Album Review
Preoccupations - Arrangements
3-5 Stars
It takes a while for Preoccupations to find their new groove.
9th September 2022, 12:00am
Album Review
3-5 Stars
It takes a while for Preoccupations to find their new groove.
9th September 2022, 12:00am
Watch
The instrumental track is taken from the band's latest album 'New Material'.
28th January 2019, 12:00am
Listen
The future tour pals have covered each other’s songs.
24th October 2018, 12:00am
Album Review
4 Stars
Arguably the most whole and complete Preoccupations release to date.
23rd March 2018, 10:00am
Have You Heard?
The track feels like it's skulking around backstreets uninvited, scouring for information.
17th January 2018, 12:00am
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They’ve also shared new track ‘Espionage’ and details of a European tour.
16th January 2018, 12:00am
Album Review
4 Stars
The Canadian group's second record hits harder, digs deeper and lingers longer than their promising debut.
15th September 2016, 11:57am
A new moniker but the same 'hit the ground running' mindset - Preoccupations are shaking off a rocky year and continuing their top-speed upwards trajectory.
13th September 2016, 12:00am
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Possibly the longest banger of the year.
7th September 2016, 12:00am
Have You Heard?
It's the band at their most aggressive.
19th July 2016, 12:00am
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Group’s new album is out this September.
13th July 2016, 12:00am
We deliver verdicts on the week’s best and biggest tracks.
17th June 2016, 12:00am
Have You Heard?
On their latest dark descent, Preoccupations are adding new shades to gloom.
17th June 2016, 12:00am
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The band formerly known as Viet Cong are to release the album in September.
13th June 2016, 12:00am
What's in a name?
They're been pretty preoccupied with choosing a new name (sorry) but now the Canadian group are back on track, with new tour dates to boot.
21st April 2016, 12:00am
A bit like cracking open a bottle of champagne and yelling “FUCK YEAH” while you stand on top of the kitchen table pouring it over yourself.
2nd December 2015, 12:00am
News
The band have responded to widespread criticism.
19th September 2015, 12:00am
TViet Cong
The Canadian post-punkers call upon nightmarish sci-fi for a new clip.
10th September 2015, 12:00am
Booking now
Canadian group will begin the newly announced dates in Quebec next week.
9th July 2015, 12:00am
Report
Group had a show at Oberlin College cancelled due to their “offensive” name.
17th March 2015, 12:00am
Booking now
August date at Scala follows an appearance at Field Day.
11th March 2015, 12:00am
Report
Oberlin College promoter acknowledged the connotations of the Calgary band’s name.
3rd March 2015, 12:00am
Shadows
Canadian group’s single guest stars an unhomely astronaut.
22nd January 2015, 12:00am
Festivals
New names join Caribou and Mac DeMarco for the 6th-7th June weekender.
19th January 2015, 12:00am
With Bob Vylan, St Vincent, girl in red, Lizzy McAlpine and more.