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London Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes (Punk N Bowl IV)
May 2nd 2010
Definitely one of the highlights of the day for me, Bristol trio Caves play amazing pop punk in a similar vein to the likes of Lemuria, Superchunk and Discount. They're one of my favourite new bands and it was amazing to see them now I know the songs. An incredibly fun band live, see you down the front next time with Steve the giant penguin? Catch them on tour with the brilliant Good Luck in July.
This track is taken from their self-titled 7" (which comes with a free download code as soon as you order!), out now on Specialist Subject.
myspace.com/wearecaves
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Monday, 10 May 2010
ZAPIAIN Falling Down
London Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes (Punk N Bowl IV)
May 2nd 2010
Hailing from West Yorkshire and with releases dating back to 2006, Greg and Cara unearthed a hidden gem with Zapiain. I'd never seen them before before but if you love Jawbreaker and Samiam then chances are this three-piece will be up your road. They were excellent heartfelt, melodic punk rock and I can't wait to see them again soon. They're recording soon but are looking for gigs too so get in touch and put them on!
This song is taken from their third and latest EP - last year's 'Wrong In Our Own Way' - and, like several other songs they played at Punk N Bowl, is "about bowling". Jokes. You can order it from their MySpace page (although the other two EPs are out of stock. Damn.)
myspace.com/1zapiain
May 2nd 2010
Hailing from West Yorkshire and with releases dating back to 2006, Greg and Cara unearthed a hidden gem with Zapiain. I'd never seen them before before but if you love Jawbreaker and Samiam then chances are this three-piece will be up your road. They were excellent heartfelt, melodic punk rock and I can't wait to see them again soon. They're recording soon but are looking for gigs too so get in touch and put them on!
This song is taken from their third and latest EP - last year's 'Wrong In Our Own Way' - and, like several other songs they played at Punk N Bowl, is "about bowling". Jokes. You can order it from their MySpace page (although the other two EPs are out of stock. Damn.)
myspace.com/1zapiain
SOLUTIONS Mexican Waves
London Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes (Punk N Bowl IV)
May 2nd 2010
Solutions are a progressive punk rock band from Cardiff with bags of potential. Their passionate live performance shows they've got the emotional drive and powerful dual vocals to make them one hell of an exciting three-piece. This was the first time I'd seen them and they just arrived, went straight on and nailed it. Come back to London again soon guys.
This song is from an upcoming split with The Goodtime Boys, who they're touring with in late May. Vocalist/guitarist Nicky Williams told me,
"This version is very much a 'first draft' - we recorded it just a couple of days back for a split with a Cardiff Post Hardcore band called THE GOODTIME BOYS. The record is out in three weeks, it will be free to download off the net too."
Also, download their debut record 'Before The Roars' for free at their MySpace:
myspace.com/solutionsmusic
May 2nd 2010
Solutions are a progressive punk rock band from Cardiff with bags of potential. Their passionate live performance shows they've got the emotional drive and powerful dual vocals to make them one hell of an exciting three-piece. This was the first time I'd seen them and they just arrived, went straight on and nailed it. Come back to London again soon guys.
This song is from an upcoming split with The Goodtime Boys, who they're touring with in late May. Vocalist/guitarist Nicky Williams told me,
"This version is very much a 'first draft' - we recorded it just a couple of days back for a split with a Cardiff Post Hardcore band called THE GOODTIME BOYS. The record is out in three weeks, it will be free to download off the net too."
Also, download their debut record 'Before The Roars' for free at their MySpace:
myspace.com/solutionsmusic
BASTAD! RATS! Gang
London Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes (Punk N Bowl IV)
May 2nd 2010
Okay, so here are the Punk N Bowl videos! First off, thanks so much to Greg and Cara for another awesome all-dayer. The bands, pizza and bowling (sadly I didn't get round to the latter this time) were all amazing and everyone was out for another brilliant time. All the best to you guys and your move to Bristol. Here's to more Punk N Bowls here and in Bristol! So...
I'll keep it brief because there's plenty of videos and I've spoken about most of these on previous Strike A Chord UK entries. I got a new camera for this too so the sound is a bit better. Bastad! Rats! are from Basingstoke and are gruff, anthemic fun for fans of Rancid and the Bouncing Souls. Certain members can also take a punch and still have a brilliant night. Legends.
This song hasn't been recorded yet as far as I know but it has a killer drumroll at the start and plenty of 'woah' sing-along moments. Sounds like someone gets a strike just as Addy is introducing the song too. A great way to start Punk N Bowl!
myspace.com/bastadrats
May 2nd 2010
Okay, so here are the Punk N Bowl videos! First off, thanks so much to Greg and Cara for another awesome all-dayer. The bands, pizza and bowling (sadly I didn't get round to the latter this time) were all amazing and everyone was out for another brilliant time. All the best to you guys and your move to Bristol. Here's to more Punk N Bowls here and in Bristol! So...
I'll keep it brief because there's plenty of videos and I've spoken about most of these on previous Strike A Chord UK entries. I got a new camera for this too so the sound is a bit better. Bastad! Rats! are from Basingstoke and are gruff, anthemic fun for fans of Rancid and the Bouncing Souls. Certain members can also take a punch and still have a brilliant night. Legends.
This song hasn't been recorded yet as far as I know but it has a killer drumroll at the start and plenty of 'woah' sing-along moments. Sounds like someone gets a strike just as Addy is introducing the song too. A great way to start Punk N Bowl!
myspace.com/bastadrats
Saturday, 1 May 2010
APOLOGIES, I HAVE NONE Sat In Vicky Park
London Stoke Newington Ryan's Bar
April 25th 2010
I've probably already mentioned this but Apologies have gone and got awesome. Becoming a full band, with founding vocalists/guitarists Dan and Josh adding their friends PJ (bass, also of PJ & Gaby, Rooftops and Neil Sutherland's band) and Joe (drums) to the fold. The result is a sound that's urgent, powerful and anthemic and an energetic and passionate live show. With a couple of releases, I can't wait for them to record an album, which I think I heard is their next plan.
This energetic track (one of my favourite Apologies songs to date) is taken from the four-piece's new two-track 7", which comes with an accompanying CD and a build-it-yourself card rat or owl. I'm not kidding, it's pretty damn sweet. I hope they keep doing it so we can collect the whole of 'The Animals Of Farthing Wood'. Yeah! Get it from the band here.
myspace.com/apologiesihavenone
April 25th 2010
I've probably already mentioned this but Apologies have gone and got awesome. Becoming a full band, with founding vocalists/guitarists Dan and Josh adding their friends PJ (bass, also of PJ & Gaby, Rooftops and Neil Sutherland's band) and Joe (drums) to the fold. The result is a sound that's urgent, powerful and anthemic and an energetic and passionate live show. With a couple of releases, I can't wait for them to record an album, which I think I heard is their next plan.
This energetic track (one of my favourite Apologies songs to date) is taken from the four-piece's new two-track 7", which comes with an accompanying CD and a build-it-yourself card rat or owl. I'm not kidding, it's pretty damn sweet. I hope they keep doing it so we can collect the whole of 'The Animals Of Farthing Wood'. Yeah! Get it from the band here.
myspace.com/apologiesihavenone
PORCHES Carbonara
Kingston Fighting Cocks
April 21st 2010
Porches features Fun Alf (drummer of Serf Combat and Wegrowbeards) getting off the stool and taking up vocals/bass duties, Iona on vocals/guitar and Luke pounding the living shit out of the drums! They're a new band and this was the first song of their first gig. Hence Iona's unimpressed look at me filming it. Sorry! Thanks to Steve for being their director too. Quiet on the set! I can't remember who throws the horns but that's quite funny too. There's a bit of RVIVR or Fifth Hour Hero feel to it I reckon. Anyway, they were awesome, everyone enjoyed it and I can't wait to hear more from them.
This song is from some demo tracks doing the rounds. With any luck there'll be a proper release (and a website/MySpace) soon. Another exciting new UK band - cool. Oh and this gig only happened because of the volcano mayhem stopping some of The Bomb leaving the country. Fuck you evil ash cloud, we had a great night. Cut, that's a wrap Steve!
April 21st 2010
Porches features Fun Alf (drummer of Serf Combat and Wegrowbeards) getting off the stool and taking up vocals/bass duties, Iona on vocals/guitar and Luke pounding the living shit out of the drums! They're a new band and this was the first song of their first gig. Hence Iona's unimpressed look at me filming it. Sorry! Thanks to Steve for being their director too. Quiet on the set! I can't remember who throws the horns but that's quite funny too. There's a bit of RVIVR or Fifth Hour Hero feel to it I reckon. Anyway, they were awesome, everyone enjoyed it and I can't wait to hear more from them.
This song is from some demo tracks doing the rounds. With any luck there'll be a proper release (and a website/MySpace) soon. Another exciting new UK band - cool. Oh and this gig only happened because of the volcano mayhem stopping some of The Bomb leaving the country. Fuck you evil ash cloud, we had a great night. Cut, that's a wrap Steve!
THE AMISTAD Blemish Free Fruit & Veg
London Stoke Newington Ryan's Bar
April 15th 2010
Hailing from Sheffield, this four-piece play the kind of melodic gruff punk to get sweaty and lose your voice to. Featuring former/current members of bands such as Four Dumb Kids, Brutal Justice and The Gun Hill Dancers, they've honed their craft and are an impressive and fun band to see live. With a couple of split 7"s (with Orphan Choir and Above Them) and now a full-length under their belts, here's hoping The Amistad make the trip down south again soon to play their intelligent, northern humour-filled anthems. Fans of Milloy and The Leif Ericsson should enjoy these guys.
Probably my favourite start to a SAC video yet - "wow, that's bloody loud" from Mike. This song is taken from their debut album 'Kept Under By A Generation Of Ghosts', out now on the brilliant Bombed Out. Sorry about the edge of Jam's face but at least it adds even more Yorkshire, which is always a good thing.
myspace.com/theamistadband
April 15th 2010
Hailing from Sheffield, this four-piece play the kind of melodic gruff punk to get sweaty and lose your voice to. Featuring former/current members of bands such as Four Dumb Kids, Brutal Justice and The Gun Hill Dancers, they've honed their craft and are an impressive and fun band to see live. With a couple of split 7"s (with Orphan Choir and Above Them) and now a full-length under their belts, here's hoping The Amistad make the trip down south again soon to play their intelligent, northern humour-filled anthems. Fans of Milloy and The Leif Ericsson should enjoy these guys.
Probably my favourite start to a SAC video yet - "wow, that's bloody loud" from Mike. This song is taken from their debut album 'Kept Under By A Generation Of Ghosts', out now on the brilliant Bombed Out. Sorry about the edge of Jam's face but at least it adds even more Yorkshire, which is always a good thing.
myspace.com/theamistadband
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