Moving Targets, Diaz Brothers, Dealing With Damage, The Charlemagnes Lexington, London June 12 2022 I love punk rock. I’ve said it before so many times. My punk rock is one of community, where people get out and do things for each mother. Profit is not their motive and ego, if any, is left on the … Continue reading Live music does your heart good
This weeks Dublin gig June 6 -12
From folk to punk rock, diy, hardcore from the 80's through to modern day. There's a ton happening this week in Dublin
Play of the day may cause some damage to your ears
13 songs of tuneful fast punk rock. 3 albums in and there is no sign of the easing off on this punk rock formula. Gruff vocals snarled at you in that way of saying they aren’t too bothered whether you like it or not. Punk rock tunes for you not to break school windows to.
Play of the day doesn’t come in half measures
Half OrphanThe knocking shopBlue Potato Records Prepare yourself for a bite size history lesson. The knocking shop appeared briefly in the 1990’s around Dublin's burgeoning indie music scene . It was a scene that had roots in alternative music and dipped its toe in some hardcore but lots of people were trying different things. One … Continue reading Play of the day doesn’t come in half measures
This weeks Dublin gigs May 30 – Jun 5
This weeks punk rock, diy and indie gigs in Dublin
This weeks Dublin gigs May 23 – 29
You could be forgiven for thinking you've stepped back in time with Gary Numan, Midge Ure, The Frames, The Mission, Protex, Kerbdog, Ugly Kid Joe and The Skids all in action this week. Royal Hospital in Kilmainham has some open air gigs which look promising. I heart Jeff Buckley gig in Whelans should be a … Continue reading This weeks Dublin gigs May 23 – 29
This weeks Dublin gigs May 16 – 22
The sun is starting to shine and the gigs are increasing. Last weeks breathtaking OhSees will take a long time to better but no doubt it will. Eventually. Public Service Broadcasting will be a treat tonight, as will Nerves who travel down from Derry tomorrow to play in the Workmans Club. it will be a … Continue reading This weeks Dublin gigs May 16 – 22
Play of the day won’t cost ya
Green Days Americana influenced big brothers have released their debut album - a record rooted in vulnerability
Book of the week, well I’ll be Damned
Like some of the bands records this is more for completists but if you have any interest in punk rock then you’d be well advised to pick this up.
Play of the day needs no planning
Bad planning says this writing this record gave them a sense of purpose during lockdown and it purposely makes a lot of sense as we emerge from those grey days.