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AcoustiXclusive: Brian Marquis – I’m Still Chasing You

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One of the gigs on the Acoustic Basement Tour was on a boat. We met up with Brian Marquis on the Thekla in the harbour of Bristol, and he played one of his new songs for you. Listen to “I’m Still Chasing You” below. Continue reading


Details Harker EP Hours

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UK acoustic punk quartet Harker will be releasing their EP Hours 19 May through Unfun Records. The four-track will be available for pre-order from May 5 on. Take a look at their video for the title track below.

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Free Download: Of Us Giants – Smear

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Alternative rock outfit Of Us Giants put out their own Record Store Day release “Even If I Meant To” on a very special 5 inch vinyl single. Now that Record Store Day is over, Of Us Giants and AcoustiX ‘n Stones offer you a stream of the EP and a download for the song “Smear”. Continue reading


1×2 Acoustic Basement Tour Giveaway

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After two tours through America, the  Acoustic Basement Tour is finally coming to the United Kingdom. And with not the least names: Geoff Rickly (Thursday), KojiRob Lynch and Acoustic Basement pioneer Brian Marquis! What is even more amazing: we get to give away two tickets to one lucky winner! Continue reading


Interview Brian Marquis: “Raw and honest simplicity”

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What started out as an extra stage at the Vans Warped Tour, has evolved into a tour that stands on its own. And with the Acoustic Basement Tour in the United Kingdom just around the corner, we felt we had to have a chat with its founder and producer Brian Marquis, who will be sharing the stage with Geoff Rickly, Koji and Rob Lynch.

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