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
Suspect Device *55
Suspect device * 55 So it's been around for 55 issues and says fuck the mainstream in the front cover. The rest I could leave up to you but I won't. Tony and fax have the same straightforward style since issue 1 and they aren't gonna change now. Why should they? It's not broke, it … Continue reading Suspect Device *55
Winnebago Deal – Bail Out
Winnebago deal Bail out. 3/4 of this ep has songs under 2 minutes. Blink and you might miss them but thankfully your aural senses will still be fresh and subsequently refreshed if you turn up the volume here. Recorded 7 years ago but sounds like it could have been yesterday . I missed Winnebago deal … Continue reading Winnebago Deal – Bail Out
Hope Show 57 – the lowdown
“The world Feels Lost and Broken Down Tonight” 1. Billy Bragg – Power in A Union 2. Avail – Tuning 3. Roughneck Riot – Ignorance Is Easy 4. Rvivr – The Seam 5. Hard Skin – Another Terrace Anthem 6. Christy Moore – Companeros 7. Benjamin Zephaniah – Things We Say 8. Carla Bozulich – … Continue reading Hope Show 57 – the lowdown
Positive Creed Fanzine
Plenty of good interviews in this zine. Interesting observations from people who have been around the punk scene firyears, Dunstan Bruce, Attila the stockbroker and nicky Tesco from the members. It's not stuck in a time warp though as crash Dillz and Healthy junkies who are new to me also get a chance to spread … Continue reading Positive Creed Fanzine