Going in to this I have to admit I was already sceptical for a number of reasons. Envy were a large influence on me in
Read moreMy War: Anxiety and depression and me by Diane Hartshorn
Happy New Year. Except it’s not really. Not for many of us. This is a guest submission from Diane Hartshorn, an oldy but goldy friend
Read moreStaff top twenty of 2018: Tony Maher – LPs (#10 – #1)
I’ve probably spent the last few days or so dividing my time between bemoaning my toddler induced lack of sleep / house move related lack
Read moreStaff top twenty of 2018: Tony Maher – LPs (#20 – #11)
The other day I posted up a list of my top ten 7in records and EPs of 2018. Have a look, and see if you
Read moreStaff top tens 2018: Tony Maher – 7in & EPs
What a year. In many regards. It’s been a real emotional rollercoaster. I’m properly in my 40s now. I’ve seen my kid turn 1 year
Read moreStaff top tens of 2018: James Lamont
It’s been a full official calendar year of Radical Beat writing, slogging around trying to make sense of this wild terrain, and here’s my top
Read moreThe Antidon’ts – We Reap What You Sow (Swamp Cabbage / self-released, 2018)
“Depression is built into this machine and the evidence is plastered on the morose faces of people caught in the clutches of its business as
Read moreStaff top tens of 2018: Ian Breen
1. Daughters – “You Won’t Get What You Want” You Won't Get What You Want by Daughters Daughters incredible return from the wilderness sees them
Read moreGuest top ten of 2018: Andy of TNS Records
Andy co-runs TNS Records, played in the now defunct (as of this month) Revenge of the Psychotronic Man and is one of the organisers of
Read moreStaff top tens of 2018: Nate Worrall
Full-Length LPs 1. Nothing – Dance On The Blacktop Dance On The Blacktop by Nothing What more can I say on this record? Glorious third
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