Month: December 2020
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The Ataris – Live In Chicago 2019 CD (Kung Fu Records / Cleopatra Records)
It’s been a while since The Ataris released some brand new recordings. Last year, this pop-punk sensation treated their fans with Hang Your Head In Hope (The Acoustic Sessions) and So Long, Astoria Demos, both released by Kung Fu Records under exclusive distribution by Cleopatra Records. This year, the band released The Graveyard Of The…
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The Vibrators w/ Chris Spedding – Mars Casino CD (Cleopatra Records)
The legends are back with a brand new album that will unquestionably shake some bones in the fans of a classic punk rock sound. The Vibrators are a punk rock institution that wanders around for nearly five decades. Since 1976, the group has delivered loads of impressive recordings, with Pure Mania being considered as one…
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Beingmoved – Smiles And Bigger Hearts CD (Various Labels)
Today, I would like to introduce an Italian indie-rock group that’s been played on repeat since their compact arrived at my doorstep. Beingmoved emanates from the province of Savona, and Smiles And Bigger Hearts is their debut full-length album that’s been on the streets for quite some time now. The group previously published a My…
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Black Monsoon – Pantomime LP
Black Monsoon is a powerful trio originating from Utrecht, Netherlands. This particular group possesses a unique ability, which is very rare among the alternative rock scene, especially nowadays when you can stumble upon loads of generic groups who’re trying to mimic renowned acts. Black Monsoon is doing quite the opposite, so instead of aiming for…
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Boots’n’Booze Vol. 1. w/ Swingin’ Utters – Live At Ritchie’s New Years Eve Party 7″ (Pirates Press Records)
Once again, Pirates Press Records went a step further to treat loyal fans of streetpunk and Oi! culture. This time, they teamed up with Boots’n’Booze, the longstanding subcultural magazine based in Santa Cruz, California. Boots’n’Booze is known for being one of the most longevous skinhead oriented fanzines, which started back in 1986. The magazine entirely…
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V/A – Oi! This Is Streetpunk 2020 2×10″ (Pirates Press Records)
Pirates Press Records decided to spice things up at the end of the year. After the super rad compilations like For Family and Flag Vol. 1. and Oi! 40 Years Untamed, the label decided to release another brilliant sampler fully stacked with the greatest streetpunk hits you could get on vinyl record. Instead of following…
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V/A – Oi! 40 Years Untamed LP (Pirates Press Records)
Four decades have passed since Garry Bushell compiled what would be the first Oi! sampler. Oi! – The Album was the direct response to classic punk rock music, which was quite autodestructive and nihilistic back in the days. With all its aggression, rawness, and direct approach to the already established aesthetics of punk rock music,…
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V/A – For Family And Flag Vol. 1. (Pirates Press Records)
Pirates Press Records are active for fifteen years and counting by releasing only the premium streetpunk, Oi!, ska, and reggae artists you could imagine. Since the establishment in 2005, Pirates Press has worked hard on promoting its extensive roster by simultaneously pushing new names in the game and renowned artists, without losing any quality along…
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Record Thieves – Wasting Time LP (Thousand Islands Records)
Today we’re covering a debut full-length record by Record Thieves, a brand new melodic punk rock quintet emanating from Denver, Colorado. Perhaps the group is relatively new, but the members are renowned musicians who’re also involved in Boldtype, Allout Helter, and Authority Zero. Therefore, you can expect nothing but outstanding musicianship showcased through various ear…
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DZTN 1980 – Scraps LP (1859 Records)
When Dustin promised a new full-length record, he truly meant it. After the disbandment of Abolitionist at the very end of 2019, he pursued a solo career as DZTN 1980 and became a prolific artist with loads of recordings in his back catalog. Since his decision to start performing under his new moniker, Dustin released…
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City Of Industry – False Flowers LP (Amerikan Aesthetics Records)
City Of Industry are making a proper comeback with another compelling release. For those who somehow missed this band, City Of Industry is a darkened hardcore trio originating from Seattle, Washington. False Flowers represents their third full-length album, released by Amerikan Aesthetics Records a couple of days ago. Besides this material, City Of Industry also…
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Renmin Ribao – Who Controls? CS (Home Mort Records)
Renmin Ribao is an interesting Polish post-punk trio emanating from Poznań. The group derived its name from a Chinese communist newspaper called People’s Daily, but it’s more of an homage to visual aesthetics than a political statement of the involved musicians. Renmin Ribao started a couple of months before this situation with pandemics, quarantine, and…
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