Tim Loud reviews the new 12'' from Botched Toe - a heavy new project from members of Matilda's Scoundrels, Domestics and Feral State. FFO: BIB, Gel, Warthog
EP Review: Botched Toe – A False Glimmer of Hope
EP Review: The Zipheads – Surf Wars Vol. 1: The Day The Surf Stood Still
Tim Louds lends a critical ear to the smashing new surf EP from The Zipheads. 'Surf Wars Vol. 1' nods towards punk, ska, soul and swing, whilst remaining true to that original garage surf sound.
Review: Crooked Little Sons – Snake
"Crooked Little Sons are the righteous distillation of 60 years of rock and roll in 45 terrifying, beautiful and electrifying minutes." FFO: The Hives, The Bronx, Motorhead, MC5, Nosebleed.
EP Review: PI$$ER – Wretched Life
Punk session super-group Pi$$er have released a rare 7'' that brings a fresh perspective to old school hardcore. FFO: Doom, Discharge, The Domestics, Beat The Red Light
Review: Haest – EP #2
"Haest sound like they’ll drink all your cider and shit in your bathtub." FFO: Amebix, Axegrinder, Discharge
Album Review: Mean Caesar – Self Titled
Mean Caesar's 6 track, self-titled EP is a sharp collection of brash yet melodic punk rock, FFO: Hot Water Music, Leatherface and Samiam.
EP Review: The Run Up – Good Friends, Bad Luck
The Run Up's latest EP is earnest, sincere melodic punk from a band who've found their sound. FFO: The Gaslight Anthem, Off With Their Heads, Iron Chic, The Menzingers
EP Review: Triple Sundae – Peace of Mind
London's Triple Sundae have release a heartwarming gem of a melodic punk EP. FFO: The Menzingers, The Flatliners, Jeff Rosenstock.
EP Review: Traits – Illuminate
The new ballsy, melodic punk rock EP from Leeds' Traits will gnaw its way into your subconscious. FFO: No Use For A Name, Lagwagon, The Human Project.
EP Review: Kiss Me, Killer – Beware!
Ferocious metal-tinged riot grrl garage-punk from Bristol! Noisy! Angry! Catchy!
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