Archive for April, 2010
Posted on April 28, 2010 - by Editor
Sorry And the Sinatra’s: Dirty Honest Music
Nearly 12 months ago Sorry And The Sinatra’s were forced to cancel a UK tour which eventually would take place late in 2009 to support their debut album “Highball Roller”. The band consisted of seasoned musicians but was driven by Scott Sorry (ex Amen, and current The Wildhearts bassist) who fronts the punk rock band…
Read the full story »Posted on April 28, 2010 - by Editor
Bad Religion confirm UK tour dates for August
To co-inside with the bands 30th anniversary Bad Religion have finally announced some UK dates for August; the first time they will be playing in the UK for 5 years. Dates for the US and Europe have been previously announced as well as a headline slot at Rebelion Festival in Blackpool, UK on Sunday August…
Read the full story »Posted on April 28, 2010 - by Emma Stone
Sonic Boom Six + Knockout + Kickback UK
Manchester Academy
Manchester, UK
Sunday 18th April 2010
Kickback UK, obviously stoked to be playing this gig, are eager to get stuck into their set and get people dancing. A couple of technical hitches and broken strings allowed for that uneasy moment where the silence needs to be filled with a good few minutes of awkward banter…
Posted on April 28, 2010 - by Editor
Authorities are back; playing four dates in the UK in May
Legendary KBD punk rock band the Authorities are back and are playing four dates in the UK in May. The Authorities will appear at the following dates and venues.
Friday, May 14, South of the Border, London
Saturday, May 15, Le Pub, Newport, Wales
Sunday, May 16, All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival, Minehead (at invitation from Pavement)
Monday, May 17,…
Posted on April 27, 2010 - by Editor
D.O.A. To Release 13th Studio Album “Talk – Action = 0″ On June 8th
Press Release:
D.O.A., Canada’s punk legends, are set to release their 13th studio album “Talk – Action = 0″ on June 8th via Sudden Death Records. On this album, the band goes back to its early roots and takes a few notes from their first two classic albums: “Something Better Change” and “Hardcore 81″. “Talk…
Posted on April 27, 2010 - by Emma Stone
The King Blues + Mouthwash + Moral Dilemma + The Meow Meows
Manchester Academy
Manchester, UK
Monday 12th April 2010
The Meow Meows are a wonderful mix of ska, reggae and soul; singers Danny and Hannah leading the band with their duel vocals sounding a little Gwen Stefani-esque. The large brass section and ’70’s sounding keys only intensifies the early reggae style. The drums could have done with being…
Posted on April 26, 2010 - by Emma Stone
Mustard Plug + Random Hand + Dirty Revolution
Satan’s Hollow
Manchester, UK
Wednesday 14th April 2010
Having always had a soft spot for a band with a female singer, Dirty Revolution’s Reb Elle did not leave me disappointed, her voice a cross between Save Ferris’ Monique Powel and The Luchagors’ Lita Dumas. Her clear cut vocals with the slightest hint of a growl tackle modern…
Posted on April 25, 2010 - by Emma Stone
Dropkick Murphys + Face To Face + [Spunge]
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Manchester Academy
Manchester, UK
Thursday 15th 2010
Not quite as cheesy as I seemed to remember them at Rebellion ‘08, [Spunge]’s American sounding ska punk is perfect to get the crowd in the mood for the bands to come. Who knows if it’s maybe just next on the set list, but a request for ‘Skanking Song’ is…
Posted on April 25, 2010 - by Editor
Drewvis to release new record titled “Disposable Pleasures, and Meaningful Pursuits”
UK (Brighton) based ska/reggae Singer-Songwriter Drew ‘Drewvis’ Bristow has announced some details on his upcoming full length record.
It’s been close to 2 years now since the release of ‘For The Win’, and I’m happy to announce my first official full length album is nearing completion!
After various title changes, I have finally settled on an appropriate…
Posted on April 25, 2010 - by Editor
Punk Rock Bowling: Sinners, No Saints
Punk rock and bowling seem to go hand in hand stateside and the BYO Records founded event Punk Rock Bowling (PRB) is hitting its 12th year in 2010. Some have disregarded the event as a gimmick, but the event has grown year by year which includes a stellar band line-up for the Las Vegas weekend…
Read the full story »Posted on April 21, 2010 - by Editor
Four Year Strong: Earning Bearded Respect
Four Year Strong are part of the newer breed of hardcore pop- tinged punk rock bands that have established themselves through hard work and adding diversity to the broadening punk rock scene. The band, hail from Massachusetts, USA and despite age-wise being young, the band has been playing since 2001. Its band primed for bigger…
Read the full story »Posted on April 21, 2010 - by Editor
924 Gilman under Threat
Legendary 924 Gilman in Berkeley, California could be under the same threat that caused the closure of CBGB’s in New York a few years ago. The punk club is being threatened with a $3000 per month rent increase which has resulted in drive to close the $3000 a month gap with PAYPAL donations.
On their blog…
Posted on April 20, 2010 - by Editor
Minute Of Mayhem in honour of Malcolm McLaren
Humanade has reported that the family of Malcolm McLaren have asked mourners to observe a “minute of mayhem” ahead of his funeral on Thursday.
McLaren’s son, Joseph Corre, whose mother is fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, announced the funeral plans on his charity website, and said fans should “Put on your favourite records and let it RIP!”at…
Posted on April 20, 2010 - by Editor
Distorted @ Groezrock
So with Groezrock a few days away and the hand of nature disrupting all of our lives via the Icelandic Volcanic disruptions, Distorted is remaining hopeful and positive this year’s line-up does not get too affected. A number of bands including highly anticipated Bad Religion and Mighty Mighty Bosstones are still in the US according…
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