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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mad Caddies – Punk Rocksteady (Fat Wreck Chords, 2018)
The Mad Caddies have never done anything that made me think they were any more interesting than the sport of golf. I’ve spent more time
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Fair Do’s – Leopards (Lockjaw Records, 2018)
I’ve heard a fair amount about Fair Do’s over the last few years or so, and the way I hear it, these guys are pretty
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The Human Project – Clarion Call (self-released, 2018)
The Human Project have been on the periphery of my radar for some time now. However, as can often be the case, I hadn’t gotten
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