Just dug out my old CD wallet, badly painted with Agnostic Front - Dead Yuppies album cover.
A bit like if The Exploited and Agnostic Front had a baby.
YES. I missed the night last night due to a freelance work pile up. Not next time!
POW. I see ONSIND are also playing the next Everything Sucks Club night on the 3rd May in The Black Heart too. I’ve yet to see or hear ONSIND but hear great thinks so fixing that right now. HELLO most awesome Bank Holiday weekend ever. https://www.facebook.com/events/796694370418131/
Thursday 4th April - Best £6 I have ever spent.
I got thrown by the fancy genre titles for these bands tumblecore…fuzzy pop…what is this? Turns out though, these bands are ‘classic’ genre-breaking and it would seem clumsy to weigh them down with DIY Indie/pop punk labels, because they are much more than that. If you like music where every song holds a surprise, be it an instrument or vocal harmony, look no further than below.
Ace Bushy Striptease are a 5-piece band with vocalists Eve and drummer Jeremy switching between powerful Riot Grrrl shouts (or boy shouts in Jeremy’s case) and delicate harmonies. With two guitarists, heavy drums and a wind section, these guys need to be seen live: http://acebushystriptease.bandcamp.com/album/outside-its-cold-just-like-the-inside-of-your-body-and Next London date I believe is 5th May. Will post more details shortly.
The Middle Ones, played in the middle. Hence classic comedy gold moments of “What band is on second?”…”The Middle Ones”…”Yeah, what are the called?”…”The Middle Ones”…And so on for probably too long a time before I clicked! What can I say about this duo, apart from the fact that these girls are possibly the nicest band I have ever seen live! If there was a trophy for niceness, they would get it. Their harmonies are uplifting and heartbreaking all at the same time and I just LOVED them: http://themiddleones.bandcamp.com/album/slow-and-steady
Bloomer, I’m told, played their first show in January this year and sound like they have been playing for 4 years rather than months. A four piece, female fronted band with tons of energy, the very sweet, hypnotising vocals set off the immense guitar hooks and DRUMS perfectly: http://bloomerlondon.bandcamp.com/
This week, I have been busy out and about seeing some awesome bands.
Wednesday 3rd April: RVIVR at The Black Heart in Camden.
RVIVR didn’t disappoint with a gutsy performance not even a broken guitar string could dampen. I don’t know many bands on the circuit that cause as much debate and discussion. They are a vehicle for change and as uncomfortable as people may find having their opinions challenged, they do make you think. Also, they have just put out my favourite album of 2013 to date: http://rvivr.bandcamp.com/
Dogjaw are a band I find really exciting right now. Experimental grunge punk sounds with a dark edge. This explaination from the band hits the nail on the head “A witchy whisper amplified thru the blood tunnel.” Listen up here: http://dogjawolympia.bandcamp.com/album/slow-to-build
Martha were the biggest surprise of the evening. Heart warming pop punks from Durham, these guys played a knockout set and have taken away many new fans. Make yourself a smile by listening here: http://marthadiy.bandcamp.com/
Fights and Fires new album released 14th March 2013. Excellent recommendation from my pal http://yogfest.tumblr.com/
http://fightsandfires.bandcamp.com/
Released on the 18th March 2013. Awesome work from the Swansea lads as always. Check out ‘Die Nullte’. Their most sophisticated work to date, progressing in all the right ways.
Just came across female-fronted four-piece ‘Grind Scheme’ via Twitter. Their demo ep is immense. Look forward to hearing more from them. There is an air of ‘The Gits’ about them.
“Grind Scheme is a four-piece aggressive rock band based out of Detroit. Comprised of vocalist/guitarist Elle Sawa, guitarist Matt Burns, drummer Tim Cooper and bassist Clint Stuart.”
Not going to lie. More excited about seeing Single Mothers but hooray for The Bronx too right.
Cat Bear Tree gig near London Bridge. FREE CAKE.
3rd April in the Black Heart, Camden
Next London gig: 1 February at 19:30 The White Lion, 232 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1BB
Deriving their name from a kick ass cat and a cowardly bear, Cat Bear Tree are a London-based trio who play angular riot indie rock punk pop music. Formed in March 2011, they’re currently gigging all over London and beyond.
Crayons is the first track from the band, giving you a little taste of what they have to offer. The track will be available as a free download in September 2012.
Want to know more visit www.facebook.com/catbeartreeband or follow us on Twitter @Catbeartree
