There is a lot of Chicago punk rock DNA in here manifesting itself as aggression draped in burning, melancholic guitar leads and an unpredictable hazy melodic wash.
Play of the day is not Toxic
Toxic Waste wore their hearts in their sleeves and warzone eventually ended. So did the open conflict but the underlying reasons haven’t changed that much. The streets of Dublin and Belfast have more colours now. Things have progressed but still we look to Capital for direction when maybe there could be a better way.
Book of the week from the Midnight Library
This book sees one person about to step away from life and going through a series of what ifs. It’s not only a beautiful affirmation on the fragility of life but also the joy of existence
Book of the week belongs to the working Class
A book of stories from working class life, as the class struggle continues silently in the backgroun
Play of the day – well it’s Rudimentary
Rudimentary Peni forced you to listen to them, always a little bit uncomfortable and unsure. Nick Blinkos art was always a joy as you could examine it while the music was on and find something new each time.
Play of the day needs no leaps
udge along during the day wondering about covid numbers I get a feeling of excitement knowing I’m coming home to listen to this. It has brought genuine joy into my life in recent times. Hop on the dance floor, enjoy and remember that world still needs changing.
What Can I Say?
In the meantime, let's try and look after each other, support the businesses you want to see in business and keep on reaching. It won't always be like this.
This Weeks gigs: Nov 15 – 21
This weeks assortment of live gigs in Dublin - aAre we walking around deluded as we trundle towards another lockdown and rising numbers of cases of Covid? maybe, maybe not but catch the following while you can
Another week in…..Paradise??
What a week - boats trains and automobiles. Union meetings, world changing, travel and a punk rock gig.
This weeks gigs Nov 8 – 14
Nice to see some DIY gigs sprinting back up alongside bands who have been starved of their live music livelihood. So the big sound of black midi and Frank Turner will be here this week. For me though it’s the excitement of Chewing on Tinfoil finally happening after three postponements. They have the sweet emotion … Continue reading This weeks gigs Nov 8 – 14