News

24th March

We're going to be going to the studio again for a few more tracks within the next few months, hopefully we'll have another little release by the end of the summer.

We're going to be supporting Bullets To Broadway (basically the Teen Idols' new band) on May 7th.  Keep this thread bumped up at Punktastic and these ones at Punknews and Punksoc with interesting things so more people are aware of the gig!

19th March

Thanks to all the people who came to our gigs over the past couple of days.

WE ARE PLAYING WITH USELESS ID ON WEDNESDAY at Junktion 7, Nottingham.  This gig will be really realy good so you should come down at 8:30pm to watch!

19th February

We're recording some video footage very soon, including some live stuff of us and the crowd at the gig at the Attik on 18th March.  It's an early starter at 5pm and we should be on about 8pm or 9pm.  There's 15 bands and it's a fiver on the door, you cannot ask for better value!  The headlining bands are The Infested (signed to No-Rules records, play with Leftover Crack a lot) and local heroes A New Days Enemy.  So it's gonna be a hardcore packed night!

21st January

New CD now available to buy at Rockaboom (Leicester), Left Legged Pineapple (Loughborough), Tempest (Birmingham), and www.interpunk.com.

12th January

We're currently busy organising the Easter tour.  If you're a promoter and think you can help us out, please contact us.  We're also distributing our CD round the place.  If you think you can sell some, contact us.  If you know someone who can sell some, contact us.

19th December

Thanks people for coming to the gig the other day, it were a proper laff.  Stars in Their Eyes will be reorganised for Easter time in Leicester, featuring some real good bands.  If you're interested in being on this gig, contact us.

Don't forget our other gigs this week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (check out the gigs page for info) - the bigger the crowd and the more you mosh, the better we play!

13th December

The gig on Friday 16th December is now a regular gig with Shotgun Johnny + Hostyle Takeover + Jacob's Fable + Hoofbite.  It is our first gig since releasing "Fake", so come along and pick up a copy - you'll love it!

25th November

Sorry about the frankly unreasonable delay of the new EP, this is due to the busy workload of the production company.  I have just collected them and they look well good.  If you pre-ordered a copy, it is on its way.  They are available to buy from the shop now for all the world!!!

11th October

ANNOUNCEMENT - the new Fake EP will be available from 28th October 2005 and will be absolutely Smashing!  A new mp3 is available for you all to download!

Despondent are playing with Sonic Boom Six on 30th October in Liverpool, we are taking a big coach up leaving from Leicester and making a stop in Derby.  If you would like to come on the coach, it's £10.  Be sure to email Nik if you are interested, you don't have to know us, anyone is welcome!

13th September

Thanks everyone for coming to the Charlotte on the 12th, we had a fun night despite the technical difficulties.  Make sure you come to the Attik on Sat 17th September where we are headlining, also playing are Random Outcome, Doof, My Jaded Hero and No Industries.

2nd September

Despondent are supporting the most incredible Fandangle (Moon Ska Records) at the Charlotte on September 12th.  Also playing is Accidental President and Switch NX.

We're also recording our new EP soon, it's gonna be a little different, but don't be scared, you'll love it!

21st August

Emergency gig alert! Come to the Firefly, Leicester on 29th August.  It's free and everything.  We're playing with Red Sharks and Dirty Backbeats.

19th August

The gig at the Vic on 23rd is cancelled.  Sorry all, it was out of our control. 

5th August

Despondent have their first Nottingham gig confirmed at the Old Angel with Bleeding Pink, All Or Nothing and Dead at 27.  Be sure to pop along!

26th July

Brand new live song up in the media section - "Place that we call home" is available to stream and download!

25th July

New website!  We thought the old one was looking a bit dark and tired so we freshened it up with some blue to match the artwork on the new EP.

We've got loads of new songs, so if you haven't seen us for a while, be sure to come along to our live shows - check out the gigs page for details!

Come and Gone EP released - pick it up from our shop page or at one of our gigs.