Frank Deserto, Author at Post-Punk.com

The Cure’s Long-Term Guitarist and Keyboardist Perry Bamonte Has Passed Away at 65

It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of long-term Cure guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte at age 65 after a short illness. The news was originally…

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The Real Anthem Shine From Within in “See Angels”

The Real Anthem is a new quartet from Arizona that combines anthemic post-punk, biting alternative rock, and just a dash of shoegaze and post-rock textures. The band features the many…

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NYC Electronic Duo Coatie Pop Unveil Mesmerizing Cover of “Surrender Your Heart”

NYC-based electronic darlings Coatie Pop simply continue to enchant and amaze – between their energetic live performances and stellar recorded output, they’ve been building a well-deserved, deeply devoted following throughout…

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Sans Police, Sans Sérif — An Interview with Xavier Paradis of Automelodi

Montreal-based synth pop project Automelodi has been a forever favorite of mine ever since I first heard the deep growling synth lines of “Schema Corporel,” one of the most infectious…

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Out of Heaven — An Interview with Just Mustard

It was a cold, autumnal evening in 2018 when I first stumbled upon Irish five-piece Just Mustard. I remember exactly how I felt while listening to the first few moments…

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Walking on Air — An Interview with David Wolfenden of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry

Of all the bands that hail from the prolific Leeds scene, none have captured my heart and mind more than Red Lorry Yellow Lorry. Formed in 1981 and adopting a…

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A Cruel Summer in Paradise — An Interview with Bootblacks

Today, Bootblacks release Paradise, their aptly-titled fifth LP, on Artoffact Records. While the album has been teased with a series of sensational singles over a span of several months, it’s been…

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Montreal Synth Artist Laura Krieg Channels Power and Allure in “Crépuscule”

Montreal-based synth musician and chanteuse Laura Krieg has just released her second full-length album, Crépuscule, via Detriti Records. The album taps into the celebrated tradition of dancefloor-ripe minimal synth projects…

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Obituary

Jeffrey Runnings of For Against has Passed Away at 61

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of Jeffrey Runnings, bassist and vocalist of Nebraska-based post-punk/dream pop band For Against. He is survived by husband Sean…

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Enigmatic Singer Q Lazzarus Commemorated with Posthumous Documentary and Soundtrack LP, Featuring Previously Unheard Music

All things pass…into the night. This powerful line features prominently throughout Q Lazzarus‘ mighty “Goodbye Horses,” a haunting synth pop track from 1988 that has developed a massive cult following…

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