punk/post-punk
Track: Dublin post-punks Cruising release new single, Safe Corridor
Out via Tough Love Records on 14th August comes a debut EP from Dublin / Belfast four-piece Cruising. The band, Benni Johnston, Claire Miskimmin, Neil Brogan and Sarah Grimes, formed in 2013 as a side project of members from Girls Names, September Girls, Sea Pinks and Logikparty and are named after William Friedkin’s gay exploitation …
Meet: Sextile – Dark primitive post punk from outerspace
Sextile are the latest signing to US label Felte. Originally hailing from Brooklyn, founder members, guitarist/vocalist Brady Keehn and drummer/vocalist Melissa Scaduto moved to LA, for no greater reason than the rent was cheaper. Within a short time of touching down they’d hooked up with bassist Kenny Elkin and guitarist/keyboardist Eddie Wuebben. And so, what could easily become …
Live Review: Long Division 2015 – Wakefield 12th – 14th June
Long Division, a three day urban festival, spread over eight venues all within spitting distance of each other. Over 60 bands on offer and with the added bonus of it been just down the road in the city where I grew up, and still live. What started out five years ago as a full on …
Album review: Pins – Wild Nights
Sometimes having big money thrown at you can take the edge of off a band but with Pins it has made them stronger. Yes, the edges are smoother thanks to Dave Catching after they travelled to the Joshua Tree to work at his Rancho De La Luna, but that’s no bad thing. The vocals and …
Meet: Three Day Millionaires interview
Hull punk outfit, Three Day Millionaires, are all set for the release of their debut single ‘Behind These Eye’s‘. It’s a raucous affair that captures the flair and feeling of their live set. No strangers to the local scene we thought the timing was just right to introduce you to the lads from Hull. So …
See: HOTEI ft. IGGY POP – ‘How The Cookie Crumbles’
Japanese guitarist Hotei is probably best known outside of his home country for creating the song ‘‘Battle Without Honor Or Humanity’ which was used by Tarantino as the main theme for Kill Bill, but in a career spanning over 3 decades, he has worked with some of the all time greats – David Bowie, Andy Mackay …
Album Review: Shark Breath Promotions – Massive Fucking Shark Vol.1
Shark Breath Promotions are a brand spanking new totally independent punk and alternative label who’s only remit is to bring you the best in punk, ska, thrash and alternative sounds from the true underground. Whether it be well established acts or the best up and coming bands around, Shark Breath will seek them out and …
Live: Bearded Theory Festival 21-24.5.15
Catton Park, South Derbyshire, last time I was here I spent 24 hours sweating and panting my way around the park on a mountain bike, supposedly for fun. This time we are here for the Bearded Theory Festival and I was swapping the energy drinks, pasta and anti-chaffing cream, for good beer and great music, …
News: The Mothmen ‘Pay Attention’ re-released June 1st
2015 is fast becoming the year for seminal post-punk bands. Wire have released their 14th album , just completed a UK tour and are getting ready to head out to the States. Gang Of Four are back with some new material and playing live, as are The Pop Group with their first album in 35 years. So …
See: PiL – New album and tour news
Even if you only have a modicum of taste, the next sentence should genuinely excite you. Public Image Limited (PiL) are releasing a new album AND going to tour the UK and Europe in September! What more do you need to know other than where and when and how to get tickets … UK Tour …