Posts Tagged ‘ska’
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 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 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 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 July 26, 2010 - by Editor
No Sweat Fest 2010
Following on the success of last year’s event, OUT OF STEP and NO SWEAT have teamed up once more to bring you another day, of the best punk/ska/hip-hop currently doing the rounds.
The event would have been held at The Cross Kings over 2 floors but due to its recent closure it will now be held…
Posted on July 12, 2010 - by Editor
Jimmy The Squirrel release full length debut album “Whatever The Weather”
Do The Dog Music has released the full length debut album by fast rising UK outfit Jimmy The Squirrel titled “Whatever The Weather”!
Jimmy The Squirrel are a young five piece band from Nottingham. Following the release of their debut self titled CD EP on Do The Dog Music in May 2008 they have been gigging…
Posted on July 1, 2010 - by Editor
CAMDEN CARNAGE AUGUST 2010
Distorted is proud and excited to be a media partner to Camden Carnage this year; Presenting 10 shows in 9 nights of quality punk, ‘billy, hardcore and ska at The Underworld, opposite Camden Town Tube Station , under The Worlds End pub, in sunny North London – plus 1 starter date at Camden Dingwalls down…
Read the full story »Posted on June 30, 2010 - by Editor
EP/7″ Reviews: Swingin Utters/ Cynics/ The Bermondsey Joyriders
Brand New Lungs 7”
Swingin Utters
Fat Wreck Chords
This marks the first new material from the Utters in seven years and includes two tracks from their upcoming full length and one track exclusive to this 7”. The band is renowned for its musical variety, spreading its sound across reggae, punk, rock, country amongst others and vocalist Johnny…
Posted on June 29, 2010 - by Editor
TNS Records News
Plenty of News from TNS Records based in Northern UK:
-Leeds based agro-folk rabble Bootscraper have signed with the label and will release their debut album ‘Country and Eastern’ this summer on TNS. With instruments including accordion, violin, mandolin and banjo Bootscraper’s tales of debauchery will be the sound of your Summer.
-Kirkz will release their second…
Posted on June 29, 2010 - by Editor
Tyrannosaurus Alan head out on lengthy UK tour
The 7 piece ska/ punk/ hip hop from Medway, Kent, Tyrannosauras Alan released their debut album “Campaign” digitally (iTunes/ Amazon/ Spotify) and are due to release the physical copy on July 4th. They will be on tour with various bands including Stand Out Riot, Kickback UK, Broken Nose, John Q Public, Captain Accident and The…
Read the full story »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
Pauline Black’s memoir “Black by Design” to be published in 2011
Thebookseller.com has reported that Serpent’s Tail has acquired the rights to the memoir of singer and actress Pauline Black formerly of ska band The Selector.
“Black by Design” has been sold to Pete Ayrton, publisher, and John Williams, editor at Serpent’s Tail and is due to be published in late summer 2011.
Ayrton said Black’s book would…
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…
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