My Favourite Gig – Scott McLauchlan, Brassneck Records

This is the tenth in a series all taken from the Fanzine Hope *.2. The fanzine sees a collection of 70 contributors from the punk rock world.  All asked the same question What is Your Favourite Gig. The zine is €5 including postage to anywhere  It is a benefit for Pikpa Refugee Centre, Lesvos    Pay … Continue reading My Favourite Gig – Scott McLauchlan, Brassneck Records

Our punk commuity rocks

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/julie-tweddle Two weeks ago as I was travelling to Blackpool for Rebellion festival I read the sad story of Lawrence Graham Leigh.  Lawrence is battling cancer and required stg£16,000 to go towards treatment.  I've never met Lawrence but feel like I know him well.  That's because when I was involved in putting on bands in … Continue reading Our punk commuity rocks

Poison Idea Release new video

POISON IDEA RESURRECT AMERICAN LEATHER IMPRINT AND RELEASE NEW VIDEO Hardcore punk legends Poison Idea have recently resurrected the American Leather Records. the band's own DIY label that initially released the hardcore punk essential Feel The  Darkness, along with Blank, Bl ackout, Vacant and a slew of singles throughout the late 80's and early 90's.  The label presents the latest bulletin of classic punk shredding from the band, following their full length comeback record, 2015's Confuse & Conquer for … Continue reading Poison Idea Release new video

Fanzine of the Week – Blackpool Rox2

Fanzine of the Week Blackpool Rox2 Issue 11 Another special brought out for Rebellion and has good interviews with Cock Sparrer, Simon Wells, Ted Dibiase Million Dollar Punk Band, Colleen Caffeine and local Blackpool acts Poly-Esters and Du Pig/  ALongside that there's extensive reviews from Steve Scanner and bits on being a woman in Saudi … Continue reading Fanzine of the Week – Blackpool Rox2

KOHTI TUHOA – RUTIININ ORJA (SOUTHERN LORD)

KOHTI TUHOA RUTIININ ORJA SOUTHERN LORD     Southern Lord have released the blazing debut album Rutiinin Orja from incendiary Helsinki hardcore punk band Kohti Tuhoa.  There’s no time wasted on this record as it speeds past in under twenty minutes. Irresistible pogo beats and pit parts pile on top of each other with reckless abandon, and thick waves … Continue reading KOHTI TUHOA – RUTIININ ORJA (SOUTHERN LORD)

The Fleas – Heartbreaker

  The Fleas Heartbreaker 5 Track EP Grow Your Own Records The Fleas spread out a sound reminiscent of the likes of the dual Hagar The Womb vocals of the 80's. it's snotty and brash. Musically it is 4:4 punk rock of various speeds that will have you humming along in no time. There's 5 … Continue reading The Fleas – Heartbreaker

My Favourite Gig – The Shend

This is the ninth in a series all taken from the Fanzine Hope *.2. The fanzine sees a collection of 70 contributors from the punk rock world.  All asked the same question What is Your Favourite Gig. The zine is €5 including postage to anywhere  It is a benefit for Pikpa Refugee Centre, Lesvos   Pay by … Continue reading My Favourite Gig – The Shend