With one on the recent referendum vote by UK to depart from the EU the mekons have produced a new video. It has an old sing along drinking style feel as they ponder the future of their homeland [vimeo 172471940 w=640 h=360]
Mystic Inane – EP’s of M/I
[bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=3370923316 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] It's very rare that a record label gets a description incorrect of one of its bands. They know them best, theiy know their secret likes and all that goes into the wiritng of their songs. So when their record label, lavidaesunmus, describe Mystic Inane as "Freaked … Continue reading Mystic Inane – EP’s of M/I
My Favourite Gig – Scott McLauchlan, Brassneck Records
This is the tenth in a series all taken from the Fanzine Hope *.2. The fanzine sees a collection of 70 contributors from the punk rock world. All asked the same question What is Your Favourite Gig. The zine is €5 including postage to anywhere It is a benefit for Pikpa Refugee Centre, Lesvos Pay … Continue reading My Favourite Gig – Scott McLauchlan, Brassneck Records
Our punk commuity rocks
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/julie-tweddle Two weeks ago as I was travelling to Blackpool for Rebellion festival I read the sad story of Lawrence Graham Leigh. Lawrence is battling cancer and required stg£16,000 to go towards treatment. I've never met Lawrence but feel like I know him well. That's because when I was involved in putting on bands in … Continue reading Our punk commuity rocks
Poison Idea Release new video
POISON IDEA RESURRECT AMERICAN LEATHER IMPRINT AND RELEASE NEW VIDEO Hardcore punk legends Poison Idea have recently resurrected the American Leather Records. the band's own DIY label that initially released the hardcore punk essential Feel The Darkness, along with Blank, Bl ackout, Vacant and a slew of singles throughout the late 80's and early 90's. The label presents the latest bulletin of classic punk shredding from the band, following their full length comeback record, 2015's Confuse & Conquer for … Continue reading Poison Idea Release new video
Fanzine of the Week – Blackpool Rox2
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svq9a1rB_Rk] Fanzine of the Week Blackpool Rox2 Issue 11 Another special brought out for Rebellion and has good interviews with Cock Sparrer, Simon Wells, Ted Dibiase Million Dollar Punk Band, Colleen Caffeine and local Blackpool acts Poly-Esters and Du Pig/ ALongside that there's extensive reviews from Steve Scanner and bits on being a woman … Continue reading Fanzine of the Week – Blackpool Rox2
KOHTI TUHOA – RUTIININ ORJA (SOUTHERN LORD)
KOHTI TUHOA RUTIININ ORJA SOUTHERN LORD [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=3775302622 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] Southern Lord have released the blazing debut album Rutiinin Orja from incendiary Helsinki hardcore punk band Kohti Tuhoa. There’s no time wasted on this record as it speeds past in under twenty minutes. Irresistible pogo beats and pit parts pile on top … Continue reading KOHTI TUHOA – RUTIININ ORJA (SOUTHERN LORD)
The Fleas – Heartbreaker
The Fleas Heartbreaker 5 Track EP Grow Your Own Records [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=2226262219 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] The Fleas spread out a sound reminiscent of the likes of the dual Hagar The Womb vocals of the 80's. it's snotty and brash. Musically it is 4:4 punk rock of various speeds that will … Continue reading The Fleas – Heartbreaker
My Favourite Gig – The Shend
This is the ninth in a series all taken from the Fanzine Hope *.2. The fanzine sees a collection of 70 contributors from the punk rock world. All asked the same question What is Your Favourite Gig. The zine is €5 including postage to anywhere It is a benefit for Pikpa Refugee Centre, Lesvos Pay by … Continue reading My Favourite Gig – The Shend
Frank Sidebottom – Dublin 1993
Nov 11 1993 Frank Sidebottom Barnstormers