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Brixton Windmill
September 29th 2009
One of the most impressive live punk bands in the UK, the Swansea boys have done it again with this infectious and melodic, yet punchy, sing-along. Touring like crazy, make sure you catch them any chance you get and prepare to be blown away!
This song is also taken from the split 7" with The Cut Ups, featuring three songs from The Cut Ups and two from The Arteries. It's green vinyl and comes with a download code. Nice. The record is out this Sunday (Oct. 4th) on their own new label S.W.F.U! They're playing a matinee release show on Sunday in Swansea which is sure to be insane.
myspace.com/thearteries
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
THE CUT UPS Torches
Brixton Windmill
September 29th 2009
Another belter from Exeter's The Cut Ups. This song is about "how punk can sometimes mean just records and CDs but sometimes it can be something that changes the world". I think that's roughly what Jon said before the song. Playing with passion and honesty as always, this anthem is sure to become another fan favourite. I hope they come back soon.
This song is taken from their split 7" with The Arteries, featuring three songs from The Cut Ups and two from The Arteries. It's green vinyl and comes with a download code. Nice. The record is out this Sunday (Oct. 4th) on S.W.F.U! They're playing a matinee release show on Sunday in Swansea which is sure to be insane.
I've been reading great interviews with UK punk bands like The Cut Ups and Cutting Class at themediocremessage.wordpress.com Check it out for interviews (not just UK), album reviews and news.
myspace.com/thecutupsfromexeter
September 29th 2009
Another belter from Exeter's The Cut Ups. This song is about "how punk can sometimes mean just records and CDs but sometimes it can be something that changes the world". I think that's roughly what Jon said before the song. Playing with passion and honesty as always, this anthem is sure to become another fan favourite. I hope they come back soon.
This song is taken from their split 7" with The Arteries, featuring three songs from The Cut Ups and two from The Arteries. It's green vinyl and comes with a download code. Nice. The record is out this Sunday (Oct. 4th) on S.W.F.U! They're playing a matinee release show on Sunday in Swansea which is sure to be insane.
I've been reading great interviews with UK punk bands like The Cut Ups and Cutting Class at themediocremessage.wordpress.com Check it out for interviews (not just UK), album reviews and news.
myspace.com/thecutupsfromexeter
Sunday, 27 September 2009
SERF COMBAT Hand Cast In Music
Kingston Fighting Cocks
September 24th 2009
It was only the one band for Steve's leaving show (Kingston gigs won't be the same!) but thankfully it was Serf Combat and fun was had. A great night. Playing for longer than they've ever played (probably), there was plenty of banter and even a Heroic Doses cover. Here's the first of a couple of videos I shot that night and the only one not to contain intense strobe lighting!
This song is taken from their new split tape with Colt Seavers (2 songs from Serf Combat, 3 from Colt Seavers. It comes with a download code too). Message them through MySpace to order a tape or pick up a copy at their next gig.
myspace.com/serfcombat
September 24th 2009
It was only the one band for Steve's leaving show (Kingston gigs won't be the same!) but thankfully it was Serf Combat and fun was had. A great night. Playing for longer than they've ever played (probably), there was plenty of banter and even a Heroic Doses cover. Here's the first of a couple of videos I shot that night and the only one not to contain intense strobe lighting!
This song is taken from their new split tape with Colt Seavers (2 songs from Serf Combat, 3 from Colt Seavers. It comes with a download code too). Message them through MySpace to order a tape or pick up a copy at their next gig.
myspace.com/serfcombat
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
OUR TIME DOWN HERE Stolen (feat. The Steal's Mark Pavey)
Kingston The Peel
September 18th 2009
Another new track from the OTDH boys and this upbeat melodic hardcore blast features guest vocals from The Steal's Mark Pavey. Will and Mark's vocal trade offs on the song and on this video, filmed at the last Steal show, show why the Southampton quartet are set to blow your face off. Also, with The Steal calling it a day, Mark's vocals shouldn't go to waste - a new band please!
This song is from the OTDH's debut full-length, 'Live. Love. Let Go.', out October 12th and available to pre-order now from Banquet Records.
Check out three new songs at their MySpace page:
myspace.com/ourtimedownhereuk
September 18th 2009
Another new track from the OTDH boys and this upbeat melodic hardcore blast features guest vocals from The Steal's Mark Pavey. Will and Mark's vocal trade offs on the song and on this video, filmed at the last Steal show, show why the Southampton quartet are set to blow your face off. Also, with The Steal calling it a day, Mark's vocals shouldn't go to waste - a new band please!
This song is from the OTDH's debut full-length, 'Live. Love. Let Go.', out October 12th and available to pre-order now from Banquet Records.
Check out three new songs at their MySpace page:
myspace.com/ourtimedownhereuk
ABOVE THEM For Those Who Paved The Way
Brixton Windmill
August 2nd 2009
Another video from the Yorkshire three-piece's show down in the Big Smoke back in August. Plenty of rocking out is done by the guys to this chunky riff and rightly so. Oh and sorry about the bit of another song stuck on the end!
Make sure you catch them with a whole host of other great bands (Duncan Redmonds, The Arteries, Bangers, Brothers, OK Pilot, Calvinball, You Me And The Atom Bomb, Wooderson and Apologies, I Have None) at the Official UK Pre-Fest 8 all-dayer at Dorking's Lincoln Arms Hotel on Saturday October 3rd. Doors are at 3pm and it's just a fiver in. It's going to be a lot of Fest related FUN.
This song is the opener (and download single, out now) from their awesome debut album 'Blueprint For A Better Time', out September 28th (but available to pre-order now) on Inhaler.
myspace.com/abovethem
August 2nd 2009
Another video from the Yorkshire three-piece's show down in the Big Smoke back in August. Plenty of rocking out is done by the guys to this chunky riff and rightly so. Oh and sorry about the bit of another song stuck on the end!
Make sure you catch them with a whole host of other great bands (Duncan Redmonds, The Arteries, Bangers, Brothers, OK Pilot, Calvinball, You Me And The Atom Bomb, Wooderson and Apologies, I Have None) at the Official UK Pre-Fest 8 all-dayer at Dorking's Lincoln Arms Hotel on Saturday October 3rd. Doors are at 3pm and it's just a fiver in. It's going to be a lot of Fest related FUN.
This song is the opener (and download single, out now) from their awesome debut album 'Blueprint For A Better Time', out September 28th (but available to pre-order now) on Inhaler.
myspace.com/abovethem
Saturday, 19 September 2009
THE STEAL Little Dip
Kingston The Peel
September 18th 2009
Here's the only other video I filmed before deciding to party like crazy instead. I couldn't help it, sorry. If you look in the foreground you can see Dan Yemin in the dark grey hoodie loving every second. Brilliant.
This song is from their amazing self-titled debut album, out now on Banquet.
myspace.com/thesteal
September 18th 2009
Here's the only other video I filmed before deciding to party like crazy instead. I couldn't help it, sorry. If you look in the foreground you can see Dan Yemin in the dark grey hoodie loving every second. Brilliant.
This song is from their amazing self-titled debut album, out now on Banquet.
myspace.com/thesteal
THE STEAL No Control
Kingston The Peel
September 18th
Stick a fork in it, hardcore's done! Only joking but this was Kingston/London/Brighton melodic hardcore heroes The Steal's final ever show, having announced it to be so only a couple of day ago, and it went off accordingly. Mark is reading from the londonpaper at the start, which was sharing the event with their final issue, before he, Rich, Dave and Lindsay explode into this ripping opener and send the place crazy! Plenty of stagediving happens. Nice.
I've only got a couple of videos (another one very soon) because I thought 'fuck it, I'm getting involved' and I'm glad I did. Stagediving for the first time in years (really badly!) and being the base (as always) of a human pyramid as The Steal played what was one of the best gigs I have ever seen was amazing. Incredible.
This song is from their amazing second album 'Bright Grey', out now on Banquet.
myspace.com/thesteal
The Steal RIP. Thanks so much guys. Keep moving forward...
September 18th
Stick a fork in it, hardcore's done! Only joking but this was Kingston/London/Brighton melodic hardcore heroes The Steal's final ever show, having announced it to be so only a couple of day ago, and it went off accordingly. Mark is reading from the londonpaper at the start, which was sharing the event with their final issue, before he, Rich, Dave and Lindsay explode into this ripping opener and send the place crazy! Plenty of stagediving happens. Nice.
I've only got a couple of videos (another one very soon) because I thought 'fuck it, I'm getting involved' and I'm glad I did. Stagediving for the first time in years (really badly!) and being the base (as always) of a human pyramid as The Steal played what was one of the best gigs I have ever seen was amazing. Incredible.
This song is from their amazing second album 'Bright Grey', out now on Banquet.
myspace.com/thesteal
The Steal RIP. Thanks so much guys. Keep moving forward...
Friday, 18 September 2009
THE SHITTY LIMITS Here Are The Limits
Guildford The GYC
September 17th
With these garage punk favourites playing a hometown show you know you're always going to get an energetic and passionate performance. Louis is one hell of a frontman too. Featuring former members of Crash The Pose, The Left Behinds and TV Party, these guys are the best garage punk band in the UK. I missed the start of this song (blink and you'll miss a Limits song!) but you get the idea. Ignore Steve's neck too. With a string of 7"s and a recently released full length to their name, you need the Limits to appear in your life!
This song is from the 'Here Are The Limits' 7", out now on Static Shock/Sorry State Records. You can download this and their other releases for free on their blog.
myspace.com/theshittylimits
September 17th
With these garage punk favourites playing a hometown show you know you're always going to get an energetic and passionate performance. Louis is one hell of a frontman too. Featuring former members of Crash The Pose, The Left Behinds and TV Party, these guys are the best garage punk band in the UK. I missed the start of this song (blink and you'll miss a Limits song!) but you get the idea. Ignore Steve's neck too. With a string of 7"s and a recently released full length to their name, you need the Limits to appear in your life!
This song is from the 'Here Are The Limits' 7", out now on Static Shock/Sorry State Records. You can download this and their other releases for free on their blog.
myspace.com/theshittylimits
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
THE ARTERIES Remember This
Brixton Windmill
July 7th 2009
Another infectious anthem from Swansea's finest. This is one of my favourites and that guitar solo kills it. They've just got back from a European tour and are playing Fest and have a load of UK shows lined up before heading to Florida for the Fest. Always amazing live, catch one of their shows and sing along. For those about to rock...
This track is from their debut full-length 'Blood, Sweat And Beers', out now on Household Name.
myspace.com/thearteries
July 7th 2009
Another infectious anthem from Swansea's finest. This is one of my favourites and that guitar solo kills it. They've just got back from a European tour and are playing Fest and have a load of UK shows lined up before heading to Florida for the Fest. Always amazing live, catch one of their shows and sing along. For those about to rock...
This track is from their debut full-length 'Blood, Sweat And Beers', out now on Household Name.
myspace.com/thearteries
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
CHILLERTON True Dudes
Kingston The Peel (K Fest 2)
May 31st 2009
I've finally got around to finding out what this song is called (thanks Bailey!) so here it is. Despite the guy in the bobble hat, it's always great to see Jack, Bailey and Greg play. Featuring former members of Jets Vs Sharks (amongst others), check out this Portsmouth/Isle Of Wight/Cambridge trio's 'Bleak Unison' debut album, especially if you love Jawbreaker and Small Brown Bike.
This video is pure K Fest 2 chaos, with inflatables flying everywhere and the grass skirt landing on Craig's head at the end with perfect timing! True dudes all round.
This song is from Chillerton's upcoming 7" on Kiss Of Death.
myspace.com/baileygregandjack
May 31st 2009
I've finally got around to finding out what this song is called (thanks Bailey!) so here it is. Despite the guy in the bobble hat, it's always great to see Jack, Bailey and Greg play. Featuring former members of Jets Vs Sharks (amongst others), check out this Portsmouth/Isle Of Wight/Cambridge trio's 'Bleak Unison' debut album, especially if you love Jawbreaker and Small Brown Bike.
This video is pure K Fest 2 chaos, with inflatables flying everywhere and the grass skirt landing on Craig's head at the end with perfect timing! True dudes all round.
This song is from Chillerton's upcoming 7" on Kiss Of Death.
myspace.com/baileygregandjack
BREAK THE HABIT Driving Home
Kingston Fighting Cocks
August 11th 2009
Another video of the Break The Habit guys and this captures the Brighton quartet on their tour with Spraynard. That's who Jay is pointing and looking at early in the song. Bros! Showing a different, slower side to their sound, BTH are becoming a really great band.
This song is from their upcoming split 7" with tour buddies Spraynard, out in late October.
myspace.com/wearebreakthehabit
August 11th 2009
Another video of the Break The Habit guys and this captures the Brighton quartet on their tour with Spraynard. That's who Jay is pointing and looking at early in the song. Bros! Showing a different, slower side to their sound, BTH are becoming a really great band.
This song is from their upcoming split 7" with tour buddies Spraynard, out in late October.
myspace.com/wearebreakthehabit
Sunday, 13 September 2009
BANGERS Most Wanted Men
Kingston Fighting Cocks
June 21st 2009
This new song from the awesome Falmouth trio is another infectious anthem. One of the most exciting new punk bands on the UK scene, Roo, Andrew and Hamish have another incredible song to add to the Bangers arsenal. Sing it loud!
This song is from the upcoming four-way split 7" 'Brits Abroad', featuring a track each from The Arteries, OK Pilot, Brothers and Bangers, out in late October (in time for The Fest in Gainesville, FL which the bands are all heading over to play, hence the 7") on Specialist Subject Records.
myspace.com/bangersbangers
June 21st 2009
This new song from the awesome Falmouth trio is another infectious anthem. One of the most exciting new punk bands on the UK scene, Roo, Andrew and Hamish have another incredible song to add to the Bangers arsenal. Sing it loud!
This song is from the upcoming four-way split 7" 'Brits Abroad', featuring a track each from The Arteries, OK Pilot, Brothers and Bangers, out in late October (in time for The Fest in Gainesville, FL which the bands are all heading over to play, hence the 7") on Specialist Subject Records.
myspace.com/bangersbangers
ROOFTOPS Untitled
Brixton Windmill
September 3rd 2009
This is the last song of their first (proper) gig and, according to Greg before they start, his "personal favourite" so far. Only just starting out, their songs don't have titles yet but it shows why their raw post-hardcore punk shows promise. Featuring former and current members of The Scrape, Beat The Red Light, Fletch Cadillac, TV Party, Visual Offence and PJ & Gaby (phew!), this London quartet already have some gigs lined up so try and catch them live.
There's no tracks on their MySpace yet but find out more and see when their shows are at:
myspace.com/rooftopslondon
September 3rd 2009
This is the last song of their first (proper) gig and, according to Greg before they start, his "personal favourite" so far. Only just starting out, their songs don't have titles yet but it shows why their raw post-hardcore punk shows promise. Featuring former and current members of The Scrape, Beat The Red Light, Fletch Cadillac, TV Party, Visual Offence and PJ & Gaby (phew!), this London quartet already have some gigs lined up so try and catch them live.
There's no tracks on their MySpace yet but find out more and see when their shows are at:
myspace.com/rooftopslondon
THE DAUNTLESS ELITE Ordinary Days (Close But No Seagal)
Kingston Fighting Cocks
September 7th 2009
Another belting sing-along from Dauntless' recent return to Kingston shows why this Leeds four-piece are one of the best punk bands in the UK in my opinion. Sorry that Lee is lurking in the shadows, but that's what he gets for forgetting the first line! Dual vocals (that actually sound different to each other) are always amazing.
This song is from the band's debut album 'Graft', out now on Bombed Out (UK) and Plan-It-X (USA)
You're best off catching them live as they have a website but don't often update it. Check it out anyway.
thedauntlesselite.com
September 7th 2009
Another belting sing-along from Dauntless' recent return to Kingston shows why this Leeds four-piece are one of the best punk bands in the UK in my opinion. Sorry that Lee is lurking in the shadows, but that's what he gets for forgetting the first line! Dual vocals (that actually sound different to each other) are always amazing.
This song is from the band's debut album 'Graft', out now on Bombed Out (UK) and Plan-It-X (USA)
You're best off catching them live as they have a website but don't often update it. Check it out anyway.
thedauntlesselite.com
THE DAUNTLESS ELITE It Takes A Ship To Sail
Kingston Fighting Cocks
September 7th 2009
This was the opener from Dauntless' amazing return to the Cocks. The "awwww!" you hear at the beginning is the response to Joe saying something like, "I really like playing Kingston because it feels like coming home". I've sailed my last ship, now I'm coming home! The Leeds four-piece are one of my favourite UK punk bands and this melodic sing-along is a great example of why. Sorry if the camerawork gives you motion sickness.
This song is from the band's debut album 'Graft', out now on Bombed Out (UK) and Plan-It-X (USA)
You're best off catching them live as they have a website but don't often update it. Check it out anyway.
thedauntlesselite.com
September 7th 2009
This was the opener from Dauntless' amazing return to the Cocks. The "awwww!" you hear at the beginning is the response to Joe saying something like, "I really like playing Kingston because it feels like coming home". I've sailed my last ship, now I'm coming home! The Leeds four-piece are one of my favourite UK punk bands and this melodic sing-along is a great example of why. Sorry if the camerawork gives you motion sickness.
This song is from the band's debut album 'Graft', out now on Bombed Out (UK) and Plan-It-X (USA)
You're best off catching them live as they have a website but don't often update it. Check it out anyway.
thedauntlesselite.com
Saturday, 12 September 2009
OUR TIME DOWN HERE Calendar
Kingston Fighting Cocks
April 30th 2009
The Southampton melodic hardcore boys show progression with this Lifetime-influenced, infectious tune. This was from back in late April but soon I'm sure everyone will know and be singing along to this and their other new songs. This is my personal favourite. It's always fun to see Will leaping around!
This song is from the band's debut full-length, 'Live. Love. Let Go.', out October 12th and available to pre-order now from Banquet Records.
Check out three new songs at their MySpace page:
myspace.com/ourtimedownhereuk
April 30th 2009
The Southampton melodic hardcore boys show progression with this Lifetime-influenced, infectious tune. This was from back in late April but soon I'm sure everyone will know and be singing along to this and their other new songs. This is my personal favourite. It's always fun to see Will leaping around!
This song is from the band's debut full-length, 'Live. Love. Let Go.', out October 12th and available to pre-order now from Banquet Records.
Check out three new songs at their MySpace page:
myspace.com/ourtimedownhereuk
ATTACK! VIPERS! Le Morte Noir
Kingston The Peel
May 21st 2009
Another ferocious song from the mighty Southsea quartet from K Fest 2 back in May. Joe, Ben, Hussey and Mark are going for it as always and show why they're one of the most exciting UK hardcore bands. Great stuff.
This song is from their debut album 'The Mirror And The Destroyer', out now on Rat Patrol Records.
myspace.com/attackvipers
May 21st 2009
Another ferocious song from the mighty Southsea quartet from K Fest 2 back in May. Joe, Ben, Hussey and Mark are going for it as always and show why they're one of the most exciting UK hardcore bands. Great stuff.
This song is from their debut album 'The Mirror And The Destroyer', out now on Rat Patrol Records.
myspace.com/attackvipers
Thursday, 10 September 2009
BIG CITY PLAN When The Going Gets Tough The Tough Get Radical
Brixton Windmill
September 3rd 2009
Lewis' grin and entertaining babble gives way to another energetic song in the vein of Leatherface and Gunmoll. I hope these guys release something soon because they're impressive live and their songs on the MySpace page sound great, even without Lewis having a chat.
Check them out at
myspace.com/bigcityplan
September 3rd 2009
Lewis' grin and entertaining babble gives way to another energetic song in the vein of Leatherface and Gunmoll. I hope these guys release something soon because they're impressive live and their songs on the MySpace page sound great, even without Lewis having a chat.
Check them out at
myspace.com/bigcityplan
CALVINBALL Goodnight Sweet Prince
Brixton Windmill
August 10th 2009
Another song from the Sheffield punks' set last month down in London. Building from a catchy guitar line into a big anthemic finish, this was an amazing closer for their set and I can't wait to see them again now I know it to sing along at the end! Not enough of the mighty 'tache in this video though - it's shown exclusively to the drummer.
The song is from their 'Live Fast, Go To Bed Early' album, which is now apparently sold out. They've got a new 5-track EP, 'Moving Homes And Breaking Bones', on sale soon.
myspace.com/thisiscalvinball
August 10th 2009
Another song from the Sheffield punks' set last month down in London. Building from a catchy guitar line into a big anthemic finish, this was an amazing closer for their set and I can't wait to see them again now I know it to sing along at the end! Not enough of the mighty 'tache in this video though - it's shown exclusively to the drummer.
The song is from their 'Live Fast, Go To Bed Early' album, which is now apparently sold out. They've got a new 5-track EP, 'Moving Homes And Breaking Bones', on sale soon.
myspace.com/thisiscalvinball
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
THE DAUNTLESS ELITE I Am Ninja, My Life Is Lonely And Difficult
Kingston Fighting Cocks
September 7th 2009
It's been far too long since The Dauntless Elite have been down to Kingston so it was a massive sing-along for their whole set. Joe, Lee, Andrew and Steve played another amazing show. Just in case you don't know, this Leeds band features former members of Joe Ninety and Fig.4.0 and are one of the best bands in the UK in my humble opinion. For no reason, here's the final song of the night, with another couple of songs on the way soon.
This song is from the band's debut album 'Graft', out now on Bombed Out (UK) and Plan-It-X (USA)
You're best off catching them live as they have a website but don't often update it. Check it out anyway.
thedauntlesselite.com
September 7th 2009
It's been far too long since The Dauntless Elite have been down to Kingston so it was a massive sing-along for their whole set. Joe, Lee, Andrew and Steve played another amazing show. Just in case you don't know, this Leeds band features former members of Joe Ninety and Fig.4.0 and are one of the best bands in the UK in my humble opinion. For no reason, here's the final song of the night, with another couple of songs on the way soon.
This song is from the band's debut album 'Graft', out now on Bombed Out (UK) and Plan-It-X (USA)
You're best off catching them live as they have a website but don't often update it. Check it out anyway.
thedauntlesselite.com
Monday, 7 September 2009
FASHANU Yoko Ono vs Bob Hoskins... Go!
Kingston Fighting Cocks
September 7th 2009
I was blown away by this young trio from Durham. Describing themselves as "emo-ish pop punk", there's also a life-lovin' party feel to their songs. Hell yeah! If you enjoy dual vocals (if not, why the hell not?!) then Fashanu are for you.
Incidentally, it's John Fashanu's birthday on September 18th so send him a card.
This song is from the band's new 6-track CD 'Science Is Awesome', out now on Discount Horse Records.
They don't have a MySpace but check this song out at:
Myspace.com/discounthorse
September 7th 2009
I was blown away by this young trio from Durham. Describing themselves as "emo-ish pop punk", there's also a life-lovin' party feel to their songs. Hell yeah! If you enjoy dual vocals (if not, why the hell not?!) then Fashanu are for you.
Incidentally, it's John Fashanu's birthday on September 18th so send him a card.
This song is from the band's new 6-track CD 'Science Is Awesome', out now on Discount Horse Records.
They don't have a MySpace but check this song out at:
Myspace.com/discounthorse
THE ARTERIES Major Threat
Brixton Windmill
July 7th 2009
I'm not sure what I enjoy more in this video from back in July - Miles and Jamie headbanging like crazy to such a ripping song or Giles' hug/rugby tackle on Miles! Great stuff.
This track is from the Swansea punks' debut full-length 'Blood, Sweat And Beers', out now on Household Name.
myspace.com/thearteries
July 7th 2009
I'm not sure what I enjoy more in this video from back in July - Miles and Jamie headbanging like crazy to such a ripping song or Giles' hug/rugby tackle on Miles! Great stuff.
This track is from the Swansea punks' debut full-length 'Blood, Sweat And Beers', out now on Household Name.
myspace.com/thearteries
Sunday, 6 September 2009
ABOVE THEM Keep Smiling
Brixton Windmill
September 3rd 2009
Hailing from Pontefract in West Yorkshire, this three-piece's rocking melodic punk tunes should see them gain plenty of new fans. The girl who screams and her voice breaks - "good scream", as the bassist (name?) points out. I keep smiling (unforgiveable) because Above Them seem to be getting better every time I see them.
This song is from the band's debut full-length 'Blueprint For A Better Time', out September 28th on Inhaler Records. Pre-order your copy now!
myspace.com/abovethem
September 3rd 2009
Hailing from Pontefract in West Yorkshire, this three-piece's rocking melodic punk tunes should see them gain plenty of new fans. The girl who screams and her voice breaks - "good scream", as the bassist (name?) points out. I keep smiling (unforgiveable) because Above Them seem to be getting better every time I see them.
This song is from the band's debut full-length 'Blueprint For A Better Time', out September 28th on Inhaler Records. Pre-order your copy now!
myspace.com/abovethem
THE CUT UPS These Bones Were Built On Rice
Kingston Fighting Cocks
May 13th 2009
This video from back in May shows Exeter's The Cut Ups blasting out one of their driving punk songs. It's like a personal serenade to Virgins/ex-NMDS frontman Sam at one point. Tourmates love a plenty.
The song is another from their second full-length 'The High And Mighty', out now on Household Name.
myspace.com/thecutupsfromexeter
May 13th 2009
This video from back in May shows Exeter's The Cut Ups blasting out one of their driving punk songs. It's like a personal serenade to Virgins/ex-NMDS frontman Sam at one point. Tourmates love a plenty.
The song is another from their second full-length 'The High And Mighty', out now on Household Name.
myspace.com/thecutupsfromexeter
MILLOY Less Said
Brixton Windmill
August 2nd 2009
Wakey's finest unleash a welcome surprise here. Jim's laughing at Brigga's constant use of the cowbell that he seemed so pleased to find on the kit. More cowbell! It was great to hear this song live again.
This classic Milloy track is from their debut album 'More Than A Machine', available now from Household Name.
myspace.com/milloy
August 2nd 2009
Wakey's finest unleash a welcome surprise here. Jim's laughing at Brigga's constant use of the cowbell that he seemed so pleased to find on the kit. More cowbell! It was great to hear this song live again.
This classic Milloy track is from their debut album 'More Than A Machine', available now from Household Name.
myspace.com/milloy
OUR TIME DOWN HERE Four And Ghost
Kingston Fighting Cocks
April 24th 2009
23 seconds in, Ash's face in the crowd says it all. Southampton's finest bring it with this party hardcore anthem and the energy, big sing-along at the end and Will being made to crowdsurf (good work Sean) are normal sights at OTDH shows.
This track is from their debut EP 'Revelations', out now on Banquet Records.
myspace.com/ourtimedownhereuk
April 24th 2009
23 seconds in, Ash's face in the crowd says it all. Southampton's finest bring it with this party hardcore anthem and the energy, big sing-along at the end and Will being made to crowdsurf (good work Sean) are normal sights at OTDH shows.
This track is from their debut EP 'Revelations', out now on Banquet Records.
myspace.com/ourtimedownhereuk
Saturday, 5 September 2009
COLT SEAVERS Out Of The Traps
Kingston The Peel (K Fest 2)
May 31st 2009
Another one from K Fest 2 back in May. Great times. Describing themselves as "Black Flag meets Paint It Black mixed with None More Black and a touch of Black Sabbath", it's a pretty good description of the raw, honest and passionate hardcore this new south-east London four-piece unleash. They're getting tighter and more relentless with every show so check them out.
This track is from their self-titled demo, available from their MySpace below. Expect a new release in the near future too.
myspace.com/thecoltseavers
May 31st 2009
Another one from K Fest 2 back in May. Great times. Describing themselves as "Black Flag meets Paint It Black mixed with None More Black and a touch of Black Sabbath", it's a pretty good description of the raw, honest and passionate hardcore this new south-east London four-piece unleash. They're getting tighter and more relentless with every show so check them out.
This track is from their self-titled demo, available from their MySpace below. Expect a new release in the near future too.
myspace.com/thecoltseavers
CALVINBALL Nobody Throws Me My Gun And Says Run... Nobody
Brixton Windmill
August 10th 2009
Hailing from Sheffield, Calvinball can write raw, shouty songs that have guitar lines that embed themselves in your brain. Case in point. Sadly the 'tache has gone now though. Boo.
This song is from the band's debut album 'Live Fast, Go To Bed Early', which you can order here. They've got a new 5-track CD out too!
myspace.com/thisiscalvinball
August 10th 2009
Hailing from Sheffield, Calvinball can write raw, shouty songs that have guitar lines that embed themselves in your brain. Case in point. Sadly the 'tache has gone now though. Boo.
This song is from the band's debut album 'Live Fast, Go To Bed Early', which you can order here. They've got a new 5-track CD out too!
myspace.com/thisiscalvinball
BREAK THE HABIT So What If We Know All Our Audience By Name?
London Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes (Punk N Bowl 2)
May 10th 2009
Just found this video from Punk N Bowl 2 back in May. Brighton's Break The Habit may be quite a new band but they put everything into their live show and love every minute. You probably will too!
This song is from their split 12" with Bangers, out now on This One's For The Crew.
myspace.com/wearebreakthehabit
May 10th 2009
Just found this video from Punk N Bowl 2 back in May. Brighton's Break The Habit may be quite a new band but they put everything into their live show and love every minute. You probably will too!
This song is from their split 12" with Bangers, out now on This One's For The Crew.
myspace.com/wearebreakthehabit
HIT THE BEACH Stay Between The Flags
Steve's flat, Kingston
June 21st
With covers and some of their own songs played (some of these are still to come once I figure out how to edit down a long video into two to fit on YouTube), Bangers played a couple of old Hit The Beach favourites, after a little persuasion. The tops were off and the dudes were definitely on! Watch Steve crowd surf in his own flat. Good work.
This track is from Hit The Beach's self-titled CD. I don't know if they're still available but check some songs out at:
myspace.com/hitthebeach
June 21st
With covers and some of their own songs played (some of these are still to come once I figure out how to edit down a long video into two to fit on YouTube), Bangers played a couple of old Hit The Beach favourites, after a little persuasion. The tops were off and the dudes were definitely on! Watch Steve crowd surf in his own flat. Good work.
This track is from Hit The Beach's self-titled CD. I don't know if they're still available but check some songs out at:
myspace.com/hitthebeach
THE ARTERIES Three Cats
Steve's flat, Kingston
June 21st 2009
Incredible. That's the only word for an afternoon house show in the middle of summer with The Arteries and Bangers playing my mate Steve's flat in Kingston. Well, maybe 'sweaty' too. Spot yourself if you were there and just enjoy if not. Thanks again Steve! Sorry if the footage is quite shaky, I was standing on the back of a couch. Plenty more from this house show to come.
This belter is from the Swansea punks' debut full-length 'Blood, Sweat And Beers', out now on Household Name.
myspace.com/thearteries
June 21st 2009
Incredible. That's the only word for an afternoon house show in the middle of summer with The Arteries and Bangers playing my mate Steve's flat in Kingston. Well, maybe 'sweaty' too. Spot yourself if you were there and just enjoy if not. Thanks again Steve! Sorry if the footage is quite shaky, I was standing on the back of a couch. Plenty more from this house show to come.
This belter is from the Swansea punks' debut full-length 'Blood, Sweat And Beers', out now on Household Name.
myspace.com/thearteries
Friday, 4 September 2009
ATTACK! VIPERS! Atlantic Hearts
Kingston The Peel (K Fest 2)
May 31st 2009
Hailing from Southsea, the mighty Attack! Vipers! had the beach clobber nailed. Mark's lifejacket, Ben's sailor costume, Joe's Baywatch t-shirt and Hussey's 'FUCK BANGERS' vest are all the more entertaining when matched up with their always savage and atmospheric hardcore. We're going to need a bigger boat...
This track is from their 8-track split CD (4 songs from each band) with Austria's Astpai, out now on We Heart Records.
myspace.com/attackvipers
May 31st 2009
Hailing from Southsea, the mighty Attack! Vipers! had the beach clobber nailed. Mark's lifejacket, Ben's sailor costume, Joe's Baywatch t-shirt and Hussey's 'FUCK BANGERS' vest are all the more entertaining when matched up with their always savage and atmospheric hardcore. We're going to need a bigger boat...
This track is from their 8-track split CD (4 songs from each band) with Austria's Astpai, out now on We Heart Records.
myspace.com/attackvipers
BANGERS The Hard Way
Kingston The Peel (K Fest 2)
May 31st 2009
Roo put a bit more effort into the beach theme of K Fest 2 than Andrew and Hamish but he ended up looking like the (skinny) Hulk at the seaside in the green lights, hence the laughter at the start as this realisation dawned. Seaside Hulk punk?
Anyway, Bangers are my favourite new band, with their immense raw pop punk anthems. Formerly they were beach-themed hardcore band Hit The Beach and they live in Falmouth, Cornwall. Enough beach talk - great guys, great band.
This live favourite is from their split 12" with Break The Habit, out now on This One's For The Crew Records.
myspace.com/bangersbangers
May 31st 2009
Roo put a bit more effort into the beach theme of K Fest 2 than Andrew and Hamish but he ended up looking like the (skinny) Hulk at the seaside in the green lights, hence the laughter at the start as this realisation dawned. Seaside Hulk punk?
Anyway, Bangers are my favourite new band, with their immense raw pop punk anthems. Formerly they were beach-themed hardcore band Hit The Beach and they live in Falmouth, Cornwall. Enough beach talk - great guys, great band.
This live favourite is from their split 12" with Break The Habit, out now on This One's For The Crew Records.
myspace.com/bangersbangers
Thursday, 3 September 2009
BIG CITY PLAN Paint The Town Rad
Kingston The Peel (K Fest 2)
May 31st 2009
K Fest returned for its second year of some of the UK's finest punk bands. With former members of Shermer and Redcarpetrobots, Birmingham's Big City Plan may have only formed early this year but this sing-along shows why their Gunmoll-esque sound is more than a little promising.
I don't think this song has been released yet but check out four songs on their MySpace and, in their words, "Get loose, get rad, get gruff!!!"
myspace.com/bigcityplan
May 31st 2009
K Fest returned for its second year of some of the UK's finest punk bands. With former members of Shermer and Redcarpetrobots, Birmingham's Big City Plan may have only formed early this year but this sing-along shows why their Gunmoll-esque sound is more than a little promising.
I don't think this song has been released yet but check out four songs on their MySpace and, in their words, "Get loose, get rad, get gruff!!!"
myspace.com/bigcityplan
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
MILLOY Propofol
London Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes (Punk N Bowl 2)
May 10th 2009
Ey up cocks! As anyone who knows me knows, Milloy have been a favourite of mine for years and they never disappoint live. It was another awesome set to round off Punk N Bowl 2 so thanks again to Wakefield's finest. If you know them you probably love them. If you don't but you're a fan of HWM, Samiam and Leatherface, get involved. The banter should seal the deal.
This track is the opener from their second album 'Creating Problems While Practising Solutions', out now on Household Name.
myspace.com/milloy
May 10th 2009
Ey up cocks! As anyone who knows me knows, Milloy have been a favourite of mine for years and they never disappoint live. It was another awesome set to round off Punk N Bowl 2 so thanks again to Wakefield's finest. If you know them you probably love them. If you don't but you're a fan of HWM, Samiam and Leatherface, get involved. The banter should seal the deal.
This track is the opener from their second album 'Creating Problems While Practising Solutions', out now on Household Name.
myspace.com/milloy
THE CUT UPS Last Night I Dreamt I Saw Fugazi
London Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes (Punk N Bowl 2)
May 10th 2009
The boys from Exeter sure as hell know how to pen a song that gets the crowd singing and their set was a definite highlight of Punk N Bowl 2. All together now, "we're still here/ but we're not trying!" Amazing fun.
Find this song on their second album, the aptly titled 'The High And Mighty', out now on Household Name Records.
myspace.com/thecutupsfromexeter
May 10th 2009
The boys from Exeter sure as hell know how to pen a song that gets the crowd singing and their set was a definite highlight of Punk N Bowl 2. All together now, "we're still here/ but we're not trying!" Amazing fun.
Find this song on their second album, the aptly titled 'The High And Mighty', out now on Household Name Records.
myspace.com/thecutupsfromexeter
THE 255S Booze Hound
London Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes
May 10th 2009
The intricacies of this Northwest punk-infused indie/pop rock trio are lost somewhat on this video but any fans of the Weakerthans, Nathaniel Green or Ted Leo should love 'em.
This song is from debut album 'Broadcasting', out soon on a ROIDH imprint apparently. Can't wait guys.
myspace.com/the255s
May 10th 2009
The intricacies of this Northwest punk-infused indie/pop rock trio are lost somewhat on this video but any fans of the Weakerthans, Nathaniel Green or Ted Leo should love 'em.
This song is from debut album 'Broadcasting', out soon on a ROIDH imprint apparently. Can't wait guys.
myspace.com/the255s
KELLY KEMP Song For Solidarity
London Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes (Punk N Bowl 2)
May 10th 2009
The first of several videos I filmed at Punk N Bowl 2 back in May. An all-dayer of acoustic tunes and punk anthems combined with bowling - flawless.
Sorry, I missed the first verse but this infectious punk-influenced folk track from former NoComply singer Kelly Kemp is a belter so I've posted it anyway.
Find this song on her 8-track EP, out now on This One's For The Crew Records.
myspace.com/kellykempmusic
Also, Kelly plays in Portsmouth's acoustic country/folk five-piece Livers And Lungs, alongside members of Chillerton and You, Me And The Atom Bomb.
myspace.com/liversandlungsband
May 10th 2009
The first of several videos I filmed at Punk N Bowl 2 back in May. An all-dayer of acoustic tunes and punk anthems combined with bowling - flawless.
Sorry, I missed the first verse but this infectious punk-influenced folk track from former NoComply singer Kelly Kemp is a belter so I've posted it anyway.
Find this song on her 8-track EP, out now on This One's For The Crew Records.
myspace.com/kellykempmusic
Also, Kelly plays in Portsmouth's acoustic country/folk five-piece Livers And Lungs, alongside members of Chillerton and You, Me And The Atom Bomb.
myspace.com/liversandlungsband
PINK/GLUE We Are Dadaists
Hull The Adelphi
April 12th 2009
Da·da or da·da (dädä)
n.
A European artistic and literary movement (1916-1923) that flouted conventional aesthetic and cultural values by producing works marked by nonsense, travesty, and incongruity.
So that's the title of the track explained if you were curious. This new Hull thrash/garage hardcore punk four-piece are building an arsenal of impressive ragers so expect to hear more from them soon.
Pick up their demo too.
myspace.com/pinkglue666
April 12th 2009
Da·da or da·da (dädä)
n.
A European artistic and literary movement (1916-1923) that flouted conventional aesthetic and cultural values by producing works marked by nonsense, travesty, and incongruity.
So that's the title of the track explained if you were curious. This new Hull thrash/garage hardcore punk four-piece are building an arsenal of impressive ragers so expect to hear more from them soon.
Pick up their demo too.
myspace.com/pinkglue666
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
KEEPING SCORES Total Annihilation Of The Heart
Kingston Fighting Cocks
April 24th 2009
Are they "on hiatus" or split up? Who knows. But one's thing's for sure, this London melodic hardcore band showed a hell of a lot of promise. One of their later songs that saw them moving away from the Strike Anywhere and Rise Against comparisons to something heavier and more intense, here's hoping there's more to come from KS.
I think this song was unreleased. Sort it out guys!
myspace.com/keepingscores
April 24th 2009
Are they "on hiatus" or split up? Who knows. But one's thing's for sure, this London melodic hardcore band showed a hell of a lot of promise. One of their later songs that saw them moving away from the Strike Anywhere and Rise Against comparisons to something heavier and more intense, here's hoping there's more to come from KS.
I think this song was unreleased. Sort it out guys!
myspace.com/keepingscores
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