Dublin's Hope Collective
Epic Problem '11-'14 Boss Tuneage http://bosstuneage.bigcartel.com/product/epic-problem-11-14-digipack-cd I have raved about Epic Problem many times in the past and hope to be able to do in the future. They mark this 2015 with a compilation of releases from the previous 4 years. 17 songs from varioius ep's since 2011 All tracks have that gruff vocal … Continue reading Another Epic Record
Verso: The Year in Review I received the following mail from Verso, now is your chance to read about the Village Against the World or how we can demand the Future. ***** You can still download the Verso 2015 Mixtape: a FREE ebook compilation of extracts from some of our best books this year! With contributions from Patrick … Continue reading Verso Books end of year mayhem
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
Flies on You Fan Base Repellant diy digital only [bandcamp width=400 height=340 album=763800763 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 artwork=small] 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 … Continue reading Any flies on us?
The tale of Make that a take records is very interesting. If they want to see a band play, they put on their own gigs, if they want a film about it they make their own film. If they want a festival with many of their favourite bands they make their own fest and finally … Continue reading Label of the week – Make That a take
Steven Gerrard My Story Penguin Ask any parent what they would do for their kids and your stock answer will probably be whatever is needed. The true meaning of love is that you would step in the way of a travelling bullet and that is a starting point for your kids. And so, with that … Continue reading Steven Gerrard – My Story
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
Atilla the stockbroker arguments yard Cherry Red books http://www.attilathestockbroker.com/argyard.php I've often said that auto biographies are strange beasts. Maybe it's my country of origin and how we are known as a nation of begrudges. I am conscious of that when I see my fellow troubadours doing what can only be perceived as "well. " I … Continue reading Attilla The Stockbroker – Arguments Yard
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
It’s a Guitar Thing. You Wouldn’t Understand Everlasting Yeah: 'Anima Rising' Sometimes these days new bands just pass me by. I don’t keep up to date, and maybe that suits me fine. But, almost by chance, (and what a fine thing chance is), I happened across new music from some of the fantastically creative people … Continue reading My New Favourite Band…why did no one tell me that some of That Petrol Emotion had made an incredible album???
