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12 September 2026 – The Tubs — Hard Life
By Editorial Team - September 12, 2026
Summary
The Tubs' third album Hard Life turns jangly twelve-string guitars, distorted indie rock, violin, and self-deprecating lyrics into a sharp modern record.
Key Facts
- Hard Life is The Tubs' third album.
- The record combines twelve-string guitars, distorted indie rock and violin.
- Its influences include Hüsker Dü, The Replacements and early R.E.M., without becoming a nostalgia exercise.
- Entities: The Tubs, Hard Life, Hüsker Dü, The Replacements, R.E.M.
- Tags: the-tubs, hard-life, indie-rock, jangle-rock, twelve-string, violin, uk-music
The Tubs are earning strong reviews for their third album, Hard Life.
Their combination of jangly twelve-string guitars, distorted indie rock, violin and brutally self-deprecating lyrics has drawn comparisons with Hüsker Dü, The Replacements and early R.E.M. without sounding like another nostalgia exercise.
The record keeps the reference points visible while allowing the songs to remain odd, funny and contemporary within the wider indie-rock tradition.