Swingin’ Utters – Boots and Booze graphic novel & 7in (Pirates Press Records) This is a bit of an odd one. Pirates Press are releasing
Read morePears – self-titled (Fat Wreck Chords, 2020)
I’ll admit it. This is pretty late, this. What’s a brother to do? The world is intent on going head first straight to hell, and
Read moreGive You Nothing – s/t (Umlaut Records / Snubbed Records, 2019)
It’s kind of cool to be on the receiving end of a pleasant surprise every now and again. I’d class this joint from Santa Cruz
Read moreCanadian Rifle – Peaceful Death (Dead Broke Rekerds, 2018)
Canadian Rifle are from Chicago, and Peaceful Death is their third full length joint. These grizzled dogs have been around since 2006, and have an
Read moreThe Raging Nathans – Cheap Fame (Plasterer / Rad Girlfriend Records, 2018)
Thee plague yeare of 2018 seems to go from strength to strength in terms of two things: 1. global events that signal our (potentially) imminent
Read moreBooji Boys – Weekend Rocker LP (Drunken Sailor Records, 2018)
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while (God help you, poor child if you have – it is beyond likely that your soul
Read moreThe Dopamines – Tales of Interest (Plasterer Records / Rad Girlfriend Records)
First off, The Dopamines are incredible. I will accept no arguments. Word. I tell thee. Yo. However, given they’ve been around for over 10 years,
Read moreShotwell / Miami split LP (Dead Broke Rekerds, 2017 re-issue)
To say this record was originally recorded in 1998, well you really can’t tell. This is one of Mike DBR’s favourite releases of all time,
Read moreDead Broke Rekerds, New York – an introduction (part 2)
For serious. You spend a few years away from listening to much music, and a load of good stuff mysteriously passes you by. After years
Read moreGreat Apes – California Heart (Asian Man Records, 2016)
Well, what can I say, other than Mike Park at Asian Man is on a total roll at the moment, with yet another great release.
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