The Headlines
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The Headlines is a punk rock band from Malmo, Sweden. They were formed in 2005. Their music is heavily influenced by such bands as The Clash
, Stiff Little Fingers
and Ramones
. Stry Terrarie (Ebba Grön
) has produceded all their recordings. Since 2007 they have released 2 albums and one EP (limited vinyl). The band started working on their third full-length album in the summer of 2011 (work in progress).
The band has toured with bands such as Levellers
(Great Britain) and Broilers (Germany). Over the past years they have played over a hundred shows all over Europe. The band has a loyal fan base in Germany, and frequently leave their country to play for more welcoming crowds abroad. During an interview about the release of Plug n Play bass player Kerry Bomb was quoted saying "There are a lot of people that hates us here in Malmo, it's all about image and attitude. We don't have enough tattoos and too much pink. In Germany nobody complains about that and the album has received great reviews" (article in Swedish).
The Clash
The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
, Stiff Little Fingers
Stiff Little Fingers
Stiff Little Fingers are a punk rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. They formed in 1977, at the height of the Troubles. They started out as a schoolboy band called Highway Star , doing rock covers, until they discovered punk. They split up after six years and four albums, although they...
and Ramones
Ramones
The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first punk rock group...
. Stry Terrarie (Ebba Grön
Ebba Grön
Ebba Grön was a Swedish punk band formed in Stockholm in 1977. Ebba Grön consisted of Joakim Thåström , Gunnar Ljungstedt and Lennart Eriksson . After the release of their second album in 1981, they were joined by a fourth member, Anders Sjöholm, also known as Stry Terrarie, on keyboard...
) has produceded all their recordings. Since 2007 they have released 2 albums and one EP (limited vinyl). The band started working on their third full-length album in the summer of 2011 (work in progress).
The band has toured with bands such as Levellers
Levellers (band)
The Levellers are an English rock band, founded in 1988 and based in Brighton, England. Their musical style is said to be influenced by punk and traditional English music.-1988-1990:...
(Great Britain) and Broilers (Germany). Over the past years they have played over a hundred shows all over Europe. The band has a loyal fan base in Germany, and frequently leave their country to play for more welcoming crowds abroad. During an interview about the release of Plug n Play bass player Kerry Bomb was quoted saying "There are a lot of people that hates us here in Malmo, it's all about image and attitude. We don't have enough tattoos and too much pink. In Germany nobody complains about that and the album has received great reviews" (article in Swedish).
Side projects
Singer and guitar player Jake Lundtofte is doing solo shows, and has played with bands such as nosnow/noalps.Albums
- Plug n Play (Radio Rebel Records) (2007)
- Making love to the city (Bad Dog/Cargo (2009)
Unreleased songs
- "När mitt hjärta sprängs" - unreleased Swedish version of their song Waiting Room (2011)