Tag Archives: punk rock
Petrol Girls – Fuck it. Let’s do it
Feminist hardcore is a fundamentally wonderful thing. If you don’t agree, then you probably think Julien Blanc is a harmless and maybe found Dapper Laughs just a little bit funny. And you can fuck off. South East London’s very own … Continue reading
This Legend – It’s In The Streets
When a new band arrives on the scene including two of the founding members of the illustrious Yellowcard, you know their first full-length offering is going to be strong. Made up of Longineu Parsons (aka LP) and Ben Harper as … Continue reading
Guerrilla Monsoon – Big City Plans
Emotional hardcore – emo – didn’t begin and end with teenage boys in eye makeup and skinny black jeans. Actually, it never did. Back in the mists of the 90s a whole movement of intelligent and reflective hardcore punk kids … Continue reading
Escaping Reality with Wank For Peace
Watching any melodic hardcore punk band live – who are at least competent enough to play their instruments at the required speeds – is nearly always a visceral and exciting experience. But when you see a band who usurp the … Continue reading
A Great Notion – A Little Scared
Being a little scared isn’t always a bad thing – it gets the adrenaline flowing, the heart racing and prepares the body to act fast. Good punk rock has always done the same for me and countless others. This is … Continue reading
Versus You – Moving On
Luxembourg is a country with a population of just over 500,000 – considerably less than the urban catchment area of my current residential city of Nottingham. Its ability to spawn a successful punk rock band is therefore significantly diminished but, … Continue reading
Hellwinners – Hellwinners
Brighton has been the birthplace of many bands; Phinius Gage, Fighting Fiction, and, more recently, Tall Ships. The latest act to come from the city is Hellwinners, a punk rock band that has been created by members of Brides (a … Continue reading
Crazy Arm: Still Here and Making a Difference
Some people claim politics and music shouldn’t mix, but those people are, quite frankly, stupid. From The Clash to Propagandhi, some of the best music has been written with politically-minded lyrics, and have influenced many people along the way. Undeniably … Continue reading
The Dead Anyways – Direct Me Home
The Dead Anyways have a working class sound, worn ragged from work and obligations stretching them thin. I picture them self-medicating on booze, stumbling home, only to wake up significantly worse for wear. Given the chance tomorrow, I bet they … Continue reading
Still Bust get Literate and Technical
Gloucester-ites Still Bust are one of the most established ‘core bands on the Greater Midlands roster – and, like Worcester’s Fights and Fires, have blazed a trail across the mainland Euro Punk scene for some years now. Not short of … Continue reading
Scene Better Days 