Words with... Flashguns

In 2009 to be a band is a precarious occupation. Unless you’ve got synths, Joy Division’s back catalogue or a lead singer called Bono this year isn’t looking great, particularly for the humble indie band. That is until you hear Flashguns, a straight up four piece carved from the same wood as The Maccabees and post-punk icons Gang Of Four. “We’re not a band that started from a scene”, says lead singer Sam Johnston, “a lot of bands come from a certain...

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