Pennan Brae decided to make a proper comeback with his latest offering to the broader auditorium. His latest full-length recording, simplistically named Lit, offers ten cheerful rock’n’roll compositions gradually infused by the recognizable power-pop vibe. His music vividly resembles the classic rock’n’roll sound of the seventies and eighties, highlighted with catchy pop twists and turns… Read More Pennan Brae – Lit LP
Old Man Soul Club is a group of experienced musicians that produces music for all occasions, moods, and seasons. Their music embraces every possible genre you could even imagine, and their exceptional musicianship shifts these genres to an entirely new level. Since the formation, this London, UK-based group released recordings such as a debut full-length… Read More Old Man Soul Club – Modern Jimmy
DeeCRACKS are not strangers on the underground punk rock scene, and neither are strangers to these pages. The group delivers top-notch rock’n’roll-driven punk rock music for nearly two decades. Since their formation in 2003, DeeCracks released a dozen of full-lengths, such as Attention! Deficit Disorder, Beyond Medication. and Sonic Delusion. Besides full-lengths, the group released… Read More DeeCRACKS – Serious Issues LP (Pirates Press Records)
Sometimes the brain craves for some grinding, energetic, intense punk rock music, so that’s the time when The Speed Humps are jumping to the rescue with their latest offering to the broader audience. The Speed Humps are a garage punk quartet emanating from Barre, Ontario, Canada, and Consumption is their most advanced material, released by… Read More The Speed Humps – Consumption CS (Tarantula Tapes)
This group doesn’t need any introduction for those who’re into streetpunk/Oi! sound for years. Crashed Out is a renowned name that is lurking around the UK streetpunk/Oi! scene for more than two and half decades. Since the formation in 1995, Crashed Out released a dozen of full-length recordings such as This Is Our Music, Here… Read More Crashed Out – Crash N Burn CD (I Want It Records)
This band is not a stranger to these pages. I previously had a chance to listen to some of their material at a couple of Pirates Press compilations, and I was blown away by their anthemic sound. Antagonizers ATL is one of those bands you surely don’t want to miss if you’re profoundly into streetpunk/Oi!… Read More Antagonizers ATL – Kings LP (Pirates Press 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… Read More The Vibrators w/ Chris Spedding – Mars Casino CD (Cleopatra 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… Read More V/A – For Family And Flag Vol. 1. (Pirates Press Records)
To be honest, I rarely have negative criticism for record labels who’re putting a lot of their time and effort into promoting punk rock bands and the underground DIY scene in general. These situations are extremely rare, and sometimes it just happens in certain circumstances. Whatever may be the case, sometimes labels are not paying… Read More Kjümmo – S/T 7” (Duff Records)
Perhaps the Charger is a relatively new band on the scene, but this Oakland, California based trio comprises of some renowned musicians who’re shaping the punk rock scene for more than three decades. This characteristic band includes Matt Freeman (Rancid, Operation Ivy, Downfall, Devils Brigade, etc.) on lead vocals and bass guitar, Jason Willer (Jello… Read More Charger – Watch Your Back / Stay Down 12″ EP (Pirates Press Records)
Vengeance By Proxy is a relatively new d-beat / crust punk quartet hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden. However, the group contains some renowned musicians who developed the sound of the beforementioned genres over the years. Vengeance By Proxy consists of Denis (Doom / Gloomy Sunday), Jonte (Aggrenation / Civil Olydnad), Bengtsson (Suicide Syndicate), and Charlie (Anti-Cimex… Read More Vengeance By Proxy – S/T LP (Profane Existence / Diablos Records MX)
Today we’re talking about the album that unquestionably deserves your full attention. Under Tension is a second full-length recording by The Drowns, a street punk/Oi! group originating from Seattle, Washington. This material was heavily promoted through a series of great singles, such as Demons, Hold Fast/Demons, Black Lung, The Sound, and Wolves On The Throne.… Read More The Drowns – Under Tension LP (Pirates Press Records)
