Label: Red Leader Released: September 9, 2008 So, what do you expect from a band called Scream Hello? I mean if it was Say Hello or Scream I Hate You, it’d be easy to form some preconception, but Scream Hello? Who knows. As it turns out, the name fits the band perfectly. There’s plenty of screaming to be sure, but… Read more »
Another sad loss for punk rock…
I have a copy of the Clash’s Live at Shea Stadium on 180 gram vinyl (not a crappy old CD) to give away. The first person with the correct answers to the following will win a copy. Don’t put the answers in the comments. Send them via my contact form along with your email and mailing address. 1) The Clash… Read more »
It’s Halloween. Time for the Misfits. Here’s a few of my favorites. “Skulls” “Last Caress” “American Nightmare”(dubbing it over this Elvis video was pretty funny) (but this one might be even better) “Astro Zombies”
Label: Sudden Death Released: October 7, 2008 DOA is DOA and will likely always be, God bless them, DOA. If you’re expecting something other than aggressive politico-punk from these guys, guess again. They still wrap up left-wing politics into simple, heartfelt songs whose anger and outrage never overarch their equal doses of life and fun. DOA has always managed to… Read more »
Label: Epic Released:October 7, 2008 What should we expect from a live recording of a band within a year of its own demise, a band who had recently dismissed its heroin addicted drummer and was already splitting apart at the seams in the wake of its own internal turmoil? Will it show the band burning out or fading away? With… Read more »
Download Free Pastepunk / Beartrap MP3 Compilation with 25 new, unreleased and rare songs. ——————————————————-* 25 new, unreleased and rare songs from De La Hoya, Jena Berlin, Look Mexico, Pomegranates, Scream Hello, Nakatomi Plaza, Broadway Calls, Jumpercable, La Dispute, more!——————————————————- In punk rock, stating that you’ve been around for a decade is essentially admitting that you’re an ancient vessel amidst… Read more »
Label: Myspace Records Released: September 30, 2008 Polysics make no secret of their love for Devo. The jumpsuits, the scientist-rock image, it all points to one thing. Their music however, goes further. Devo is clearly in the mix on this collection of synth-heavy, agitated new wave tunes and the result is fun, energetic…and entirely contrived. But they mix that 80s… Read more »
Label: Blackheart Records Released: May 15, 2007 Being a female band on Blackheart Records, the expectation would be that Girl in a Coma would follow in Joan Jett’s footsteps. Unlike so many of Jett’s followers though, Girl in a Coma didn’t forget that attitude and hooks aren’t mutually exclusive. Besides, they’re a lot closer to Blondie’s edgey punkish pop than… Read more »
Don’t forget that both bands reviewed here today are on tour together (along with Time Again): 9/16 Jacksonville, FL, Jack Rabbit’s 9/17 Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Culture Room 9/18 Orlando, FL, The Social9/19 Atlanta, GA, Masquerade9/20 Carrboro, NC, Cat’s Cradle9/23 Baltimore, MD, Ottobar9/24 New York, NY, Blender Theatre @ Gramercy10/1 Cleveland, OH, Grog Shop10/2 Detroit, MI, Magic Stick10/7 St. Louis, MO,… Read more »