BRIDES ON HORSEBACK, PYJAMAS, AND THE AMSTERDAM HILTON – WHAT IS IT ABOUT ROCK AND ROLL WEDDINGS?

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John Lennon and Yoko Ono at the Amsterdam Hilton, for their Bed-In honeymoon

Weddings have always been the official symbol of love, the act of publicly officialising one’s relationship to be bound until “death do us part.” For the world of rock and roll this is no different. And just like many weddings and marriages, they can be pure bliss, heart-breaking, dramatic, or even scandalous. We took a… Read more »

UNDERGROUND SOUNDWAVE: ROUND UP FOR JANUARY 2022

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Hastings alt-rock quartet, Kid Kapichi

At Underground we do our part in helping give back to the music scenes that inspired us. Through our ‘Soundwave Program’ we showcase new, emerging, and exciting talent to give artists the spotlight that they deserve. In this Soundwave round-up catch the latest news from Pale Waves, Witch Fever, Kid Kapichi, and more. STRANGE BONES… Read more »

‘DROWND: The ‘Undustrial’ project of Joe Crudgington’

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DROWND, the industrial band led by Joe Crudgington, on ‘Sinner’, their upcoming album ‘(an)aesthetic’ and the alternative music scene in LA.

Born in Essex, before living in both Los Angeles and London, DRØWND is the brainchild of Joe Crudgington. With music that delves into the dark side of human emotions, DRØWND’s lyricism and musical style is reminiscent of the 90s industrial scene. Having influences such as Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, and Gary Numan, DRØWND’s blend… Read more »

Which bands and musicians wear the Underground steel cap boot?

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Lucia & The Best Boys band photo

(Photo: Neelam Khan Vela) With the first Underground Steel Caps dating back to the 1980s and their formal presentation as part of the Originals Collection in 1987, the boots have become a consistent product line within the brand. By reinterpreting what was a workingman boot, Underground helped bring these into fashion, with the manipulation of… Read more »