Sissy Sissy EP self released Great to hear bands like this coming together in Dublin. it's lo-fi and full of attitude. This is not the type of band we are used to seeing form on tis fair isle. Sail and Rail - a tale of travel, the way we used to do it in the … Continue reading Sissy – Sissy ep
Protomartyr – Under Color of Official Right
Protomartyr Under Colour of Official Right Hardly Art This is the second album from Protomartyr. 14 songs that emanate a post punk riff based sound. There's touches of the Fall, Wire and maybe even Television but with a garagey background. Amongst it all is the baritone voice of Joe Casey. it doesn't quite have the … Continue reading Protomartyr – Under Color of Official Right
Eaten Alive Fanzine *30
Eaten alive fanzine #30 celebrates derricks 50th birthday as he goes through the myriad of punk gigs he has attended. It's a shame that women seem to bear the brunt of his jokes at times as otherwise this would be a fine read. They do however so it is not. Sporadic interviews with anti social, … Continue reading Eaten Alive Fanzine *30
Riot Tapes – Cardinal Rules out soon
Riot Tapes Cardinal Rules Reekus records I love the name Riot Tapes, if I could judge this band by their name this review would be a completely different collection of words. I had a vision of a band out to upset the music business, maybe low fi but certainly edgy with an attitude as shard … Continue reading Riot Tapes – Cardinal Rules out soon
New video from Gangs
GANGS has released the video for their newest single, the title track from their debut EP, Back To School . The EP is available now from Reekus Records, http://smarturl.it/GANGSbts. The video was directed by Gansee Films and the track was produced by Brian Foley of The Blades. Watch it here: http://smarturl.it/GANGSbtsvid. niallhope
Nomeansno – Dance of the headless bourgeoisie
Nomeansno Dance of the headless bourgeoisie Wrong Records The benefits of telling history stories is that events have usually happened and consequences thereof also exist. Of course in many cases we don't learn and repeate the mistakes and achievements of previous days. IN 1998 Nomeansno released their 12 song double album, thier eight album, and … Continue reading Nomeansno – Dance of the headless bourgeoisie
Young Attenborough – Isolation
Young Attenborough Isolation "Find your feet Let the machine sleep Seek out the beauty in the street" Is how this album finishes but what words eh? I know it's not always that easy but what if it was? Do we really new to spend our time slaving away for our next product to buy? We … Continue reading Young Attenborough – Isolation
Helen Chambers – Penny Arcade
Helen Chambers Penny Arcade Specialist Subject records This meanders from quaint English folk to Americana with a yorkshire accent to acapella and country. There's a vulnerability to Helen Chambers voice which adds to the allure. When she sings "keep singing the songs that will stop me from feeling alone" it shows opens up human nature … Continue reading Helen Chambers – Penny Arcade
End Of Pipe – Keep Running
End Of Pipe Keep Running Bomber Music Structured verse chorus, middle eight and whatever songs that make up melodic punk rock. Sometimes it feels like a slowed down Bad Religion, others there's a hint towards Down By Law. There's 6 songs here from this Brazilian outfit. With song titles like Rain and Pollution they may … Continue reading End Of Pipe – Keep Running
Death In The Sickroom – Brick To The Face ep
Death In The Sickroom Brick To The Face EP Reekus Records irish pop that makes me thijnk of Hey Paulette. Will we ever see a band like them? Maybe not and they hold a rightful place at top of the jangle charts in this country. Not sure if Death In the sickroom are even aware … Continue reading Death In The Sickroom – Brick To The Face ep