Hummer are a fantastic melodic punk trio from Warrington. Yes, Warrington, the celebrated North Western hotbed of concrete and roundabouts. Location of Gulliver’s World and
Read moreBest 7in / EPs of 2017: Tony
Following on from the post the other day of my top ten LPs of 2017… 10. (joint) Acrylics – Structure / Gluttony 7in (Drunken Sailor
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A bit of a strange emotional rollercoaster of a year. My father in law passed away (R.I.P Phil) and I became a father for the
Read moreCaves – Always Why (Specialist Subject Records, 2017)
Caves arrive at their fourth full length preceded by an excellent reputation both on record and onstage. They’ve never been anything less than raucous, passionate
Read moreAusteros – I’ve Got This (Specialist Subject Records, 2017)
Austeros are a three piece punk rock band from the general Cheltenham and Bristol area. This, their new 12in EP follows their debut album, Painted
Read moreThe Smith Street Band – More Scared of You Than You Are of Me (Specialist Subject Records / Sideonedummy / Uncle M / Pool House Records, 2017)
I’ve always thought that the way in which people form opinions about stuff or events or people without actually having any knowledge about them is
Read moreGreat Cynics – Posi (Specialist Subject Records, 2017)
Great Cynics have been around for some time now, and this being their fourth album, I’m a bit surprised I’ve not listened to them before,
Read morePale Angels – Daydreaming Blues (Specialist Subject, 2016)
I first heard Pale Angels on a sampler for the Manchester Punk Festival in March 2016, and liked it so much I played them on
Read moreAmerican Enthusiasm – Holy Wow (Specialist Subject Records, 2016)
Ok. I’m gonna have to start this one out on a negative note. Two things: 1 – I cannot think what this record sounds like.
Read moreShit Present – Misery + Disaster (Specialist Subject, 2016)
Another one that I’d been hearing whisperings about, but never got around to checking out. This new EP turns out to be the perfect excuse
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