Author: Guy Shankland

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January 24, 2020 No Responses

Album Review: Anti-Flag – 20/20 Vision

Pittsburgh Punks Anti-Flag returns with the pinpoint political bullet of their latest album ‘ 20/20 Vision’. The bone-chilling voice of Donald Trump ushers in the opening knockout cut ‘Hate Conquers All’ which strains the vocal sinews while pummeling the limp...
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Album Review: VUKOVI – Fall Better
January 23, 2020 No Responses

Album Review: VUKOVI – Fall Better

Sugar and salt Glaswiegen eclectic Rockers VUKOVI bring us an infectious headline helping of their festival bound anthems on their second full-length release, ‘Fall Better’. After the automated intro of ‘17359’ the band launch into the devastatingl...
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Live Review: Bad Manners and Max Splodge at Sub89 Reading
December 19, 2019 No Responses

Live Review: Bad Manners and Max Splodge at Sub89 Reading

Nothing says Christmas like Band-Aid’s ‘Feed The World’ on constant radio rotation or ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ (and ‘Scrooged’) on the telly or that Slade song coming out of every shop doorway and of course 2-Tone stalwarts Bad Manners doing...
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Film Review: Pick It Up! Ska In The ’90s
December 19, 2019 No Responses

Film Review: Pick It Up! Ska In The ’90s

How the American rainbow reboot of British 2-Tone which itself originated from 1950’s Jamaican Ska and Bluebeat story is gloriously told in Taylor Morden’s ‘Pick It Up! Ska In The ‘90s’ documentary. The film chronicles the origins of Ska-Punk from...
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Album Review: Tiger Army – Retrofuture
December 17, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Tiger Army – Retrofuture

Nick 13’s TIGER ARMY drop an open clawed slice of L.A Psychobilly with their aptly titled ‘Retrofuture’. After the instrumental opening of ‘Prelude Tercio De Muerte’, a tail flicking almost arrogant ‘Beyond The Veil’ shimmies through the trailer ...
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Live Review: Ginger Wildheart & the Sinners and Lauren Tate at 229 Club, London
November 21, 2019 No Responses

Live Review: Ginger Wildheart & the Sinners and Lauren Tate at 229 Club, London

Hands Of Gretal’s Lauren Tate catches the ears and eyes in a fetching red cocktail dress which strangely suits the venue and her enjoyable acoustic set. Her distinctive voice has that delicious grunge touched raspiness and tonight it resonates throughout...
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Live Review: Bar Stool Preachers at The Fighting Cocks, Kingston
November 19, 2019 No Responses

Live Review: Bar Stool Preachers at The Fighting Cocks, Kingston

The Fighting Cocks provides the perfect setting for some red bull fuelled Friday night independent Punk Rock. Local  THE LAGAN mesh Folk, Punk and Guinness drenched Rock ‘N’ Roll. An emotive ‘A song For Jim’ and the full-on ‘Same Shite...
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Live Review: The Wildhearts at Manuscript Bar, Ostend
November 15, 2019 one Response

Live Review: The Wildhearts at Manuscript Bar, Ostend

A rejuvenated Wildhearts wrapped up a rare but welcome European jaunt with an intimate gig in the vibrant seaside Belgium city of Ostend. With its abundance of restaurants, cafe’s, a casino, shopping and some simply stunning views, Ostend is well...
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Live Review: The Dualers and The Skangsters at Reading’s Sub89
October 16, 2019 No Responses

Live Review: The Dualers and The Skangsters at Reading’s Sub89

Both the stage and venue are rammed tonight as openers The Skangsters run through an entertaining run-through of tip-top 2-Tone covers. The band battled through broken limbs, sound issues and the house lights inexplicably being left on to deliver (amongst...
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Album Review: Grade 2 – Graveyard Island
October 11, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Grade 2 – Graveyard Island

Grade 2’s first Hellcat Records release is explosive, hook-laden and brimming with thrid album confidence. ‘Graveyard Island’ opens with the short but bitter lead single ‘Tired Of It’. The song comes in at one minute thirty-five seconds of spat out.....
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