86 hope are a three piece band from St Augustine in Florida. A long way from Dublin. They have a lo-fi production in a country punk vein. They will never be playing stadiums, will never have thousands of people singing along with one voice but there is something about this band and songs that resonates
Play of the day isn’t dead but alive with sound
It has a supporting caste of all his friends from his nomeansno days but this is far from a follow on. It's a new departure with a nod to the past. Like the way the world has moved on since those diy days it is still relevant to our everyday lives and this is one record to put on loud and enjoy.
This Weeks Gigs: Nov 6 – 12
It's a showgazers paradise at the start of the week with Explosions In the sky exploding Vicar Street and Slowdive gazing in the National Stadium. Goth legents Death Cult are in the Olympia while hardcore legends OFF! are in the Grand Social on the same night. OFF! feature Keith Morris (ex Circle jerks and Black … Continue reading This Weeks Gigs: Nov 6 – 12
Play of the day is all eyes open
When I hear bands that carry a torch to Wire, Mission of Burma or the Minutemen I get that sense of comfort. Like daffodils blooming they can all look slightly different and post-punk sounds can definitely have different ingredients.
Play of the day straight from the Ocean
OceanSupermilkSelf released [bandcamp width=100% height=120 track=4218324902 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] With a mood resembling Joe Jackson at the start I was waiting for "Is she really going out with him" to blast through the speakers for the chorus this has that 1979 punky poppy feel. Supermilk describe themselves as a band from London playing … Continue reading Play of the day straight from the Ocean
Play of the day is a rock storm
Gale ForcesHighlights of existence [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=1770010685 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] Former Engine Kid drummer Jade Devitt has found a new calling. The revelation records band were part of a scene in Seattle in the 90s that wasn’t nirvana influenced, they were a lot noisier. Jade has now set out on a new … Continue reading Play of the day is a rock storm
This Weeks Dublin Gigs: Oct 30 – Nov 5
New York No Wavers The BushTetras formed in 1979 and were active til around 1983. They reformed in 1985 for a while and recorded but didn't release their second album. They have been gigging on and off since. Guitarist Pat Place and Vocalist Cynthia Sley have remained constants while other members came and went. The … Continue reading This Weeks Dublin Gigs: Oct 30 – Nov 5
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
A statement from Lambrini Girls
Hello we are Lambrini Girls and have a new video called Boys IN the Band. trigger Warning this song is about abuse in the music scene. The reason we have a problem with abusers in our scene is that people don't call out their mates. if you don't call out your mates it perpetuates their … Continue reading A statement from Lambrini Girls
Play of the day is Me not T rex
Giant ElkMe RexBig Scary Monsters [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=2964618652 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] It's a bit folk, a bit indie and a bit post rock. ME Rex have just released a new 11 track album. Slow Worm opens it all up with an acoustic introduction but before long Infinity Worm pops it back into … Continue reading Play of the day is Me not T rex