Play of the day is a real Tearjerker

TearjerkerBad MindLittle Rocket Records There's something about melodic punk rock in the North East of England. It's heartfelt sing along and never too straight forward. This is a heady mix of those 90's days when Leatherface were leading the way in the indie charts. 11 melodic tracks that soar along with sing along chorus and … Continue reading Play of the day is a real Tearjerker

Play of the day it’s not just mush it’s a classic

What a game changer this album was. It took the punk rock bits many of us had grown up with, for some we had discovered us hardcore and the tunes that were going with that. We felt that music was changing trajectory, it didn't have to continue to be confrontational, it could be conversational. Leatherface were the band that made the next leap.

Play of the Day: Tragical History Tour

Play of The Day Tragical History Tour In a word Frankie Stubbs. Well that was two words but FFrankie deserves to break convention. Powerful poetic and melancholic. I love listening to Frankie Stubbs, the gravel in his voice takes me in and hugs me. There's a fraility, a sadness almost. it shows we are all … Continue reading Play of the Day: Tragical History Tour

My Favourite Gig – Derrick Johnston

This is the eleventh 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 – Derrick Johnston

Hope Show 114 – the lowdown

Hope Show 114 - the lowdown Hope Show 114 1. The Catenary Wires - Intravenous 2. The Middle Ones - Young Explorer 3. Bis - Minimum Wage 4. Hooligan - No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs 5. Leatherface - Broken 6. The tickturds - Revolution 7. Wonk Unit - Wood Pigeon 8. Slaves - Sockets … Continue reading Hope Show 114 – the lowdown

Rebellion 2014 – Day 2

Rebellion 2014 day 2 I eased into the second day listening to Peter from paranoid visions talking about punk in Dublin in the 80s and their link with Steve Ignorant I had a quick listen to the city saints and their brand of Swedish street punk. Nice to hear them singing about people on the … Continue reading Rebellion 2014 – Day 2

Stay Clean Jolene Green 7″

Stay Clean Jolene - Green 7' Just Say No To Government Music I love checking out new music. it's even better when I like it, makes it all the more worthwhile. I knew nothing about Stay Clean Jolene before I got this 7". It is on the excellent Just Say No To Government Music label, split … Continue reading Stay Clean Jolene Green 7″