OK. Now listen up people. The legend / punk rock lifer that is Dave Smalley is heading up a tour of Europe and the UK
Read moreCROWNING / MARÉE NOIRE – Split (Zegema Beach Records, 2018)
I dived head-first into this split without prior knowledge of either band other than having heard Crowning’s cover of “Farewell to Words” on the Envy
Read moreSweet Jonny – s/t (self-released, 2018)
Sweet Jonny contacted me through Facebook sometime ago for a review of their s/t album. Apologies to Sweet Jonny – it’s taken me a good
Read moreLeftöver Crack – Leftöver Leftöver Crack: The E-Sides and F-Sides (Fat Wreck, 2018)
Here’s my latent, superficially non-denominational holiday gift to all punks, skins, outsiders, and those who feel in general that humanity is driving itself into the
Read moreAuthority Zero – Persona Non Grata (Concrete Jungle Records / Thousand Island Records / Melodic Punk Style, 2018)
It seems somewhat bizarre to me that this band from Mesa, Arizona have been around for 25 years now, having been releasing albums for the
Read moreDave Smalley & The Bandeleros – Join The Outsiders (Little Rocket Records, 2018)
Well now. Many of you will know of Dave Smalley as the legendary front man who sang for a variety of well known bands such
Read moreHorror 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
Read moreENVY/LOVE – An Envy Tribute (Zegema Beach Records, 2018)
Going in to this I have to admit I was already sceptical for a number of reasons. Envy were a large influence on me in
Read moreStaff top twenty of 2018: Tony Maher – LPs (#10 – #1)
I’ve probably spent the last few days or so dividing my time between bemoaning my toddler induced lack of sleep / house move related lack
Read moreStaff 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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