from Milwaukee, this was their first time playing in Chicago. If I had to describe them I’d say mix a fair amount of 70’s rock ‘n roll with some 80’s punk edge. The first thing that went in my notes about them was their drummer performing lead vocals on all the songs; you don’t see that every day. The second were his stylish red leather pants. Yes. This dude played drums in tight leather pants. I can’t imagine how sweaty and uncomfortable that must have been but it didn’t slow him down at all. Their bass player had some very fashionable shoes on that may have been his downfall, literally, as he tripped over a cable and fell on his ass. To his accord, he didn’t miss a beat. He did start a trend though, as it wasn’t long before their guitar player was down on the stage too, kicking his feet in the air while rocking his guitar parts. Alternative Radio put on a damn good show, give Milwaukee some love.

Aweful ranks way high amongst my favorite currently-active Chicago bands. I’ve seen and photographed them numerous times before, and boy howdy was I excited to do it again. They just keep getting better and every new song is better than the last, it’s been awesome following them. They came out of the gate strong with the song, “Bubble,” which is an older song but will be coming out on their new album soon. Rocking hard, Bubble brought everything I’ve come to love and expect from Aweful. The stage was full of energy and movement as the girls romped around with a whole lot of head-banging and hair flips. The first thing to draw me in was Traci’s unmistakeable thick-ass bass tone. It filled the whole room with her earworm bass melodies, sure to be stuck in your head. And when she kicks on the distortion it absolutely crushes. I never cease to be impressed with Izzy’s phenomenal drumming, he makes a very minimal drum set sound like a much larger kit, not a lot of people can do that. After the show I was talking to him about his excellent drumming facial expressions and he let me in on the secret. It’s all a reaction to, or an effort to prevent, the stinging of sweat in his eyes. Drummers take note for your own photo charisma. Lucy’s power chords and guitar licks tore up her signature sparkly leopard print SG. Her distinct phaser effect always brings a great atmosphere to the set. The interplay between Traci’s dark vocals with Lucy’s backup singing brought great dimension, making the songs even more memorable. At the culmination of their closing song, Time, Traci and Lucy followed the trend started by Alternative Radio, rocking out laying down on the stage floor. I have to say, besides being awesome musicians the whole band is so friendly and welcoming. I really love them ❤ And you should show them some love at all of their shows.

I’ve never had a bad time at Liar’s Club, but this show knocked everything up a notch. Check out the photos below!

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The Deadnotes rally the freaks, geeks, and loners on ‘Forever Outsider’

<p>The Deadnotes are assembling their own rock and roll misfit gang, and have called on all the freaks, geeks, and loners to join them. The German duo today (February 9) unrolled a rollicking new single titled “Forever Outsider,” and it swerves and sways in harmonious style before crash landing somewhere off the coast of post-Britpop. Don’t tell ’em we wrote that. “Musically, we have always been in between genres,” says songwriter and singer Darius. “Too indie for pop, too pop for indie; […]</p>
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A R I Z O N A kickstart a new era with the buoyant ‘Moving On’

<p>After a few years spent collaborating and laying relatively low, A R I Z O N A have returned in all their capital-letter, spaced-out glory with their first new original track since 2019. It’s called “Moving On,” it’s a buoyant electro tune that has a slight throwback dance-pop quality, and it’s billed as marking a new era for the New Jersey trio, who have signed to Fueled By Ramen. The “Moving On” video finds the band out in Round Rock […]</p>
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Gel announce album release shows

Gel have announced two album release shows for April. They will be playing at TV Eye in New York on April 21 with End It, Faze, Exhibition, and Phantom and on April 22 at St. Vitus also in New York with Peace Test, Taking Meds, Dog Breath, and one more guest yet to be announced. Gel will be releasing their debut LP Only Constant on March 31 via Convulse Records and released Shock Therapy, their split with Cold Brats in 2022.

Tours: Mad Caddies announce East Coast tour

Mad Caddies have announced US tour dates for this June. The Last Gang and Supervillians will be joining them on select dates. Mad Caddies released their EP House on Fire in 2020. Check out the dates below.

Civic: "Fly Song"

Civic have released a new song. It is called “Fly Song” and is off their upcoming album Taken By Force which will be out February 10 via ATO Records / Cooking Vinyl Australia. Civic released Future Forecast in 2021. Check out the song below.

UnityTX: "World of Malice"

UnityTX have released a new song. It is called “World of Malice” and is out now via Pure Noise Records. UnityTX released their EP Hellway in 2021 and their album Madboy in 2019. Check out the song below.

Tracy Morgan is bringing something special in his return to The Wilbur

<p>The last time Tracy Morgan was in town, he meant no disrespect, but brought the comedy rain anyway. Now as he prepares for his return, he’s bringing something a bit more special along with him. In addition to the announcement earlier this week that Morgan would be making his return to The Wilbur for two shows, with both taking place on May 20, the Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock alum will also be recording his next special during the […]</p>
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