May 2013
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Made of Chalk: TTNG Live from Chicago "Left...
Here is the second of the three videos by Made of Chalk of TTNG live from Chicago performing “Left Aligned” from the new album 13.0.0.0.0.
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Made Of Chalk: Live Videos First of Three to come...
The Made of Chalk Sargent House Takeover continues! Here is the first of three videos to come from TTNG who just released their second full length album titled 13.0.0.0.0 earlier this year. The band is currently on tour with Tera Melos in support of this release. You can check out the remaining dates here! and see Tera Melos and Native videos in the take over HERE.
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April 2013
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I'll Take The Minute Snake live from Oxford
TTNG live in Oxford “I’ll Take The Minute Snake” - cheers to GreenDore Films for sharing
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Live Video Clip and Interview from Moscow
TTNG performing the song ‘Adventure, Stamina & Anger’ and Interview with our friends at Stop the Silence - shot on February 12, 2013 @ B2 Club in Moscow, Russia. TTNG will be heading out on tour with Tera Melos in the USA & CANADA starting April 18th - SEE ALL DATES HERE
March 2013
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Dirty Impound Albums of the Week & Review of...
There is greatness here. The cumulative effect of TTNG’s 13.0.0.0.0 (released January 22) – a title that references the Mayan calendar’s counting sequence covering the beginning and end of creation – is mounting impressiveness. Weaving seamlessly between exposed delicacy and tough, technical musicianship with impactful oomph, the album charms and charms, and the more one revisits it the...
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MM: Interview with Tim Collis
Ever-burned into our musical conscious through his affiliation with alternative heavy hitters TTNG (formally This Town Needs Guns), guitarist Tim Collis is renowned for his technical playing style and effortless, progressive technique. Having played in the Oxford-based band for countless years, with records released through Big Scary Monsters and Sargent House, we caught up with Tim off the back...
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Subba Cultcha Interview with TTNG
TTNG spent last year re-imagining themselves as a band, pushing on to tour with an altered line-up. Where other bands would fall by the way-side, they’ve evolved enough to be firmly looking forward to a great future, and their recently released new album is the perfect hard evidence for it. James Fox had a chat with guitarist Tim Collis on where they’re at, and what’s in store next.
You’ve...
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TTNG Are coming to America & Canada for tour with...
TTNG are happy to announce their upcoming USA & Canadian tour dates with Sargent House label mates Tera Melos. SEE ALL SHOW DETAILS HERE TERA MELOS & TTNG TOUR 2013 Apr 18, 2013 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge Apr 19, 2013 - Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile Apr 20, 2013 - Vancouver, BC @ The Media Club Apr 23, 2013 - Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium Apr 24, 2013 - Minneapolis, MN @ First...
February 2013
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A Bearded Gentleman asks 13 Questions, TTNG...
TTNG (formally known as This Town Needs Guns) Have had quite the year. TTNG found out that their lead singer and guitar player Stuart Smith would be leaving the band to start a family and the band recruited singer Henry Tremain. However, soon after beginning work on their new record the band was faced with loosing bass player Jamie Cooper as well. As Cooper exited the band Tremain took it...
Zero Core Feature
TTNG in Zero Core click here to read full frame on page 27 of the Issu.
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TTNG & BIRTHMARK Tour starts on January 31st
TTNG’S headline tour with Nate Kinsella’s solo project Birthmark joining on all shows starts in Paris on January 31st! Both bands are touring in support of their latest releases. THIS TOWN NEEDS GUNS / BIRTHMARK TOUR - 2013 Jan 31, 2013 - Paris, France @ Les Combustibles Feb 1, 2013 - Bielefeld, Germany @ AJZ Feb 2, 2013 - Dortmund, Germany @ FZW Feb 3, 2013 - Hamburg, Germany @...
January 2013
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An open letter from Henry regarding the name...
All of us at Sargent House love and support this statement and the reasons for why the band wanted to change their moniker 100%. Statement made by Henry Tremain below “Seems a few people are lacking our reasoning behind the name change and jumping to speculation. I’ve just popped our statement about the change up on the main page of our website Hopefully this will give you a...
Extraneous Terrain: Interview with TTNG
Conversations: This Town Needs Guns
I went to a cocktail bar in Shoreditch to talk to the delightful members of TTNG prior to the launch show of their newest full-length, 13.0.0.0.0. Whilst professionally sipping over glasses of Coke, they had the following to say…
It’s great to see you guys back in London. Was there any reason in choosing to have the album launch at the Old Blue Last?
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COS: This Town Needs Guns alter their name and...
On the eve of their new album’s release, This Town Needs Guns have announced a name change — they’re cutting out all those pesky words and calling themselves simply TTNG. The album title, 13.0.0.0.0, is a reference to the rebirth signaled at the end of the Mayan calendar (we’re still here, aren’t we?!), and it’s their first album with a new three-man lineup. So in a way, it’s fitting that 2013...
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Shout 4 Music (UK) Album Review: TTNG 13.0.0.0.0
Though it’s been quite a while in coming, there’s no doubting that the new This Town Needs Guns record is worth the increased wait. The band could very easily have called it quits after the departure of Stuart Smith and Jamie Cooper in 2011, but they’re still here, albeit as a slimmed-down three-piece. There’s nothing slimmed-down about the sound of...
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Oxford Music Album Review: This Town Needs Guns
Call me a conspiracist, but I reckon it’s more than aesthetics behind that album title. 13.0.0.0.0. Day 1 in the renewed Mayan calendar (remember, the one that was supposed to spell the end of the world?). This Town Needs Guns; a band who have lost 5 members, 3 of them founders, in only 7 years, and yet have battled out to the other side triumphantly waving a beaut new album replete with beaut...
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Mind Equals Blown: Gives This Town Needs Guns...
The sophomore LP can present any number of obstacles for even the most surefooted band. Throw in member changes and the equation gets even a bit more fuzzy. But when you’re talking about This Town Needs Guns, the expectations even considering all of that are still present, if not also a tad tremendous. Nevertheless, the U.K. quartet turned power trio has returned with LP #2 in the form of...
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The Aquarian Album Review: This Town Needs Guns...
Oxford, UK native trio This Town Needs Guns have named their latest work 13.0.0.0.0. The indie rock compilation features an assortment of uniquely titled tracks, all with an air of melodic serenity battling frantic instruments. Beginning with “Cat Fantastic,” the clear notes of vocalist Henry Tremain ring out over the lighthearted, technical style of playing that pours out of these musicians....
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The Rock Club Interview with Tim Collis of This...
Where did your band name come from and any regrets with that name in today’s climate?
Our previous singer Stu actually started the band when he was at uni and chose this name from a letter his friend once sent him. His friend had signed off the letter ‘This Town Needs Guns’ in reference to a bunch of scally-wags who had thrown a brick through a bus window at him.
Yes, we’re...
Full Album Stream of This Town Needs Guns'...
A week before its release on January 22, 2013. Sargent House is hosting the full album stream of This Town Needs Guns 13.0.0.0.0. - Check it out VINYL & CDS can be ordered in the USA HERE or if in EU you can order HERE
See This Town Needs Guns on TOUR - ALL DATES HERE
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Golden Plec Album Review: This Town Needs Guns...
This Town Needs Guns have faced their fair share of setbacks since the release of their debut album, ‘Animals’ over 3 years ago. Cutting numbers back from a foursome to a trio and replacing your vocalist is no easy task, particularly for a band whose signature vocals have made them a staple of the math rock community in the UK.
On ’13.0.0.0.0′ This Town Needs Guns return to form with what they...
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Musical Mathematics (Leeds UK) Album Review: This...
Label: Sargent House Release date: January 22, 2013 Progressing from their staple four-piece line up to a tight-knit trio, with Ex-Pennines front man Henry Tremain picking up where long-running vocalist Stewart Smith left off, This Town Needs Guns haven’t been without their share of setbacks. But with the announcement of a brand new record titled 13.0.0.0.0, the band – now currently consisting...
Zine And Not Heard UK : Album Review
OK, wow. Bear with me, we’re heading into the twiddly math-rock world of This Town Needs Guns. The Oxford now-trio (following exit of bassist Jamie Cooper, new(ish) singer Henry Tremain has picked up bass) return with their second full-length 13.0.0.0.0 - the ornate South American design on the album artwork nods to the significance of that number, which some readings is how the Mayan calendar...
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London Album Release Show at Old Blue Last on...
This Town Needs Guns have added a show on January 20th in London at The Old Blue Last to celebrate the launch of the new album - they will have the cds and vinyl for sale that night as well! Then, starting on January 31st they will head off for their headline Tour with Nate Kinsella’s new project Birthmark joining them on all shows. Jan 20, 2013 - London, UK @ The Old Blue Last- ALBUM...
December 2012
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Consequence of Sound Premieres new track - “I’ll...
If anyone’s reading this, it’s a pretty safe bet the apocalypse never happened!
Despite the good news of our continued existence, we still have to deal with a day of ceaseless tweets and Facebook posts, pointing out the absurdity of the End Days with asinine hashtags and irritating memes. But if we’re to live through such a humor-geddon, then there should be at least one bright spot of...
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This Town Needs Guns Announces Headline Northern...
This Town Needs Guns have just announced some new tour dates joining them on all shows will be Nate Kinsella’s solo project, Birthmark who are touring in support of their latest release on Polyvinyl. What a great pairing! So make sure to go see the lads and pick up their new album 13.0.0.0.0. which they will have with them on the tour on both Vinyl and CD. If they are not stopping by your...
November 2012
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Punktastic Live Show Review - Brighton UK
Since the departure of the previous members in 2011, the remaining members of This Town Needs Guns have had a fresh album on the horizon, ’13.0.0.0.0’, which is due out next year, and tonight will be a good insight as to what to expect from it.
Once the custom made speakers have been set up, This Town Need Guns decide to open with ‘Chinchilla’, where it’s clear that Pennines singer and...
Work Those Guns - This Town Needs Guns Live Review...
“Shorn down and reinvented as a trio, with the introduction of Henry Tremain as vocalist and all round musical show-off joining the brothers Collis, there’s a definite air of edgy anticipation in the sold out cellar. Will they be as good? Can three really replace more? Tremain, armed with what looks like a 6 string baritone guitar stands cheerfully at the back of the stage next to his...
Live from Oxford New Song "I'll Take The Minute...
This Town Needs Guns performing the track ‘I’ll Take The Minute Snake’ from their forthcoming album 13.0.0.0.0, live from The Cellar in Oxford. Filmed and Edited by GreenDore Films. www.greendorefilms.com
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Pre-Order Vinyl & CD & Bundles Up
This Town Needs Guns US Merch store has got some really sweet pre-order bundle deals for both the Vinyl or CD - You can also order any shirt or cd or vinyl separately. Orders ship anywhere in the world. We will also be putting up the Vinyl and CD for sale in the new UK online store should be up by around December 1st. All Pre-orders ship a week earlier than the release date! Also you can...
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11 Is Louder than 10: An Interview with Tim Collis
It’s been just over a year since 11 is louder than 10 spoke to Oxford math rockers This Town Needs Guns on the eve of vocalist Stu Smith’s departure for parenthood (interview here). At the time, the band’s future seemed secure, with Pennines vocalist Henry Tremain all set to take over singing duties. However, little did he know, he’d soon be replacing Jamie Cooper as...
This Town Needs Guns 13.0.0.0.0 Out on January...
“This Town Needs Guns has always been known for walking a tightrope line between pop melody and technical precision. But, 13.0.0.0.0 finds the band blurring the lines so masterfully that their intricate, spindling guitar lines and soaring pop hooks reach unforeseen apexes. And, so it’s fitting that the band titled their new album after esoteric means of counting: 13.0.0.0.0 referring...
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The Math Rock Blog's: Live Video Interview with...
This Town Needs Guns stand in the freezing cold and joke their way through a trying to be serious interview by The Mathrock Blog - If you have ever seen TTNG’s facebook profile photos you will understand why “serious” is not what they are best at… Their new album comes out on January 22nd and it’s a real gem. We thinks it’s “Cat Fantastic” - Posted...
October 2012
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Musical Mathematics: Live | This Town Needs Guns @...
…Coming on stage with their own and personally designed PA system and specialized set up, finally the new singer Henry Tremain and the Collis Brothers were ready to show us exactly why we’d paid seven pound to be at the Well. If any of us had any doubts about the new former-Peninnes lead-singer, they were gone within an instant of the first notes of their set. Louder than any of the other...
September 2012
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The 405: Track Debut 'Cat Fantastic' from This...
Today we have a special treat for you as we have the premiere of ‘Cat Fantastic’, the first track from This Town Needs Guns’ new album, which will be released in 2013.
Firstly, the title is great. How can you wrong with ‘Cat Fantastic’? Secondly, man is it good to have you guys back. Seriously.
Check out the track below, as well as their forthcoming tour dates...
July 2012
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Animals Gets Re-Issued On Clear Vinyl Via Sargent...
This Town Needs Guns album “Animals” has been repressed by our label Sargent House on CLEAR VINYL and is now available and shipping right away. It has the original UK tracklisting and comes with a free Download. You can also add on the 7” or the CD for just $5 extra Check it out and ORDER YOURS HERE
May 2012
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This Town Needs Guns: Live From Italy "If I sit...
Henry takes on one of our oldies performing If I Sit Still, Maybe I’ll Get Out Of Here live in Italy.
Live Video from Paris: New Songs
April 2012
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European Tour Starts April 24th
This Town Needs Guns begin their European tour on Tuesday, April 24th in the Netherlands. Don’t miss them when they roll through your city. Click HERE For details on each show. THIS TOWN NEEDS GUNS SPRING 2012 Apr 24, 2012 - Enschede, OV (NL) @ The Loch Apr 25, 2012 - Antwerpen, (BE) @ JC Den Eglantier Apr 26, 2012 - Den Haag, (NL) @ 330 Live Apr 27, 2012 - Paris, (FR) @ Espace B Apr...
March 2012
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This Town Needs Guns : Australian Tour Video...
This Town Needs Guns made a short video of their trip to Australia for Harvest Festival, made by friend Chris Baker. It features a track off our new album, and also something from our new electronic album entitled ‘People Also Like Fudge’ (…ok, maybe not). New This Town Needs Guns Album coming on Sargent House this Fall 2012 !!!
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This Town Needs Guns Announce Headlining European...
This Town Needs Guns announce their April/May European tour dates! However, due to them having been so busy making us a new album and mixing up some of the lineup the band photo will have to be just a dog in a top hat for now. We are so excited for their upcoming release coming this year on Sargent House and we are very happy that they will be out on the road to play for you some old and some new...
December 2011
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Video Interview with Beat Magazine (Australia)
This Town Needs Guns’, Tim & Hank have a chat with Beat Magazine while over in Australia for Harvest Festival.
November 2011
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October 2011
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This Town Needs Guns to Play Harvest Festival,...
This Town Needs Guns will be playing the first annual launch of Australia’s “Harvest Festival” along with two newly announced sideshows in November. with a great line up of bands including: Portishead, The National, The Flaming Lips, Bright Eyes, TV on the Radio, Mogwai, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Mercury Rev, The Family Stone, Holy Fuck, Death In Vegas, The Walkmen,...
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Snippets from the Studio
This Town Needs Guns clips from the studio recording at Brighton Electric with Ed Rose.
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Adventure, Stamina & Anger - Out Now
<a href=”http://thistownneedsguns.bandcamp.com/album/adventure-stamina-anger” _mce_href=”http://thistownneedsguns.bandcamp.com/album/adventure-stamina-anger”>Adventure, Stamina & Anger by This Town Needs...
September 2011
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This Town Needs Guns Acoustics At Home
This Town Needs Guns recorded an acoustic song at home today and we think it’s a beauty and worth sharing with everyone, so here it is put to some random clips from the lads cameras. 7” Pre-Order details coming soon. New Album is being recorded soon! Spring 2012 Release on Sargent House, we can’t wait. (No, It’s not an acoustic album, but we might need to have them do...
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December UK Tour Announced
This Town Needs Guns will be touring the UK this December tickets for all shows can be found HERE. We will have the new 7” on tour for sale as well.
