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
Label of the week – Make That a take
The tale of Make that a take records is very interesting. If they want to see a band play, they put on their own gigs, if they want a film about it they make their own film. If they want a festival with many of their favourite bands they make their own fest and finally … Continue reading Label of the week – Make That a take
My New Favourite Band…why did no one tell me that some of That Petrol Emotion had made an incredible album???
It’s a Guitar Thing. You Wouldn’t Understand Everlasting Yeah: 'Anima Rising' Sometimes these days new bands just pass me by. I don’t keep up to date, and maybe that suits me fine. But, almost by chance, (and what a fine thing chance is), I happened across new music from some of the fantastically creative people … Continue reading My New Favourite Band…why did no one tell me that some of That Petrol Emotion had made an incredible album???
Maid of Ace S/t
Maid of ace s/t Www.maid-of-ace.com Shamefully I have to say I was sceptical when I saw maid of ace for the first time. How can a band be this good and I have heard nothing of them? Not only was I unaware of their existence but the fact that the four siblings from Essex hadn't … Continue reading Maid of Ace S/t
Hope Show 79 – the lowdown
hope show 79 the lowdown 1. Damien Dempsey - Sing All Your Cares away 2. Jeff Rosenstock - Nausea 3. Tv Smith - London Hum 4. Martha - Sycamore 5. Protomartyr - Pagans 6. Uniforms - Father's Day 7. Happy Accidents - Small Talk 8. HDQ - Down But not Out 9. Chewing On Tinfoil … Continue reading Hope Show 79 – the lowdown
Sissy – Sissy ep
Sissy Sissy EP self released [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=1110599526 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] Great to hear bands like this coming together in Dublin. it's lo-fi and full of attitude. This is not the type of band we are used to seeing form on tis fair isle. Sail and Rail - a tale of travel, … Continue reading Sissy – Sissy ep
Mr Business Man It’s Not Our World
The first band I ever played in was called Vicarious Living. named after a line in a flux of Pink Indians song our reason behind it was that it "pertained to a different way of living". That was 1983 and I played in 4 or 5 bands over the next 6 years. The last of … Continue reading Mr Business Man It’s Not Our World
Lights Go Out / Gadgie Split zine
Lights Go Out / Gadgie Split zine Split zines are not a new phenomena but in its 28 previous issues Lights Go Out had alwqays been on its own. That changed for the 29th episode and Gadgie was the partner of choice. Not only would both editors settle for a split effort they would theme … Continue reading Lights Go Out / Gadgie Split zine
Kimberley Steaks – Live And Die in West Scotland
Kimberley Steaks Live and die in West Scotland Make That A Take Records The latest collection from Dundee punkers Kimberley Steaks. Very much early East Bay Sound. It couild be Green Day, maybe Crimpshrine, maybe Fuel or Jawbreaker but most definitely their Scotish cousins. 12 songs dealing with loss and despair and a sense of … Continue reading Kimberley Steaks – Live And Die in West Scotland
La Chance – Old Haunts EP
LA Chance Old Haunts Scars Of Youth "Can we break out of this endless streams of bills and stress I know I've got this in me I feel it bursting out of my chest" Scream LA Chance, well not exactly scream but in that lo-fi sing along punk sound. They may be from Scotland, but … Continue reading La Chance – Old Haunts EP