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Our Valentines gift to you, please enjoy another new song from our forthcoming album. Listen to “LET ME TELL YOU A NEW STORY” (feat. Delco royalty Kurt Vile on, what else, the trumpet) now. Feel LOVED...and then, Buy The Record. https://darkblue12xu.bandcamp.com/track/let-me-tell-you-a-new-story-2

Hello friends, the new LP is out next month. 'VICTORY IS RATED' The latest masterpiece from The Absolute Boys. Out 22rd February 2019 on 12XU. Listen to "Waterford Crystals" Bandcamp - bit.ly/2VXsH2R SoundCloud - bit.ly/2sugCo7 Spotify - spoti.fi/2SZMGfe iTunes - apple.co/2MgiEBt + Pre-Order NOW 12XU Store - bit.ly/2TUQkHh or Bandcamp - bit.ly/2Db4wGE Here's a thing Gerard wrote, if you like reading for some reason: And we are playing ONE show in the entire U.S.A. in solemn observance of the record's release, March 1st at Saint Vitus: Tickets - ticketf.ly/2swEwzE FB Event - www.facebook.com/events/292201661499584/

PAINT IT BLACK SCREAMING FEMALES GIVE THE HIRS COLLECTIVE BACCHAE 3rd August 2018 6:30pm House of Independents Asbury Park, NJ All Ages Tickets - https://www.ticketweb.com/event/paint-it-black-house-of-independents-tickets/8512515?pl=hoi FB Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/982754885237304/

Surprise! We just dropped a load of extremely limited new stuff to our webstore, including some more versions of 'The L-Shaped Man: The Demo Recordings' LPs for all of those who missed the pre-order, and some new crewnecks, pocket t's and tote bags (plus some bundles, if that's your thing). Most of these are crazily limited and won't last too long. Don't sleep, we love you all... http://ceremonyhc.bigcartel.com/

Good morning, dark yous. Pleased to share the news that we've a new 7" available now for the pleasure of your eyes, ears and, most importantly, your wallets. This is a BIG tune, one that'd be very much at home in the rafters of Wembley or Old Trafford. Naturally, it's backed with our improvement on an Anti-Nowhere League classic. Feast upon it... Buy - http://12xu.bigcartel.com/product/dark-blue-fight-to-love-b-w-for-you-7-12xu-108-7 Listen - https://soundcloud.com/gerardcosloy/dark-blue-fight-to-love Read -

Friday February 2nd 7:30pm OPEN CITY PINKWASH DOWNTRODDER At Siren Records 25 E State Street - Doylestown, PA 18901 Five Bucks | All Ages | N.O.T.A.F.L.O.L. FB Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/1447505965371200/ Saturday February 3rd 8:00pm OPEN CITY PINKWASH KILAMANZEGO DOWNTRODDER At Danny's in West Philly 1 N 50th Street - Philadelphia, PA 19139 Five Bucks | All Ages | N.O.T.A.F.L.O.F. FB Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/178566599580557/

HEADS UP! We're playing two 'City Of Ash' release shows NEXT WEEKEND. Friday night at Siren Records in Doylestown and Saturday night at Danny's in West Philadelphia. We'll be joined by some very special guests who will be revealed shortly. We're coming for you...SPREAD THE WORD. 2/2 - https://www.facebook.com/events/1447505965371200/ 2/3 - https://www.facebook.com/events/178566599580557/

Hahaha totally understand. The ridiculous part is if we sell all 400 we break even on costs. As if doing punk wasn't already a total labour of love as it is...

2017

NEW LIMITED OPEN CITY 7” AVAILABLE NOW Greetings Punks! We’re very excited to share the second Open City release of 2017, a 45rpm 7” featuring two new songs: “City Of Ash”, backed with “A Condition Worth A Mention”. Like the album, these tracks were recorded by Will Yip at Studio 4, and we’re releasing the vinyl ourselves in a very limited one time pressing. 400 copies for mailorder only. Includes an immediate high-quality download. This single has been in the works for a long time, but as it would turn out, in the meantime the world has done us the courtesy of entirely falling apart around us so that these tunes would function as an even more fitting soundtrack to the oncoming apocalypse. So thanks for that. We do hope you enjoy it. And, as always, if you’re over the symbolic gesture that is purchasing punk records in their physical form, you're invited to download or stream it in a multitude of digital formats. Limited vinyl here, while it lasts: http://store.theeopencity.com/ Listen here: https://theeopencity.bandcamp.com/ Upcoming Shows: Dec 15 - Silent Barn - Brooklyn, NY

60+ hand-screened (mostly) punk show posters from the past 10+ years including MORRISSEY, THE BOUNCING SOULS, PROPAGANDHI, THE MENZINGERS, MODERN LIFE IS WAR, CEREMONY, AVAIL, PAINT IT BLACK, THE DEAD MILKMEN, TIM BARRY, THE EXPLOSION, THE LOVED ONES, BLACKLISTED, KID DYNAMITE + Lots More. Happy to combine shipping, yadda yadda yadda... https://www.ebay.com/sch/andrew_mackie/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

Hi. A gig-only version of the LP exists and there's only 100 of them. You can get them only from us at shows while they last. Here are two such places to get them: https://www.facebook.com/events/1145038288898708/ Saturday April 29 @ The First Unitarian Church THE +HIRS+ COLLECTIVE RADIATOR HOSPITAL OPEN CITY PANDEMIX SOUL GLO SOLARIZED https://www.facebook.com/events/415998608765978/ Monday May 22nd @ PhilaMOCA RVIVR OPEN CITY BIG NOTHING EMPATH

Philly tonight, a benefit show for Electrifest... https://www.facebook.com/events/636977289815085/ *TONIGHT* Thursday February 16th 8:00pm PINKWASH OPEN CITY ORDINARY LIVES At Everybody Hits (529 W Girard Ave. In Philadelphia, PA) All Ages / $5 -> ∞ Donation Suggested This show is a benefit for Electrifest. Taking place in Philadelphia April 8th & 9th, Electrifest is an event for LGBT folks centering POC navigating healthcare, wellness and institutional trauma through radical music and art. For more on Electrifest, please click here - https://www.facebook.com/events/273076116428498/

More shows this weekend: 2/16 Philadelphia, PA @ Everybody Hits https://www.facebook.com/events/636977289815085/ 2/17 Washington, DC @ Comet Ping Pong https://www.facebook.com/events/1781449685513722/ 2/18 Richmond, VA @ Black Iris https://www.facebook.com/events/209268179546830/ 2/19 Baltimore, MD @ Downsquares https://www.facebook.com/events/1833373453587171/ www.theeopencity.com

Brooklyn tonight. https://www.facebook.com/events/222936008165507