Archive for August, 2009

Posted on August 28, 2009 - by Editor

The High And Mighty

Wow. It can be a tough job working your way through a lot of records, no offense to all the bands and artists that put their hearts and souls into every track every put down, but albums like this are what you wait so patiently for. The songs, intelligently weaved and politically charged are unashamedly…

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Posted on August 28, 2009 - by Editor

Our Knife Your Back

Some elements of Be Your Own Pet mixed with perhaps the Yeah Yeah Yeahs make this Norfolk based band an intriguing pop-punk indie band. Its ballsy, danceable and drenched with sex and alcohol. Lyrically its abrasive “We drink, we eat, we talk, we fuck”, “You can be my cougar all day” but the female fronted…

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Posted on August 28, 2009 - by Editor

Everybody Out

I have a slight bias towards good Boston based punk bands, but I do believe Everybody Out deserves this favourable review on merit.  Formed by Ex Dropkick Rick Barton and UK based Sweeny Todd(who has left the band after this album!) the record is a sweetly packed and uplifting record, swinging somewhere in between Roger…

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Posted on August 28, 2009 - by Editor

No One’s Fault But Your Own

One of my favourite bands of the past 12 months hands down, TPBR have produced an excellent debut full length drawing on their full range of Balkan/punk/ ska/folk repertoire which cuts through the mediocre musical surface and excels. Their dark humour and funny lyrics make for a sing-along dancing party mood and although their…

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Posted on August 28, 2009 - by Editor

Hearts Under Fire EP

This two track EP from the now four piece female upstarts is a great little sampler from a very young band that plays fast paced and melodic punk rock. Both songs are catchy and driven by guitars and sweet vocals that offer a bright glimpse of the future for Hearts Under Fire.

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Posted on August 26, 2009 - by Curvball

Rebellion 2009 – a visual punk rock feast

This year’s Rebellion festival in Blackpool, UK was it’s usual chaotic collective made up of bands and fans from across the globe. We managed to sneak photographer Imelda Michalczyk into this global punk gathering. Not only did she get to see some amazing bands, but she came away with a stunning collection of photos. We…

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Posted on August 26, 2009 - by Imelda

Reagan Youth + Moral Dilemma +Trash Talk + Section 13

The Underworld
London, UK
23 August 2009
I only catch the last two songs from Midlands-based four-piece Section 13, though one is a Bad Brains cover, indicating one of their key influences.
Trash Talk from California follow a much darker, metal theme but are great value for money when it comes to entertainment, with their long-haired, ultra energetic…

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Posted on August 25, 2009 - by Curvball

Punk will never die, it evolves, much like Distorted

Not sure where to start with this announcement but I’m guessing the beginning is always the best place. As a valued reader of Distorted I am sure you’ve noticed how things have slowly been unravelling at the seams… The last few months have been incredibly tough on all of us here at Distorted and despite…

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Posted on August 24, 2009 - by Curvball

Raised Fist stream new track and announce tour details

Raised Fist have revealed a new track on Myspace page from their stunning fifth full-length “Veil Of Ignorance”,out on Burning Heart Records September 7.
Check out the apathy-baiting “Slipping Into Coma” here: Raised Fist on myspace.com
Catch Raised Fist on tour:
VEIL OF IGNORANCE TOUR ´09

10.09.09 Australia Brisbane The Hi-Fi
11.09.09 Australia Billboard The Venue
12.09.09 Australia Sydney The Metro
13.09.09…

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Posted on August 23, 2009 - by Emma Stone

The King Blues + Random Hand

The Cockpit
Leeds, UK
Monday 10th August 2009
Random Hand burst onto the Cockpit stage with the boundless and exhilarating energy they have become so well known for. However, during crowd favourite ”Play Some Ska”, I notice there seems to be a vibe in the room that differs from your typical ska-punk gig. As I look at the…

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Posted on August 22, 2009 - by Editor

Live and Learn EP

A short n sweet offering to keep fans pleased, this release at the beginning of the year after a long legal battle with their previous label includes three new tracks as well as a bonus remix by the students in Ballyfermot School of Music. The first track ‘Emigrant’ is probably my favourite, with “Dirty Aul…

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Posted on August 22, 2009 - by Editor

Dear Friends and Gentle Hearts

The music world would be a worse place if American Steel did not return from their lengthy hiatus. Their return in 2007 with “Destroy Their Future” was a triumphant return  as they stormed back to remind us all of their artistic ability and diverse approach to deliver records that varied in style but at the…

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Posted on August 22, 2009 - by Editor

Roots

Definitely some obvious influences here; old school punk rock mixed with an upbeat and sing along edged 2 tone vibe ala The Clash and more recently Rancid. The production I’m not sold on- but as a debut full length it’s got plenty of catchy hooks as it skirts with pop sensibility throughout to deliver a…

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Posted on August 22, 2009 - by Editor

Fourteen Stories

Although the album is now a couple years old, I was introduced to and impressed by Bryans performance when he supported the Dropkick Murphys on their home-run of shows over St Patricks earlier this year. An acoustic performance in front of a baying punk rock crowd is daunting, but he succeeded in winning most over…

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