Under The Radar – The Red Bastards
Less than 1,000 monthly listeners. More than 1,000 reasons to listen.
How did you come up with the bands name? A twist on The Red Bandits of Mid Wales, local red haired robbers/highway men from back in the day. We used to practice in the Red Lion Pub too so it all links… kinda!
Where are you from?Machynlleth, Mid Wales
What genre would you class your music as?Punk
For Fans Of?Rancid, Grade 2, The Drowns
Where can people connect with you?Spotify
The bands website is http://theredbastards.com/
What is your latest release?https://open.spotify.com/track/281axf3nTd02SY348C1PVx?si=bb42d124daf44504
A chuggy/bouncy number with a rip roaring solo and gang vocals all over it. What’s not to love?!
What are the songs you would recommend to new listeners?Cut The Deadwood is a good contrast song! Niff calls it a ballad but live it’s quite the opposite!
https://open.spotify.com/track/1Qek8FYXOJhyZBqbOkTxUL?si=d9bb36c9197c421b
The Good Old Days, a nod to the old school punk sound.
https://open.spotify.com/track/78e7k4rQaIMnqE6u9pgaEL?si=846ba1587ac2494e
What is the song you’re most proud of as a band?Kids On Glue, our first single as a band and first music video to boot!
https://open.spotify.com/track/61YFw16unjHb6xgQSiBOm7?si=31d833081a464eb9
When can we expect some new music?Hoping to finish album number 2 this year!
Who would be your dream collaboration?Would have to be Rancid. The band have had a big influence on what we do as ‘musicians’, if you can call us that?!
Where can people next catch one of your shows? 31st August – Coopers Arms supporting The Toasters
Where can people grab some merchandise?https://theredbastards.bandcamp.com/merch
What is the bands goal for the next 12 months?Get the final bunch of songs done for the album with a few gigs here and there along the way! Waiting on some news for the later part of the year. Watch this space!
What is your message to new listeners?Oi Oi! Use it or loose it! Support your pubs n venues before it’s too late!
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