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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No Matter – Bad Chemistry (Brassneck Records / Waterslide Records, 2022)
No Matter are a four-piece from Belfast, Northern Ireland. They’ve been around from about 2011, and describe themselves as playing “fast-paced, energetic pop/skate punk”. If
Read moreSwan Prince – Hell on Earth (Brassneck Records / Swamp Cabbage Records / Waterslide Records, 2020)
Swan Prince are from somewhere in the general Birmingham area, and describe themselves thusly: “Brummy mates with a lame band name making skate punk songs”.
Read moreShoplifters – Secret Free World (Brassneck Records / White Russian Records / Waterslide Records / Bartolini Records / Pop Kid 2019)
Brassneck Records seem to be quite prolific this year in terms of releases, with yet more in the pipeline. Exciting times. This recent collaborative release
Read moreHonest Thieves – Defeated (exclusive track premiere)
Honest Thieves are an indie / punk / pop punk / power pop (delete as appropriate) three piece from the Welsh capital of Cardiff that
Read moreThe Murderburgers – What a Mess (Brassneck Records / Asian Man Records / Umlaut Records / Waterslide Records, 2019)
Because I’m a total loser, I only came across the Murderburgers for the first time when they played at that place I can’t ever remember
Read moreBear Trade – Silent Unspeakable (Dead Broke Rekerds / Everything Sucks Music / Waterslide Records, 2017)
Realistically, I should’ve gotten round to this one ages ago. It’s been out for jeffing yonks, mate. However, as I was only sent it recently,
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