It’s the tail end of the 1970s, Sid Vicious is dead and the Ford Granada rides high – Only it isn’t. This is modern day Yorkshire, though some may argue that the outlook is similar…
China Rats are a punk rock force from Leeds who are releasing their debut EP titled Don’t Play With Fire on October 14 (digital and vinyl).
Punk and post-punk sounds in the vein of The Kinks, Buzzcocks and even Sham 69, the EP was recorded in their hometown and produced and mixed by Matt Peel (Pulled Apart By Horses) at Cottage Road Studios.
Though I haven’t heard the full EP (yet), Graeme Thomson (vocals), Luke Smith (guitar), Jedidiah Allcock (bass) and George Riley (drums) have a reason to be proud. Together with artist and film maker Richard Swarbrick, they have created an innovative video for the first single, ‘N.O.M.O.N.E.Y.’
A great teaser for next week Monday’s release as well as their live performances.
China Rats on Tour
Like what you hear? Hey, me too! You should do as I do (not as I say) and make and effort to go check them out when they play in your town.
Here are some of their upcoming dates along with the China Rats Bandsintown profile for posterity.
- October 17, 2013 – The New Adelphi – Hull
- October 23 – Clwb Ifor Bach – Cardiff
- October 24 – The Leadmill – Sheffield
- October 27 – The Cluny – Newcastle Upon Tyne
- October 28 – King Tuts – Glasgow
- October 29 – The Ruby Lounge – Manchester
