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Jan31

CD: “Taking Control” by The Reaktors

on January 31st, 2014 at 23:02
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

The Reaktors are making quite a buzz on the Southampton live music circuit and this 10 song collection showcases some of their best work (to date).

Jan03

EP: Spunk Volcano and the Eruptions

on January 3rd, 2014 at 22:01
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

When these 5 songs arrived at RR towers it was inevitable I would be casting my critical “ear” over it.

Dec22

Angelic Upstarts/Crashed Out/The Reaktors/Lo Fi Poet Band

on December 22nd, 2013 at 20:57
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

The Joiners, Southampton On a mild winters evening a packed Joiners Arms awaits the arrival of one of Punks “elder statesmen”, none other than the Angelic Upstarts. At just £12 adv, we seem spoilt tonight with no fewer than 3 great supports.

Nov30

Poze – The End Of Daze!

on November 30th, 2013 at 18:16
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

The Anvil, Bournemouth On a cold Saturday a near-capacity Anvil awaits the final showdown from Bournemouth’s finest purveyors of Glam-POZE. A crowd made up of friends and fans alike seem a little disappointed there’s no “warm-up” music, but Greg and Co don’t keep us waiting too long. Greg and the band take to the stage […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Nov17

EP: “Gnar” by All The Best Tapes

on November 17th, 2013 at 20:58
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

Stoke-on-Trent noiseniks All The Best Tapes open this 4 track collection with a number called “Le Fingers”. It’s an explosive start with a shouty hardcore vocal which switches to the more melodic.

Nov15

My Life Story/Aaron Gregory and the Vacant Stares

on November 15th, 2013 at 21:40
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

Old Fire Station, Bournemouth An unfeasibly early start means this reviewer arrives in good time and able to partake in a pre-gig meal at Subway.

Oct25

EP: EK Decay

on October 25th, 2013 at 21:30
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

To this reviewer’s knowledge only two great bands have come out of East Kilbride – JAMC and now EK Decay (not to be confused with UK Decay)!

Oct02

EP: “The Tapes” by The Brompton Mix

on October 2nd, 2013 at 06:57
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

Hailing from Woking The Brompton Mix are the latest band in a long line of new bands bringing back the Beat in Brit(Beat)! This 4 piece have produced 6 classic cuts here that display a fine talent for a (relatively) new band.

Aug08

Rebellion Festival (Part 1: Thursday and Friday)

on August 8th, 2013 at 21:52
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

It’s August in Blackpool and that can only mean one thing: Rebellion! The annual pilgrimage to the Winter Gardens for four days of Punk Music! As a shamed Rebellion “virgin,” I waste no time in experiencing the event in all its glory. I arrive in good time to catch some early bands on the “graveyard […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Aug08

Rebellion Festival (Part 2: Saturday and Sunday)

on August 8th, 2013 at 21:51
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

After catching my breath from two days of Punk Rock there is no time for resting on one’s laurels – there are bands to be reviewed! If the first two days are anything to go by we’re in for a treat. On a personal note I’m looking forward to Chron Gen, Cockney Rejects, and openers […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…