Brighton bunch Demob Happy deliver gritty and grubby garage rock on debut
02 October 2014, 09:45
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Demob Happy announce their debut single, "Succubus", with the news of their headline tour commencing this month.
Frontman Matt Marcantonio said: "'Succubus' is about being sold an obsession in stuff. What's harmless to you feels like a love sucking demon bitch to me, quasi-supernaturally so, who leaves your front door open but your mind on pause." Gritty, grubby and dangerously infectious, "Succubus" is an early taste of what's to come from this exciting new Brighton-based band. The single is due for release via the band’s own label, Milk Parlour Records, on 17 November with 7" and digital download options. It's b-sided with a cover of Technohead’s 90s rave anthem, "I Wanna Be A Hippy".
October live dates:
1 - Bristol, Stag and Hounds2 - Birmingham, Sunflower Lounge3 - Chester, The Compass4 - Preston, The Ferret5 -Manchester, Eagle Inn6 - York, The Duchess7 - Hull, The Adelphi8 - Sheffield, Southsea Live9 -Guildford, The Boileroom10 - Maidstone, The Rafters11 - Independent, Sunderland13 - Newcastle, Think Tank15 - London, Birthdays17 - Brighton, Bleach
October live dates:
1 - Bristol, Stag and Hounds2 - Birmingham, Sunflower Lounge3 - Chester, The Compass4 - Preston, The Ferret5 -Manchester, Eagle Inn6 - York, The Duchess7 - Hull, The Adelphi8 - Sheffield, Southsea Live9 -Guildford, The Boileroom10 - Maidstone, The Rafters11 - Independent, Sunderland13 - Newcastle, Think Tank15 - London, Birthdays17 - Brighton, Bleach
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