Trophy Jump Depression Club I came across Trophy Jump when dying scene featured them recently. It says they are from Croatia but the could be U.S. brothers of Lag wagon. On further inspection it seems that some of the band at least are originally from California. That explains the pop punk hooks and the sunny … Continue reading Croatian Pop Punk
33 1/3 In in the kill taker Joe gross Bloomsbury I love this 33 1/3 series where you take an album and write a book about it. I love it even more when fugazi are the recipients of the research. In this age of playlists and songs here, songs there it was a privilege to … Continue reading Book of the Week: In on the killtaker
Guilty optics Colossal velocity Waffles records Taking what is good with later era discord and post hardcore sounds Guilty optics released their debut album earlier this year (as in 2017). It is their third recorded output following appearances on a couple of 7”s. Different riffs merge their way into songs to create a package that … Continue reading Remember those Guilty Optics
The art of hurling Daire Whelan Mercier Press There is something special about the GAA. I’ve been involved in numerous conversations with people steeped in different sports about the nature of sport. People who, whilst participating, have put in endless hours of work to teach success. Achieving positive results do have a correlation with the … Continue reading Book of the Week – The Art of Hurling by Daire Whelan
Young conservatives Non exist Total recall records Fast and frenetic but not altogether memorable this is a solid release. 5 songs of angry thrashy hardcore. There’s bits of articles of faith in here which is certainly no bad thing. There is little information in the sleeve but the internet tells me “Young Conservatives. Not young. … Continue reading Who are the Young Conservatives
Jimi Cullen Revolution Jimicullenmusic A call to arms from Wexford troubadour Jimi Cullen. I’m always happy when people put words that mean something to music. And Jimi is happy to let his feeling be know. His is the sound of the risen people as they prepare for battle. I can across Jimi last year when … Continue reading Jimi Cullen calls for revolution
Within the seat of war Dublin Dockland and the sinking of the ss hare and ss Adela 1917 Published by the Adela-hare centenary commemoration committee The East Wall History Group run a lot of interesting events. Peoples stories are told of a time when the streets were black and white and people went from short … Continue reading Book of the Week – Within The Seat Of War by Adela-hare centenary commemoration committee
Quiet enough this week with most of the emphasis being on Whelans for the Ones To Watchfestival. This has 50 bands over 4 nights and 3 stages with a lot of up and coming Dublin bands showcasing their sounds. Bands like Girlfriend, Alien She, Oh Joy and Sub Motion. There is the pop punk sound … Continue reading This weeks gigs Jan 15 – 21
Antillectual Engage Waterslide Records This record somehow slipped into my grasp. It was on my pile of ones to get around to for a while. Along with a growing number of books this pile is getting bigger. I promised myself over Christmas i would try and tackle it. Songs about materialism and a better way … Continue reading Antillectual – Engage
NAMALAND Frank Connolly Gill books Not that I would know but have you ever told a story where you're not sure of the whole picture? When people start asked big questions confusion kicks in and you wish you’d never started? Well I felt a bit like that when reading this book. There’s so much in it, … Continue reading Book of the Week – Nama land by Frank Connolly
