Clean Shirts

Clean Shirts are a hardcore band from Harrogate. Members named in the review are Josh, Rich, Rob, Steve and Tommy. Releases mentioned: Demo 2012, the EP Smart Casual and the 2016 EP Marginal. They contributed a cover of Gang Of Four's "Damaged Goods" to a Chud Records charity compilation and later signed to Kids Of The Lughole.

Origin: Harrogate, United Kingdom. Members (first names as given): Josh, Rich, Rob, Steve, Tommy. Releases in reviews: Demo 2012; Smart Casual (EP); Marginal (2016, EP). Labels mentioned: Chud Records (charity compilation contribution), Kids Of The Lughole (signed 2016). Noted cover: "Damaged Goods" (Gang Of Four). Musical evolution: from primitive hardcore toward garage, punk and wave influences.

Clean Shirts formed in Harrogate and began with a 2012 demo. Their sound moves from primitive hardcore toward garage, punk and wave. Key releases: Demo 2012, Smart Casual (EP) and the 2016 EP Marginal. The DeBaser review highlights energetic live shows and a growing profile via small labels.

For:Fans of hardcore, punk, garage and post-punk/wave; listeners who like bands referenced in the review (Gang Of Four, Circle Jerks, Minor Threat, Fugazi, Devo).