Punk rock
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 13: Introducing Lambrini Girls
There won’t be many more hotly anticipated bands at Rebellion this year than the Lambrini Girls. Brighton queer punk 3 piece. With song titles like Lads Lads Lads, Help Me I’m Gay, Terf Wars and Big Dick Energy it’s pretty obvious you ain’t getting no girlie girl indie noodlings from this lot, more like a …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 14: Introducing The Briefs
The Briefs are a punk rock band that emerged from the vibrant punk scene in Seattle, Washington. Formed in 2000, The Briefs quickly gained a reputation for their high-energy and fast-paced sound, drawing inspiration from classic punk bands like The Ramones and The Buzzcocks. Their music is characterized by catchy hooks, gritty guitar riffs, and …
The Hard Ons Album Launch w/ Boom Boom Kid, Downgirl and Crankees, Crowbar Sydney 010723
The much anticipated launch tour for The Hard Ons Ripper ’23 album finally landed in Sydney and not a moment too soon. Crowbar Leichardt was soon filled with enthusiastic fans eager to show their appreciation for arguably their best offering yet! One album under his belt with the royals of Aus punk as lead vocalist …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 16: Introducing HellCity
HellCity have been kicking it old skool since 2004, when they formed in Beijing, China. Another of those Asian bands that have taken their influences from the 2nd wave of British Punk, taken heir cues from The Exploited, Discharge and in HellCity’s case, Blitz. Leather, studs and mohawks and plenty of melody mixed in. Most …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 30: Introducing Turtles Jr
Legendary punk rock band, Turtles Jr. has been active against the authoritarian New Order regime in Indonesia since 1992. From Bandung, the quartet are; Boentar (Drums), Dohem (Bass), Buux (Guitar), and Boodfuck (Vox). They’ve managed to record 4 albums and have appeared on numerous compilation albums. Just being a punk is about as subversive as …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 32: Introducing The Nightingales
Robert Lloyd’s career began at the start of punk, as leader of Birmingham’s best punk band, The Prefects, who were wildly ahead of their time in experimentation and age, despite their relative youth. Formed in 1979 and described in John Robb’s book on ‘post punk’ Death To Trad Rock as “The misfits’ misfits” and comprising an ever-fluctuating line up, …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 34: Introducing Bob Vylan
One of the highlights of Rebellion 2022, having had to be upgraded from the Introducing Stage, to the Empress Ballroom. This time they return to the same stage in their own right. The chaotic scenes from last year, when the stage was invaded by invitation, will live long in the memory. Many so called “punk …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 35: Introducing Sloppy Seconds
Sloppy Seconds, a raucous punk band originating from Indianapolis, Indiana, burst onto the scene in the 1980s with their irreverent and often humorous approach to punk rock. Formed in 1984, Sloppy Seconds quickly gained attention for their catchy, tongue-in-cheek songs and high-energy live performances. Their music blends elements of punk, glam rock, and pop, creating …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 36 : Introducing Teenage Bottlerocket
Teenage Bottlerocket, a high-energy punk band hailing from Laramie, Wyoming, burst onto the scene with a relentless onslaught of catchy melodies and relentless guitar riffs. Formed in 2000 by twin brothers Ray and Brandon Carlisle, Teenage Bottlerocket infuses the classic punk sound with a healthy dose of pop sensibility. Their infectious hooks and anthemic choruses …
Countdown To Rebellion – Day 41: Introducing Mannequin Death Squad
Mannequin Death Squad is a powerhouse duo that has been making a profound impact on the music industry with their distinctive sound and unrelenting energy. Formed in 2016 by vocalist and guitarist Ellyot Ryan and drummer Dan Muszynski, the band has crafted a unique sonic landscape that fuses elements of punk, grunge, and alternative rock. …