I’ve known Ian for a very long time, probably since the early days of when I DJ’d the Thursday punk room at Jilly’s Rock World
Read moreGrand Collapse – Along The Dew (TNS Records, 2017)
There is a suggestion in the world of punk rock that trying times make the best bands. I don’t know if this is true since
Read moreCock Sparrer – Forever (Randale Records/Pirates Press Records, 2017)
So, before I’ve even heard the record, the first thing I notice is the headline on the press release – “Cock Sparrer release first new
Read morePlanning For Burial – “Below The House” (The Flenser, 2017)
The Flenser have an incredible track record of releasing extremely dark, poignant, punishing and flawless albums – this year alone they have released the magical
Read moreIn Memoriam and Defiance: Manchester Arena Terror Attack, 22/05/17
Unless you’ve been living under a rock all week, you’ll doubtless be aware of the suicide attack that took place at Manchester Arena. The attack
Read moreCaves – Always Why (Specialist Subject Records, 2017)
Caves arrive at their fourth full length preceded by an excellent reputation both on record and onstage. They’ve never been anything less than raucous, passionate
Read moreYour Pest Band – Old Springhead (Dead Broke Rekerds / Brassneck Records / Snuffy Smiles 2017)
I’d seen quite a bit of a buzz about these guys in the lead-up to the release of this record, from people whose opinions I
Read moreToby Driver – “Madonnawhore” (The Flenser, 2017)
Toby Driver is a multi-instrumental composer and songwriter based in New York City. For the uninitiated, he has spent the course of the past two
Read moreShugo Tokumaru – TOSS (Polyvinyl Records, 2017)
Well this is an odd one. Gotta admit, I stuck it on and thought Go Team! meets Cornelius with a hint of Andrew Bird. Which
Read moreThe Globs – Do You Feel Weird? (Dead Broke Rekerds, 2017)
The Globs hail from Sacramento, California, and feature members of The Bananas & Charles Albright. The Dead Broke site describes them as scrappy lo-fi rock
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