Name: Names
Brand: The Tubs

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

PREFECT005

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Orange

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-07-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Prefect Records

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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Total Cap

1 / 7" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / orange

Artist

The Tubs

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Prefect Records is a renowned music label based in Hartlepool, UK. They specialize in limited edition vinyl releases that are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. With a commitment to quality and exclusivity, Prefect Records ensures that each release is unique and will not be repressed. Their dedication to preserving the art of vinyl makes them a trusted name in the industry.

The Tubs is a Norwegian rock group hailing from Høyanger. With Tor Egil Høyvik on vocals and guitar, Bjarte Johansen on guitar and vocals, Arve Ullebø on drums, and Bjørn Nesse on bass and vocals, they create an electrifying sound that captivates audiences worldwide.
Formed in [year], The Tubs have been making waves in the music industry with their unique blend of rock influences. Their powerful performances and catchy melodies have earned them a dedicated fan base.
Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music, The Tubs' energetic live shows are not to be missed. Get ready to rock out with this talented quartet as they continue to make their mark on the music scene.

The Tubs were formed in 2019 by Owen Williams and George Nicholls, formerly of much-loved Welsh pop band Joanna Gruesome. The two hunkered down in rural North Wales to expand on the fuzzy, hook-laden sounds they propagated in their former outfit, this time incorporating elements of post-punk, traditional British folk, and guitar jangle seasoned by nonchalant Cleaners From Venus-influenced pop hooks and contemporary antipodean indie bands (Twerps / Goon Sax, et al). They hit the ground running, releasing the “I Don’t Know How It Works” 7-inch on Prefect Records in Feb. 2020 and playing gigs with UK colleagues like Porridge Radio, Ex-Void and Marcel Wave, as well as support for Flasher and Public Practice. After a few lineup shuffles, they recruited Max Warren (bass), Steve Stonholdt (guitar) and Matthew Green (drums) to solidify the current lineup. Trouble In Mind is honored to be co-releasing their newest effort worldwide, the “Names” 7-inch EP - our first 7-inch release in four years (that’s how good it is!) - alongside Prefect Records in the UK. 

From note one, the Names EP is all business; “Illusion”s punchy riffs (suitable for stargazing or naval-gazing) gallop forward, with Williams pontificating on his reflected reality vs. the illusion of self; a two-minute earworm on gender confusion. “The Name Song” is next, with its persistent jangle, laundry list of Williams’ favorite Seventies names and instantly memorable chorus of “I don’t care about anyone” coyly delivered with a sardonic wink and nod. “Two Person Love”s fuzzy lead line opens side two, (an ode to “erotomania”) barreling forward like a Fairport deep cut on ephedrine. A woozy cover of Felt’s “Crystal Ball” ends the EP, a faithful love-letter to an obvious influence, draped in a gauzy flange. Wrapped in an eye-catching sleeve design by Total Control’s James Vinciguerra, the Names EP practically screams “essential”.

Names

Music GB

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