Dublin's Hope Collective
One of Bob Geldof's catchiest lines (and he had many) was 'Don't Believe What You Read'. It fitted in well with punk's 'no heroes' and 'Do It Yourself' philosophy. And with that in mind it is worth taking a look how the Boomtown Rats fared in print this week. Ireland's own Hot Press features that … Continue reading Don’t Belive What You Read: The Boomtown Rats
This weeks news August 31 Instigators were a UK hardcore band who played Ireland in 1988. I remember being blown away by their onstage antics as singer Andy Turner used the wooden stage as a springboard. he moved trampoline like from amp to amp, corner to corner. Their first album was re-issued on Skuld last … Continue reading This weeks News – August 31
Round Up August 24 Paranoid Visions have just released their new record. Cryptic Cross Words is the 5th album the band have released since their 2006 reboot. Add to this the multitude of singles and a myriad of historical re-releases and compilations and it becomes clear that Paranoid Visions are a band who are not … Continue reading This weeks News – August 24
I originally did this interview for my http://radioactiveinternational.org/hope-show-100-we-shall-overcome/ and also for some publicity around We Shall Over Come weekend https://www.facebook.com/WSODublin?fref=ts> which I’m helping out with. As they say themselves We Shall Overcome’ is a simple shout out to the people who make our culture happen – the musicians, artists, promoters. For one weekend, let’s do what we … Continue reading Joe Solo, helping us to Overcome
I recently watched the 3-part mini-series on that recently departed icon of British televison, Cilla Black. A few things really struck me. The sectarian division in 1960s Liverpool. Frequent references were made to tensions between Protestants and Catholics...some of this may have been added for dramatic purposes,yet the programme certainly gave the impression that some … Continue reading Cilla Black RIP
Round Up - August 17 The post Rebellion blues really kick in I reflect on last weekends festival and get saving for 2016. The Temples festival intial line up for 2016 has been revealed. FIRST BANDS ANNOUNCED FOR JUNE 2ND-5TH, INCLUDING ALL PIGS MUST DIE, BONGRIPPER, DRAGGED INTO SUNLIGHT, GROUNDHOGS AND WEEKEND NACHOS. It has … Continue reading This weeks news – August 17
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: 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
TEMPLES FESTIVAL 2016: FIRST BANDS ANNOUNCED FOR JUNE 2ND-5TH, INCLUDING ALL PIGS MUST DIE, BONGRIPPER, DRAGGED INTO SUNLIGHT, GROUNDHOGS AND WEEKEND NACHOS Temples Festival enters its triumphant third year, after two magnificent, sold-out editions that brought patrons in contact with some of the most revered artists operating in the spheres of extreme and heavy music. … Continue reading Temples Festival 2016
Dischord Records Newsletter: August 2015 OUT NOW · Lungfish "Pass and Stow" Pass and Stow is the third full-length from Baltimore, Maryland's Lungfish. First released in 1994, the record was last pressed to vinyl in 2010. This latest version has been remastered and recut from the source files by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service. … Continue reading Dischord Latest News
