SWEATPANTS PARTY – Fanno Bella Figura EP

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Real Gone

In 2022, Austrian punks Sweatpants Party released a self-titled debut album which encapsulated a superb blend of sharp edged pop punk and classic sounding Ramonescore. It was the kind of record that seemed set to take on Screeching Weasel at their own game, but with a combination of fun songs and a frontman far less likely to punch women in public, it actually bested the Chicago veterans, paving the way to more greatness in the future. Two years on, ‘Wee Little Songs’ took the band’s sound further into Weasel territory, and by packing twelve songs into just eight minutes, the material harked back to the fun fillers on Kevin Aper’s old Apers records. If you didn’t love the Sweatpants gang after this, it’s likely you never would.

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Listen: Josaleigh Pollett shares new track ‘Bed Of Quiet’

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Real Gone

The promotion for Josaleigh Pollett’s upcoming album ‘If I Let It Quiet’ has been a slow and measured affair. From the release of ‘Radio Player’ – a complex, multi-layered number – in October 2025 – each successive single has presented a slightly different aspect to the singer-songwriter’s sound and influences. Each one has promised that, if nothing else, ‘If I Let It Quiet’ will be an interesting listen.

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SUN ATOMS – Narco Polo Remixes

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Real Gone

In 2024, Sun Atoms released their ‘Everything Forever’ long player, a record that more than made good on the promise of a string of excellent previously released singles. A highlight of that release, ‘Narco Polo’ eschewed guitar based sounds for a mix of funk and art pop, presenting a Talking Heads-ish groove and a swathe of samples to share something that relied as much on an atmosphere as steady rhythm.

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SUBLIME – Until The Sun Explodes

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Real Gone

In their original incarnation, reggae-ska-punk band Sublime left the world with two excellent albums – 1992’s ‘40oz To Freedom’ and 1996’s ‘Sublime’. Between these two essentials, the sketchier ‘Robbin’ The Hood’ presented some great tracks, but lacked the momentum of the other records, with the more obviously finished material joined by narrative skits and acoustic pieces. For the more patient fan, it actually offered a broader insight into how the band worked; never beholden to one style, Bud, Eric and Bradley were always keen to experiment.

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Listen: The Fierce And The Dead share new track ‘Shake Hands & Exit’

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Real Gone

Within a couple of seconds, the brand new single from post rock band The Fierce And The Dead commands attention. During the intro of ‘Shake Hands & Exit’, the band couple a riff that’s as direct as their fan favourite ‘Truck’ with a stoner rock edge to create something quite sinister. It also represents one of the heaviest moments in their catalogue to date.

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