Tag Archives: punk rock
Focus On: The Netherlands, with Antillectual
In the first of our country-themed features, we find out about what hidden musical gems the Netherlands has to offer, with the help of technical punk trio Antillectual. One of Holland’s more illustrious punk bands, Antillectual are a relentless gigging … 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
NONA / Crow Bait – Split
This six-track split between two bands from the US East Coast, NONA and Crow Bait, is a solid effort, yet hints that both are capable of more. NONA’s three offerings come first, which build on their decent debut album ‘Through … Continue reading
Manhattan Coast – This One’s For You
Considering This One’s For You, the third EP in Manhattan Coast’s fairly brief existence, is a self-release, it sounds very well produced. So props to whoever accomplished that. Props also to guitarist Geraint Rees, doing his level best to hold … Continue reading
Neighborhood Brats – Total Dementia
When you feel like life is getting a bit serious, it’s nice to just switch off and listen to some unpretentious, uncomplicated music. LA’s Neighborhood Brats fit that bill, providing a great soundtrack to the weekend. The band write scuzzy, … Continue reading
Alt Track – Whistleblowers EP
I should hate this. It’s horribly commercial – but the lyrics have a directly political theme and it’s laced with punk attitude, despite the pop sensibilities dominating proceedings. It’s hip-hop with an edge. The title track has the most ‘rock’ … Continue reading
Banquets: Feast or famine
Infectious songs are usually associated with watered-down radio fodder, so it’s always utterly refreshing when a bona fide good band has an ear for a melody. New Jersey’s Banquets are certainly one of those bands – their latest self-titled release … Continue reading
You Blew It! – Keep Doing What You’re Doing
If you flit your vision across a review and it reads something along the lines of “…draw their influence from late 90s emo”, then you might roll your eyes and refresh your Facebook feed. And who could blame you? Bands … Continue reading
Real Life Version – The Sound Of Progress
What are your top five bands from Slovenia? Struggling? Well here’s one to get you started: Real Life Version. They’ve been around for a while actually; forming in 2005, they’ve toured Europe extensively and already have an album under their … Continue reading
Boston Manor / Throwing Stuff – Split
Splits often work better when the bands involved sound nothing alike, which is certainly the case with this release. Throwing Stuff treat us to their two-track aural assault first. They are certainly one of the ‘bands to watch’ at the … Continue reading
Scene Better Days 