This weeks hope show with punk rock from all over Ireland, UK. France and the US of A
Play of the day – The Tim Version
Turn up the volume up full, sing along and realise how shit things are as we hope for a brighter future.
Play of the Day: Dark Thoughts
Dark ThoughtsMust Be NiceDrunken Sailor Records How come this wasn't on everyone's best of end of year lists for last year? Well because it was released in December 2019 and so missed that one too. I saw them a couple of years ago and was blown away by their Ramones like sound. I'm lucky, I … Continue reading Play of the Day: Dark Thoughts
Play of the day – Satan’s Rats
With a name like Satan’s Rats you may be expecting some d-beat offering with vocals gruffly exploding through your speaker. This is not the case here as they are power pop gems from a fresh era.
Play of the Day – The Lawrence Arms
There is introspection, hope, sing along's and ultimately joy as we all try and figure out a way forward.
Play of the day – The Armed
New album from the armed sees 8 people coming together to create a joyful riotous pop mess. The band are hoping to bring their sound to Whelan's in october
What our friends and peers have to say
Some reviews from some peers about Great Gig memories
Book of the Week – The People’s games
The idea of this book is such a good one. Take people and tell their excellent stories of selflessness and support for others. Speak of the hours they put in to improve a community and show the positivity that follows in their trails.
Play of the Day – The Imbeciles
Yeah it's a journey with lots of nods to late 70's new wave but wrapped up in a clever garage art package
Book of the week – Dublin 1972
A self-published treat of Glam rock, skinheads, Dublin's grey streets and some innocence