Prohibition - Towncrier

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: PRO076LP
Barcode: 3700398740973
Release Date: 18 Sep 2026
Genre: Indie / Post-Punk / Post-Hardcore

This year, Prohibition reissues their landmark 1996 album Towncrier on vinyl. A cult classic that once took them across Europe and onto the iconic French TV show Nulle Part Ailleurs, the record remains a defining moment in their career. To mark the occasion, the Paris-based quartet returns once again for a series of live performances at the end of 2026.   “Prohibition is undoubtedly one of the most important rock bands France has ever produced.”
MOWNO

Formed in 1989, Prohibition emerged from the underground veins of the French post-punk scene—a time when the movement survived through a handful of fanzines, crumbling venues, and a sparse network of independent record stores. Their sound was raw, urban, and tightly wound, still reverberating with echoes of hardcore and skate culture. A jagged, abrasive form of rock, driven by atonal guitars, surgically precise bass lines, off-kilter rhythms, and biting vocals.

What set Prohibition apart was its singular instrumentation: a saxophone unleashed and the hypnotic drone of a sitar cutting through the noise. Their reputation quickly spread across Europe and the United States, leading to relentless touring and shared stages with the likes of Blonde Redhead, Fugazi, David Grubbs, Condense, and Chokebore. The band came to a close in 1999, following the release of their fifth and final album, the enduring 14 Ups & Downs.

In 2015, Prohibition reunited for a special tour marking the 20th anniversary of Prohibited Records, including a standout performance at the Teriaki Festival, later captured by Mowno.

Celebrating 30 years in 2025, the band released a reimagined version of Cobweb-day, titled Cobweb-day (Revisited), and returned to the stage for a series of powerful, memorable shows.

Now, in 2026, Prohibition reissues their landmark 1996 album Towncrier on vinyl. A cult classic that once took them across Europe and onto the iconic French TV show Nulle Part Ailleurs, the record remains a defining moment in their career. To mark the occasion, the Paris-based quartet returns once again for a series of live performances at the end of 2026.
For fans of: The Ex, Fugazi, The Jesus Lizard

Tracklisting :
01. Calmness
02. Goutte D'or
03.This Dog Has No Hair
04.Active
05.Hold On
06.Never Heard Of
07.Echo
08.Balard Cretéil
09.Time Also Applies To The Running Man
10.Sacré Cœur