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The sentiment of the tourists

2 Dublin musicians with a strong pedigree rooted in the Dublin Underground scene of the late 1980's have come to this feels like open a door back to those times and let them come into the 21st Century

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Rebellion 2025 – Day 3

Day 3 and it is starting to get emotional. As I walk back to my accommodation I chat to the seagulls about how Rebellion is nostalgia but it also helps pave a way for the future. They think I’m mad and don’t talk back but I finish the day with a smile on my face. I guess you needed to be here.

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Rebellion 2025 – Day 2

Rebellion Day 2 Suitably refreshed after a nights sleep in the bunk beds and a hearty porridge breakfast I am ready for today’s marathons.  The Kowalskis play a nice rocky tuneful brand of punk. Completely new to me which is another aspect of this fest that is so positive. Turns out the band formed in … Continue reading Rebellion 2025 – Day 2

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Rebellion 2025 – Day 1

It’s still a.m. and the seagulls have been partying all morning. I have a wander through the decay of 1970s Blackpool and wonder if vapes had never become a thing what would these small businesses survive on. The shops are all despatch vehicles for cash and carries, with stock near its sell by date.

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Canadia Skatepunks Curbside are hitting the streets

14 years since their last release Canadian punks Curbside are back with a blazing melodic punk rock single. I sent some questions off to Patrick in the band and got the following back