There’s a certain thing about shit towns in the North of England. They have a weird tendency to spawn decent bands in a way that
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7in and EP round-up: September 2021 (part 2)
Spells / Custody split 7in (Brassneck Records) The observant amongst you (realistically who is even paying attention to any of this and does it even
Read more7in & EP round-up February 2020
A bit of another sweep up of odds and ends from last year in the main, this, I’m afraid. The main thing is that I’m
Read moreThe Burnt Tapes – Never Better (Lockjaw Records / Wiretap Records, 2019)
OK then. I’ve not thus far got a fabulous track record with Lockjaw Records releases, having been somewhat critical of recent releases by Fair Do’s
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Various Artists – Hardkore Dokument UK 7in (Kibou Records, TNS Records, 2019) Areet? First round up of 2019, and opening up proceedings with have this
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 moreGuest top ten of 2018: Lauren Mills of Mills on Wheels PR
Another guest top ten of 2018… once again coming at ya from across the pond, courtesy of Floridian Lauren Mills. Lauren is a much respected
Read more7in & EP Round-up August 2018 part 1
Goodbye Blue Monday – Misery Punk Ruined My Life EP (Make-That-A-Take Records, 2018) Goodbye Blue Monday hail from bonny Scotland, and this 3 song EP
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