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Useless ID – The Lost Broken Bones

A few years ago Israeli punks Useless ID were seemingly just a fraction away from being a skate-punk supergroup. A split EP with The Ataris and a killer album on Kung Fu set them up nicely, but for whatever reason they didn’t quite make the

That Was Something – BEARS!

That Was Something‘s recent EP, ‘Down But Not Out’ reminded me of a Mae or The Rocket Summer. This earlier album, now released on Oort, is much poppier and less focused on synth and keys. It’s a catchy beast mind you, even if

Festive fun from Scholars

Scholars have uploaded a cover of Darlene Love’s ‘Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)’ to their myspace page, www.myspace.com/scholarsuk

A taste of Azriel

Azriel have posted a taster of their new single at www.myspace.com/azriel

Zavvi to go bust?

Zavvi has been placed into administration. You can check out the full details HERE

Forget The Script – Demo

When they sent me this demo to review the members of FTS wanted to stress this was just that – a rough demo. And you can tell as the tracks are very loosely recorded, sound very tinny and generally detract from the overall quality of the songs. Which is

The Arteries – Blood, Sweat and Beers

I have been massively, massively impressed by The Arteries when I’ve seen ’em live, so when Lil from Household Name gave me this album I knew I would like it, short of any minor miracles. This lot are a Welsh five piece, pedalling some intense punk rock.