This is a throwback to Elvis Costello 'Watching the Detectives' or Squeeze 'Up The Junction'. Kurt Baker relocated to NYC last year and set about putting some power into his pop. It's the melodies that if speeded up could become the basis of a Green Day that really get me. That hook laden new wave force. It will put a smile on your face and you might even look for some Accidents to Happen in your record collection after listening to these 2 tracks
document 9 – the west is still very much awake
For document 9 we move to Galway and celebrate the rich history of its scene. In conjunction with Torann punk and metal weekend Hope Collective takes over the Rosin Dubh for a night of chats.
Play of the day is not Ugly
Sunderland punk Ugly Criers have dropped a real teaser into anticipation of their debut album coming out in Little Rocket records in early 2026
Get going
Hooligan will be doing a Jock McDonald/Bollock Brothers tribute as part of their set at their upcoming Dublin gig with xSLF
Another week over
I have a playlist on my phone to get me through a plane journey. I was lucky to have the front seat of the plane and watched people coming and going to the toilet for three hours. It gives you an interesting take on the journey. I try not to spend too much time wondering how much time each person spent in the toilet and the distraction always came down to the song in my ears.
Play of the day is a joint effort
4 bands, 12 songs on this true collection of unity across street punk scenes. AN Slua from Ireland, Red Bricks from Germany, The Uncouth from USA and Reckless Upstarts from Canada all join forces over a 12" record
Play of the day are far from Dead
Back for a second album this is not the difficult release that befalls many of their contemporaries. Dead Pioneers songs are statements. Statements expressing sentiment about the state of the world and how we as people deal with each other. Their songs are manifestos for a better environment. They are calling people out on their racism and are looking for us to find our way through it.
This weeks Book – homage to Pat
Pat Ingoldsby's postumous collection is an homage to the Dublin's great poet detailing life on the streets and showing Dublin in a different angle to what we may be used to.
Play of the day brings dark thought but good things
Dark thoughts are back after 6 years. I saw these a few years ago in Brighton and it is etched into my memory. This is a continuation of that explosiveness - blink and you’ll miss them but hopefully for your sake your blinking days are done.
Play of the Day – get Pronged
The Prongs are playing in Dublin next Saturday, November 15 with Cork avant noisers Big Boy Foolish. It promises to be an evening of post punk noise that will have your foot tapping and your mind wondering what is going on.