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
First Fortnight – Challenge Mental health Prejudice
First fortnight is well underway at the moment with a full range of evets over the next 12 days First Fortnight is a charity-based organisation with the express aim of challenging mental health prejudice through the creative arts. We believe the arts allow us to create a space where people can talk about mental health … Continue reading First Fortnight – Challenge Mental health Prejudice
The Mighty Avon Jnr – Undeground
The Mighty Avon Jnr Underground [email protected] 100 years, a century, 5 score. This is a decade of centenaries for this island of ours and beyond. It is a manifestation of history that events will be celebrated and when the anniversary has a zero at the end they become bigger. When they move into three digits … Continue reading The Mighty Avon Jnr – Undeground
Hope Show 107 – The Rundown
Hope show 107 1. Roughneck Riot - Need I remind you 2. Absolutist - Sleepless Tension 3. Ultramantis Black - Oil and Gas 4. Crookshanks - Merit Roll 5. The Ground is lava - Good Talk, Russ 6. Hank Wood and the Hammerheads - I am Hungry 7. Pissed Jeans - Closet Marine 8. Newtown … Continue reading Hope Show 107 – The Rundown
Label Of the week- Drunken Sailor Records
Drunken Sailor Records is a label from the UK that has been releasing quality sounds from around the world since the Tiltwheel Teach Your Children Hell 7" They released Marvellous Mark's (ex Marvelous Darlings man) Bite Me 7" earlier in the year and jumped at the chance to release Marks debut LP. "Sounding a bit … Continue reading Label Of the week- Drunken Sailor Records
Another Year Over
And so with one year passing and the initiation of a new one many blog writers are inspired or feel impelled to compile lists and look forward to the centenary celebrations of 1916 I prefer to look to the future while remembering the past and with that in mind don't feel any necessity to remind … Continue reading Another Year Over
Trouble Pilgrims – Instant Polaroid
Trouble Pilgrims Instant Polaroid Pilgrim Records Any band that spawns from The Radiators deserves a mention here. Any band that is supposed to play their classic album, released nearly 40 years and still a classic in many Dublin punks eyes, as part of a set opening for the Boomtown Rats and ditches a song in … Continue reading Trouble Pilgrims – Instant Polaroid