Anyone that knows me knows that I’m a massive advocate of the works of seminal Richmond (Virginia, not on-Thames) hardcore punk combo Avail. Although they
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Dealing With Damage – Making Plans for Misery video premiere and gig announcement
Dealing With Damage describe themselves simply as a “punk band from London”. Given that their line-up features former members of Stupids, Jerrybuilt, Done Lying Down,
Read moreWarp Lines – Human Fresh LP (Dirt Cult Records, 2019)
Warp Lines are from Ottowa, Canada. Their roster is made up of members of Big Dick, Steve Adamyk Band and The New Calling (probably others
Read moreGrey Hairs – Health & Social Care (Gringo Records, 2019)
Well. Most of the time I skip over stuff sent to me from a particular PR company, as I just dismiss it out of hand
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
Read moreStaff 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
Read moreModern Rituals – The Light That Leaks In (Holy Roar Records, 2018)
Going into this, I admittedly didn’t have any idea what to expect, having not bothered to read the press release in advance. I think I
Read moreRed Hare – Little Acts of Destruction (Dischord / Hellfire Records, 2018)
For the unfamiliar, Red Hare are a historied band with deep roots in the Washington D.C. hardcore punk scene of the 1980s and 90s. Their
Read moreNegative Space – Gestalt (Drunken Sailor Records, 2017)
This record seems to exude the kind of bleak existential paranoia that was probably rife during the early – mid 1980s. I was too young
Read moreFrauds – With Morning Toast & Jam & Juice (Till Deaf Do Us Party, 2017)
I live in Croydon (God help me, it’s the literal toilet bowl of England, and I didn’t do a fucking thing as far as I
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