Zine of the Week Ablaze buy here I picked up Ablaze *11 last week and have been enthused by its writings. SO much so that I did a radio show featuring solely bands that were in it. Karren has a a style of expression that is exciting and she wants you to like her … Continue reading Zine of the week – Ablaze
Label Of the week – Alternative Tentacles
One could easily be forgive for forgetting about a record label that has been releasing classic albums for nearly 40 years. it's a sign of todays mobile world. We no longer need to rely on a labels good name for records to listen to. Alternative Tentacles started in 1979 and since then it's roster has … Continue reading Label Of the week – Alternative Tentacles
Hope Show 110 – The Lowdown
Hope Show 110 1. sleaford mods - jobseker 2. LoveyDove - Luka Fisher 3. Laetitia Sadier - Find Me THe Pulse of the Universe 4. Kate Nash - She Rules 5, The Slits - TYpical Girls 6. Viv Albertine - If Love 7. Joanna Gruesome - Sugarcrush 8. The Three Johns - Never And Always … Continue reading Hope Show 110 – The Lowdown
This Weeks News Jan 22
Punk for Shan The punk rock community is good for many things and many of these involve helping others when they are down. As the organisers of Punk for Shan say "Folks this is a fundraiser gig for a young girl suffering from a rare form of cancer. She needs our financial support pronto! … Continue reading This Weeks News Jan 22
My Favourite Gig by Beki Bondage
This is the third in a series all taken from the Fanzine Hope *.2. The fanzine sees a collection of 70 contributors from the punk rock world. All asked the same question What is Your Favourite Gig. The zine is €5 including postage to anywhere It is a benefit for Pikpa Refugee Centre, Lesvos Pay … Continue reading My Favourite Gig by Beki Bondage
Bands That Changed a life – The Wedding Present
Bands That Changed A Life - The Wedding Present "TWPGeorgeBest" by Source. Licensed under Fair use via Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TWPGeorgeBest.jpg#/media/File:TWPGeorgeBest.jpg I've started this three times and never seem to get past the first Wedding present album, George Best. it's just a classic and it captures a wonderful time for me. This series is a celebration … Continue reading Bands That Changed a life – The Wedding Present
Label Of The Week- TNS Records
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