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From 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
Found in: Music, ReviewsVideo Premiere: Frank Turner - "Peggy Sang The Blues"
Watch the video for Frank Turner's song "Peggy Sang The Blues." The song is on his upcoming record England Keep My Bones, out June 7th on Epitaph Records. read more
Found in: Featured VideosVideo Premiere: Frank Turner - "I Still Believe" (Live at The Fest 9)
Video Premiere: Frank Turner - "I Still Believe" from his new EP read more
Found in: Featured VideosWatch Frank Turner's Isabel
Click the image to watch the video premiere of the Frank Turner song Isabel. ... read more
Found in: Featured VideosThe 25 Best Albums of 2009
We spent the month of November considering The Best of the Decade, from albums and TV shows to books and comedians. But lest we forget all the great music that came out in the last 12 months, here are our picks for the Best of 2009. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBest of What's Next: Frank Turner
Hometown: London Album: Poetry of the Deed For Fans of: Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg, early Bruce Springsteen For someone who often gets slapped with the “folk” modifier, Frank Turner’s musical ambitions began with a rather odd inspiration—an Iron Maiden poster featuring a futuristic zombie cowboy. “I just saw that on the wall and was just like, ‘That’s the coolest thing ever,’” the London troubador says. “And then when somebody told me it was a band, my mind kind of fell apart and I started getting into music.”... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesFrank Turner "The Road" video (Awesome of the Day)
In the last three years, hardcore frontman-turned-folk-punk singer Frank Tuner has logged some 700 shows in his native U.K. and is currently touring the U.S. So it's fitting that his video for "The Road" captures Turner playing 24 shows in 24 hours. ... read more
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