I must admit I’ve never heard of RADICAL FUN TIME, so it’s a totally new discovery for me, although the band started to release records in 2013. Based in Minneapolis and the area, RFT bring back memories of a band called HEADACHE from UK, though RDF is more predictable… Keep Reading
SUBVISION are from Scotland and are not that all new band, as they started releasing their music in 2014 and they are definitely my kind of punk. But let’s go back a bit. Their all releases are 100% DIY, all but one self-released: in 2014 on CD entitled “The Bones… Keep Reading
PROP 006 This unique cassette tape, limited to 30 copies, sees HELLKRUSHER demoing “Buildings For The Rich” in the studio, back in 1992. 14 d-beat thrash punk tracks at their best by the UK pioneers of the genre. Still relevant. 100% DIY release on Maxell C-90 cassette gives you the… Keep Reading
It came to me as a surprise, mainly because I wasn’t following both, HOW LONG? and ZATRATA camps regularly, despite playing with them from time to time or seeing them live here and there. So a double win for me – a surprise from bands I love. It’s a… Keep Reading
Those of you who don’t know, CLITERATI is a four piece punk band from Portland, and so far have got a demo and a split LP with VIOLATION WOUND on Tankcrimes. I remember listening to them the other day and their L7 (Fast&Frightening) and Cro-Mags (Hard Times) covers stayed in… Keep Reading
Continuing with the flood of Swedish d-beat I reach out for an expert label on new and less known Swedish bands – Phobia Records. MALCONTENT is made up of members from Dissekerad, Makabert Fynd, Avskum, Kakafoni, The Nature and Hellkontroll, so we are talking credentials here. This EP is their… Keep Reading
A 2017 release from Swedish punk d-beaters FÖRGIFTAD, which still makes it their last one. The trio shares members with Kronisk Misantropi or Makabert Fynd, so you know there is no cheating here. Although, there is. It starts with a telephone conversation in Swedish when suddenly the name Bolt… Keep Reading
Refuse Records and Emancypunx Records share more than this anger filled, riot punk EP but let’s focus on the record only. EAT MY FEAR are a Berlin based queer feminist hardcore punk band that use music as another weapon in our fight for a better world. This 6 song… Keep Reading
We haven’t heard a proper full-length from these Swedish hardcore legends since 2008. Instead, they occasionally throw a few EPs in our way, two of them being released in 2018: the split with BRISTLES and this one. However, a new LP is already in the pressing plant, entitled “Den… Keep Reading
From California, COLD CURSE were formed in 2013, so quite a while ago, and so far have managed to self-release “Oblivion” EP and a demo tape. This 7” is their first proper release on a label (Creator-Destructor Records) and consists of 4 brilliant tracks that blend d-beat with blasts,… Keep Reading
When I first heard this album, and I admit, this was my first encounter with the band, I was literally on my knees looking for my jaw. It’s that good. Shame ISOTOPE is so unknown in Europe and this album is probably impossible to get hold of here. And… Keep Reading
When was the last time you bought a record that captures the spirit of old DIY punk vinyl records? When the cover is glued DIY, the release contains a thick booklet with all the artwork and lyrics are handwritten? This is SANCTION THIS from Newcastle. I love this one.… Keep Reading
HAAVAT have been around for a few months, haven’t played much yet but released their demo just yesterday. Containing one member from a crusty gang DEVIATED INSTINCT on guitar you might expect more crust assault in HAAVAT … but no! HAAVAT play punk, sometimes a bit chaotic d-beat punk… Keep Reading
That’s a pretty old punk band from Prague, Czech. Though despite their 15 years of existence they only came up with 2 albums and 2 splits. This EP is their last creation and was released mid 2018. Some say it is crust but I would disagree. For me this… Keep Reading
If you come across a Swedish band released on Phobia Records you will never go wrong – buy it and you will be sure to fill your house with ultra raw chaos hardcore. KAKAFONI is no exception. Featuring members from DISSEKERAD, MAKABERT FYND, HELLKONTROL and EYEHATEGOD, this Swedish and… Keep Reading