Hey, how many albums can you think of that changed your perspective on something? The Holy Spell… was one of those albums for me. I
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Honest Thieves – Defeated (exclusive track premiere)
Honest Thieves are an indie / punk / pop punk / power pop (delete as appropriate) three piece from the Welsh capital of Cardiff that
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The Murderburgers – What a Mess (Brassneck Records / Asian Man Records / Umlaut Records / Waterslide Records, 2019)
Because I’m a total loser, I only came across the Murderburgers for the first time when they played at that place I can’t ever remember
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Horror Section – s/t LP (Eccentric Pop Records, 2018)
OK, this is the first of a bunch articles in which I will attempt to catch up on some stragglers from 2018. Wish me luck
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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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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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Staff 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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Freak Genes – Qwak Qwak LP (Drunken Sailor Records, 2018)
As far as I can tell, Freak Genes are a duo from Manchester; a collaboration between Charlie Murphy and Andrew Anderson. The two have played
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Fashionism – Come on My Baby 7in & Smash Singles LP (Drunken Sailor Records, 2018)
Juice at Drunken Sailor has delivered another couple of superbly tart slices of Canadian power pop, here. Fashionism hail from Vancouver and feature members of
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The Celetoids – Pupal Stage 12″
Never heard of The Celetoids? Don’t worry mate, they’re from Croatia. Don’t beat yourself up over it. Although, once you hear this latest slice of
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