Nightwatchers Addresses Divisive French Domestic Policy In New Single

Courtesy: Lovely Records

Independent French punk band Nightwatchers is taking on a specific policy from its nation’s government in its new single.

The band premiered its new single, ‘Their Turn Trying To Rule The World‘ Friday through Lovely Records. The song is featured in the band’s new album, Common Crusades, which is scheduled for release Oct. 8 through Lovely Records.

The song’s musical arrangement puts forth a pure, vintage punk sound that immediately lends itself to comparison to works from the likes of the Sex Pistols. That is due in part to the general sound and stylistic approach taken in the song and also to the song’s production.

The lyrical theme featured in the band’s new song is a political commentary on a specific policy that has been a sharp point of debate for months across France. According to research, the legislation centers on the issue of alleged religious discrimination against Muslims living in France.

Front man Julien Virgos addressed that matter and its connection to the song in a recent interview.

“Their Turn Trying to Rule the World” tackles the Senate report that inspired the brand new French law against “Islamist separatism”. said Virgos. “The existence of a separatist political project is presented as a fact, without any scientific proof.”

More information on Nightwatchers’ new single and album is available along with all of the band’s latest news and more at:

Website: https://www.nightwatcherspunk.bandcamp.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nghtwtchrs

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American Television Releases New Covers Collection EP; Debuts Video For Black Flag Cover

Courtesy: Wiretap Records

Punk rock band American Television released its new EP, Adolescence Friday.

In celebration of the EP’s release, which came through Wiretap Records, the band premiered the video for its cover of Black Flag’s song, ‘Nervous Breakdown’ Saturday.

The band’s DIY-style video features the band members — Steve Rovery (guitar, vocals), Jerred Lazar (guitar, vocals), Bryan Flowers (drums), and Edwin Wikfors (bass) — each being themselves as Rovery and Lazar go kind of crazy.

American Television’s take on ‘Nervous Breakdown’ stays largely true to its source material. The only difference between the two renditions is that the original work has more of a Sex Pistols type sound thanks to its production. American Television’s rendition by comparison has a somewhat richer sound even despite its still raw sense.

‘Nervous Breakdown’ is just one of the covers featured in the five-song record, which is in fact a collection of covers. The band also takes on songs from Operation Ivy, Green Day, Bad Religion, and Fugazi. The EP’s track listing is noted below.

Track List:

1 · Nervous Breakdown (Black Flag cover)

2 · Officer (Operation Ivy cover)

3 · American Jesus (Bad Religion cover)

4 · Merchandise (Fugazi cover)

5 · Brain Stew / Jaded (Green Day cover)

Adolescence is available to order here.

More information on American Television’s new EP is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://amtv.bandcamp.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americantelevision

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