Maruja on their “life-affirming” year and punk’s 50th anniversary: “Do what you think is right and share that with the world”
Maruja sound like they're having exactly the kind of year we'd want any band to have, and their philosophy about doing what you think is right really cuts through all the noise in music right now. The fact that they're weighing in on industry drama while also getting stuck into the punk anniversary celebrations shows they're not afraid to engage with what matters, whether that's taking sides or just showing up for the history. Getting involved with The 100 Club's 50 Years of the Punk Special says something important about honouring where we've come from, and that's the kind of thing Cledvibes Radio listeners will appreciate. A Manchester jazz-punk band at a punk milestone event? That's the spirit we're here for.
From NME Music: The Manchester jazz-punk band weigh in on the Ed Sheeran and Macklemore debacle, and tell us about being challenged to a duel by Opus Kink, and playing The 100 Club’s 50 Years of the Punk Special anniversary show The post Maruja on their “life-affirming” year and punk’s 50th anniversary: “Do what you think is right and share that with the world” appeared first on NME.