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London Stoke Newington Ryan's Bar
January 28th 2010
Now a two-piece, with vocalist/guitarist Vince joined by bassist Mike (also of Keeping Scores), this is socially/politically aware acoustic punk from London. I think this was their second gig as a two-piece (after playing a house party) and it was fun. I don't think the track has been recorded for any release as yet. Vince adds,
"The main lyric sums it up 'There's a million things more important than looks, like your outlook on life or your 10 favourite books.' It's about an alternative idea to what 'beauty' is, in rejection of mainstream culture's fetish for homogeneity and plasticity. It's about not just liking someone because they're 'hot' but for their ethics and approach to life. We're playing the North West all dayer on the 20th March in Harrow. Thanks."
myspace.com/limitedmeans
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
CAVES Stepping Stone
Bristol The Fleece
December 12th 2009
Here's another new track from this exciting Bristol melodic punk band, not featured on their 7". Fans of Lemuria and Superchunk will love this three-piece. I think this was their final song and it was suitably energetic and infectious. Drummer Dave said of the song, "we just recorded it with 4 other songs. As yet we're not sure whats going where I'm afraid. Hopefully on one of the splits we've got planned."
Order the band's self-titled 4-track 7", out now on Specialist Subject.
myspace.com/wearecaves
December 12th 2009
Here's another new track from this exciting Bristol melodic punk band, not featured on their 7". Fans of Lemuria and Superchunk will love this three-piece. I think this was their final song and it was suitably energetic and infectious. Drummer Dave said of the song, "we just recorded it with 4 other songs. As yet we're not sure whats going where I'm afraid. Hopefully on one of the splits we've got planned."
Order the band's self-titled 4-track 7", out now on Specialist Subject.
myspace.com/wearecaves
ATTACK! VIPERS! Heart Attack In Reverse
London Camden Underworld
January 13th 2010
Supporting The Hope Conspiracy, Portsmouth/Southsea's epic metallic hardcore heroes aired a couple of new tracks that they've been working on. As energetic, passionate and powerful as always they put on another awesome show. With the band laying down a track that's heavy yet has an infectious melodic guitar line and with frontman Joe stalking the darkness in front of the Underworld's stage, this song from the quartet's anticipated second album (due later this year) is as beautifully savage as you could hope for. Sorry, the video continues a little after the song finishes as Tom Hussey deceived me with his relentless basserising.
Before playing the song Joe explained that 'Reverse Heart Attack' was about wishing he knew what he knows and was doing what he does when he was 18 rather than almost 30. Time waits for no man... so bring on album number 2!
myspace.com/attackvipers
January 13th 2010
Supporting The Hope Conspiracy, Portsmouth/Southsea's epic metallic hardcore heroes aired a couple of new tracks that they've been working on. As energetic, passionate and powerful as always they put on another awesome show. With the band laying down a track that's heavy yet has an infectious melodic guitar line and with frontman Joe stalking the darkness in front of the Underworld's stage, this song from the quartet's anticipated second album (due later this year) is as beautifully savage as you could hope for. Sorry, the video continues a little after the song finishes as Tom Hussey deceived me with his relentless basserising.
Before playing the song Joe explained that 'Reverse Heart Attack' was about wishing he knew what he knows and was doing what he does when he was 18 rather than almost 30. Time waits for no man... so bring on album number 2!
myspace.com/attackvipers
THE CUT UPS A Song Of Regret And Lament
Bristol The Fleece
December 12th 2009
Another video from December and it's a corker. The Exeter punk rockers do it again with this rousing performance at the D4 gig in Bristol. They played a few old fan favourites at the show and this was the mighty final song of their set, resulting in some rowdy crowd backing vocals and sing alongs. Great times!
This song is taken from the band's 2006 debut album 'Paris Street In Ruins', still available through All Gone Wrong Records.
myspace.com/thecutupsfromexeter
December 12th 2009
Another video from December and it's a corker. The Exeter punk rockers do it again with this rousing performance at the D4 gig in Bristol. They played a few old fan favourites at the show and this was the mighty final song of their set, resulting in some rowdy crowd backing vocals and sing alongs. Great times!
This song is taken from the band's 2006 debut album 'Paris Street In Ruins', still available through All Gone Wrong Records.
myspace.com/thecutupsfromexeter
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
OFFSHORE RADIO Excuses
Leeds Brudenell Social Club
December 17th 2009
Okay, so I haven't been to many gigs (a couple here and there, I'll post those soon) in January for a couple of thrilling reasons (lack of gigs and money), so I'll post a couple more from December gigs. With loads of awesome gigs announced recently and a few jaunts to different cities in the pipeline there will be far more updates in the coming couple of months. Sorry again, lame.
Anyway, here's another song from Offshore Radio's anthemic set when they played with D4 and Leatherface in Leeds. It was an amazing night and this is another incredible tune. I really can't wait for them to record something more than a song for a split or a demo. An EP? an album? I don't care just more please!
This song is from the band's 4-track demo. You should ask the band if they still have copies because it rules.
virb.com/offshoreradio
December 17th 2009
Okay, so I haven't been to many gigs (a couple here and there, I'll post those soon) in January for a couple of thrilling reasons (lack of gigs and money), so I'll post a couple more from December gigs. With loads of awesome gigs announced recently and a few jaunts to different cities in the pipeline there will be far more updates in the coming couple of months. Sorry again, lame.
Anyway, here's another song from Offshore Radio's anthemic set when they played with D4 and Leatherface in Leeds. It was an amazing night and this is another incredible tune. I really can't wait for them to record something more than a song for a split or a demo. An EP? an album? I don't care just more please!
This song is from the band's 4-track demo. You should ask the band if they still have copies because it rules.
virb.com/offshoreradio
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
MEN Domescibells
London Bloomsbury Lanes (Punk N Bowl 3)
December 20th 2009
This melodic indie punk trio from Norwich are a new band that are already causing quite a lot of excitement with their energetic and fun live shows and infectious sing-alongs. It's no wonder they were one of the highlights of Punk N Bowl, especially since it was the first time I'd seen them. Influenced by Huey Lewis And The News, smashing facial hair and a hatred of the drudgery of 9 to 5 jobs (a recurring theme in their songs), they're a band whose upbeat tunes and dual vocals are sure to win them plenty of friends this year. If you're a fan of DEVO, Descendents and/or Superchunk then these guys are for you. You can download five songs from here but not the track from this live video. Vocalist/drummer Carl commented on this video:
"This particular song is one we've not yet recorded. We're recording that and another new one at the end of this month, but we're not 100% sure what we're going to be doing with it yet."
myspace.com/menoftheuk
December 20th 2009
This melodic indie punk trio from Norwich are a new band that are already causing quite a lot of excitement with their energetic and fun live shows and infectious sing-alongs. It's no wonder they were one of the highlights of Punk N Bowl, especially since it was the first time I'd seen them. Influenced by Huey Lewis And The News, smashing facial hair and a hatred of the drudgery of 9 to 5 jobs (a recurring theme in their songs), they're a band whose upbeat tunes and dual vocals are sure to win them plenty of friends this year. If you're a fan of DEVO, Descendents and/or Superchunk then these guys are for you. You can download five songs from here but not the track from this live video. Vocalist/drummer Carl commented on this video:
"This particular song is one we've not yet recorded. We're recording that and another new one at the end of this month, but we're not 100% sure what we're going to be doing with it yet."
myspace.com/menoftheuk
Monday, 11 January 2010
THE ARTERIES Shitty Band
London Bloomsbury Lanes (Punk N Bowl 3)
December 20th 2009
Wahey! Another storming song from the mighty Swansea quintet. They blasted through this awesome number as they headlined (well, played last anyway) Punk N Bowl 3 and blew away the crowd who went suitably ape shit, myself included! Miles disappears into the crowd as soon as the song starts and it's followed by the usual driving rhythm, infectious melodies and insane guitar solos. Yes! Far more than just a shitty band!
This song is the opener 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 now on The Arteries' own new label S.W.F.U!
myspace.com/thearteries
December 20th 2009
Wahey! Another storming song from the mighty Swansea quintet. They blasted through this awesome number as they headlined (well, played last anyway) Punk N Bowl 3 and blew away the crowd who went suitably ape shit, myself included! Miles disappears into the crowd as soon as the song starts and it's followed by the usual driving rhythm, infectious melodies and insane guitar solos. Yes! Far more than just a shitty band!
This song is the opener 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 now on The Arteries' own new label S.W.F.U!
myspace.com/thearteries
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