The Scaners

Press release - 3 May 2018 15:47

THE SCANERS: "Alien-Gonzo" Synth-Punks Launch European Tour | Dirty Water Records

From Frank Sinatra crooning about being flown to the moon to David Bowie, the man who fell to Earth, popular music has had an on-and-off fascination with space and life beyond our planet. For THE SCANERS, France’s latest punk sensation, the question of extra-terrestrial life isn’t actually a question, but rather a fact; one they are not only comfortable with, but, after listening to their debut self-titled record, they may even be co-conspirators with the little green men themselves.

You can run, but there’s nowhere to hide from this band’s infectious punk. With drums bouncing along at a breakneck pace and a lobotomized guitar line twitching under the knife, The Scaners get right to work drilling their hooks firmly in your earholes.

The Scaners inform us that we’re past the point of no return and all we can do is sit back and relax, a feat easier said than done with the great new-wave punk sound that they’ve crafted on their debut album.

THE SCANERS SELF-TITLED DEBUT IS OUT EVERYWHERE ORDER NOW!

Recent Press:

"a swirlingly mesmeric menace, with guttural growls backing a looming snarl over a dark driving rhythm." - Louder Than War

A mid-song meltdown between guitar and organ completes the damage here, as The Scaners unleash a death-ray of sound that just might melt your mind! - LiveEyeTV

The Scaners is a very interesting record for the mere reason that in the simplest manner, the band managed to unite their music and lyrics thematically to reflect a neo-space-age adventure. Songs like “We Want to Talk to Your Leader” and “Levitation Train 2077,” among others, continue to build on this, making for a very fun album - The Spill Magazine

THE SCANERS blast off TODAY on a 19 date UK and European takeover tour! Check your local listings!

03.05 (Es) Sopelana - La Triangu

04.05 (Fr) Capbreton - Le Circus

05.05 (Es) Soria - El Cielo Gira bar - morning show

06.05 (Es) Logroño - Stereo bar - morning show

07.05 (Es) Madrid - Wurlitzer Ballroom

08.05 (Es) León - Rock n' Roll Circus

09.05 (Es) Valladolid - Backstage

10.05 (Es) Bilbao - La Nube Cafe Teatro

12.05 (Es) Barcelona - Sardina fest - Sala Upload

16.05 (Fr) Lyon - Epicerie Moderne

01.06 (NL) Amsterdam - Pacific Parc

02.06 (Be) Marchienne-Au-Pont - Rockerill Festival

04.06 (Fr) Paris - Supersonic

06.06 (Fr) Tours - Festival Aucard de Tours

07.06 (Fr) Rennes - Bar'hic

09.06 (Uk) London - Dirty Water Club - Finsbury pub

10.06 (Uk) Brighton - Prince Albert

14.07 (Fr) Sathonay Camp - Rallye des Gônes

18.08 (Uk) Brixton - Summer weird sin - The Windmill

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The Dirty Water Club started in October 1996 in the Tufnell Park neighbourhood of north London, at a venue called The Boston. The club's name is derived from The Standells' 1966 hit 'Dirty Water' which glorifies the US city of Boston, Massachusetts.

Past performers have included The White Stripes (voted by Q Magazine as one of the top 10 gigs of all time, Mojo one of the top 30 and Kerrang one of the top 100!), The Gories, Country Teasers, Black Lips, NOBUNNY, Kid Congo Powers, The Fleshtones, Billy Childish, Radio Birdman, The Dirtbombs, Thee Michelle Gun Elephant, The 5.6.7.8's, The Horrors and The Brian Jonestown Massacre to name just a few. The club has also seen some original '60s performers, such as The Monks, ? and the Mysterians, Kim Fowley, Sky Saxon, GONN, Michael Davis of the MC5 and more grace its stage.

Their in-house record label, Dirty Water Records, is one of the leading garage/beat/(real) R&B labels in the world.

Contacts

Matt Hunter

Press contact matt@reprobatemedia.com

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