Swan Prince are from somewhere in the general Birmingham area, and describe themselves thusly: “Brummy mates with a lame band name making skate punk songs”.
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7in & EP round-up: April 2020 (part 1)
Dunno how shit is shaking out in your particular corners of the globe, dear readers, but the UK is a bit of a shit-show at
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Lagwagon – Railer (Fat Wreck Chords, 2019)
Where to start? I fucking love Lagwagon, me. Pretty unfashionable to like Lagwagon these days, right? Which is something the band themselves made a joke
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Statues on Fire – Living in Darkness (Snubbed Records, 2019)
Living in the Darkness is the third album by Brazilian melodic punk band Statues on Fire. “This record is a MUST HAVE for fans of
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Death Before Dishonor – Unfinished Business (Bridge Nine Records, 2019)
Alright then. Boston hardcore legends, Death Before Dishonor have returned to the fray with their first album in over a decade, and fourth album overall.
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7in & EP round-up – July 2019 (part 2)
What the hell is happening? Two installments of the 7in and demo round-up on the trot and not a single turkey in sight. This seems
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Give You Nothing – s/t (Umlaut Records / Snubbed Records, 2019)
It’s kind of cool to be on the receiving end of a pleasant surprise every now and again. I’d class this joint from Santa Cruz
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Staff 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
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The Siknotes – Welcome to the Party, Pal (Morning Wood Records / Bad Granola Records, 2018)
The Siknotes describe themselves as a well travelled, 90s style party punk band that “should be taken with a pinch of salt… slice of lemon
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7in & EP Round-up, June 2018 (part 3)
The Raging Nathans / Pizza Tramp split 7in (Plasterer 2018 / Rad Girlfriend Records, 2017) Another transatlantic double release (is that even an accurate term?)
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