Milk BathMilk Bathdifferent kitchen records A triple label collaboration across the western globe sees different kitchen records take the European leg alongside World of hurt in the States and Naked Time taking cassette duties. This is punk rock, plain and simple. The band are more interested in sending Love to the Lower Bottoms West Oakland … Continue reading Play of the day – hopefully it’s an almond milk bath
This Weeks Gigs Nov 1 -7
A list of this weeks appearances from punk rock, power pop, hip-hop, folk and some strange folk
Another week in Covid times
No going back was their theme as we look to build a better world that is now emerging. Motions were discussed that will become the policy of the trade union movement over the next 2 years, it is an opportunity for us to look at his way have evolved and really question what is the best direction?
A week in covid times
Mick Jones was the singer as covid restrictions sang “Should I Stay or Should I go”. They were off, they were on and then bits of them were off again. All very strange in our ongoing battle of lifestyle and pandemic illness.
This weeks gigs Oct 25 – 31
https://youtu.be/hhEX9n5DjZQ So the masks are coming off for Halloween once you are on the dancefloor. I was at the Wedding Present last week for a surreal moment. I could stand and dance and sing along, it was special. I was still masked up but much like the non-drinker in a group of teenagers I was … Continue reading This weeks gigs Oct 25 – 31
This weeks gigs October 18-24
While many of us have an eye on what is in store when the Government make their announcements on Friday Oct 22 with regard future restrictions, venue owners have to plan for the future. Is it one of vaccination passports and test as they try and open up their sector. DIY gigs are being hit hard as gatherings of people are being discouraged. We will keep dreaming. In the meantime here’s a list of conformed gigs for this week. Well, confirmed for now
Well that has been a funny week
Venues are still running on limited capacities but through the fog the green shoots are starting to emerge. Is culture dying in Dublin or ready to fight?
Play of the Day S:Bahn are motoring along
Melbourne Post punks S:Bahn have a new record out. This is a Gang of Four crashing instruments and creating a glorious noise
Play of the day: chiming in from New South Wales
Debut album from 2 piece Australian post punk hardcore band Chimers. Sounding like Mission of Burma playing Cult songs but with lods of nods to soaring sounds of Husker Du or Lungfish this is a record well worth chasing down
Acoustic Melvins on the way
Lockdown sent everyone crazy. Electric gigs and performances dwindled as bands took to doing Lockdown sessions. The Melvins have never been a band to jump on any bandwagons over their 4 decade history and while their next record will be a stripped down version of the band it was done because it was time.