Palooka 5 play Sci-Fi Surf - think B52s/Joe Meek, with a 'bad vibrations' modern twist. They tick all the boxes for that curl shootin', shape throwing, surf hoodang in space that you've always dreamed of! Please be aware - a live show will potentially leave you on a space station somewhere between Taunton and the moon, or further... The band released their debut long player 'Rough Magic' in 2018, which was followed in 2020 with 'Ultra Marine', and then a re-issue/rebranded 'Rough Magic' in 2021, due to demand. February this year saw the release of their 'Alien Grace' long player, to many screams, even getting the full live side aired on the Gideon Coe show on BBC6 Music! Since inception, Palooka 5 have played more gigs than there are days in a year... The band have received great airplay from the best stations near and far, and have also gained top reviews for their albums and live shows. Whilst gigging in Medway late 2022, Palooka 5 nipped into Jim Riley's Ranscombe Studios and banged out four stompin' hits; these being those very four!
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Denon DP-400
Featuring a high-precision, belt-driven mechanism and an adjustable tonearm that ensures optimal tracking and minimal resonance
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
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Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
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Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
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HumminGuru: Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner
Advanced ultrasonic technology with customizable cleaning cycles and a large tank capacity to thoroughly remove dust, dirt, and contaminants
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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Lonnie Holley Tonky
Jagjaguwar
March 21, 2025 -
Abel Selaocoe Hymns of Bantu
Warner Classics
March 28, 2025 -
Dean Wareham That's the Price of Loving Me (Clear)
Carpark Records
March 28, 2025 -
Debt Neglector Kinda Rips
Smartpunk Records
April 4, 2025 -
L.A Guns Leopard Skin
Cleopatra Records
April 4, 2025 -
Joe Armon-Jones All The Quiet (Part Ii) [2xLP]
Aquarii
June 13, 2025 -
Bongjeingan Gaekkum / Know You Did
Lawson Ent
March 7, 2025 -
Luna Kills Deathmatch (Magenta & Black Marbled)
Sharptone Records
April 4, 2025 -
Will Johnson Diamond City (Green)
Keeled Scales
April 4, 2025 -
Enemy Inside Venom
Reigning Phoenix Music America, LLC
February 28, 2025 -
PUP Who Will Look After The Dogs? (Black Smoke/Pink/Purple Splatter)
Rise Records
May 2, 2025 -
Yo La Tengo Old Joy
Mississippi Records
February 28, 2025 -
Weatherday Hornet Disaster (Clear With Red Splatter “Blood Online”) [2xLP]
Topshelf Records
March 21, 2025 -
Vindicator Communal Decay
Nltm Records
March 21, 2025