January 2023 sees the welcome return of everyone’s favourite chirpy Scouser, Mark Murphy. You may know him from everyone’s favourite chirpy Scouse skate punk ensemble,
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Garry Bushell presents: Oi! 40 Years Untamed (Pirates Press Records, 2020)
Garry Bushell, for those who are unaware is the guy that christened ‘Oi!’, he was a music journalist at Sounds and went on to be
Read moreDisgraceland – Dose ‘Em Up (Self-released, 2020)
When I’m at my most reflective – long soaks in the bath, languorous country walks in the summer – I often think of the south-west
Read moreCJ Ramone – The Holy Spell… (Fat Wreck Chords, 2019)
Hey, how many albums can you think of that changed your perspective on something? The Holy Spell… was one of those albums for me. I
Read moreHigh On Fire – Electric Messiah (eOne, 2018)
Matt Pike and co. now have eight albums floating around in the doomy thrash ether, all of which still stand up. They can also boast
Read moreMammoth Grinder – Cosmic Crypt (Relapse, 2018)
After a five year absence since their last full length (Underworlds), Mammoth Grinder return to the frontline with their fourth full length record, Cosmic Crypt.
Read moreWoah-woah! The gang’s all here! Introducing the writers (part 11)
I’ve known Andy Moore for years. Like, since 1999, 2000 or so? I used to goad him and wind him up on internet forums (this
Read moreWoah-woah! The gang’s all here! Introducing the writers (part 7)
I’ve known Mozza for a good number of years now (probably since around 1998/99? He’ll have to confirm that for sure, though), knocking on for
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