Sunderland punk Ugly Criers have dropped a real teaser into anticipation of their debut album coming out in Little Rocket records in early 2026
Hope Show 134: The Lowdown
This weeks Hope Show with tracks from Idles, Dream Nails, Ruefrex, Bear Trade, The Clash, Irin Chic, Antidoto, Menstrual Cramps, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, TV Smith, Baby Seals and more
Play of the day – Misfortune Cookie
Play of the day - Misfortune cookie Danger from heavy seas Everything Sucks Music My listening pile is not quite as large as my to read collection. It is close and I try not to let bands skip the queue. This was impossible with misfortune cookie. I was so excited when I heard of this … Continue reading Play of the day – Misfortune Cookie
Bear Trade Interview
Anybody who has followed this blog will know of my respect and admiration for uk band Bear Trade. Last week I described as "think Leatherface, the replacements and wedding present getting together to write some songs with northern sensibility" for Thursday Tunes. Or when I reviewed their excellent new album, Silent Unspeakable and described … Continue reading Bear Trade Interview
Thursday Tunes
Thursday tunes This week we have mostly been listening to Paranoid visions - Rebellion Prolific Irish punks have another record out in tribute to the great punk festival that is rebellion. Of course the songs aren't about the festival, instead they are songs of rage Get the new record here Bear Trade Bleedin' Heart Trouble … Continue reading Thursday Tunes
Bear Trade – Silent Unspeakable
Bear Trade Silent unspeakable Dead broke records [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=1821539803 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] "Please raise a glass and speak well of me when I'm gone " sings Greg robson on the opening track to bear trades third album. Well I'm not going to wait and I will continue to speak well of … Continue reading Bear Trade – Silent Unspeakable
Bear Trade – Blood And Sand
bear trade Blood and sand Waterslide Records Where bear trade make a mockery of the concept of The difficult second album. Paint a picture in your mind of Northern England and a band singing in the ruins of a derelict building, singing through the grime and dirt and greyness of a country split. There's a … Continue reading Bear Trade – Blood And Sand