No matter how much I wished these guys were inspired by Star Wars character while thinking how to name the band, that’s not the case. Numerous Star Wars fans will be saddened by this fact, but who cares when Padme shreds everything apart in the most adjacent radius with their enormously energetic skate punk sound.… Read More Padme – The Fine Line Between Being Conscious And Self Harm LP
Egoera is an intense instrumental post-rock trio commencing from Athens, Greece. This creative group of highly experienced musicians has been formed in 2013 and managed to release a demo recording in 2014, and a single called Virtues in 2016. This year indicates a large milestone for the band, considering they’re coming back on the post-rock… Read More Egoera – Fortuna CD
Med Rädsla För Livet LP is a debut full-length album by Socialstyrelsen, glorious neo-crust band deeply rooted in obscure aesthetics of highly energized Swedish hardcore punk music. The band has released a couple of demo recordings, and EP’s since their formation in 2008, therefore they’re now fully prepared to unleash a comprehensive collection of pondering… Read More Socialstyrelsen – Med Rädsla För Livet LP (Various Labels)
As we promised a while ago, we’re covering the highly anticipated Bob Malmström / Dispyt split 7” release. To serve as a reminder, this is the third and final edition of a split record, which Bob Malmström decided to share with fellow bands. Previous versions included The Enchained on the first edition and Tvärnitad on… Read More Bob Malmström / Dispyt -Split 7” (Elitbolaget)
This is the first time I’ve been listening to Flies Are Spies From Hell, and their music left me speechless, to say the least. The band originates from London, UK, and so far they released a demo recording, dozen of singles / EPs such as Mountain Language EP, Tour Single, Remix EP, and Nerves Still… Read More Flies Are Spies From Hell – Final Quiet LP (Voice Of The Unheard Records)
People Of Punk Rock Records went on a winning streak with this year with loads of published works since the beginning of 2020, and there’s still a lot more promising records to come in the forthcoming months. This prolific Canadian record label located in Quebec City possess the sixth sense when it comes to publishing… Read More Sonofabeat – Back To Reality CD (People Of Punk Rock Records)
It’s nearly impossible to count down every good Canadian skate punk band, mainly because of the sheer amount of quality bands across the entire state. Hate It Too is a melodic punk rock quartet emerging out of Quebec City, Quebec. The group was formed back in 2008, and so far they published a couple of… Read More Hate It Too – Lampshading (Hell For Breakfast)
Ephilexia is an outstanding math-rock / post-rock act commencing from Budapest, Hungary. The project entirely operates by Károlyi Gábor, who’s been identified for his participation as a bass player in Silent Island, and Realm Of Wolves. Ephilexia has published a couple of full-length recordings since initial formation in 2017, such as Ones We Loved, Pray… Read More Ephilexia – Melancholia
First of all, this band is not to be mistaken with Double Negative that emerges from Raleigh, North Carolina. Although they’re belonging to the almost similar subgenre, this British version of Double Negative delivers complex melodic skate punk orchestrations, therefore there’s not even the slightest resemblance between these two bands. Without further ado, let’s get… Read More Double Negative – Fractured Paracosm CD (People Of Punk Rock Records)
RibaStuka is yet another experimental noise project operated by the individuals who surround Unsigned, a very prolific Hungarian experimental label specialized in avant-garde forms of expression such as ambient, drone, harsh noise, and musique concrete. The experimentations with audio have been done by the members of the bands called L * mbik, Fixateur Externe, and… Read More RibaStuka – RibatStuka CD (Unsigned Records)
Western Addiction came a long way since their formation in 2003. Each new record is a shift towards darker melodic old school hardcore punk sound for these San Francisco, California natives. The group shaped up a recognizable sound that unquestionably stands out from the remainder of the Fat Wreck roster. To serve as a reminder,… Read More Western Addiction – Frail Bray LP (Fat Wreck Chords)
Shames made a comeback with their latest recording called Always Be Honest, which guarantees loads of listening pleasures thanks to the creativity of its members. The band began their career in 2001 as Samurider but modified its name to Shames in 2006. These Japanese punk rockers have published their debut full-length entitled Never Trust in… Read More Shames – Always Be Honest CD EP (Attractive Records)
