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Buzzcocks launch PledgeMusic campaign to fund first new album in 8 years

Buzzcocks launch PledgeMusic campaign to fund first new album in 8 years

The Buzzcocks late last week launched a PledgeMusic crowdsourcing campaign to help fund the recording and release of their first new studio album in eight years, saying the fundraising effort — which is already halfway to its goal — will allow the legendary punk act to release its new music much faster than before.

Video: Howard Devoto rejoins Buzzcocks for first time in 33 years at Manchester gig

Video: Howard Devoto rejoins Buzzcocks for first time in 33 years at Manchester gig

The Buzzcocks staged the first of two ‘Back to Front’ concerts last night, performing music from three different eras of the group’s history with three different lineups — including a closing set that saw the return of original frontman Howard Devoto, who hadn’t appeared with the band in more than 33 years.

Howard Devoto to rejoin Buzzcocks for 2 'Back to Front' concerts in U.K. next May

Howard Devoto to rejoin Buzzcocks for 2 ‘Back to Front’ concerts in U.K. next May

More than 30 years after leaving the band he co-founded, original frontman Howard Devoto will rejoin the Buzzcocks for part of the punk legends’ two ‘Back to Front’ concerts in Manchester and London next May, shows that will feature three different lineups of the band performing music from their respective eras.

Buzzcocks to play 'Another Music,' 'Love Bites' on 22-date North American tour

Buzzcocks to play ‘Another Music,’ ‘Love Bites’ on 22-date North American tour

Classic punk outfit Buzzcocks today announced a 22-date North American tour later this spring that will find the band tearing through its first two albums — ‘Another Music in a Different Kitchen’ and ‘Love Bites’ — in their entirety each night, plus ‘other hits.’

Expanded reissues of Buzzcocks' first three albums to be released in U.S. next month

Expanded reissues of Buzzcocks’ first three albums to be released in U.S. next month

Tweet The expanded 2CD reissues of the Buzzcocks’ first three albums — Another Music in a Different Kitchen (1978), Love Bites (1978) and A Different […]