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
Maid of Ace S/t
Maid of ace s/t Www.maid-of-ace.com Shamefully I have to say I was sceptical when I saw maid of ace for the first time. How can a band be this good and I have heard nothing of them? Not only was I unaware of their existence but the fact that the four siblings from Essex hadn't … Continue reading Maid of Ace S/t
Damaged Goods to release Johnny Moped new single
Ok it's nostalgia time, with Rebellion festival, Neurosis celebrating thirty years and no news that Johnny Moped will release their first record in over 20 years, on Damaged Goods records. It’s a double A-side of ‘Ain’t No Rock N Roll Rookie’ and ‘Super Woofa’ and is out now! It's will be followed later in the … Continue reading Damaged Goods to release Johnny Moped new single
Neurosis announce 30 year anniversary gigs
Neurosis: 30th Anniversary Shows In San Francisco & Roadburn Announced; Through Silver In Blood And Times Of Grace Vinyl Reissues Confirmed 25 years since they played Dublin for the first time Neurosis has just announced the band’s plans to celebrate three full decades together with their fans on two continents in early 2016, including shows … Continue reading Neurosis announce 30 year anniversary gigs
Strange Wilds – Subjective Concepts lp
Strange Wilds Subjective Concepts Sub Pop It's amazing how few members are required to be in a band to make an unholy racket. There's three in Strange Wilds and have a force to be reckoned with. Pounding drums behind a solid riff laden bassline with explosive rock guitars provide the background to vocals being screamed … Continue reading Strange Wilds – Subjective Concepts lp
Blackpool Rox II – Issue 10
Blackpool Rox II Issue 10 The original Blackpool Rox was a mix of the bizarre, wild and infectious. Each page was lieterally crammed with in formation and art, you would need to viedw the page in all directions just to take it all in. Like a good painting you could find something new every time … Continue reading Blackpool Rox II – Issue 10
Suspect Device *56
Suspect Device *56 Wow 56 issues of a self published magazine, or fanzine to me and you. I've written a few different zines since my first, Whose Life Is It Anyway back in 1984 when Suspect device was just starting. Here they are 30 years on and still as keen and enthusiastic as ever. The best … Continue reading Suspect Device *56