Another slab of punk and mod infused tunes this time complete with homage to a revolutionary German writer, poetry from the east end, gentrification angst and DH Lawrence quotes. Why can’t all records be like this? It would make a fine present for those poor souls affected by the recent Panama papers….. Economy is out now in 7″, cassette and digital formats. Get it from here. Facebook Continue reading Hard Left – Economy
Excellent punk/garage pop that reminds me of a certain band that once graced Lazy Records even down to the way they switch vocals on the A and flip sides. I have been playing this a lot recently and once you give it a spin you will see/hear why. Order from here. The debut album Nothing Gives follows later this year. Facebook Continue reading Slowcoaches – Ex Head
Excellent DIY punk noise from London’s Sauna Youth. It’s taken from last years excellent Distractions long player. The band start their Euro Tour in a few days time and return to launch the single at London’s Forge on 13th February. An early Valentines day treat if there ever was one! The Bridge is out now on 7″ vinyl via Upset The Rhythm. It’s also available digitally on a pay what you want basis. Facebook Continue reading Sauna Youth – The Bridge
Emotional Response have certainly had a busy end of year. They have now released a Christmas Compilation which features contributions from label owners Stewart & Jen under a variety of guises as well as contributions from their mates. It’s a mix of the usual seasonal nonsense that these compilations generally bring but it has a large fun element too especially on the contributions from Summer Cats, Department Engineering Help Desk and Enemy Anemone. Out now for peanuts on cassette or digital formats. It’s only available until Christmas day. Homepage Continue reading Various – Chrimbo With You
Another day and another great release on Emotional Response courtesy of this fine split single. Enemy Anemone is Jen Turrell (Boyracer) who delivers three slabs of post punk inspired pop songs with the longest running in a 1m28s. Making slightly longer tunes is Australian band Cougar Vox who deliver the EP’s finest moment on the pop punk joy that is Cragieburn, a moment that should inspire you to jump up and down such is it’s infectiousness. The EP finishes with another punk/riot grrrl inspired effort from the latter that will certainly have me seeking out more of their work. Out … Continue reading Enemy Anemone / Cougar Vox- Split Single
I really like this. Enjoyable single from Italian’s The Sensibles with a punk pop sound and great female vocals. Sounds like a new wave track from 1978! It’s a limited edition 7″ single but given the absence of any links you can buy it digitally from bandcamp. Facebook Continue reading The Sensibles – Bibi/Little Girl
Given the depressing recent election result here in the UK, where we need to get back to a socialist labour party and not one that panders to the middle classes, petty nationalism and the Murdoch press, the timing of this album could not be more apt. That Petrol Emotion once sang “educate, antagonise, organise” and hopefully this album can be part of that rallying cry. I don’t do reviews anymore but if I did they would be like this. It’s out now as a 45rpm vinyl album via Future Perfect Records. Order it from here (US). Those in the UK … Continue reading Hard Left – We Are Hard Left
I am loving the artwork and I am loving the tunes. Here are two more previews of tracks taken from the forthcoming album We Are Hard Left due for release in May. The album is due to ship a few days after the UK general election. Here’s hoping it will be a soundtrack ushing in a badly needed change of government. Pre-order the album here. Facebook Continue reading Hard Left – Kicking It Off & Holiday
Hand In Hand is taken from the forthcoming album We Are Hard Left due for release in May on Future Perfect Records. Blistering political punk rock just like in the good old days. Hand In Hand is a free download from here. You can pre-order the album from here. Facebook Continue reading Hard Left – Hand In Hand
Hard Left, who are a band who hark back to the 1970’s both in terms of music and political attitude, knock out an instant punk Christmas classic backed with a cover of John Paul Young/Bay City Roller’s Yesterday’s Hero. Play loud and get Santa pogo’ing down that chimney. Out now on limited edition 7″ via Future Perfect or as a free digital download. Get it here. Facebook Continue reading Hard Left – Skinheads Home For Christmas
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