Black Dog Laughing

The rerelease of the third album "Black Dog Laughing" by The Purnells.The Purnells are both compelling and entertaining, With bluesy undertones, dark lyrics and a swaggering, theatrical performance from front man Stu, this is a band who don't do things quietly. Expect bass-laden beats with anthemic melodies and a mix of styles forged together to create a truly unique sound. This revisit to there last album is a must!

The Purnells are from Teesside in the North East of England and use strong drumbeats, gritty guitars and the occasional wailing harmonica to create a range of short and punchy music, with songs that can be dark and brooding to songs that will make you want to dance on tables and drink the night away.

After 4 years apart from each other, which has seen each member embark on many weird, wonderful and sometimes strangely erotic adventures, they are finally back together again to write new material and share their already robust back catalogue with a wider audience. Formed in 2007, The Purnells released their first album 'Resurrection Men' in 2012. This was followed by the further releases of 'A Half Step Into The Shadow' (2014) and 'Black Dog Laughing' (2015).

They now have exciting plans to release a new album in the coming year. The band are well loved for their live performances, which involve theatrical uses of face paint, walking canes, ski masks and health doses of diving into the audience.

Over the years The Purnells have played large scale northern festivals such as Stockton Weekender, Richmond Live and Stockton Calling, where they have supported big names such as The Happy Mondays, The Bluetones, Dexy's Midnight Runners and James. The Purnells have not lost their stride, despite their time apart, and the messages within their music continues to encapsulate the highs and lows of modern life.