Sweat – Gotta Give It Up (Pirates Press Records)
This is a bolt out of the blue. Sweat is a new band from LA whose members have done time in bands such as Graf Orlock and Ghostlimb. I’m familiar with those bands who were…
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Charger – Warhorse (Pirates Press Records)
As a rule, most bands are happy to find themselves a musical genre and sit within those confines. But there are always exceptions to the rule, and Charger is a case in point. With one…
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The Drowns – Know Who You Are 7\” (Pirates Press Records)
You know when people say \”You can’t have your cake and eat it?\” – well The Drowns listened to that voice of reason and said fuck that – we want the best of both worlds!…
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Lars Frederiksen – To Victory (Pirates Press)
For some the world might have stopped turning for a little while, but the universe of Lars Frederiksen never stopped spinning. Instead, he has taken a dive back into his box of tricks to crank…
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The Slackers – Windowland/ I Almost Lost You 12” (Pirates Press)
Today we are treated to a fresh brace of tasty slices of ska served hot and fresh by New Yorkers, The Slackers. This time, they tell a couple of stories with more of a personal…
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The Slackers with Papa B/ Sic & Mad – Split 7\” (Pirates Press)
Whenever The Slackers offer something new, an additional ray of sunshine comes into your life. This track Love I Bring is no different, a laid-back reggae song with additional vocals from Paba B. One to chill…
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Plizzken – … And Their Paradise Is Full Of Snakes (Pirates Press Records)
Plizzken is the latest band put together by workaholic Sebi Walkenhorst, also known as Sebi Stomper, lead singer of Stomper 98, and also vocalist in Hardcore / Crossover band Ubergang. Lockdown has affected people in different ways…
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DeeCracks – Serious Issues (Pirates Press Records)
On the last occasions I visited Austria I have recollections of beautiful mountains, chocolate-box architecture, and an unforgettable moment when a band-mate of mine fell off the back of the stage at the Arena, ahh…
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Come Closer – Pretty Garbage (Pirates Press Records)
Come Closer is the name of a new project delivered straight from the home of one J.Wang (AKA Jimmy Elmore). If you remember a band called Tiltwheel, J was an integral component. I think lockdown/…
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45 Adapters – Now Or Never 12” (Pirates Press Records)
Calling this record a mere 12” is something of an understatement. As usual Pirates Press Records have pulled out all the stops to give these New Yorkers something as good as it sounds. Teamwork at…
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Antagonizers ATL – Kings (Pirates Press)
After throwing out a teaser track towards the end of last year, here’s the much-anticipated new album from street punkers Antagonizers ATL. Somehow, with Harrington Saints exiting stage left recently, there is a gap to…
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V/A – Oi! 40 Years Untamed LP (Pirates Press Records)
Forty years since Gary Bushell first coined the phrase to describe the music made by a rabble of punks, skins and herberts. Many would have thought that Oi! was just a passing fashion that would…
