Charting the final era of the clash and the politics of the day, the re-election of Thatcher and Reagan and subsequent hounding of the left. Interesting that they were on the rise as the clash was in the demise.
Play of the day – the return of Pardon Us
This record is just one big merry go round of smiles and punk pop anthems of community, promise and challenge. A heartfelt plea for us all to keep working together and be proud of our community.
Diary of Hope
Vaccinations are the dam against the corona virus wave. We look back at what happened last week and our soundtrack to accompany another bizarre 7 days in the world.
Play of the day – Frau Blucher
Belgian punk rock with songs sung in English giving the vocals a hard edge. It’s very much dirty sounding punk rock reminding me of Vice Squad with some Motorhead riffs in there.
Hope Show 159 – the Lowdown
This weeks Hope Show is available to listen to here Joe Solo - The Revolution Will ComeAntidoto - PerderorBear Away - East CaostThe Radiators - Kitty RicketsSoft On Crime - RubyanneToodles and the hectic pity - Sugar LoafThe Armed - A Life so WonderfulWe Were promised Jetpacks - When I Know MoreThe Menstrual Cramps - … Continue reading Hope Show 159 – the Lowdown
Play of the Day – Soakie
8 rip roaring songs with the whirlwind feel of Rudimentary Peni and an aural punk rock assault.
Gabfest 9 Hope Show 158 the lowdown
So for tonight's Hope Show/Gabfest we chat punk rock 1982. Be it the amazing hardcore compilations that were starting to appear Stateside in the form of Not So Quiet on the Western Front with 47 bands or 'This is Boston Not LA' with 6 bands or Flex Your Head with 32 songs. Or the interesting music from Iceland by Purkkur Pillnik or Australia from The Birthday Party. Or the tuneful punk of the Neurotics or Stiff Little Fingers. 1982 sees UK82 really kicking off with GBH and the street punk of the Blitz. While bands like the subhumans were continuing with the tradition of DIY records and starting their own labels producing 7" records that were like education pamphlets
Play of the day – For those I love
Like a bowling ball heading through the pins of emotions 'For those I love' crashes through. It's an electronic journey with beats and feelings, interlaced with Balfe's strong Dublin accent.
Book of the week – the price of power
A book for the political anorak or student. It tells the story of the first half of the coalition of Fine Gael and labour from 2010 - 2015 and what they inherited
Play of the day – Anna’s Anchor singing Limericks praises
Annas Anchor A Glorious Ruction Ooal records https://annasanchor.bandcamp.com/album/a-glorious-ruction Music is so much better when it means something. That can hold true for the listener or the creator. Holding this piece of vinyl you can feel the love and creativity behind it.With record shops being closed to the public my purchases are all being done online … Continue reading Play of the day – Anna’s Anchor singing Limericks praises