Big Band of Boom Drop Music Video For Brass-Infused Take On Pendulum’s “Propane Nightmares” As UK Tour Continues Ahead Of Debut Album
Official “Propane Nightmares” Music Video Premiere
Architectural brass-rock collective Birmingham’s Big Band of Boom have premiered the official video for their visceral reimagining of Pendulum’s drum and bass anthem, “Propane Nightmares.” The new video arrives as the group spearheads the second leg of a high-velocity UK tour, fuelling the ascent toward their definitive self-titled debut long-player, released on 13 March 2026 via Ragtime Records.
Watch “Propane Nightmares” (official music video)
Big Band of Boom UK Tour 2026: Festival-Proven Momentum
The “Propane Nightmares” music video lands as the band’s horn-charged odyssey rolls across the UK throughout February and March. Forged on major stages including Boomtown Festival, Camp Bestival, Twinwood Festival, Shambala Festival, NorthSide Festival and Rudolstadt Festival, Big Band of Boom have built a reputation for turning open fields and packed tents into brass-fuelled pressure cookers. With over 100,000 streams across recent singles and strong backing from BBC Radio 6 Music following a standout live session that left DJ Craig Charles “really, really impressed”, they enter the final stretch before their debut album at full tilt, bringing the volume — and the orchestra — with them.
Why Big Band of Boom Covered “Propane Nightmares”
For the band, the choice to cover “Propane Nightmares” carries personal weight. Pendulum formed the soundtrack to BOB guitarist Tom Duffy’s university years, culminating in seeing them live at Glastonbury in 2009. A performance he describes as unforgettable, with “Propane Nightmares” defining many late nights out. He later began performing a stripped-back acoustic version at cover gigs, and when Big Band of Boom took shape, the song felt like the natural high-energy centrepiece for their set.
Tom Hyland (guitars) echoes that connection, recalling the track as a long-time running companion and an obvious fit for the band’s expanded line-up. With heavy guitars and a full horn section, the aim was to stay close to the spirit of the original while reworking it for twelve musicians playing live — no synths, no backing tracks, just a fully organic reinterpretation.
How the Brass Rock Version Reinvents Pendulum’s Original
Where the Pendulum original is forged in vortical electronic propulsion and high-tensile friction, Big Band of Boom subject the track to a cinemascope overhaul. The breakneck pulse remains, but here it respires, oscillates, and fulminates in real-time which trades the programmed club drop for a pyroclastic stage surge. Transmuting the chaotic magnetism of a enormous live collective into a studio master is a notorious difficult hurdle, yet one the band cleared by seeking out acoustic character over digital precision.
Big Band of Boom Debut Album – Out 13 March 2026
Forged across three years of relentless touring, the band’s upcoming debut album (out 13 March) was tracked in atmospheric sanctuaries—including a desolated church and a verdant Victorian greenhouse. Mixed and mastered by James Bragg (Propagation Studios, Cornwall), the new record adheres to a singular, uncompromising mandate: preserve the impact and energy of Big Band of Boom’s live show. The result is a study in how the frenetic spirit of a bouncing festival crowd can be distilled into high-fidelity sound belting out of your speaker system.
The “Propane Nightmares” music video lands as the band’s horn-blasted odyssey continues across the UK throughout February and March; Big Band of Boom are entering their final pre-album orbit at maximum volume and are ones to be seen and go watch, right here right now.
Big Band of Boom’s self titled debut album is released via Ragtime Records 13th March 2026.
Album Tracklist
1 Stupid Filthy Rich
2 Earthquake
3 Doomscrolling
4 Big Bad Voodoo
5 Propane Nightmares
6 Energy Vampire
7 Knock at the Door
8 Not Today
9 One Night Only
10 Anxiety Universe
11 Toxicity
12 Thanks Humans
13 The Longest of Goodbyes
14 Yūgen
UK Tour Dates – February & March 2026
4 Feb – LONDON, 100 Club
5 Feb – SOUTHAMPTON, The 1865
6 Feb – SHREWSBURY, Albert’s Shed
7 Feb – BIRMINGHAM, The Castle & Falcon
26 Feb – GLASGOW, The Rum Shack
27 Feb – EDINBURGH, The Voodoo Rooms
28 Feb – NEWCASTLE, The Head of Steam
13 Mar – BRISTOL, The Exchange
Tickets: https://bigbandofboom.com/
Band Line-Up
Alex Astbury – Trumpet
Antony Stevens – Trumpet
Max Astbury – Trumpet
Charlie Lancaster – Trombone
Edi May – Tenor Saxophone
Felicity Evans-Waite – Baritone Saxophone
Gareth Williams – Bass
Jon Tutcher – Keyboards
Matthew Holmes – Drums
Josh Wunderlich – Vocals
Tom Duffy – Guitar & Vocals
Tom Hyland – Guitar & Vocals
Press / Media Overview Summary
Big Band of Boom have premiered a brass-infused cover of Pendulum’s “Propane Nightmares” ahead of their UK tour and self-titled debut album, released 13 March 2026 via Ragtime Records. The Birmingham 12-piece are gaining BBC Radio 6 support, with the campaign led by UK music PR agency Stampede Press, specialists in rock album and tour promotion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Big Band of Boom, UK Tour & Music PR
What genre is Big Band of Boom?
Big Band of Boom are a Birmingham-based brass rock band blending heavy guitars, live percussion and full orchestral horn arrangements into a high-energy, festival-driven sound. Their music combines the urgency of alternative rock with the scale and power of a 12-piece live brass section.
What is Big Band of Boom’s new single?
Their latest release is a brass-infused cover of Pendulum’s “Propane Nightmares”, premiered alongside an official music video as part of their 2026 UK tour and debut album campaign.
When is Big Band of Boom’s debut album released?
Big Band of Boom’s self-titled debut album is released on 13 March 2026 via Ragtime Records.
Is Big Band of Boom touring the UK in 2026?
Yes. The band are touring the UK throughout February and March 2026, including shows in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Bristol.
Who produced and mixed Big Band of Boom’s debut album?
The album was mixed and mastered by James Bragg at Propagation Studios in Cornwall, with a clear focus on preserving the live impact of the band’s 12-piece brass rock sound.
How was the album recorded?
The record was tracked in distinctive locations including a desolated church and a Victorian greenhouse, aiming to capture atmosphere and energy rather than clinical studio precision.
Why did Big Band of Boom cover “Propane Nightmares”?
The band reworked Pendulum’s “Propane Nightmares” into a fully live, organic reinterpretation featuring heavy guitars and a full horn section, with no backing tracks or synths — transforming electronic propulsion into a brass-driven stage surge.
Who handles PR for Big Band of Boom?
This campaign is supported by Stampede Press, a UK-based music PR agency specialising in rock, alternative and heavy music. Stampede Press works with bands across album launches, tour promotion, press campaigns and media strategy to secure coverage in national press, specialist magazines, radio and digital platforms.
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