In the final instalment of Em Johnson's Time Doesn't Stop series, where she reflects on growing up punk, she speaks to Loz from Manchester's Rhythmic Coughing.
Time Doesn’t Stop #4: Loz Thackeray from Rhythmic Coughing
Time Doesn’t Stop #3: Ben Childs from Sonic Boom Six & No Name Ska Band
The third instalment in Em Johnson's series about punks growing up, featuring an interview with Ben Childs - previous member of Sonic Boom Six, now playing in No Name Ska Band and Kill Billies. Ben talks about alcoholism and substance use, and how that's shaped his life and experiences, alongside his forays into punk rock.
Time Doesn’t Stop #2: Tony Maher on Jilly’s Rockworld & Satan’s Hollow
The second instalment in Em Johnson's series about punks growing up, featuring an interview with Tony Maher about Manchester's 00's punk scene, including Jilly's Rockworld, Roadkill Records, Satan's Hollow and Refuse to Lose club nights. "It was also nice to get back to playing music I liked, instead of being forced to pander to the shitty tastes of turbo-melts and hating every last gruelling microsecond of it."
Gigs Are Back: Thoughts on Live Music After Lockdown
Sarah ponders her first gig back post-pandemic, and the way the live music landscape might be changing. Featuring Incisions @ The Peer Hat in Manchester.
Time Doesn’t Stop #1: Kelly Kemp from No Comply
A short story about growing up, written by guest writer Emily Johnson. #1 features an interview with Kelly Kemp from 00's ska-punks No Comply.
The Upsides of Being Locked Down #3: Being Impulsive
I've been finding positives in the COVID-19 lockdown, being more impulsive. If you're on furlough, try to appreciate being able shape the day however you feel.
The Upsides of Being Locked Down #2: Connecting
I've been finding positives in the COVID-19 lockdown, including connecting with people I'd lost touch with, checking in with my family more often, and enjoying the new online social events on offer.
The Upsides of Being Locked Down #1: Reading
I've been finding positives in the COVID-19 lockdown, including taking a new, more active approach to reading than I had before.
Punk Rock and Mindful Hope
Mark McConville reflects on the importance of punk rock in uncertain times, and its power to mentally uplift us.
