Rebellion 2015 day 2 And so it continues, the streets around the Winter Gardens have been magically cleaned and the seagulls had some treats for breakfast, It all kicks off just after midday with Max Splodge the MC for a game of bingo, when in rome and all that. First bit of music for me … Continue reading Rebellion 2015 – day 2. Phew
Rebellion 2015 – Day 1 a marathon, not a sprint
rebellion 2015 day 1 Time is mystifying, I try and live in the moment and have crystal clear memories of the finish of rebellion festival last year. The empty winter gardens strewn with litter where people filled that space over the previous four days. I vowed straight away to return, picked out a plastic glass … Continue reading Rebellion 2015 – Day 1 a marathon, not a sprint
ICTU Women’s Seminar 2015
ICTU Women's Committee hold a seminar and conference on alternate ears. As last years conference was in Wexford it was the turn of the NI members to host this years Seminar. It was two days, not of motions but of workshops and keynote addresses, an attempt to empower, inform and entertain delegates. As with previous … Continue reading ICTU Women’s Seminar 2015
Do you (need) to remember when?
I had a good chat with el presidente yesterday. He was up for the tv smith gig as we reminisced and discussed world affairs as we prepared to our ears for the sounds of TV Smith playing some Adverts songs. That first Adverts album is an absolute classic. Crossing the Red Sea with The Adverts. … Continue reading Do you (need) to remember when?
Hope Show *86 – the lowdown
Even though me and Muzz can't sing we are still doing our own thing 1. TV Smith - Bored Teenagers 2. J Robbins - New York State 3. HDQ - Dismantled 4. Stay Clean Jolene - Easy Target 5. The No Marks - Light of One 6. Tough Stuff - New Glasses 7. Lee HArveys … Continue reading Hope Show *86 – the lowdown
Todays Play Of The Day – The Ground IS Lava
As Christmas season is such an emotional time I've gone emo today and want to share the lowis fi sound of the Ground Is Lava, they mix it up with some emo and math and come up with a progressive formula [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=208159 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] niallhope
Todays Play OF the Day – The Cut Ups
As you have probably guessed by now I love a heartfelt punk rock song The Cut Ups have lots of them [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=2714543968 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] The Cut Ups are a diy, countercultural punkrock band from Exeter, UK. niallhope
Hope Show *82 the lowdown
Hope Show *82 the lowdown 1. dope body – intro 2. Hands Up Who Wants To Die – No Big Deal 3. Slow science – False Start 4. Action Beat + GW Sok – Dig The Hole 5. Luvdump – No Borders 6. Freebase – FAFY 7. Anti Corpos – Despertar 8. Good Throb – … Continue reading Hope Show *82 the lowdown
Play Of The Day – Billy Liar
Folk punk played with abandon Scotlands Billy Liar is a regular at the book yer ane fest. Here is one of his earlier releases [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=557952902 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] niallhope
Play of The Day – Broken Stories
As mentioned yesterday - book yer ane fest is on this week have a look at what it's all about here. Broken Stories is one of many cool Dundee punk bands doing the rounds [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=1703902913 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] niallhope