Music
Posted on June 14, 2010 - by Editor
Album Reviews: The Gaslight Anthem/ Minus The Bear/ Dependency
American Slang
The Gaslight Anthem
SideOneDummy Records
Has there been a band connected to punk rock with a more meteoric rise and widespread popularity than New Jersey’s new favourite sons? Aside from the UK’s Frank Turner who has benefited from the Americans, stripped down heartfelt offerings paving a way to his own success, it’s difficult to think of…
Posted on June 10, 2010 - by Editor
Single Reviews: Usual Players/ Baby Head/ The Dead Class/ Goldblade
So What Ford/Soul Of Rock n Roll
Usual Players
One Thirty Four Records
This two track release from the London based five piece ska/indie band is reminiscent of old school ska such as The Selector mixed in with the progression of The Jam and they are undeniably British. The first track ‘So What Ford’ is an angsty number…
Posted on June 8, 2010 - by Editor
7″ and EP Reviews: The Undead/ Moral Dilemma/ Detached/ Mimi Soya
I Want You Dead 7”/EP
The Undead
Post Mortem Records
The Undead, the project of legendary Bobby Steele after he was expelled as guitarists for The Misfits in 1981 certainly has its fair share of folklore and this live EP, recorded almost 30 years ago (February 23rd and March 5th 1981) finally sees the light of day. The…
Posted on May 31, 2010 - by Editor
Album Reviews: Dirty Revolution / Riot Brigade / Kings Of Nuthin
Before The Fire
Dirty Revolution
Rebel Alliance Recording
It’s been a long road for the Welsh reggae, skanking punks. 2008’s release of their EP ‘It’s Gonna Get Dirty’ and relentless touring schedule over the past couple of years have galvanised the band’s sound, self belief and determination and with the addition of producer Peter Miles on this record,…
Posted on May 28, 2010 - by Editor
Album Reviews: Off With Their Heads / Kevin Seconds / Thomas Gun
In Desolation
Off With their Heads
Epitaph Records
Finding stability in the line-up and signing to Epitaph earlier this year has certainly meant the increased exposure surrounding the Minneapolis band had raised expectations for their label debut; “In Desolation” doesn’t disappoint. When a certain Brett Gurewitz announced “Off With Their Heads might be the best punk band going…
Posted on May 26, 2010 - by Editor
EP Reviews: Batusis / Doin’ Just Fine/ Lasse Brawn
Batusis
Smog Veil Records
When the press release announced this mini super group consisting of Cheetah Chrome (Dead Boys, Rocket from the Tombs), Syl Sylvain (New York Dolls) and Joan Jett’s rhythm section (Enzo Penizzotto and Thommy Price) expectations were always going to be high but in truth so was the pitch of the sound!
The four track…
Posted on May 1, 2010 - by Editor
Singles Reviews: Smoke Or Fire/ Limozine/ Above Them/ Cars On Fire
Prehistoric knife Fight
Smoke Or Fire
Fat Wreck Chords
It’s been three years since the band released new material and this two track 7” is a stopgap measure until their third album “PKF” is released. Both songs are good, more of the same really from Richmond based trio but surely enough to wet appetites for…
Posted on April 14, 2010 - by Editor
Album Reviews: The Menzingers/ Star Fucking Hipsters/ Fiction Reform
Chamberlain Waits
The Menzingers
Red Scare Industries
Believe the hype. We are fortunate enough to be included on a lot of media and press postings and emails, a lot of hyped up adjective ridden fluff about how every new record and band is the best thing yet. The Menzingers have delivered on the hype not generated by…
Posted on April 13, 2010 - by Editor
Album Reviews: The Slackers/ Flatliners/ Dirty Filthy Mugs
The Great Rocksteady Swindle
The Slackers
Hellcat Records
A 12th studio album and with the band members involved in so many projects it seems like some sort of Slackers affiliated material drops trough the letterbox every quarter, luckily most of its is classy upbeat and musically varied; something we look forward to. Despite some recent efforts being…
Read the full story »Posted on April 11, 2010 - by Editor
Album Reviews: GBH / Robb Blake / Paddy And The Rats
Perfume And Piss
GBH
Hellcat Records
An eleventh studio album is pretty impressive no matter who you are, but add in one of the most common leather jacket, ripped jeans adorning letters of GBH and the name rings global punk rock respect. No doubt many people might not know who they are but the mere ever presence…
Posted on March 23, 2010 - by Editor
EP Reviews: Hearts Under Fire/ The Famous Class/ Gecko/ Shag Nasty
Letters EP
Hearts Under Fire
I saw this young all girl band play during last year’s summer and despite some enforced line-up changes since, the band has maintained a similar hard rocking melodic punk sound which I first heard. What appealed to me at the time, live at least, was that they didn’t enforce stereotypes; an…
Posted on March 4, 2010 - by Editor
Review- Flogging Molly -Live At The Greek Theatre
Flogging Molly are a band that I have seen play across different sized venues and in different countries, for me personally they have never failed to impress as a live band. I have seen them endure some horrible sound problems at festivals and tackle smaller venues in support slots but their gradual rise in prominence…
Read the full story »Posted on March 3, 2010 - by Editor
Jaya The Cat + Advantage + The Apostates
Underworld
London, UK
Friday 26th February 2010
Having seen all of the bands on the bill (and I could be wrong but I think it’s the same UK based support acts as the last time Jaya came to The Underworld?) I was slightly disappointed that Clay Pigeon pulled out last minute due to unforeseen circumstances as it…
Posted on March 3, 2010 - by Editor
Album Reviews: DKM-Live On Lansdowne/ Crime In Stereo/ The Smoking Hearts
Live On Lansdowne, Boston MA
Dropkick Murphy’s
Cooking Vinyl
This live album (the bands second) aims to provide a glimpse into the craziness that is the St Patrick’s set of hometown shows the Murphy’s play annually in Boston, and hence on Lansdwone Road, opposite Fenway Park- home of their beloved Red Sox.
I was fortunate enough to make…
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