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Tune in for new American Television

Posted by Loren on July 25, 2023

Tune in for new American Television
photo by Miranda Jayne

American Television has just debuted "Snakes," a new single fro the band's upcoming new record, which will be called Scars and will release on Sept. 22. The band last released Watch It Burn in 2020 (Wiretap Records). The record was initially to be released on A-F Records with the band shifting to release it independently upon recent allegations against Anti-Flag.

The DC band play singalong melodic punk that juxtaposes gruff vocals with big hooks.

Tune in for new American Television
photo by Miranda Jayne

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