Dublin's Hope Collective
[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 [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 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
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
Nov 11 1993 Frank Sidebottom Barnstormers
Jul 4 1992 Mr T Experience, Dog Day Barnstormers
Aug 1 1992 MDC, Ciunas Barnstormers
Tony and Gaz just keep that Suspect Device machine rolling. It's heartening to see them into issue 58 and still with the enthusiasm on *1. It is a split issue with Zonked which has is a newbie in comparison with 13 previous issues. Interviews with Dry Heaves, Chroma, Rotten Mind, Immolato Tomatoes, Hack Job, Army … Continue reading Fanzine Of The Week – Suspect Device / Zonked
Feb 28 1993 Cornershop, Wheel, Jam Jar Jail Fibber Magees (Anarchy Night Cafe) Technically this isn't a Hope gig but we arranged the accommodation and made the provision for Cornershop to play in the Anarchy Night Café. The band was looking to play Dublin on that date which was a Thursday. Rather than clashing with … Continue reading Cornershop, Wheel, Jam Jar Jail – Dublin 1993
Feb 24 1993 Headcleaner, Holemasters Barnstormers Feb 28 1993 Headcleaner, Slunk, Flexihead Barnstormers Headcleaner used many of the contacts they had made to organise an Irish tour. I loved their enthusiasm. They were willing to travel anywhere for a gig. They became regular visitors to the country and struck up many friendships. They may not … Continue reading Headcleaner Irish tour 1993
