The Membranes Dark Matter / Dark Energy Cherry Red Dark brooding atmospheric noise pop from the membranes 25 years since their last release. They have lost none of their manic soundscape or youthful abandon even if they have been unable to halt time and regain their youth. As singer John Robb sings "I am … Continue reading Album of the Week – Membranes Dark Matter
Zine of the Week – Parish Punk
The Parish Punk freesheet [email protected] http://theparishpunk.tumblr.com/ It's great to see the parish punk coming out with some regularity. This is issue 4 and clodagh's writing style shines through. It's like she's sitting in her kitchen in rural ireland having a chat with each and every reader. And so we read about the sort of things … Continue reading Zine of the Week – Parish Punk
Roughneck Riot – Out of anger
Roughneck Riot Out Of Anger TNS Records Have you ever been in a situation where you are party to a conversation and just can't hold back on giving the punchline? Or butting in where you shouldn't? Are you one of those who can just let the story flow, hold your peace and come in a … Continue reading Roughneck Riot – Out of anger
Cannibales and Vahines – Songs For a Free Body
Cannibales and Vahines Songs For a Free Body Freddy Morezon Productions All We Want is that which makes us less than free should stop now Since leaving the Ex as its lead singer and troubador GW Sok has been as busy as ever. His artisitic output continues to grow as he collaborates with many around … Continue reading Cannibales and Vahines – Songs For a Free Body
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
Hard Skin – We’re the Fucking Business
Hard Skin We're the Fucking Business JT Classics http://jtclassics.co.uk/product.php?id_product=142 So many football teams have them - players that don't pull their weight but seem to get away with it. Workplaces have them, people that turn up but do little and yet the bosses love them Hard Skin are that player, that workmate. They are … Continue reading Hard Skin – We’re the Fucking Business
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
Any flies on us?
Flies on You Fan Base Repellant diy digital only Leeds avant garde punk rock duo have given us all a late Christmas present with the follow up to the excellent etcetera album which was released in march this year (still can just about say that) They take a beat, repeat and doug talks acerbic over … Continue reading Any flies on us?
Joe Solo – Never Be Defeated
Joe Solo Never Be Defeated Resolve Records https://joesolomusic.bandcamp.com/album/never-be-defeated It is no secret that punk rock has been the main ingredient for the overall music that have gone through my ears through the past 30 years. It, as a genre, has helped shape my entire life. I haven't eaten meat since Flux sang about it … Continue reading Joe Solo – Never Be Defeated
Hope *2
It's been a little while in the making but Hope *2 is finally out. I asked a number of people one question, What was your favourite gig? I have to say I was pretty overwhelmed with the response and people were very willing to give up their time whenever possible..I received over 70 contributions from peers. … Continue reading Hope *2