Plastic Bag, Art Rock/Post Punk three piece based in Bristol. U.K. Formed in 2023 by Steve Dew, Philip Bond & Jim Johnston and featuring Mark Vasey on Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar. Inspired by classic bands such as Television, Wire & Gang Of Four. Phil’s darkly poetic lyrics weave through intricate instrumentation lead by the incomparable guitar work of Jim Johnston. Synths and vintage beat boxes form subtle grooves driven by the powerful rhythm section of Phil Bond & Steve Dew. The album addresses such issues as government corruption, the futility of war, corporate fascism and the hopelessness of the British political and class system. “Sharp and angular post punk politico for the now. Old school yet brand new, understanding the importance of being earnest-political funky and smart with echoes of Glaxo Babies and the Pop Group who coincidentally all hail from the same town. We added PLASTIC BAG to our 24 Bands to watch in 2024 and you will see why” “All I know is we need bands like this right now” Ged Babey, journalist (Louder Than War)