THE DAMBUILDERS – Shrine 2026 / I Hope We’re Not Too Late

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Real Gone

Back in the 90s, The Dambuilders released a string of albums that gained a cult following. With competition from the likes of Cracker, Sponge, and a wealth of other alternative bands circa 1994/5, they never hit the “big leagues”, at least in the truest sense, but they were one of those acts that really seemed to capture the essence of the US “college rock” sound. In the UK, their fifth album ‘Ruby Red’ could occasionally be spotted in London’s bargain bins, and for those who took the time to listen, it was an album that offered much to enjoy – especially for lovers of the equally undervalued Green Apple Quick Step and Mother May I.

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Listen: The Fierce And The Dead unveil ‘The 1234’ ahead of new album

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Real Gone

The Fierce And The Dead’s fourth album, ‘News From An Invisible World’, marked a bold step forward for the band. With that record, they took their already distinctive sound from an instrumental, post-rock sphere into something song based with the addition of Kevin Feazey’s vocals. This had the effect of making a couple of their songs sound a little like a more interesting Queens of The Stone Age with proggy inflections, but it proved they were willing to experiment more than most rock bands at the time of release.

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THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #159

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Real Gone

Over the past week or two, the amount of submissions for the Singles Bar column has gone through the roof! That’s made it harder than usual to pick the highlights. Regular visitors to the SB will certainly recognise a couple of names this time around as we explore some of the recent offerings from a variety of genres, but That doesn’t mean the selection is predictable. By jumping between power pop, post rock, Irish music, and even something that’s in almost an ambient mood, our choices really highlight some great sounds filling the underground as we head into the summer. As always, we hope you find something new to enjoy!

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Real Gone Presents: A Boston Round-Up, June 2026

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Real Gone

With a lot of great music pouring out of the city over the last couple of months, it’s time to take a return trip to Boston! A couple of very familiar names can be found showcasing new and recent wares, but this is still much a celebration of the newer sounds emerging from that region of the US. We’ve got an unexpected tribute to a Britpop past, a glam infused banger, and a couple of superb indie themed tracks to fill your ears, and more besides. If you find something new to enjoy – and we certainly hope that will be the case – why not drop by and tell us? Happy listening!

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GURT – Survival Of The Shittest EP

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Real Gone

Gurt’s ‘Satan, etc.’ release from 2024 showcased a band who were unafraid of coupling absolutely devastating riffs with a sense of fun. Unlike some of their more frivolous forebears, however, the bulk of Gurt’s best material didn’t rely on being a novelty – it could be enjoyed purely on face value, and through the greatness of its arrangements. Two years on, the self-proclaimed “party doom” outfit’s ‘Survival of The Shittest’ EP works a similar trick. A huge sense of force can be heard driving almost every riff – heavy enough to crush skulls, yet still accessible in a way that might attract the less committed doom fan.

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