First off, mad props The Phosphorous Bombs for writing this total ripper of a record. Secondly, mega apologies to Rodney from The Phosphorous Bombs, who
Read moreSutekh Hexen / Hissing split (The Flenser, 2017)
I’ll be honest, black metal isn’t my area of expertise. I’m not well versed on its history and I don’t particularly enjoy a lot of
Read moreAerial Salad – Roach (Plasterer Records, 2017)
After a few abortive attempts to get a hold of Roach for review (technical difficulties, people being on tour etc. etc.), I finally got a
Read moreThe Cowboys – Volume 4 (Drunken Sailor Records, 2017)
Argh! Help! I’ve been reluctantly hurled back to 1969. Don’t worry though; I’m happy because I’m amongst friends such as the MC5 and The Stooges.
Read moreShed Seven – Instant Pleasures (BMG, 2017)
Now, I don’t often do the whole crowd-funding thing, not due to any objection to the principle, I actually think it’s a great idea, but
Read moreClayface – Don’t Hold Your Breath (Horn & Hoof, 2017)
These guys are from Greater Manchester and play what I suppose could best be described as melodic hardcore / skate punk largely influenced by the
Read more88 Fingers Louie – Thank You For Being A Friend (Bird Attack, 2017)
Last time 88 Fingers Louie released an album, we had a Labour government, I was sporting questionable facial hair and international terrorism was not as
Read moreMarko & The Bruisers – Every Path (self released, 2017)
So t’other week, I got an unsolicited message on the Apathy and Exhaustion Facebook page (yeah – go on there and ‘like’ that shit) from
Read moreMatilda’s Scoundrels – As the Tide Turns (TNSrecords, 2017)
So, whilst being the best boat-themed-folk-punk band in Hastings may not sound that special, Matilda’s Scoundrels have, in three short years, built themselves quite a
Read moreThe Young Hearts – Honestly, I’m Just Thinking (Primordial Records, 2017)
The title Honestly, I’m Just Thinking and the record label name gave me some kind of mental image that this was going to be some
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