Archive for February, 2009

Posted on February 22, 2009 - by Curvball

Identification EP

An incredibly clean cut EP from a 5-piece band that doesn’t deliver a huge amount of oomph. Despite the size of the band there seem to be layers missing in terms of musical depth, which is disappointing as the vocals are sweet, but the tempo and rhythm are lacking. It’s a lazy Sunday EP for…

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Posted on February 12, 2009 - by Editor

Scooters Loose Change

The bands first release under ska label behemoth Megalith results in a fine fist pumping, organ driven ska punk record. There are catchy hooks and a driving rhythm, and thankfully avoids the 3rd wave ska tag whilst producing an angst-y melodic sound which signals a bright direction for the Welsh quartet. Well done lads.

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Posted on February 12, 2009 - by Curvball

Interrobang

This rap-core reggae influenced by a heavy dose of hardcore punk is the offering from NJ based 5 piece. Its produced by the legendary King Django and counts amongst its credits a long list of vocal contributions- most notably Dr Ring-Ding. It’s a message and beat driven record full of dancehall and sound wise sits…

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Posted on February 7, 2009 - by Editor

UNWRITTEN LAW LEAD SINGER SCOTT RUSSO’S HOUSE BURNS TO GROUND

From Unwritten Law Myspace messages-

San Diego, CA – Lead singer for So Cal punk-pop band Unwritten Law, Scott Russo, lost his home to a fire early Friday morning. Russo, his parents, his two young sons, and his daughter Cailin all shared the San Diego home. Although no family members were injured, the family lost every…

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Posted on February 2, 2009 - by Editor

Pulse

Hailing from Finland with impressive influences in US Bombs, Social D, Rancid and The Clash, it’s a surprisingly good and catchy rock n roll record. Fans of the punk ‘n roll and said influences could be in for a treat.  Ten songs housed very nicely in a well produced package of…

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Posted on February 1, 2009 - by Curvball

February issue has landed

32 days into 2009 and we’ve got the February edition of Distorted ready for you to consume. We interview hardcore punk originators, Discharge, chat to JD Smith and talk to Ill Fated Riot, 3 Minute Warning and The Skints. All the band goodness aside, we’re bring to your attention the pending ‘Superlab’ in Somers Town….

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Posted on February 1, 2009 - by Curvball

Gaslight Anthem on the David Letterman show – watch it here.

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