Cult post-punks Maximum Joy to reform for Simple Things Festival
Bristol-based band Maximum Joy are set to play their first show in over 25 years at this year's Simple Things Festival.
The post-punk outfit, formed from the fallout of The Pop Group and Glaxo Babies, have grown a cult following in the years since their split, finding famous fans in Andrew Weatherall and Optimo, and influencing countless revivalist acts over the last couple of decades.
This year Maximum Joy will reform for a hometown show, playing on a bill that also includes Battles, Wire, Savages, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, HEALTH, Holly Herndon, Speedy Ortiz, Skepta & JME, and more.
Simple Things 2015 takes place 24 October in various city centre venues in Bristol, including Colston Hall, The Lantern, Lakota, Coroner's Court, the O2 Academy and the Firestation. The opening night party will see Godspeed grace Colston Hall's stage on 23 October.
For more information, head to the festival's website.
Check out the Maximum Joy’s 1981 cut "In The Air" below.
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