Lights Go Out / Gadgie Split zine Split zines are not a new phenomena but in its 28 previous issues Lights Go Out had alwqays been on its own. That changed for the 29th episode and Gadgie was the partner of choice. Not only would both editors settle for a split effort they would theme … Continue reading Lights Go Out / Gadgie Split zine
Hope Show 76 – the lowdown
Here's the lowdown on tonights show 1. Newtown Neurotics – Does Anyone Know Where The March Is 2. TV Smith – I Delete 3. The No Marks – About Tomorrow 4. Blood Robots – the valley 5. Comrades – Tompkins Lullaby 6. Excel – Insecurity 7. Epic Problem – Sink 8. Company L – Policing … Continue reading Hope Show 76 – the lowdown
Hope Show 75 – the lowdown
Hope Show 75 the lowdown 1. The Vaselines - High Tide Low Tide 2. Death In THe Sickroom - Brick To The Face 3. We Were Evergreen - Daughters 4. Omelette - Happiness 5. Pissed Jeans - Boring Girls 6. Sissy - Nothing 7. Mika Miko - End Of Time 8. No Age Escarpment 9. … Continue reading Hope Show 75 – the lowdown
Hope Show 74 – the lowdown
Hope Show 74 The Lowdown It's new record time, for the most part tonight. Inca Babies have new album on the way, Blacktop Speedway is from that. Hands Up WHo Wants to Die have a record out now and bring that bass fuelled sound onto it. I played two songs from their brothers in arms, … Continue reading Hope Show 74 – the lowdown
Declan Snowden
Declan Snowden Getting My Hope Up EP Declan is almost the antithesis of epic problem . Singer songwriter with meandering songs. Full on compositions with melody, backing vocals, guitar, keyboard and structure. Sure they are well crafted but where's the anger? the energy? the chance to grab you and scream!! However if you're not looking … Continue reading Declan Snowden
Epic Problem – Lines EP
Epic Problem Lines EP So how do you like your music? It's a pretty hard question to answer isn't it? Me, I like it all ways. Depends on the mood I suppose. I can take redneck manifesto or god is an astronaut and their post rock instrumental offerings. I can take flies on you and … Continue reading Epic Problem – Lines EP
Rebellion 2014 Day 4
Rebellion 2014 day 4 It's always good to talk and listen so Ian glasper told us his story around his punk books. Great to hear the tales behind the book and its reason for existence joey shithead is with terry chimes and Patrik Fitzgerald so missed his interview but I got to see 16 guns … Continue reading Rebellion 2014 Day 4
Rebellion 2014 – Day 3
Rebellion 2014 day 3 There's just so much to get through at this festival even as I arrive today For instance Hannah rickard and the relatives playing their doo wop rockabilly or Louise Distras discussing here career to date The literary stage had a great lineup his afternoon. The clashes first drummer Tory crimes (better … Continue reading Rebellion 2014 – Day 3
Rebellion 2014 – Day 2
Rebellion 2014 day 2 I eased into the second day listening to Peter from paranoid visions talking about punk in Dublin in the 80s and their link with Steve Ignorant I had a quick listen to the city saints and their brand of Swedish street punk. Nice to hear them singing about people on the … Continue reading Rebellion 2014 – Day 2
Rebellion 2014 Day 1
Rebellion 2014 - Day 1Living in ireland means there has to be an annual journey to Blackpool for rebellion. There are many ways to get there including a direct flight but finances directed me to fly to Manchester from Dublin and then get the train north west. I Started the day listening to bitchin bajas, … Continue reading Rebellion 2014 Day 1