March 8 1992 Nessun Dorma, Zygote, SMH The Grattan (moved from The Attic) The Nessun Dorma gig the following month had just as poor a turnout. Both bands had travelled over in a bus, not the fancy tour bus kind that many bands travel in but a bit like a school bus (they're the journeys … Continue reading Nessun Dorma, Zygote, SMH Dublin 1992
Bands That Changed a life – The Pleasure Cell
Bands that saved a life The Pleasure Cell [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og_3SbTbMRE&w=1280&h=720] Picture the scene. A boy with an attitude. Wanting to change a world be believes is coming to get him. Him and his punk mates. Only. Everyone over 21 is out to get him. Noone understands. Only when his music is playing is he happy. … Continue reading Bands That Changed a life – The Pleasure Cell
Trouble Pilgrims – Instant Polaroid
Trouble Pilgrims Instant Polaroid Pilgrim Records Any band that spawns from The Radiators deserves a mention here. Any band that is supposed to play their classic album, released nearly 40 years and still a classic in many Dublin punks eyes, as part of a set opening for the Boomtown Rats and ditches a song in … Continue reading Trouble Pilgrims – Instant Polaroid
This Weeks news – September 7
This weeks news September 7 The Winter Passing release their debut album, A different Space of Mind on September 18 on 6131 records The launch gig for their pop punk emo mix in Ireland is in Grand Social on the 26th, the band will then cross the Irish Sea for a UK tour in October … Continue reading This Weeks news – September 7
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
Paranoid Visions – Escape from The Austerity Complex (Overground Records)
Paranoid Visions - Escape From the Austerity Complex (Overground Records) Haunting start - I sit here typing this review in to a computer nearly 30 years after seeing Paranoid Visions for the first time. It's a debut I will never forget. My journey started at the bus stop with my bro who was the instigator … Continue reading Paranoid Visions – Escape from The Austerity Complex (Overground Records)