This is the sound of pissed off workers clocking in for day jobs they don't want to get up for. A sound for people that wonder about the mindless alcohol fuelled violence of weekend binges while understanding why people seek escape.
Play of the day are still wonking away
Eight albums in and there is no feet stepping of pedals or sound mellowing out. It is tuneful, comic and tragic all in one glorious package. Wonk Unit as glorious as ever with latest album
Play of the day are very Brazen
A lost gem from 1999 gets an airing on Jezus Factory records. Loud discordant guitars, with vocals low in the mix mistakenly creating a lo-fi impression.
Play of the day ain’t no Fallacy
It is a throwback to the days of the Cure with the booming bass lines and dreamy guitar shining through. The feeling resonates throughout the whole record as you imagine long hair, jeans with no socks and a carefree 80’s attitude.
Play of the day are very sophisticated
Right from start to finish there's 11 tracks of pissed off hardcore here spat out with resentment and a pained anguish at the futility of it all.
Among Legends debut out now
This is a band I want to listen to. Steering chorus and rising voices but always with a tune behind them.
Play of the day may cause some damage to your ears
13 songs of tuneful fast punk rock. 3 albums in and there is no sign of the easing off on this punk rock formula. Gruff vocals snarled at you in that way of saying they aren’t too bothered whether you like it or not. Punk rock tunes for you not to break school windows to.
Play of the day doesn’t come in half measures
Half OrphanThe knocking shopBlue Potato Records Prepare yourself for a bite size history lesson. The knocking shop appeared briefly in the 1990’s around Dublin's burgeoning indie music scene . It was a scene that had roots in alternative music and dipped its toe in some hardcore but lots of people were trying different things. One … Continue reading Play of the day doesn’t come in half measures
Play of the day won’t cost ya
Green Days Americana influenced big brothers have released their debut album - a record rooted in vulnerability
Play of the day needs no planning
Bad planning says this writing this record gave them a sense of purpose during lockdown and it purposely makes a lot of sense as we emerge from those grey days.