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Kingston Fighting Cocks
December 13th 2009
Southport are back! With the band reformed and their second album (their first in 9 years no less) released earlier this year, they've been doing what they do best - playing honest and anthemic punk rock in the vein of Leatherface (including the dance moves!) and Samiam. It's good to have them back and here's hoping they gig a bit more regularly in 2010.
This song is the opener from second album 'Armchair Supporters', out now on Boss Tuneage.
myspace.com/southport
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
ABOVE THEM Give It Up To Start Again / Secrets Of The Original Beerbox
Kingston Fighting Cocks
December 13th
Back from Bristol and straight to Kingston for another incredible gig. Another amazing line-up would see seminal Sunderland gruff punks Leatherface return down to the London area for the first time in years with support from Southport, Above Them, Serf Combat and The 255s. Bring the fun!
This Pontefract trio were on top form, with the likes of these two driving sing-alongs being sung loud by both band and crowd and the eerie green light making it seem like a Hulk convention. These songs are both from the band's debut full-length album 'Blueprint For A Better Time', out now on Inhaler Records.
myspace.com/abovethem
December 13th
Back from Bristol and straight to Kingston for another incredible gig. Another amazing line-up would see seminal Sunderland gruff punks Leatherface return down to the London area for the first time in years with support from Southport, Above Them, Serf Combat and The 255s. Bring the fun!
This Pontefract trio were on top form, with the likes of these two driving sing-alongs being sung loud by both band and crowd and the eerie green light making it seem like a Hulk convention. These songs are both from the band's debut full-length album 'Blueprint For A Better Time', out now on Inhaler Records.
myspace.com/abovethem
THE ARTERIES Paying For The Name
Bristol The Fleece
December 12th 2009
The Swansea quintet were on fine form as always in Bristol before their friends in The Cut Ups. This is their latest face-melting concoction of punk and rock, taken from the Art Of The Underground Single Series (Volume 45), which shows that their new songs are pushing their stunning sound even further. The vocal and guitar harmonies and Weezer-esque drum fill are immense. Says it all really.
myspace.com/thearteries
December 12th 2009
The Swansea quintet were on fine form as always in Bristol before their friends in The Cut Ups. This is their latest face-melting concoction of punk and rock, taken from the Art Of The Underground Single Series (Volume 45), which shows that their new songs are pushing their stunning sound even further. The vocal and guitar harmonies and Weezer-esque drum fill are immense. Says it all really.
myspace.com/thearteries
THE CUT UPS Billy Ocean Blue
Bristol The Fleece
December 12th 2009
My first ever gig in Bristol and it was flawless! Caves, The Arteries, The Cut Ups all supporting D4. You couldn't get three more exciting UK punk bands to support really, with the second two Strike A Chord favourites/regulars and the former (Caves, if I'm not being clear) proving to be a thrilling new local band (video on the way when I find out song title!) and a cool surprise to start to the night.
Exeter's The Cut Ups were on fine form, playing songs old and new and causing some great sing-alongs. Here's the fastest song they've written to date and it's an infectious ripper taken from their brilliant split 7" with The Arteries, out now on SWFU!
myspace.com/thecutupsfromexeter
December 12th 2009
My first ever gig in Bristol and it was flawless! Caves, The Arteries, The Cut Ups all supporting D4. You couldn't get three more exciting UK punk bands to support really, with the second two Strike A Chord favourites/regulars and the former (Caves, if I'm not being clear) proving to be a thrilling new local band (video on the way when I find out song title!) and a cool surprise to start to the night.
Exeter's The Cut Ups were on fine form, playing songs old and new and causing some great sing-alongs. Here's the fastest song they've written to date and it's an infectious ripper taken from their brilliant split 7" with The Arteries, out now on SWFU!
myspace.com/thecutupsfromexeter
THE ARTERIES Nail Scale
London Camden Underworld
December 10th 2009
Yes, yes, it's another Arteries video! But you love them right? Good. Sorry I missed the very start of the song again but the sheer awesome power and energy on stage shows exactly why they can play with amazing bands (in this case Dillinger Four) and more than hold their own. No, I'm not talking about Pugs in just his pants on stage later that night when I say 'hold their own'. Anyway, another killer song from an incredible weekend of gigs. More to come Arteries fans!
This track is from the four-way split 7" 'Brits Abroad', featuring a track each from The Arteries, OK Pilot, Brothers and Bangers, out now on Specialist Subject Records.
myspace.com/thearteries
December 10th 2009
Yes, yes, it's another Arteries video! But you love them right? Good. Sorry I missed the very start of the song again but the sheer awesome power and energy on stage shows exactly why they can play with amazing bands (in this case Dillinger Four) and more than hold their own. No, I'm not talking about Pugs in just his pants on stage later that night when I say 'hold their own'. Anyway, another killer song from an incredible weekend of gigs. More to come Arteries fans!
This track is from the four-way split 7" 'Brits Abroad', featuring a track each from The Arteries, OK Pilot, Brothers and Bangers, out now on Specialist Subject Records.
myspace.com/thearteries
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
OUR TIME DOWN HERE Tony And The Gang
London Camden Purple Turtle
December 8th 2009
Southampton's finest always put on an energetic show that gets the crowd going and this gig was no exception. Blasting through fan favourites old and new almost non-stop (I even missed the very start of this song, sorry guys), they gave it their all. With their Kid Dynamite-loving melodic hardcore punk it's no surprise that they're winning new fans with every show. Catch them live soon and get down the front!
This blazing track is one of my favourites from their debut full-length album 'Live. Love. Let Go.', out now on Banquet.
myspace.com/ourtimedownhereuk
December 8th 2009
Southampton's finest always put on an energetic show that gets the crowd going and this gig was no exception. Blasting through fan favourites old and new almost non-stop (I even missed the very start of this song, sorry guys), they gave it their all. With their Kid Dynamite-loving melodic hardcore punk it's no surprise that they're winning new fans with every show. Catch them live soon and get down the front!
This blazing track is one of my favourites from their debut full-length album 'Live. Love. Let Go.', out now on Banquet.
myspace.com/ourtimedownhereuk
KEEPING SCORES Phototropism
London Camden Purple Turtle
December 8th 2009
It's been roughly six months since this London melodic hardcore five-piece (and my good friends) last played but you wouldn't have guessed it from this show. It's great to have them back and, although a few banoffee pies have apparently been quaffed by vocalist Ash (his words, not mine!), they're sounding leaner and more anthemic than ever. Here's hoping they write some kick ass new stuff soon and play plenty of gigs in 2010. Score(s)!
This song is taken from their 'Demo 08' EP, available to download for free (if the link works for you) at their MySpace or, you know, message them or something.
myspace.com/keepingscores
December 8th 2009
It's been roughly six months since this London melodic hardcore five-piece (and my good friends) last played but you wouldn't have guessed it from this show. It's great to have them back and, although a few banoffee pies have apparently been quaffed by vocalist Ash (his words, not mine!), they're sounding leaner and more anthemic than ever. Here's hoping they write some kick ass new stuff soon and play plenty of gigs in 2010. Score(s)!
This song is taken from their 'Demo 08' EP, available to download for free (if the link works for you) at their MySpace or, you know, message them or something.
myspace.com/keepingscores
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