Archive for January, 2010
Posted on January 31, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back And Looking Forward: Random Hand
All words by Emma Stone. Photo by Imelda Michalczyk.
Random Hand represented by Joe Tilston
Emma: So, 2009 has been a pretty damn busy year for the four of you. Does 2010 show any signs of you slowing down?
Joe: Well we kick off with a month on the road with The Skints, Mouthwash and Chris Murray swiftly…
Posted on January 29, 2010 - by Taron Cochrane
True North, Strong & Free! No.2
Random Thoughts straight from a Friendly Canadian’s Punk Rock Journal.
Everybody has that one significant year in their life. To each of their own, the events of that year (whatever they may be) have greatly influenced their outlook on the world around them. Well friends, 2009 was my year and let me tell you why.
Besides my…
Posted on January 28, 2010 - by Editor
Static Thought Competition: Win a set of “In The Trenches” & “Motive For Movement”
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Distorted has teamed up with Static Thought and Hellcat Records to give away three sets of the band’s previous releases “In The Trenches” (2007) and “Motive For Movement” (2008) to tie in with their upcoming UK and Euro tour in January and February.
The East Bay hardcore punks, consisting of Eric, Daniel, Johann, and new member…
Posted on January 28, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back and Looking Forward: The Creepshow
All Words by Steve
Photo by Imelda Michalczyk
The Creepshow represented by Sarah ‘Sin’ Blackwood (Guitars and Vocals)
Steve: Since we last spoke you signed to Hellcat, how’s life under the new label going?
Sarah: Well we have been to the USA for an official release tour for “Run For Your Life” and it went great. We got…
Posted on January 27, 2010 - by Editor
FLOGGING MOLLY SET TO RELEASE ‘LIVE AT THE GREEK THEATRE’ IN UK STORES MARCH 1st 2010
Press Release for Flogging Molly’s 90 minute concert DVD and double CD:
“Good evening Los Angeles, we’re Flogging Molly and this is what we do.” Those were the first words from singer Dave King on the evening of September 12, 2009, when Flogging Molly took the stage at the legendary Greek Theatre in Los Angeles,…
Posted on January 26, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back and looking Forward: Failsafe
Words and Photo by Emma Stone
Failsafe represented by Simon Humphries (Guitars)
Emma: 2008 saw the release of your second album “The Truth Is…”. In hindsight how happy are you with the record, and what would you change if anything?
Simon: I think “The Truth Is” as an album in itself came out really well and captured…
Posted on January 24, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back & Looking Forward: Sonic Boom Six
All words by Emma Stone. Photo by Imelda Michalczyk.
SBS represented by Barney Boom (Bass and Vocals)
Emma: Obviously, one of the biggest things to happen to you this year is Ben’s decision to leave. How has this affected you as a band?
Barney: Well, let’s just say it didn’t exactly come out of the blue. We…
Posted on January 22, 2010 - by Editor
Slovenian punks tour South Africa
Slovenian pop-punks We Can’t Sleep at Night will be joining countrymen Red Five Point Star (ska-swing-punk) on a lengthy South African tour. The latter toured SA last year and will be heading back for a more extensive run in February and March 2010.
Red Five Point Star have played throughout Europe and were also the first…
Posted on January 21, 2010 - by Editor
The Lawrence Arms announce UK and Ireland dates
Fat Wrecks Chords, The Lawrence Arms have announced they will be touring the UK and Ireland later this year March ansd April.
Their previous release; EP “Buttsweat and Tears” was released in late 2009. You can read more about their 10 year succes as a band and future plans from our interview with vocalist Brendan Kelly…
Posted on January 21, 2010 - by Editor
The Vibrators: Down Memory Lane
Words by Ayisha Khan
Photos by Luke Ball & Imelda Michalczyk
Perhaps wrongly overlooked as one of the pioneers of the punk rock genre, the Vibrators have been there and seen it all. From iconic punk moments like appearances at the 100 Club; Punk Rock Festival, supporting bands like The Stranglers, Iggy Pop and The Sex Pistols…
Posted on January 19, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back And Looking Forward: Mike TV
All words by Emma Stone. Photo by Imelda Michalczyk.
Mike TV represented by Jhon Cosgrove AKA Pickled Jhon
Emma: You’ve recently put a new E.P up online which is free to download, or contributions. Have you found that more people choose not to pay?
Mike TV: Hello we sure have! It’s an E.P called “Stopgap’ and has…
Posted on January 19, 2010 - by Editor
The Blaggers re-release “United Colors” on Mad Butcher Classics
The Blaggers’ classic streetpunk album ‘United Colors of Blaggers ITA’ has been re-released on the Mad Butcher Classics label. On release in 1993, United Colors inspired a generation of anti-fascists and spent several months in the UK Indie Chart top ten. The Blaggers became one of the most talked-about bands in the UK and their…
Read the full story »Posted on January 17, 2010 - by Editor
Thinking Back & Looking Forward: Crazy Arm
All words & photo by Emma Stone
Crazy Arm represented by Darren Johns (Vocals and Guitar)
Emma: You’re embarking on a tour with Frank Turner and Chuck Ragan in March. Looking forward to it?
Darren: You bet. With equal doses of fear and excitement. On the one hand, it’s going to be an honour and a blast to…
Posted on January 15, 2010 - by Editor
Upcoming Features/Interviews
We have a few confirmed Interviews & Features with various bands and artists to look forward to over the coming weeks:
The Vibrators:
A lengthy and intriguing interview by one of our newest contributors Ayisha Khan with the English punk rock stalwarts who are still plying their trade since 1976 and with plenty of stories to boot!
Joey…
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