Play of the Day – The Cowboys

The Cowboys S/t Drunken sailor records Julian from Drunken sailor must have some garage. He seems to be able to pick out bands from it at ease. The cowboys are from Indiana and have a mix of sounds but most seem straight from the garage. There is a billy childish feel at times and while … Continue reading Play of the Day – The Cowboys

Play of the day: FUAL – Veganic Wind

FUAL Veganic Wind Boss tuneage One really important part of history is to make sure it’s documented before its forgotten. Maybe that’s how the Bible came about. I’m sure there’s some manuscripts that purport to tell the stories it is telling. In 2,000 years there will be a whole chunk of history forgotten prior to … Continue reading Play of the day: FUAL – Veganic Wind

Cheap Whine anyone?

Cheap whine Cheap whine Drunken sailor 74 The mid to late 70s must have been such an exciting time for people growing up with an interest in music. Suddenly they could play in a band, all they needed was access to an instrument or a microphone if they felt brash enough. Cheap whine could have … Continue reading Cheap Whine anyone?

New Offering from Boz Mugabe

Rogue spore Escape from asafoetida Rogue spore For those familiar with the artwork of boz mugabe this is an album to complement his work. Challenging yet intriguing.  It is 9 tracks of atmospheric, repetitive (drone like), haunting electronic based sounds, here they are in their rawest descriptors Quest for the violet spectre chili has pinky … Continue reading New Offering from Boz Mugabe

Croatian Pop Punk

Trophy Jump Depression Club I came across Trophy Jump when dying scene featured them recently.  It says they are from Croatia but the could be U.S. brothers of Lag wagon.  On further inspection it seems that some of the band at least are originally from California.  That explains the pop punk hooks and the sunny … Continue reading Croatian Pop Punk

Remember those Guilty Optics

Guilty optics Colossal velocity Waffles records Taking what is good with later era  discord and post hardcore sounds Guilty optics released their debut album earlier this year (as in 2017). It is their third recorded output following appearances on a couple of 7”s. Different riffs merge their way into songs to create a package that … Continue reading Remember those Guilty Optics

Who are the Young Conservatives

Young conservatives Non exist Total recall records Fast and frenetic but not altogether memorable this is a solid release. 5 songs of angry thrashy hardcore. There’s bits of articles of faith in here which is certainly no bad thing. There is little information in the sleeve but the internet tells me “Young Conservatives. Not young. … Continue reading Who are the Young Conservatives

Jimi Cullen calls for revolution

Jimi Cullen Revolution Jimicullenmusic A call to arms from Wexford troubadour Jimi Cullen. I’m always happy when people put words that mean something to music. And Jimi is happy to let his feeling be know. His is the sound of the risen people as they prepare for battle. I can across Jimi last year when … Continue reading Jimi Cullen calls for revolution

Antillectual – Engage

Antillectual Engage Waterslide Records This record somehow slipped into my grasp. It was on my pile of ones to get around to for a while. Along with a growing number of books this pile is getting bigger. I promised myself over Christmas i would try and tackle it. Songs about materialism and a better way … Continue reading Antillectual – Engage