Epic Problem – Lines EP

Epic Problem Lines EP So how do you like your music? It's a pretty hard question to answer isn't it? Me, I like it all ways. Depends on the mood I suppose. I can take redneck manifesto or god is an astronaut and their post rock instrumental offerings. I can take flies on you and … Continue reading Epic Problem – Lines EP

TV Smith – Acoustic Sessions Volume 1

TV SMith Acoustic Session Vol 1 TV Smith And so we have a new TV Smith record, well it slipped through the cracks last year and is new for me. Self released in true DIY Punk rock fashion. When history books are written about UK punk we hear many tales of that first wave of … Continue reading TV Smith – Acoustic Sessions Volume 1

Louise Distras – Dreams from The Factory Floor

Louise Distras Dreams From The Factory Floor http://www.louisedistras.bigcartel.com/ “I don’t view myself as a protest singer, I view myself as a young woman passing on a message for the next generation.” or so Louise proclaims but this is a record full of what seems like protest songs. But then on further inspection they really are … Continue reading Louise Distras – Dreams from The Factory Floor

4130s – One for the Road

4130s One for the road 13 Stitches Records So what do you know about Ipswich? They have a football team and a group putting on punk shows. If you know anything else about it them you're ahead of me One of the bands involved in promoting gigs is the 4130s and this is their debut … Continue reading 4130s – One for the Road

The Pukes – Too drunk to pluck

The pukes Too drunk to pluck hoo ha records By now you've probably heard about the movable feast that is the pukes. Movable in that they can range from 12 to 30 members on any one night depending on who has brought the ukeleles. They mainly do covers of classic punk songs and live they … Continue reading The Pukes – Too drunk to pluck

Caves – Betterment

Caves Betterment Bombed Out Records Caves are one of a number of great uk hardcore bands doing the rounds these days. Ironically In the disposable era of music it is hard for any scene to flourish. In times gone by we would be writing to each other and using word of mouth to clump bands … Continue reading Caves – Betterment

Antagonizers ATL – Hold Your Ground

Antagonisers ATL Hold Your Ground EP This is Singalong street punk rock from Atlanta, USA. Antagonizers Atl sing about fighting for what you believe in, whereas for gold blade it is the power of rock and roll these punksters want you to believe in something, whatever that is.. Maybe it's living in the city which … Continue reading Antagonizers ATL – Hold Your Ground

Rebellion 2014 Day 4

Rebellion 2014 day 4 It's always good to talk and listen so Ian glasper told us his story around his punk books. Great to hear the tales behind the book and its reason for existence joey shithead is with terry chimes and Patrik Fitzgerald so missed his interview but I got to see 16 guns … Continue reading Rebellion 2014 Day 4

Rebellion 2014 – Day 3

Rebellion 2014 day 3 There's just so much to get through at this festival even as I arrive today For instance Hannah rickard and the relatives playing their doo wop rockabilly or Louise Distras discussing here career to date The literary stage had a great lineup his afternoon. The clashes first drummer Tory crimes (better … Continue reading Rebellion 2014 – Day 3

Rebellion 2014 – Day 2

Rebellion 2014 day 2 I eased into the second day listening to Peter from paranoid visions talking about punk in Dublin in the 80s and their link with Steve Ignorant I had a quick listen to the city saints and their brand of Swedish street punk. Nice to hear them singing about people on the … Continue reading Rebellion 2014 – Day 2