Tickets für The Blood Arm 30.09.26 in Berlin, Schokoladen

Formidable quartet The Blood Arm have reunited to digitally release their 2004 debut album Bomb Romantics, available again for the first time in over twenty years on 17th July 2026. To celebrate the release, they are performing live together for the first time in 10 years at Berlin's legendary Schokoladen.

Founded in Los Angeles, 2002. Nathaniel met guitarist Zebastian Carlisle at a karaoke bar, and the two recruited Nathaniel's UCLA classmate Dyan Valdés, a classically-trained pianist, on keys. Drummer Zachary Amos, who was studying microbiology at UCLA, was the last to join. The band developed a strong reputation for their enthusiastic and immersive live performances and were named the 'Best Live Act' at the SXSW Music Conference by Entertainment Weekly in 2005. They were also christened Franz Ferdinand's "favourite band" after playing an after show for them in 2004, the same year they nominated for the LA Weekly Music Award for 'Best New Artist'. The band members all currently reside in Berlin where they continue to make music in various projects.

Bomb Romantics was a self-funded collection of lo-fi songs recorded in a garage studio over one weekend, which then sold out and generated the buzz that got them noticed abroad. The album received critical acclaim from the likes of NME and DIY, as well as BBC Radio's Zane Lowe and Steve Lamacq. Whilst not a traditional concept album with a single continuous narrative, Bomb Romantics captures the raw energy and early ethos of The Blood Arm, making it an extremely significant release for the band.

Since the release of their debut album, they have regularly received support from the likes of The Guardian, Loud & Quiet, Uncut and Clash Magazine to name a few. The Blood Arm's biggest appearances and live achievements are rooted in their reputation as an explosive live band, which led to high-profile support slots and festival recognition, including the likes of Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds.

"A Reunion, A Resurrection, and the Return of Indie's Lost Holy Grail" - Asbo Magazine

"Two decades on, this isn't just a reissue. It's a long-overdue reunion with a record that captured lightning in a garage and refused to fade quietly. Plug in, turn it up, and welcome 'Bomb Romantics' back into the world." - Culture Addicts

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