{"title":"Shooting Daggers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"athames","title":"Athames","description":"\u003cp\u003e6 tracks of visceral hardcore punk, full of spit and fury, venom and hooks, with twists and turns going beyond a straight mosh and thrash. You could say that feminist\/queercore punk trio Shooting Daggers have been ‘nailing it’ since the release of their first single on New Heavy Sounds (Manic Pixie Dream Girl) dropped in October last year. Already a name to watch and a ‘must see’ on thehomegrown punk circuit, the single received a host of love from press folks. For example ... ' My life for one has been marginally improved by Shooting Daggers’ big-riffing feminist chunterpunk entering it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Heavy Sounds","offers":[{"title":"Brown | 7\"","offer_id":50503456948555,"sku":"1151834","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50503456751947,"sku":"1151835","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/10f0d299-3aa9-4ac8-8ae5-98bd126a6247_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727796057"},{"product_id":"love-and-rage","title":"Love and Rage","description":"\u003cp\u003eSal, Bea, and Raquel aka Shooting Daggers, are without a doubt burning it up at the moment. Since releasing their EP \u003cem\u003e‘Athames’\u003c\/em\u003e last year the whispers are getting louder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, things have been pretty much upwards, non-stop, and Daggers are fast becoming a fiery beacon at the beating heart of the burgeoning UK hardcore scene. Plus, their full-on live shows have made them a must-see proposition. Whether it’s Desertfest, supporting Amyl \u0026amp; The Sniffers, a plethora of underground gigs and festivals across the UK and Europe including Fluff and Burn It Down. Or sharing the stage with the cream of up-and-coming American hardcore, Scowl, Gel, Zulu, Spaced, and being personally asked to play the ‘\u003cem\u003eCult Of Luna\u003c\/em\u003e’ curated ‘Beyond The Red Shift’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s no doubt that Shooting Daggers are most certainly in demand. It’s a wonder they have the time to do anything else. Thankfully, they had a week spare to go in with Wayne Adams at Bear Bites Horse Studio in London to record their debut album. Titled \u003cem\u003e‘Love and Rage’\u003c\/em\u003e it’s a huge leap forward from their EP, in fact we believe Daggers have recorded something of a corker in terms of modern hardcore in fact … a potential minor classic debut maybe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic you say? As in '\u003cem\u003eThe Ramones\u003c\/em\u003e' or '\u003cem\u003eDamned Damned Damned\u003c\/em\u003e', as in '\u003cem\u003eLos Angeles\u003c\/em\u003e' or '\u003cem\u003eBad Brains\u003c\/em\u003e', as in '\u003cem\u003eRepeater\u003c\/em\u003e' or '\u003cem\u003ePussy Whipped\u003c\/em\u003e', or as in (because they wouldn't forgive us if we left them out) '\u003cem\u003eNon-stop Feeling\u003c\/em\u003e', by the genre-deviating, mainstream breakers Turnstile. And yeah, we've noticed how male that list is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever way you spin it, there is no doubt that \u003cem\u003e‘Love and Rage'\u003c\/em\u003e is an album of jaw-dropping depth and melody as well as blinding energy and angst. The band says … We want to spread a positive message, we are challenging rage into a good force, seeking for justice and unity. Anger serves us as a bodyguard for our personal pain and suffering. But when you recognise rage within you, if you handle it with attention, love, and compassion, it can be a powerful mobilizing factor to take action in solidarity and commitment to enacting social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a time to focus on ourselves and our community. Protect our rights to be in this world and stop caring about men's validations. It's time for women and queer people to channel all our power together. In this album we touch subjects such as Unity, sorority, self-love, taking the power back, queer love and skateboarding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Heavy Sounds","offers":[{"title":"LP - Blue","offer_id":50530352988491,"sku":"2175183","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50530353676619,"sku":"2175187","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP - Pink","offer_id":53040802660683,"sku":"R2721-0171","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Shooting_Daggers_-_Love__Rage_6d8c909d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728077142"},{"product_id":"the-real-life-thing","title":"The Real Life Thing","description":"\u003cp\u003eShooting Daggers are a band that never seems to stop. Sal, Bea and Raquel are one of the hardest working outfits out there, constantly playing shows and lending their support to myriad causes all around the U.K. and Europe. So, it’s always an exciting prospect when the band takes some time out from the maelstrom to write and record new material. And 2 years on from the release of their acclaimed debut album \u003cem\u003eLove and Rage\u003c\/em\u003e the band have been in Bear Bites Horse Studio with Wayne Adams (Big Lad, Green Lung) at the controls to come up with the goods once again. \u003cem\u003eThe Real Life Thing\u003c\/em\u003e is the latest hardcore sonic missive from one of London’s must-see bands, and it absolutely does not disappoint. Shooting Daggers are the real deal; the best, and most exciting and adventurous hardcore-inspired band in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ‘mini album‘. 7 songs and 20 minutes of driving rocket fuelled punk meets melody picking up from their debut to go further into their own space. A selection of songs that are marked by a fierce energy, variety and cool musical nous, but always with a message firmly at its core. The band says …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘It's a crucial time to focus on what really matters. Be present, be aware of real things happening in the world, with integrity and love we can make a difference as a community. There is hope out there, and if we all start treating nature, people and animals with respect and empathy we will be able to become better humans and coexist. In this mini album, we express the full range of our emotions through various sounds and genres. From cheerfulness to anger and hopefulness. From hardcore punk, to shoegaze, to post hardcore and riot grrrl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe embrace our authentic self, with sensitivity in response to injustice, we act out, and all the while savouring every moment, being unapologetically yourself, empowering ourselves and each other’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the help of some very special guests in the form of ‘The Menstrual Cramps' and Dennis Lyxzén from Refused, that message is driven home ‘big time’. ‘Adrenaline’ is as full on and heavy as Daggers have ever been, all buzzsaw riffs and rousing vocals, it’s a smart and catchy punch in the face to kick off proceedings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘My Oh My’ sweetens the vibe if only a bit with its layered post shoegaze guitars and anthemic vocals, exquisitely arranged we may add. It really shows how Daggers have taken the 90’s elements from Love \u0026amp; Rage and expanded it into something all their own. ‘T.R.L.T.’ back to ‘in yer face’ Daggers trademark off kilter punk, chants, fast bit, slow bits all straight into your head. ‘We just Wanna Play’ is, as Daggers put it ... ‘Empowering playground song for girls and queers to sing and play’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect intro to … ‘Loud Mouths’ the first track to feature bestie guesties ‘The Menstrual Cramps’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA riotous call to arms. We are united with our sisters and queer folks in punk and hardcore, queercore is strong and more alive than ever. Together we will denounce problematic behaviours unapologetically, we won't shut up. Things must change and it’s happening when problems are pointed out and sorted. The scene is for everybody, and we are making it happen’. ‘Le Soleil’ is another step forward … a left field, almost dubby vibe with a dreamy melodic swirling vocal performance from Sal. When Daggers decide to step outside the box, they do it seductively in style. ‘Glow’ is the second collaboration; this one featuring Dennis Lyxzén from Refused on dual vocal duties. A no brainer it seems … ‘Refused has been a band that never wanted to fit in with a specific sound, they are pioneers of experimental punk while still being rooted in hardcore. They believe in what we believe in, antifascism, veganism, social justice and Dennis on stage is anything but a generic hardcore singer’. It’s a celebration. It’s fuzzy, it's hooky and it’s heavy with, dare we say it, a bit of My Bloody Valentine in there too, generic hardcore it is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that pretty much sums up\u003cem\u003e The Real Life Thing\u003c\/em\u003e. This album and this band are anything but ‘generic’. They never stand still and continue to push the boundaries of what is ‘hardcore’ or ‘punk’ or whatever people think they are. T.R.L.T. is a delight and a surprise from start to finish, refreshing, abrasive, melodic and with a true beating heart. Embrace it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Heavy Sounds","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":56973324648779,"sku":"R1803-2049","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ShootingDaggers-TheRealLifeThing.jpg?v=1775565612"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/shooting-daggers.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}