UK skate punk act, Dead Neck, have teamed up to release a split called Defections with Italy’s Actionmen. Both bands are new to me, so
Read more
Thousand Oaks – Bound for Destruction (Disconnect Disconnect Records, 2019)
These guys are described as the masters of Italian melodic hardcore in the press release. I was kind of expecting some kind of 90’s EpiFat
Read more
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
Read more
Martha – Love Keeps Kicking (Big Scary Monsters / Dirtnap, 2019)
If I was full of shit, I’d probably be telling you that I’d been down with Martha from day one. But, as I consider myself
Read more
The Briefs – Platinum Rats (Damaged Goods, 2019)
It’s been a long time since I’d thought about The Briefs. I think probably since Steal Yer Heart dropped in 2005. I played that bastard
Read more
Staff 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 more
The 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 more
BiteMarks / Meatwound / Permanent Makeup @ The Bends
BiteMarks/Meatwound/Permanent Makeup Saturday, November 17th 2018 The Bends, St. Petersburg FL Photo cred: Matt Valler Photography When Paul of Leadfoot Promotions announced his first gig
Read more
November 2018 7in & EP round-up (part 1)
Vanilla Poppers – I Like Your Band 7in (Drunken Sailor Records / Feel It) Oosh! This is some dynamite right here, right now! Vanilla Poppers
Read more
Four Fists – 6666 (Doomtree, 2018)
During the 2000s, Apathy & Exhaustion’s tireless editor Tony was the co-owner of Roadkill Records, a punk shop haven located in a part of Manchester
Read more