Toxic Waste wore their hearts in their sleeves and warzone eventually ended. So did the open conflict but the underlying reasons haven’t changed that much. The streets of Dublin and Belfast have more colours now. Things have progressed but still we look to Capital for direction when maybe there could be a better way.
Play of the day – well it’s Rudimentary
Rudimentary Peni forced you to listen to them, always a little bit uncomfortable and unsure. Nick Blinkos art was always a joy as you could examine it while the music was on and find something new each time.
Play of the day needs no leaps
udge along during the day wondering about covid numbers I get a feeling of excitement knowing I’m coming home to listen to this. It has brought genuine joy into my life in recent times. Hop on the dance floor, enjoy and remember that world still needs changing.
Play of the day the sands aren’t shifting
Quicksand have returned to our record stores and turntables A swift 4 years after their first album in 22 years. With a gatefold album full of colourful artwork Distant Populations is a continuation of that post metal post hardcore sound the band are famous for. It stops it starts, the guitars sway and make layers of sound. Walter's vocals are layered too and it helps with the overall feel. This is a band still on top of their game 31 years after they first chugged onto our radar.
Play of the day is but isn’t any ordinary Cheap Whine
Coming off at times like their label mates, Dark Thoughts, Cheap Whine are a fast power pop punk blast of freshness.
Play of the day a Project of punks
Packaged like an exploding eyeball with splattered coloured vinyl this is a work of art both on and off the vinyl.
Play of the day – hopefully it’s an almond milk bath
Milk BathMilk Bathdifferent kitchen records A triple label collaboration across the western globe sees different kitchen records take the European leg alongside World of hurt in the States and Naked Time taking cassette duties. This is punk rock, plain and simple. The band are more interested in sending Love to the Lower Bottoms West Oakland … Continue reading Play of the day – hopefully it’s an almond milk bath
Play of the Day S:Bahn are motoring along
Melbourne Post punks S:Bahn have a new record out. This is a Gang of Four crashing instruments and creating a glorious noise
Play of the day: chiming in from New South Wales
Debut album from 2 piece Australian post punk hardcore band Chimers. Sounding like Mission of Burma playing Cult songs but with lods of nods to soaring sounds of Husker Du or Lungfish this is a record well worth chasing down
Acoustic Melvins on the way
Lockdown sent everyone crazy. Electric gigs and performances dwindled as bands took to doing Lockdown sessions. The Melvins have never been a band to jump on any bandwagons over their 4 decade history and while their next record will be a stripped down version of the band it was done because it was time.