Archive for August, 2010
Posted on August 18, 2010 - by Editor
Subhumans + Girlfixer + Condition: Dead
Underworld
London, UK
Wednesday 11th August 2010
Although New Zealand’s Bad Town were listed on the poster and billing they don’t perform/show up/make the trip but the trio of bands kicked off early as all London gigs seem to.
Up first were Condition Dead, a four piece rough and ready punk rock band with Alex (Al Symers) formerly…
Posted on August 17, 2010 - by Editor
The Slackers + Gecko
Camden Jazz Cafe
London, UK
Tuesday 10th August 2010
I have been to lots and lots of London venues past and present but strangely never frequented Camdens famous Jazz Cafe and what better night to break my cherry with the always impressive Slackers and highly promising Gecko. I arrived at a fairly early hour and Gecko was…
Posted on August 17, 2010 - by Editor
London International Ska Festival revival in April 2011
Sean Flowerdew of Pama International and Rockers Revolt has posted news that the plans are well under way to relaunch The London International Ska Festival which he had started back in 1988 and saw the likes of Laurel Aitken, Bad Manners, Potato 5, The Loafers, Hotknives, The Deltones, Napolean Solo, Capone and The Bullets and…
Read the full story »Posted on August 16, 2010 - by Editor
The Slackers’ Vic Ruggiero announces free solo show in London
Vic Ruggiero of The Slackers has just announced a one-off solo show in London at the end of the band’s current summer tour.
He will be play a free gig at Bar Solo in Camden, north London, on Thursday 26th August. Vic’s solo shows are well loved for their impressive mix songs from his solo albums,…
Posted on August 13, 2010 - by Editor
Civet + Born To Lose + Mike TV + The Accelerators
Underworld
London, UK
Monday 9th August 2010
(Photos not available from actual show)
First up on what can mildly be described as an eclectic (or slightly misplaced grouping of bands on one bill) is Dutch based four piece, The Accelerators. Being a Monday night following the mighty Rebellion festival which saw the annual punk pilgrimage attracts thousands of…
Read the full story »Posted on August 12, 2010 - by Editor
Donots – “The Long Way Home” released on Lockjaw/Solitary Man Records on Sept 27 2010.
German punk royalty Donots are a band with a quite amazing pedigree. 600,000 units sold worldwide. Three Top 20 albums in their native Germany. Two Top 10 albums in Japan. Over 1000 live shows (with acts like Green Day, Bad Religion, Blink182, AFI, The Offspring, NOFX, Iggy Pop, Linkin Park, Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, The…
Read the full story »Posted on August 12, 2010 - by Editor
Against Me! announce 2 intimate Reading Festival warm up shows in London
With the Reaidng/Leeds hype kicking in, the first of what we are sure to be many secret and intimate shows have been announced with Against Me! planning two shows on the same day. The band release their new single – ‘White Crosses’ on August 30th.
Punk rock legends Against Me! have announced 2 incredibly intimate warm…
Posted on August 12, 2010 - by Editor
Star Fucking Hipsters + The Filaments + Moral Dilemma
Underworld
London, UK
Wednesday 4th August 2010
The second night of Camden Carnage sees a slightly more raucous affair but the ska elements are still visible on the bill. Sadly I missed out on Moral Dilemma, the London local hardcore threesome have become far more visible on the touring scene in the past 18 months and been…
Posted on August 10, 2010 - by Editor
EP Reviews: Beat The Red Light/ Call Me Ishmael/ Night’s On Fire
Beat The Red Light
Beat The Red Light
TNS Records
We are a bit slow on this one to say the least, and with ample comparisons to Kid Dynamite and some hardcore ska akin to the mighty Voodoo Glow Skulls, Beat The Red Light are a enjoyable and original band. Opening track ‘Never A Dull moment’ has a…
Posted on August 10, 2010 - by Editor
VOCALIST ROD LETHAL LEAVES THE SMOKING HEARTS
Under some ambiguous circumstances UK based The Smoking Hearts have lost their singer, Rod lethal. The band issued the following slightly humorous and mysterious press release:
It is with great sadness that The Smoking Hearts have parted ways with vocalist Rod Lethal. After years of being in a band together, playing gigs, partying, wrecking venues/pubs/houses/each other,…
Posted on August 10, 2010 - by Editor
PUNK 4 THE HOMELESS September Show
Punk 4 The Homeless have announced the line-up for their next fund raising show at the Centenary Methodist church in Boston, UK on September 4th which will include Senseless, The Crux, Detuners and Murder Charge. Suggested Donations are a mere £5.
Raising Awareness and much needed cash to help save the lives and relieve the suffering…
Posted on August 9, 2010 - by Editor
The Aggrolites + Jaya the Cat + The Skints
Dingwalls
London, UK
Tuesday 3rd August 2010
(all photos are not from the actual show)
The first night of the series of gigs under the title of ‘Camden Carnage’ took place at Dingwalls in Camden and a skanking, reggaefied fiesta was in store for all. With The Skints a late surprise addition to the bill, they took to…
Posted on August 6, 2010 - by Editor
The Notekillers to release “We’re Here to Help”
Late 70s punk experimentalists The Notekillers return to release “We’re Here to Help” via Prophase Music on November 9th.
The Notekillers, who originally slugged it out during the punk wars of the late 1970’s, continue their improbable reincarnation march with this barely-hinged celebration of rock & roll noise. Their only official recording, “The Zipper”, a self-released…
Posted on August 6, 2010 - by Kim Ford
Sam Russo – Hotel. Payphone. Carpark.
“Hotel. Payphone. Carpark” – a seven track journey of gritty, working class tales from the depths of Haverhill, brought to you by Sam Russo. Recorded on an old dictaphone, this collection of demos is packaged with the statement – “Rest assured in the fact that your money is now whiskey or diesel” – and provide…
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