Stranger Son Of Wb are post-punkers from Manchester who previously released a single through Marquis Cha Cha and now have an album release under their belts. 'Einstein's Getaway' has been receiving some praise recently: 'One of the hottest bands in Manchester, a vast knowledge of literature, film noir and kitchen sink drama inform their exceptionally dark debut. Dense and repetitive, it takes a few listens before the articulate bile of singer Gareth Smith fits with the disco, jazz, funk, rock turns of his band. However, Engine propels its way to victory with a speedy off-beat cowbell and sharp keyboard hook. Mog’s Pill follows a Bukowski-like character and the immense Hardy Farm swells with genuine countrified violence and beauty.' The Big Issue

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