European Taxis // The Press Gang

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European Taxis

Cow-punk/drone/pop enthusiasts european taxis formed when members of the Liverpool alternative music scene got together wanting to try a more melodic Belle and Sebastian-esque pop approach to the ‘overly talky-shouty’ UK punk boom. Drawing on the work of The Vaselines, Spacemen 3 and Spiritualized, The Gun Club, Galaxie 500, King Krule and Parquet Courts; european taxis have already left a lasting impression on the UK live circuit in their short time as a group.

‘Hard-edged downstrokes of rhythm guitar steered their post-punk into the enigmatic territory of no-wave. This was an area complimented by their frontman’s style – nonchalant yet fascinating, fitting the equally captivating contradictions in the breezy surf versus brooding baritone vocals. They also achieved this tonal balance with their mastery of grunge-like loud/quiet dynamics. A later song loosely matched the surprising description of being a pop song, but in the sweetly idiosyncratic style of Buzzcocks. Their cymbal-led, crunchy drum fills kept it firmly in the realm of earworm-inclined good pop.’

– James Kilkenny, Louder Than War

The Press Gang

Blending elements of psychedelia and garage rock, The Press Gang can bounce around a bit with their melodies. Their three releases so far this year each have a lot of individuality. An interesting one, worth a watch I'd say..

Live at Big Hands

Sept 11th 2026