Frank Turner: Tape Deck Heart
Frank Turner, who once sang “music, it’s my substitute for love” (on “Substitute,” from 2008’s Love Ire & Song), now turns to music as not only his escape from the tribulations and fallout from heartbreak, but as a type of therapy session. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsFrank Turner Releases Video for "Recovery"
Our first listen of Tape Deck Heart's opening track. read more
Found in: Music, NewsFrank Turner Announces New Album Tape Deck Heart
Frank Turner is set to release a new album—according to him, a “break-up record” titled Tape Deck Heart—on April 22. The album will follow up 2011’s England Keep My Bones. According to NME, it was produced by Rich Costey, whose massive discography includes work with Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails, Jane’s Addiction, Weezer and Bloc Party. “I’m an enormous Weezer fan,” Turner told NME. “There’s a fair amount of Weezer influence on this record.” In a fan message, Turner said: “So, friends, the time is finally upon us! My new record is called ‘Tape Deck Heart’. There will... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLive from Paste: Frank Turner
Watch the full session and enjoy the storied lyrics of tracks like "Balthazar, Impresario" and "Wherefore Art Thou Gene Simmons." read more
Found in: Live at PasteWatch Frank Turner Discuss his Signature Beer
Back in March, singer-songwriter Frank Turner took on a new project with Signature Brew to design his own beer. Now, after hard work and countless tastings, Turner has finally finished and has his very own beer called Believe.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Frank Turner Get Tattooed During His Show at Wembley Stadium
In about seven years, Frank Turner has gone from the ex-lead singer of British hardcore band Million Dead to a struggling pub-singer to an internationally recognized songwriter selling out Wembely Stadium. While Turner opened for Green Day at the legendary venue in 2010, he finally sold out the stadium as the headlining act this past weekend. And to commemorate the event, Turner enlisted his tattoo artist buddy, Matt Hunt, to document it on his upper arm. read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayFrom The Vault: Frank Turner
Frank Turner is a singer, songwriter and passionate showman whose sensibilities lie somewhere between punk and folk. He's an Englishman with a Billy Bragg-sort of charm that keeps you fixated on the thoughtfulness of his lyrics, while you get swept away by the power of their delivery. A hardworking musician, Frank has spent years on the road, and is recently known for his 24 shows in 24 hours challenge: made and met. He thrives on the road, and is a must-see live performer. read more
Found in: Featured VideosThe 20 Best Albums of 2011 (So Far) - Josh Jackson
This week, Paste staffers will be making their personal picks for the best albums of the first half of 2011. We reserve the right to rearrange these in our minds weekly, realize that some shouldn’t be on here at all and maybe even decide to add James Blake by year’s end. But right at this moment, here are my Top 20 albums of 2011 (so far).... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch Frank Turner's Album Release Show
Last night Frank Turner celebrated the release of his new album with a rowdy gig at London’s Barfly, and he streamed the whole thing live for any fans that couldn’t make it. The folk-punk hero played fan favorites like “The Real Damage” and “Reasons Not To Be An Idiot” alongside tracks from the newly released England Keep My Bones, which will be Turner’s first record to make the top ten on the U.K. album chart according to NME.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFrank Turner: England Keep My Bones
Things Frank Turner doesn’t believe in: undue subtlety, overly fussy arrangements, the existence of God. Things Frank Turner does believe in: you, me and the power of rock ‘n’ roll to save our souls. And also, power chords. The UK songwriter got his start fronting Doc Martin-scuffing punk bands before embarking on a solo career combining bare-chord strumming and folk storytelling with the galloping velocity of SoCal skate punks like Bad Religion. His pedigree and approach no doubt sets off alarms for people who unduly worry about Americana’s authenticity, but it’s a thoroughly effective mixture, delivering crunchy hooks and impassioned... read more
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