Panda Cult are a new band fresh out of Merseyside bringing cool, indie-pop vibes to the UK with ‘Blue Angel’ their second release.

The perfect summer tune with hints of Metronomy and epic ‘80s bands like Tears for Fears, Hue & Cry and Go West. Despite having been officially formed in March they’ve already garnered immediate buzz across Liverpool and the North West having played Sound City, they plan to follow the footsteps of their friends in Paris Youth Foundation in the whole re-bourgeoning of the Liverpool indie scene. 

Panda Cult are four friends who create music purely out of love and passion for music. Their live set is energetic, searing and tight. They’ve also recently caught the eye of their local BBC Introducing, where they were invited in for an interview after being heavily featured on the show. New on the scene, the band are yet to travel the country with their music but vow to do so soon. Meantime those in Liverpool or passing through would be smart to catch them at the Hope and Glory Festival in Liverpool on the 6th August.

Peter And The Test Tube Babies are extremely happy and very proud to announce the release of their first new album since 2004. Entitled That Shallot, the album is due for release on September 15th 2017 by Arising Empire, a division of Nuclear Blast. Tobbe Falarz (Arising Empire) commented: "I am more than happy that Peter and his Test Tube Babies teamed up with us… the band is one of the most influential punk bands of all time.“

With a return to form, the majority of the songs on the album have been written by Peter and Derek together and are destined, surely, to become Test Tubes classics. New bassist Nick has also chipped in with two of his own songs and there are plenty of surprises in store for the lucky listeners. This is by far the band’s most diverse album and it sounds all the better for it. From the outrageously bluegrass leanings of 'Silicone Beer Gut' to the super catchy 'None Of Your Fucking Business' the band have hit the ground running and have pulled no punches in delivering their best ever album.

With contributions by Lars from Rancid and ukulele punk sensations The Pukes amongst others, this album deserves to be huge – it certainly sounds huge! Also Olga from the Toy Dolls helped working on it. A single is due for release in the summer, prior to the album’s release in September.

Peter And The Test Tube Babies Tour-dates as follows:

Aug 3rd – Rebellion Festival, Blackpool 

Sept 29th – Stoke, Venue 11

Sept 30th- North East Calling, Sunderland.

Oct 1st – Manchester. Venue TBC.

Oct 6th – London, 100 Club

Oct 7th – The Great British Alternative Festival, Skegness

Nov 4th – Midlands Calling - Wolverhampton, Wulfrun hall.

Nov 24th – Southampton, Talking Heads

Nov 25th – Ramsgate, Elephant & Castle 

Dec 29th – Brighton, The Prince Albert 

Dec 30th – London, New Cross Inn 

PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES is:

Peter Bywaters | vocals

Derek "Del" Greening | guitar

Nick Abnett | bass

Sam Fuller | drums