Tag Archives: acoustic punk
Arms & Hearts – Set In Stone
Set in Stone by Arms & Hearts isn’t the most original EP you’ll listen to this week. It wears its influences on a heavily tattooed sleeve, one that’s stained with beer and cigarette smoke and the dust of the open … Continue reading
Sam Russo – Greyhound Dreams
By now, I’m sure I don’t need to tell you who Sam Russo is. On the off chance that you’re unfamiliar though, he’s a singer-songwriter from the Suffolk town of Haverhill, known for being one of the largest towns in … Continue reading
Dan Andriano In The Emergency Room – Party Adjacent
Party Adjacent is the second full length from Alkaline Trio bassist Dan Andriano under his “…in the Emergency Room” moniker; following on from 2011’s Hurricane Season. Opener ‘Pretty Teeth’ teases and teases that it’s going to get going and – … Continue reading
Laura Mardon – One Week Record
I first met Laura when we played a show together. She was still calling herself Transfere Project and I was still calling myself MC iPod. Actually, I’m still calling myself MC iPod but that’s another story for another day. I … Continue reading
Ducking Punches – Dance Before You Sleep
Dan Allen is a man of many talents. He’s been a guitar tech for Frank Turner, and even filled in on acoustic guitar when Frank damaged his back, playing to crowds of thousands across Europe. He’s also a keen illustrator … Continue reading
Mike Petruccelli – No Refrain
Following on from his last record, ‘The Longest Day of my Life’, released with acoustic-punk band Dead End Days, it wasn’t long until Ohio-born Mike Petruccelli was at it again, this time though, solo. The four-track all-acoustic EP ‘No Refrain’ … Continue reading
Billy Liar – All I’ve Got
“I want to hear true adolescent rage, I want to be inspired, I want to see something change.” Billy Liar’s plea for passion during anti-industry protest anthem ‘Change’ certainly chimes a chord with most listeners. Billy Liar is the Edinburgh-based … Continue reading
Random Hand, Jake & The Jellyfish, Will Tun & The Wasters + Wreck The Place – The Packhorse, Leeds – December 20
It’s been around 10 years since ska punk was last deemed ‘cool’. These days, the people who used to spend their time skanking at gigs while wearing abnormally baggy shorts now often scoff at those who partake it the activity. … Continue reading
Scene Better Days 