TNS Records are based in Manchester, England. They aim to support great underground punk and ska. That is their mission statement but it's all too simplistic. It's not just a label, home to Wonk Unit, Revenge of the Psychotronic Man, Mighty Midgets and lots more. It is a fanzine, a gig promoter, home to many great … Continue reading Label Of The Week- TNS Records
Hope Show 109 – the lowdown
Hope Show 109 - the lowdown Playlist 1. Youth Of Today - No More 2. Quicksand - Delusional 3. Custody - Stitches are all we have 4. The No Marks - Coming Around 5. World Be Free - Breakout or Busted 6. Allo' Darlin' - Silver Dollars 7. June Brides - Every Conversation 8. June … Continue reading Hope Show 109 – the lowdown
Podcast of the week – Turned out a punk
I first discovered Turned Out A Punk when I went to Blackpool for Rebellion festival last August. It is put together by Damian Abraham, singer from Canadia punk band Fucked Up. At the start of every episode Abraham encourages everyone to go create their own culture stating that if he can do it then anyone … Continue reading Podcast of the week – Turned out a punk
This Weeks News Jan 15
In what seems like his annual trip to this country but in reality it has been 4, Henry Rollins is returning to vicar street this week. Rollins has forged his own distinct career path, with the intensity of his punk rock roots with Black Flag and Rollins Band matched by the uncompromising attitude that has … Continue reading This Weeks News Jan 15
My Favourite Gig – Brendan Canty
This is the second in a weekly series all taken from Hope 2. The fanzine sees a collection of 70 contributors from the punk rock world. All asked the same question My Favourite Gig by Brendan Canty, Deathfix, Fugazi, Rites of Spring, One Last Wish etc The Mummies + Thee Headcoats Calgary, early 90’s Guy and … Continue reading My Favourite Gig – Brendan Canty
Bands that changed a life – The Three Johns
The Three johns - An institution not a band I often forget how impressionable I was as a teenager as I thought I furrowed my own way through life, no one call tell me what to do I would exclaim whilst searching out like minded individuals. We are all individuals we would say once … Continue reading Bands that changed a life – The Three Johns
Label of the Week – Tuff Enuff
Tuff Enuff records, the DIY label putting out feminist-advocating/queer-identified punk entertainment. first came to my attention when I captured a middle ones live release. The middle ones brought me back to a carefree C86 world of clever lofi pop records. Back then they were also know as riots not diets and featured strong artists regardless of … Continue reading Label of the Week – Tuff Enuff
Dublin Trad Fest – coming soon
Another annual event is the Dublin Trad Fest (nearly typed trade there, now that would be a different type of festival). It started in 2006 and each year there is always something there for folkies and non-folkies. It takes place over the last week of January, 27 - 31 in many venues around Dublin's temple … Continue reading Dublin Trad Fest – coming soon
Bands that changed a life – The Ex
I will never forget the first time the ex came to Dublin. We had been putting on gigs for a few years and had seen many troubadors in those initial days. My parents had a world opened up to them they never knew existed as bands came for lunch before their Dublin gigs. The biggest … Continue reading Bands that changed a life – The Ex
My Favourite Gig – Mike Schulman
This is the first in a weekly series all taken from Hope 2. The fanzine sees a collection of 70 contributors from the punk rock world. All asked the same question My Favourite Gig by Mike Schulman, Slumberland Records (also in Hard Left) The Jesus & Mary Chain Washington, DC in October 1985 "I'd … Continue reading My Favourite Gig – Mike Schulman