This record, when it was initially released 44 years ago, was a sharp snotty and brash calling to like minded people. "I've got to make contact with you out there" they sag. They did and the contact evolved into the colour that eventually spread into the city. Punk rock and The radiators helped give young people a sense of freedom of expression and belonging and I for one am proud of its existence.
Play of the day – Moral Mazes
With a back catalog of bands such as Kerosene 454, Channels, Office of Future Plans, Jawbox, Burning Airlines, The Bomb, Airstream Futures and Amusement Parks on Fire this was always bound to be a perfect guitar driven sound
Play of the Day: The Long Knives
Sounding like they have brought a Sons of Southern Ulster album and travelled back in time to the West Coast Hardcore scene of the 80's there is something very appealing in the Long Knives
Play of the day: Locked in The Dressing Room Comp
A punk compilation of hope for better times where we can gather, sing some songs, smile and create that better world.
Play of the Day – Are MC16 an Anti band
UK Punk band MC16 with their new single about about the evolution or de-evolution of protest
Play of the day – Poser Demo
Cian has taken hardcore punk to a personal level and has created something unfiltered, pure and truly something he can claim his own. Keep an eye on Poser; something special is happening here.
Play of the day – Transit Plan
You get a mix of pop, ska and rock with a punky attitude.
Play of the day – High Dive
I love this record. It slipped through the radar and the band seemed to have dissolved out there but as long as they continue to “try and make every day a little better than yesterday” I am happy.
Play of the day – The Tim Version
Turn up the volume up full, sing along and realise how shit things are as we hope for a brighter future.
Play of the Day: Dark Thoughts
Dark ThoughtsMust Be NiceDrunken Sailor Records How come this wasn't on everyone's best of end of year lists for last year? Well because it was released in December 2019 and so missed that one too. I saw them a couple of years ago and was blown away by their Ramones like sound. I'm lucky, I … Continue reading Play of the Day: Dark Thoughts